Inshore water rescue & safety boat support
S&S Safety Boat & Rigging Services provides inshore water rescue services for construction, engineering, rail, sporting events, entertainment industries and public enquiries — based in Stockton, working on the River Tees and across the North East.
Working or organising an event near water? Tell us where the work is taking place, your dates and the nature of the project — we will confirm what safety boat support your activity needs and give you a clear price.
Safety boat cover for over-water and waterside works — bridge maintenance, quayside and jetty works, fender and scour repairs, temporary access platforms.
Rescue cover for bridge inspections, repairs and possessions over water, working to your possession and permit arrangements.
Safety boat standing by beneath rope access and high-level works over water, with recovery kit and crew ready to respond in seconds.
Water safety cover for rowing, regattas, open-water swims and other water-based events — from single-day cover to full seasons.
Safety boat and crew for TV, film and photography work on or near the water, keeping cast and crew covered during shoots.
Rigging support for marine and waterside jobs — talk to us about what your project needs and we will confirm how we can help.
Our crews have supported waterside projects across the Tees — from bridge access works to safety cover beneath temporary platforms — in all conditions, day and night.
Every job runs to a written, site-specific rescue plan — not a generic risk assessment. Before we go afloat, everyone knows the hazards, the rescue methods and the alarm procedure.
A full rescue plan for your site and task: hazard identification, safety measures, operational procedures and rescue methods, including pre-planned scenarios for persons overboard, casualties in the water and vessel breakdown.
Equipment and comms checked before every shift, with the plan signed off by the coxswain, crew and your site supervisor before work begins.
The boat holds position with lines of sight to everyone on or over the water, ready to respond immediately — throw line, reach, or alongside recovery as the situation demands.
Direct VHF contact with the Coastguard (Mayday, Channel 16) and TEES VTS (Channel 14), with first aid and casualty care on board until handover to the medical team.
Life ring · horseshoe buoy · safety throwing lines · recovery kit · life jackets for crew and casualties · first aid kit on board — all checked pre-start.
S&S Safety Boat & Rigging Services is a Stockton-based operation with marine skipper experience, running its own boat on the River Tees and the TEES VTS area.
Because the boat and the crew are ours, you get straight answers on availability, a proper written plan for your site, and no agency margin. Tell us what the job is and where, and we will come back with a clear price for the cover you need.
Call 07875 716080 or send an enquiry with your location, dates and a short description of the work or event — we will confirm availability and give you a clear, no-obligation price.