The current concept of operations requires paired Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) to have operational familiarity with their paired MRCC. Therefore the MRCCs at Solent and Portland already have familiarity with each other's areas of operation; likewise the Falmouth MRCC has familiarity of the Brixham MRCC's area. With the announcement of the transition timetable, actions are in hand to ensure that the transfer of knowledge is refreshed and reviewed as part of normal day-to-day operations. This will be accentuated by operational shadowing in the month preceding a MRCC closing.