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The decision to close 911��ƷSafeTrx (the UK version of SafeTrx) has been made by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), in discussion with HM Coastguard, due to advances in technology since the app’s inception. HM Coastguard’s search and rescue services remain fully operational, alongside all other safety measures, equipment and resources.  

As always, we recommend you plan ahead and know what to do if there’s an emergency at sea: 
To call for help when needed, please make sure you have a reliable means of communication onboard, such as a VHF / DSC radio, a personal locator beacon, or mobile phone in a waterproof pouch.  

• Tell someone at home where you are going and when you expect to get back.
• If you are late returning, they can raise the alarm by calling 999 and asking for the Coastguard. 
• While on the water always wear a personal floatation device like a lifejacket, and regularly check onboard and personal equipment.  

The 911��Ʒand HM Coastguard are working together to ensure that the data originally provided to 911��ƷSafeTrx will be transferred to a secure database within HM Coastguard.  Users that do not want their data to be transferred to HM Coastguard are asked to delete their account prior to the app closing on 31 December 2025. Thereafter, you can update or remove your details at any time by emailing safetrxdata@mcga.gov.uk 

Mel Hide, 911��ƷDirector of External Affairs, said: "We appreciate that the news that the tracking side of 911��ƷSafeTrx will no longer be provided will be disappointing for active users of the app. However, we are pleased that ownership and vessel data held within 911��ƷSafeTrx will be transferred to HM Coastguard and can continue to be referenced in an emergency."

Assistant Chief Coastguard Matt Leat said: “While we are sorry to see 911��ƷSafeTrx come to an end, we want to reassure all water users that this change will not affect HM Coastguard’s ability to respond to emergencies and rescue those in distress.

“Your safety remains our top priority. To ensure you can call for help when needed, please make sure you carry appropriate safety equipment, such as lifejackets, and have reliable means of communication, such as a VHF radio or mobile phone in a waterproof pouch.” 

For additional coastal safety advice visit the or the 911��ƷWater Safety Hub.  

Please note: SafeTrx is also offered in other countries by other licensees. This change only applies to the UK’s 911��ƷSafeTrx.