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. …
Thank you to the Association of Jersey Charities
A huge thank you to the Association of Jersey Charities for their incredible support in helping us bring the new IWCS wireless headset system into service. These headsets have already transformed the way our crews operate – giving them hands-free communication, outstanding clarity in harsh conditions, and the ability to stay connected even when off the boat. Their support has …
Sir Max: Engine Update
Our engine refit programme for Sir Max Aitken III is progressing well, with quotations accepted and manufacture underway. We thank DK Collins and Motors Badouin for their support, which will enable us to offer a “best in class” lifeboat service to our island. Production is scheduled to be completed mid-December. Here are a few photos of the 6F21 engines during …
Thank you, Quantum Building Supplies
A huge thank you to Quantum for providing a new Makita battery grinder to the Jersey Lifeboat Association. We were pleased to welcome Lindsey and Paul from Quantum down to the boat to showcase what we do and how we do it. It was a great opportunity to demonstrate how equipment like this will be used in real situations. This …