Sunderland RNLI volunteer crewman Luke McGill (left) with Alan Dixon (right), Deputy Launching Authority at Sunderland RNLI & Commodore of Sunderland Yacht Club (Credit RNLI/Paul Nicholson)
Date: 27/05/2012
Author: Paul Nicholson, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer
The 2012 Olympics are getting ever closer – and a local RNLI volunteer is getting ready to be part of a historic sporting occasion.
Date: 27/05/2012
Author: Colin Jones, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer
Both of Rhyl’s RNLI lifeboats were called out to 10 separate incidents in an 8 hour period between 11.30am and 7.30pm today (Sunday 27 May 2012).
Rob Aggas, RNLI Fleet Operations Manager and volunteer 2nd Coxswain at Swanage lifeboat station will be Coxswain aboard the RNLI’s newest all-weather lifeboat – which will be named Diamond Jubilee in honour of the charity’s Patron, Her Majesty The Queen – when it takes part in the Diamond Jubilee River Thames Pageant on Sunday 3 June.
At 11.08hr on Sunday 27th May 2012, Humber Coastguard requested the launch of Seahouses All Weather Lifeboat, to go the aid of an 8m sailing yacht, name unknown, thought to be in distress off Dunstanburgh Castle near Newton Haven. There was thick fog at the time, and another yacht “Tara” had reported the crew of the un-named yacht waving apparently for assistance. Seahouses ALB was quickly launched and an RAF Rescue Helicopter and local Coastguards were also mobilised.
Rhyl RNLI volunteers along side inflatable dinghy (Credit Rhyl RNLI)
Date: 26/05/2012
Author: Colin Jones, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer
For the second day running the Rhyl Inshore Lifeboat has been requested by Holyhead Coastguard to assist with three incidents off the North Wales coast.
Date: 25/05/2012
Author: Colin Jones, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer
The volunteer lifeboat crew of Rhyl’s RNLI inshore lifeboat responded to three incidents on Friday 25 May 2012.
Recommended interim measures aimed at enhancing the safety of passenger ships, in the wake of the Costa Concordia incident in January, were agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), when it met at the Organization’s London Headquarters for its 90th session from 16 to 25 May 2012.
This lightweight hybrid emergency pack containing a single person life raft and survival aids providing ‘Elite’ safety for you and your passengers
Survival Equipment Services will be displaying its NEW ELITE Survival Pack range at this week’s AeroExpo UK, May 25-27.
By John Blown
The Grouse Grind is opening May 19th for the 2012 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.
By John Blown
The Knee Knacker race which takes place July 14th on the North Shore is raising funds for North Shore Rescue.