In the early hours of yesterday morning, the crew of Albert Pinel was paged at 04:30 to reports of a vessel in distress between Jersey and Guernsey. Launching at 04:50, Albert Pinel proceeded west at 40–45 knots, making full use of the favourable sea conditions. Thanks to excellent coordination from our colleagues at Channel Islands Air Search , the casualty …

At 17:46, Jersey Lifeboat Association received a page to launch our all-weather lifeboat, Sir Max Aitken III, to assist a sailing vessel experiencing engine failure in the Brett Passage. The lifeboat launched within 14 minutes and proceeded eastward. Upon arrival, the casualty vessel was under tow by a nearby motor vessel but was struggling to make headway. Sir Max took …

At 19:56 on Saturday night, JLA was paged to a tasking in St Aubin’s Bay. Operating in shallow waters and making use of our FLIR camera, Albert Pinel conducted a thorough search of the area. In attendance were also the Jersey Fire & Rescue and the Jersey Air Rescue Drone Team, working alongside us to ensure a coordinated response. Following …

Saturday night was a busy time for the crew of Albert Pinel. The crew had been out training using Radar, high speed navigation and the use of some new exciting equipment (more to follow)! On near completion of the exercise, at around 9pm, Albert Pinel was tasked to the North Coast to assist in a search with other SAR assets. …

At 18:00 on Thursday 3rd October, the JLA were tasked by Jersey Coastguard to respond to a Mayday transmission at Les Miquiers Reef to assist with the search. The JLA all weather vessel, Sir Max Aitken III, was launched on service within 10 minutes of the paging, and headed south to start the search. Joined by the powerful Channel Islands …

At 19:44 last night, JLA’s Albert Pinel was tasked to assist in the search for a concern for welfare. Albert Pinel launched within 12 minutes of page and was on scene at Sorel Point in 20 minutes from St Helier. Utilising the FLIR camera system, in reducing visibility, allowed the crew to quickly and effectively perform a shore search on …

At 13:03 on Thursday 30th August 2024, the Jersey Lifeboat Association’s (JLA) inshore lifeboat, Albert Pinel, was paged to respond to a medical emergency near the Violet buoy. The Albert Pinel was launched at 13:12 from St Helier and proceeded eastward toward a 50-foot sailing catamaran located northeast of the Brett beacon. With calm sea conditions, the JLA lifeboat reached …

The JLA has had a busy few days! On Thursday evening, our crew aboard the Albert Pinel joined The Jersey Duchess for a medical scenario training exercise while afloat. As part of our commitment to continuous training and development, this exercise was a valuable opportunity to put our recently revalidated casualty care skills to the test, showcasing our ability to …

Yesterday at 22:14 JLA’s Albert Pinel was tasked to assist in conducting a search with multiple agencies on the north coast. Sea conditions weren’t favourable and were confused until Albert Pinel had passed Corbiere lighthouse and once again at Grosnez. Fortunately there was a positive result and all assets were stood down just before 23:10 and headed back to berth. …

JLA’s “Albert Pinel” came to the rescue of a 16-foot speed boat that broke down near the Canger Buoy on Sunday at approx 17:20. The JLA crew arrived in less than 30 minutes from the initial call, ensuring a swift and efficient operation. The speed boat’s occupants were well-prepared with lifejackets, safety gear, and communication equipment. The skilled crew from …