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Get Afloat : RNLI

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is one of the most respected maritime charities in the world, providing a 24/7 search‑and‑rescue service that protects coastal communities, commercial operators, and everyone who ventures onto the water. Powered by highly trained volunteers, modern lifeboats, and specialist rescue teams, the RNLI responds to emergencies in all conditions, from busy harbour incidents to offshore operations in challenging seas. Alongside its lifesaving work, the RNLI delivers vital water‑safety education, coastal awareness campaigns, and community engagement that helps prevent accidents before they happen. With stations positioned across the UK and Ireland, the organisation remains a trusted guardian of our shores — a symbol of courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to saving lives at sea.

Royal Highness The Princess Royal Opens New Lifeboat Station

Dart RNLI volunteers were honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal this afternoon (Thursday 16 April) to officially open their…

Emily Craven and Thomas McGinn, with their son, Harry

As families celebrate Mother’s Day, one expectant mother will be marking the occasion with her lifesaving Royal National Lifeboat Institution (…

RNLI Beach Safety

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging those heading to the coast over the early May Bank Holiday weekend to choose a…

RNLI issues safety warning ahead of warm weather this Bank Holiday weekend

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging those heading to the coast over the Bank Holiday weekend to choose a lifeguarded beach…

RNLI Float to Live Campaign

New data shows Gen Z underestimate risk at the coast as the RNLI launches its lifesaving Float to Live campaign

Richard Wright with the RNLI lifeguards who saved him

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has launched a five-episode podcast to mark 25 years since the rollout of its lifeguarding service…

RNLI lifesavers Global Search & Rescue Excellence Awards

Volunteers and staff of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have been nominated for four Global Search & Rescue Excellence Awards,…

Four RNLI representatives visit Buckingham Palace for Queen Elizabeth II centenary

Four Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers and staff have today (21 April) been welcomed by Their Majesties The King and Queen to…

Luke and Daisy Lifeguards

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is reminding those heading to the coast while the warm weather continues into half term to follow…

Margate crew wearing Brodie helmets during WW2

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is marking VE Day by reflecting on some of its incredible stories of courage from the Second World…