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Unlikely as it is, all inshore lifeboat crews have to prepare for a capsize. For the next couple of weeks we’ll be using a special IB1 class lifeboat to practise our drills in case the worst should happen. This video gives you a good idea of what’s involved.
» Read moreThe Redcar lifeboat was launched on Sunday 14 August 2016 after reports of a red flare off Redcar. The lifeboat launched at 10.35pm and began an area search to the east of the Teesside Wind Farm. Whilst the search was on-going, UK Coastguard officers ashore discovered a recently used Chinese lantern. Subsequently the search, which also involved the Tees […]
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