A massive thank you to Jersey Airport Fire Service fire fighters, Mark Le Moignan, Craig Fosse and Alan Bertram for the fantastic training session today, a great day and valuable trying was had by all.
Sir Max Aitken III gets lifted out
The work starts now, plenty of paint needed!! Thanks to all that helped, Ports of Jersey for the lift and Bill Hibbs Marine.
Sir Max Aitken III arrives in St Helier
After more then 300 miles Sir Max Aitken III arrives in St Helier. Well done to the JLA team who have made this all possible. However there is much more to do and we will keep you posted as we make progress preparing the boat and the team for service.
Sir Max Aitken III leaves Goodchild Marine
Sir Max leaving Goodchild Marine. Unfortunately the bridge was broken at Great Yarmouth so had to pass through the Norfolk Broads.
First Aid Training
The last 2 nights crew have undergone first aid training to ensure that they are up to date with the latest practices. It had all the general first aid syllabus plus the subjects specific to boating included: The recovery position in a confined space CPR, including the drowning protocol Cold shock and hypothermia from immersion and/or exposure Seasickness and dehydration …
JLA Collection Boxes now available
If you would like a JLA collection box in your shop, pub, club or Restaurant etc. please call Cheryl Hibbs on 01534-725526 or email nanniecheryl@icloud.com – Boxes can be supplied with or without security chains. THANK YOU
Fundraising for new boats
We are currently fundraising for two proposed boats. The Tyne Class Lifeboat, Sir Max Aitken III This will be our temporary all-weather lifeboat. This type is still in service in the RNLI and is a very popular boat with crew members. The MST 900 RIB same boat used as St. Abbs. Crew: 4, Survivor capacity: 12, Length: 8.8m, Beam: 3m, Speed: …
Crew Sea Survival Training
Crew that required sea survival training completed this today. Course topics include: Liferafts and the equipment they contain Survival techniques The design of lifejackets Medical aspects of sea survival Search and rescue techniques