Two-year trial approved for Newhaven Lifeboat crews to operate D-class lifeboat

A two-year trial has been approved for Newhaven RNLI to operate a D-class inshore lifeboat (ILB) to serve alongside its existing Severn class all-weather lifeboat (ALB).
By Frankie Elliott
Published 11th Feb 2022, 16:06 BST
Updated 11th Feb 2022, 16:08 BST
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The two-year trial will allow the RNLI to assess and evaluate the suitability for a permanent ILB at Newhaven.

The additional ILB will service tasking calls received that could be more efficiently attended by a smaller lifeboat. For example, to an area where the water is more shallow - such as responding to casualties who have been cut off by the tide.

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Lewis Arnold, Newhaven Coxswain/Mechanic, says: "This is excellent news for our station. Maintaining both lifeboats in Newhaven will help us respond more efficiently to the specific nature of each shout. Ultimately we aim to provide the most effective service to our community that we are able and save more lives at sea."

The additional ILB will service tasking calls received that could be more efficiently attended by a smaller lifeboat.The additional ILB will service tasking calls received that could be more efficiently attended by a smaller lifeboat.
The additional ILB will service tasking calls received that could be more efficiently attended by a smaller lifeboat.

Dog rescued at Seaford Head by Newhaven lifeboat crews after 100ft fallPhill Corsi, Area Lifesaving Manager for the Sussex coast from Shoreham to Hastings, says: "This is a hugely exciting development for Newhaven RNLI. I believe that the trial inshore lifeboat will bring real benefits to those in need of rescue. And it will offer greater training opportunities for existing and new volunteer crew, who we welcome."

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