The inshore lifeboat with three crew volunteers returns to the Exmouth RNLI boathouse. Photo: RNLI/Emma Tarling
Invited guests who attended an event at Exmouth lifeboat station on Thursday 16 May had the opportunity to see the RNLI crew volunteers in operation. The 15 guests had visited the station as part of a ‘Special Visitors Day’ to hear about how their support helps the charity to save lives at sea.
Lifeboat volunteers from Sunderland RNLI Station were this morning (Sunday 19 May) diverted from a training exercise to save a vessel which was at risk of sinking after being dragged from its moorings by debris on the River Wear near Wearmouth Bridge.
The fourth issue of this new serial publication reviewed Combat SAR, MASH and CSH field hospitals, combat SAR helicopters and tilt rotor aircraft. The issue looked at the Race2Recovery and Walking With The Wounded teams of military battle casualties who were recovered, treated and rehabilitated to take part in demanding challenges on equal terms with uninjured comptetitors.
The third issue of this new serial publication reviewed the Royal National Lifeboat Institute beach-launched all-weather lifeboats and the introduction of the new Shannon Class ALB. This review includes the RNLI Headquarters and the new ALB factor that is being built on the Headquarters site. In addition a review of the Shannon Class and its launching system, the Mersey Class, which is being replaced by the Shannon, is reviewed together with its launching system. The first two Lifeboat stations to received the Shannon during 2013 are covered together with the Aldeburgh station that has yet to be listed to have its Mersey Class replaced by the Shannon.
The second issue of this new serial publication led with the story of the IMO 2012 Exceptional Bravery At Sea Award, made to three RCAF SAR techs (one posthumous), the issue also reviewed the actions of the Cormorant helicopter crew who were not included in the IMO Award but received the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators Guild Award for Gallantry. Canadian SAR service and the Canadian Coast Guard are reviewed, together with the NSR Mountain Rescue and the volunteer Canadian Lifeboat Institute.
The series is dedicated to Search And Rescue internationally, across the range of SAR services and including the treatment and rehabilitation of rescued casualties. The first issue of this new serial publication led with the story of the IMO 2012 Exceptional Bravery At Sea Award, made to a rescue swimmer of the Chilean Navy. The issue then reviewed the rescue and the SAR services maintained by the Chilean Government and the CVBS volunteer lifeboat service.
The latest draw for the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) Lottery has been made and this week’s lucky winner of £1,000 is Mrs S Lees from Norwich, Norfolk.
An RNLI crewman found himself meeting the crew of the MPI Resolution on 2 very separate occasions after receiving a very generous donation over a month ago and then coming alongside the vessel aboard a Lifeboat yesterday to evacuate one of her crew.
By John Blown
The Grouse Grind is opening May 11th for the 2013 summer season.
Almost everyday (yes everyday), NSR assists or rescue’s people from The Grind. Give us a hand by following the tips below, and passing them around to your friends.
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