CR1 Response Response Pending AI-assessed

Network flexing risk mitigation

Recommendation

Given the risks associated with HM Coastguard's use of network flexing for small boat search and rescue – whereby its workforce is split between different geographical locations – HM Coastguard must ensure the effectiveness of measures in mitigating them (including the consequent loss of situational awareness) and regularly assess their effectiveness.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
Publicly available GOV.UK search results indicate content related to 'network flexing risk', which is the subject of this recommendation. However, specific details of measures taken by HM Coastguard to mitigate these risks and their assessed effectiveness are not provided in the available evidence.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 18 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Response
Response Pending

No government response recorded.

Source
Report The Cranston Inquiry Report 05 Feb 2026
Responsible Bodies
HM Coastguard Primary
Recommendation age 0.1 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates