The coronavirus crisis has had a major impact on lifeboat stations in terms of publicity visits, exercise launches and events – but the commitment of the RNLI to saving lives at sea remains as strong as ever, and lifeboats have…
RNLI fishing safety manager Frankie Horne has urged the fishing community to take advantage of the safety training on offer for crews, and to ensure that their safety equipment is up to date. His call comes after the skipper of…
– EU toughens fisheries demands – George Eustice promoted to environment secretary – Seafood processors call for continued tariff-free trade and access to labour – FPS stands ready to support the industry – Torbay lifeboat tows scalloper to safety –…
Nicholas Leach reports on the commemorations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Longhope lifeboat tragedy, and honour the eight brave volunteers who gave their lives On Sunday, 17 March, 2019, the community of Brims, Longhope came together to mark…
The skippers and crew of Guiding Light H 90 quickly started to establish the fishing credentials of the new whitefish vessel by landing a 1,290-box maiden trip at Peterhead last week, after pair-seining with Guiding Star H 360 on the…
Former crew members of the RNLI Shoreham Lifeboat held a get-together at the Sussex Yacht Club on 24 June, reports John Periam. The event was arranged by Mike Fox, whose family have had strong lifeboat links over many years. “It…
Hundreds of people turned out on 12 November, 2017 to welcome the new 13m Shannon lifeboat Antony Patrick Jones 13-22 to her station at Bridlington, braving cold winds, heavy rain squalls and some hailstones, to see the new craft make…
Lifeboat crew past and present, dignitaries and members of the local community came together on 10 June, 2017, to celebrate 150 years of lifeboats at Bembridge RNLI, reports Nicholas Leach. Above: Lifeboats parade at Bembridge to celebrate the station’s 150th anniversary.…
The new 13m Shannon-class lifeboat Elizabeth and Leonard, which arrived at Northumberland station of Amble in November 2016, was formally named and dedicated at a ceremony on Saturday, 27 May, 2017, reports Nicholas Leach. Above: Dianne Loveridge christens Elizabeth and Leonard.…
From consultation with the Coast Guard, An Garda Síochana, RNLI, and representation of fishermen, it has been decided to organise a co-ordinated sea search from Achill Island (Mayo) to Aranmore Island (Donegal) for missing crew members of rescue helicopter 116…
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