Wishing our friends at HM Coastguard a very happy 198th Birthday today! Here are @tynemouth_rnli with Coastguard Rescue 912 (based at Humberside airport) in an incredibly skilled training exercise 🚁 Maritime and Coastguard Agency | RNLI

Our volunteers at Trearddur Bay were involved in one of their most challenging rescues yesterday, testing their training and equipment to the limit. Your donations help fund the training and kit they need. Donate below to help save lives at sea. Helmsman Lee Duncan said: 'The conditions were treacherous with a strong south westerly blowing in excess of 50mph. We had pretty much our most experienced crew on board - three helms and the lifeboat training officer - and I think in my twenty years on

You may have seen reports in the press and social media recently about our migrant rescue work in the Channel which, like any rescue mission we’re tasked to by the Coastguard, we carry out without prejudice or judgement. Our dedicated lifeboat volunteers are determined to save every one who gets into difficulty around the UK and Irish coastlines. In this new film, you can see the conditions they face in the world’s busiest shipping lane. Hear first-hand from our volunteers as they describe how a

RNLI on Reels

RNLI on Reels