The Jersey Lifeboat Association are extremely grateful to have received a generous donation from Building Renovations Ltd for a new upgraded thermal imaging camera for JLA’s ILB (inshore lifeboat) ‘Albert Pinel’. The new camera marks a significant increase to the vessel’s capabilities whilst carrying out search & rescue missions around Jersey’s coastline. This capability is unique to the Jersey Lifeboat Association’s vessels and adds an extra layer to Jersey’s search & rescue facilities and assets. The previous camera will now be repurposed aboard the charity’s all weather vessel ’Sir Max’.
The new camera was deployed on a night time coastal search, on the north coast, less than 48hrs after its install & commissioning!
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Paul Richardson – Building Renovations Ltd
Paul Richardson, Andy Hunter and Josh Richardson, Directors of Building Renovations Ltd, are proud to support the Jersey Lifeboat Association (JLA) by funding the purchase of a new thermal imaging camera. Paul Richardson, Managing Director, a former lifeboat helmsman, emphasises the importance of local community backing for the JLA. “The year round operation of the association relies on the generous support of the public,” he said, urging other local businesses to contribute to this vital service which plays a crucial role in and around the Island’s coastal waters.
“As a local company, Building Renovations Ltd is proud to support local people through its ongoing commitment to various charities and community initiatives in Jersey. Supporting the JLA is part of the company’s dedication to giving back to the community it serves.”
Max Boleat – Lifeboat crew / Project lead<s/trong>
“The JLA are humbled by this generous donation made by Building Renovations Ltd. Whilst our vessel has had a thermal imaging capability since its arrival to the island; This new camera marks a significant improvement over the previous installation including a gyro stabilisation system & larger sensors allowing for clearer and more stable images during searches. The new camera was used less than 48hrs after it’s commissioning as our ILB was diverted from a routine training exercise to a search on the north coast returning just after 2am”
“The camera allows our crews to quickly identify & automatically track thermal targets during open water & coastal searches. This donation further supports the JLA’s pledge to providing the best possible equipment for our vessels, crew & fellow islanders through consistent training & modernisations.”
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