breakwater

The work of running a port is a constant maintenance of channels, breakwaters, bridges, and the machinery of seagoing commerce.

Mr Ramsay said there was evidence that a "lifeguard on breakwater had worked in the past".

Mr Ramsey said the the lifeguard policy was to put lifeguards on the breakwater, or pier as it is known locally, and they would work until 20:30 in the busy summer months.

The system of floaters attaches directly to preexisting structures — like breakwaters, wharfs and jetties — and produces energy from the constant motion of the waves.

The extensive search covered East Cowes breakwater and a stretch of the River Medina near the floating bridge.