Many thanks to Care Connect for kindly donating a smart dashboard to our station. It gives us live tide information before a launch and helps our duty person show important details about ongoing incidents, so we can be better prepared when responding. The dashboard is based on Care Connect’s medical smart home and alert systems. Their demonstration room is open …
Sir Max Aiten III – Engine Replacement Project Update – Our New Propellors
We are pleased to confirm that our new propellors are now manufactured and are on the way to us. A big thank you to Clements Engineering Ltd for their hard work and attention to detail in manufacturing these bespoke propellors for our new engines which will provide us the maximum power to speed ratio allowing us to optimise the new …
The Engines are Delivered
We are pleased to advise that our new engines have now been delivered to D K Collins Marine where an in-depth review will be undertaken before they get installed into Sir Max Aitken III. A big thank you to the team at @fetch_and_karrie_ltd for their assistance in moving them for us.
The Engines are En Route
Sir Max Aiten III – Engine Replacement Project Update We are pleased to advise that our new engines are now fully built and are on a lorry heading for Portsmouth. A big thank you to Power Torque Engineering Ltd for assembling these and Woodside Logisitics for kindly arranging the transport to Jersey. Please watch this space for arrival and installation …
AEC1 Training
Day 2 of AEC1 at UKSA for our “Buoys”. As well as on the water training, we invest in recognised vocational courses that build real, practical engineering skills. The knowledge gained on programmes like AEC1 is directly transferable to our lifeboats, helping our crew better understand, operate, and look after the machinery they rely on during service. This kind of …
Sir Max Boat Lift 16th January 2025
Sir Max Aitken III was removed from the water in a military style process as planned on Friday 16th January. The iconic sound of the Detroit engines has now been resigned to history but the new Baudouin engines will significantly enhance performance and durability. Sir Max is now sitting within the boat park whilst works progress with the engine removal, …
Engine Replacement Programme Update 16.01.26
We are pleased to announce that the new engines and gearboxes have arrived safely from France and are now with Power Torque Engineering Ltd in Coventry for final assembly prior to dispatch to Jersey in early February. We hope you find these pictures interesting.
Quantum Building Supplies Ltd – A Big Thank You
The JLA would like to thank the team at Quantum Building Supplies Ltd for their continued support. Quantum’s Group Commercial Director, Lindsey Hart recently presented Paul Richardson, the Chairman of the JLA, with a selection of Makita battery power tools to assist with the impending engine replacement programme. As a totally voluntary charity, employing no staff, the JLA would not …
Good Luck Myles!
Yesterday we said goodbye to Myles as he steps forward to begin the next chapter of his journey with the Royal Navy, we do so with pride and best wishes for everything that lies ahead. While this marks a farewell for now, we are certain it is not a final goodbye. We know we will see him again, and we …
Notice of the 2025 Annual General Meeting
REVISED AGM DATE OF MONDAY 19TH JANUARY 2026 – 19:00 Notice of Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2025 Annual General Meeting of The Jersey Lifeboat Association will be held at Trinity Parish Hall, La Rue du Presbytère, Trinity, JE3 5JB has now been postponed to Monday 19th January 2026 at 19:00 to transact the following business. AGENDA 1. …