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 …
Sir Max: Major Refit
The JLA All-weather lifeboat, Sir Max Aitken III, to Undergo Major Refit in Jersey The Jersey Lifeboat Association (JLA) is proud to announce that its All-weather lifeboat, Sir Max Aitken III, will undergo a major refit in Jersey during early 2026 – a significant investment in the island’s independent life-saving service. Since its formation in 2018, the JLA has responded …
The Sir Max Aitken III is a Tyne-class lifeboat, entering service in 1987.
She has an overall length of 14.3 metres and a draught of 1.27 metres. Her steel hull and aluminium superstructure provide exceptional strength and durability. Designed with protected propeller tunnels and heavy bilge keels, the Tyne class is particularly well-suited to shallow waters and reef-lined coasts, making the Sir Max Aitken III ideal for operation around Jersey Since being acquired …
Baton of Hope
We were honoured to carry the Baton of Hope The Jersey Lifeboat Association is proud to have been a part of the Baton of Hope Tour 2025, supporting the vital cause of suicide prevention and mental wellbeing. On Sunday, our inshore lifeboat Albert Pinel took the baton from East Rock Buoy across to Elizabeth Castle, where it was handed over …