Shoreham RNLI lifeboat crew evacuate casualty from cargo ship

After receiving the tasking at 10.25am, Shoreham RNLI's all-weather lifeboat, the Enid Collett, was soon on the water and making best speed to the ship.

Simon Williams, coxswain, said: "The team really put their training into action on this shout. Working together we carefully positioned the lifeboat alongside the cargo ship, lining it up at the right height so that the casualty could be helped to step aboard."

Once on board, the crew completed a casualty care assessment and made best speed back to lifeboat station, where the casualty was taken into the care of ambulance paramedics.

The boat was washed down and ready for service by 11.55am.

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Contacts: For more information on this news release, please contact:

Liz Zachary, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer, [email protected]

or Hatti Mellor, Regional Communications Manager, [email protected]

Key facts about Shoreham Harbour RNLI: Shoreham Harbour RNLI has been saving lives at sea since 1865. Home to a Tamar class all-weather lifeboat, the Enid Collett, and a D class inshore lifeboat, the Joan Woodland, the crew respond to, on average, 80 to 90 shouts a year, covering an area from Brighton Marina to Worthing Pier. The station is run by around 100 volunteers who include a lifeboat operations manager, launch authorities, boat and shore crew, an administrative officer, press officers, fundraisers, shop staff, a visits team, and water safety advisers. No experience is needed to join as a volunteer as comprehensive training is provided.