We are currently looking for Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) Crew
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This role will help us save lives at sea by ensuring that our lifeboats are in a state of permanent readiness and crewing the lifeboat on service and exercise, under the command of the Helm.
ILB Crew often end up on an ALB Crew plan after some time at the station.
If you are interested in volunteering
We are holding a presentation for prospective ILB crew on
Saturday 18th April at 11:00am
If you would be interested in attending or have any other questions:
Being On-Call
Being On-Call
Our Boats
Our Boats
The Shannon Class All-Weather Lifeboat (ALB)
The Shannon Class All-Weather Lifeboat (ALB)
The Shannon is the RNLI’s most modern all-weather lifeboat. It normally launches within 15-20 minutes of the pager. Powered by waterjets, it is fast and highly manoeuvrable and can self-right in extreme weather. Top speed is 25 knots. Typical crew is five to six and it is used for rescues farther from shore.
The D-Class Inshore Lifeboat (ILB)
The D-Class Inshore Lifeboat (ILB)
The ILB is a fast, highly manoeuvrable inflatable used for rescues close to shore, in surf, in shallow water, or near cliffs and rocks. It is designed for quick launches and rapid response, typically crewing three or four volunteers. Normal launch time is within 10 minutes of the pager. Its shallow draft lets it reach casualties where larger lifeboats cannot.
D-Class (ILB) Training Pathway
D-Class (ILB) Training Pathway
Training progresses in stages:
Training progresses in stages:
Safe to be on station (Safety and Induction)
Complete online health and safety units.Safe to go afloat
Pass a lifeboat medical, complete PPE and Lifeboat Layout units, you're then able to take part in afloat training exercises.Safe to go on service
Complete the two day sea survival course in Poole and units such as rope handling, lookout, launch and recovery procedures, pyrotechnics and SAR unit firefighting.Skills development
Tier 1 and Tier 2 are made up of a number of smaller units that will be signed off as you learn. At the end of each tier, you will undertake an assessment by local and regional assessors. Once passing a Tier 2 pass-out you may train as a navigator and then as helm/commander subject to operational need/opportunity.
ALB progression follows a similar pattern but most new recruits begin on the ILB.
Commitment and Expectations
Commitment and Expectations
Around 80% of activity is training and maintaining skills.
Training can take months or longer to reach full competency.
Main training is Monday, with additional training launches during the week and Sunday mornings.
Typical expectation is attendance at around 3 out of every 5 organised training sessions.
This role can affect family and persnal life, and support from those close to you is essential.
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