On Sunday evening, Sir Max Aitken was tasked to escort a French flagged yacht from around the Violet Buoy suffering with engine issues. On arrival, it was found that the vessel was not making any head way against the tide and migrating rather quickly into the reef toward La Rocque. Sir Max quickly initiated a tow back to st Helier. …
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 …
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 …
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, …
MOB Drill Training
Saturday 9th December wasn’t a nice day weather-wise, but it was a good training day! JLA’s Albert Pinel and members of the crew could be seen completing MOB drill training in St Aubin throughout the day. We strive to remain current and competent through continuous training and development. None of this would be possible without your help, please continue your …
Call Out: Noirmont
JLA were called this afternoon to a fishing vessel which had broken down a few miles south of Noirmont. Sir Max Aitken, our all weather lifeboat, established a tow of the broken down vessel and brought her back to St Helier. Sea conditions were good with the rain clouds looming! Sir Max and her crew back are back alongside awaiting …
Medical Extraction Exercise
A successful night of training on Thursday night. Special thanks to Normandy Trader Freight & Charter Services, Jersey Coastguard, Le Mourier Marine, Intrepid232, LifeLine FirstAid-Training and the Master of the Vessel. We ran a medical extraction exercise with Normandy Warrior (sister vessel and part of the fleet of Normandy Trader) and Jersey Coastguard. Members of the crew were tested on …