On Tuesday, 9th April, the Jersey Lifeboat Association (JLA) was honoured to host Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham for a comprehensive visit to our fleet. This included a detailed discussion with council members regarding ongoing progress, advanced training, and strategic planning for support initiatives. Chief Minister Farnham expressed admiration for the sophisticated equipment showcased, particularly highlighting the Albert Pinel vessel for …
Annual Service for Sir Max
Sir Max has been out for her annual service; including anti-foul, engine service and various bits of maintenance. This is all part and parcel of keeping the boat ship shape and ready to go! Throughout her week off, Albert Pinel was ready for tasking 24/7. With thanks to Ports of Jersey for the hoist and space in the boat park …
Radar Training
On Tuesday we covered the use of radar for navigation and collision avoidance with the newer members of JLA crew encompassing practical uses out on Albert Pinel. Part of the exercise involved utilising electronic equipment whilst moving at speed, this can be hard work but is a necessary skill. On Wednesday night we took some of the senior crew, who …
Elizabeth Castle Ferry Exercise
Yesterday the JLA had a planned exercise with Elizabeth Castle Ferry and Jersey Coastguard. This formed part of our simulation training and the exercise scenario was as follows: “ A call out to the ferry after the vessel had experienced a fouled propeller, subsequently the skipper had slipped and injured themselves” JLA’s “Albert Pinel” launched into action, taking on an …
BBC Interview: Make a Difference Award
Incase you missed it, here’s our very own Chairman talking to the BBC about winning the Make a Difference Award in 2023, and how much it means to us all at the Jersey Lifeboat Association. Listen now Your lives, Your Crew, Your Boat.
Slow Speed Boat Handling Exercise
The crew have been heavily focused on our training and competence in recent weeks, including the use of on-board systems as well as training for new crew members on both Sir Albert “Bertie” Pinel and Sir Max Aitken. A few of the crew also undertook slow speed boat handling with both boats, to further progress their knowledge and skill set. …
Training Exercise with the Air Rescue Emergency Drone Team
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Saturday night may not have been a brilliant night for weather, but it was a good night for a training exercise!The crew have been training with the Air Rescue Emergency Drone Team with their extremely useful and capable drone. Sir Max headed out to find an object situated between Belcroute and St …
Do you have a spare, dry space?
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JLA wins BBC Make A Difference Award
During our Saturday fundraising meeting there was a knock at the door. We all looked at each other bemused, no one was expecting what came next. Darcy and her BBC team entered the room and introduced themselves. Unbeknownst to all of us the JLA had been nominated for a Make a Difference Award. That’s a whole UK award that includes …
Festive Spruce Up for Sir Max
Over the Christmas period we gave Sir Max a festive spruce up! We’ve cleaned the hull and props to bring Sir Max back to full speed. In March we will take her back out for annual antifoul and other light works, until then we are back on service and ready to go! Please donate today – click here. Your lives, …