Watch as Wexford RNLI demonstrate the capabilities of our amazing D class lifeboat! Highly manoeuvrable, the D class comes into its own for searches and rescues in the surf, shallow water and confined locations, such as close to cliffs and even inside caves! With night vision equipment, a searchlight and parachute illuminating flares it's designed to locate people in need. Care can be delivered to casualties using the stowed medical kit. Additionally, the lifeboat can endure three hours at sea a

Come on a tour of Barry Dock RNLI's D class lifeboat with Crew Member Ben! Our D class lifeboat was first introduced into the fleet in 1963 and has been helping our crews save lives for over 50 years 🙌 #Tour #Lifeboat #RNLI #InshoreLifeboat #BoatTour #DClass #RNLIFleet | RNLI

‘The worst conditions I’ve ever been out in’, said Falmouth RNLI Coxswain Nick Head 😰 Falmouth Lifeboat volunteers were tasked last week during the peak of Storm Goretti. A number of vessels were breaking free of their moorings with people aboard, putting them in serious danger. The Shannon class lifeboat launched in 90mph winds, torrential rain and hail. The crew worked alongside local maritime and rescue partners for three hours, responding to seven separate incidents. Our crews train in all

592K views · 1.2K reactions | Meet lifesaver Joe May from Skerries RNLI, one of the crew members involved in that dramatic paddleboarder rescue on Saving Lives at Sea. | RNLI | Facebook

12K views · 1.8K reactions | RNLI crews are always ready to rescue whatever the weather, including in stormy seas and high waves. You're welcome onboard as a Bundoran RNLI volunteer crew member watches some risky rough rescues. #SavingLivesAtSea | RNLI | Facebook