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Welcome to Amble Lifeboat page. Our mission is to save lives at sea, our goal is to stop drowning. The lifeboat is kept afloat. Also at

We do this through water safety education, operating search and rescue lifeboats and operating beach lifeguards. Amble lifeboat crew have been presented with 18 awards for gallantry, including the first ever medals to be awarded for a rescue in an inshore lifeboat. The RNLI’s last Waveney class lifeboat left service from Amble. The Institution placed a lifeboat at Amble in 1842 but it appears from

records that it was closed in 1852 when a station was opened at Hauxley. A list of lifeboats dated 1848 shows that a lifeboat, built by Wake of Sunderland in 1828, was at Amble in 1848. This boat was previously at Blyth where in 1841 it capsized with the loss of 10 men. The station was re-established in 1939 when Hauxley was closed. At that time Amble Harbour had been well dredged by the Air Ministry. This page is not directly Connected to the RNLI official site.

15/06/2026

What a pleasure it was to open our messages to find a drawing of the RNLI flag from avid supporter Dylan Cookson.

Great work Dylan.

29/05/2026

On the 29th of May Amble RNLI was tasked to a report of two persons struggling on a paddleboard south of Coquet Island. Ambles Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) was swiftly launched and headed to the reported location.

While underway the paddleboarders were spotted near the south tip of the island, having been caught out by strengthening offshore winds.

They were brought safely aboard, where both were feeling the effects of the cold. Casualty care was started and both were monitored as the ILB returned to station, where they were reassessed and warmed up. They were subsequently deemed fit and well. HM Coastguard assisted in returning them and their equipment home.

⚠️ Safety reminder: Offshore winds can quickly carry paddleboarders further out to sea and make it very difficult to return. Always check conditions before heading out.

Photos by Linda Johnson

28/05/2026

On the 27th of May Amble’s all weather and inshore lifeboat's were paged to reports of a yacht aground in the swell off Alnmouth Bay.

On arrival, our crew found the vessel firmly grounded, rolling in the swell. The lone casualty onboard was safe and well, but the yacht had suffered a loss of engine power and, with no anchor deployed, had been left at the mercy of the sea.

After assessing the situation, the decision was made not to attempt an immediate tow. Instead, our crew worked quickly to deploy the vessel’s anchor out to deeper water, holding her safely in position while awaiting the incoming tide.

With patience and careful monitoring, the rising flood tide eventually lifted the yacht clear. Once safely afloat, a towline was passed, and the lifeboat escorted the vessel back to the safety of Amble Marina.

The yacht was then handed over to the local Coastguard.

A great example of calm decision-making and seamanship from the crew, ensuring a safe outcome for all involved. Well done Mark Phillips on his first shout as Coxswain only a day after qualifying.

26/05/2026

Mark Philips makes the Grade as Shannon Class Coxswain at Amble RNLI.

Amble RNLI is extremely proud to announce that Mark has officially passed out as an all-weather lifeboat Coxswain on the station's Shannon class lifeboat.
Mark completed his final intensive assessments today week under the watchful eye of RNLI Assessor Matt. The demanding pass-out required Mark to demonstrate absolute competence in search and rescue scenarios, navigation, Rules of the Road (IRPCS), and the command of the crew through rigorous emergency drills.
Mark would like to pass huge thanks to the crew this afternoon, those that helped me along the way but massive shout out to Jeff who had taken me the whole journey and put in so much of his time to make it happen.

25/05/2026

May 18th
Humber coastguard requested the launch of Amble ILB the Alf&Dora Whiting to go to reports of a missing paddle boarder between low Hauxley and Coquet island. We were to search south to duridge bay and then return north. But the ILB was stood down just after leaving the harbour mouth before they could start the search.

May 19th
At 12:50hrs Humber coastguard requested the launch of Amble ALB Elizabeth and Leonard to go to the assistance of the sailing yacht the queen bee with 2 POB who had suffered engine failure 11nautical miles North Northeast of Amble, the Alb made best speed to the location. When on scene the decision was made to toe the casualty back to Amble marina as the sea was picking up, and two persons were suffering from sea sickness the Amble crew checked on the 2 POB who said they were ok now that the lifeboat had arrived Amble ALB quickly established a tow in the worsening sea conditions and towed the casualty back to Amble Marina checking at regular intervals on the 2 casualties aboard the yacht. Where marina staff assisted with berthing of the vessel at approximately 16:10hrs the ALB returned to station and made ready for service.
Photos credited to Andy Cowan

10/05/2026

Service call out update

Wednesday 6th of May at approximately 08:27hrs Amble ALB was tasked to go to the aid of a fishing vessel Sarah Louise with one person on board who had fouled its propeller two miles southeast of Amble harbour the ALB launched at 08:29hrs and arrived on scene at 08:45hrs and quickly established a tow. The vessel was towed back to the safety of the harbour where the vessel was lifted out at the marina, and a long length of rope was removed from the propeller. The ALB was refuelled and ready for service at 09:30hrs

7th of May service call out
Humber C/G requested the launch of Ambles ALB the Elizabeth & Leonard to go to the assistance of a local fishing boat which had mechanical failure 5 nautical miles southeast of Amble harbour with one person on board. The crew were paged at 23:07hrs and the ALB was launched on service at 23:18hrs arriving on scene 5 nautical miles southeast of Amble piers at approximately 23:40hrs. As the trawler was fishing at the time of the mechanical failure it could not recover its fishing gear so the skipper had to mark where it was left and a tow was quickly established and the vessel was towed back to Amble harbour arriving at 01:30hrs where the vessel was moored in its own berth by the lifeboat crew who then returned to station and were ready for service again.

Photos courtesy of Robert Henderson

28/04/2026

Congratulations to John and Judy for passing out on their tier 2 assessments onboard our Shannon Class All Weather Lifeboat this afternoon. The amount of time yous have put in for training goes to show when you’re smashing through your units like this.

Well done

02/04/2026

Amazing community spirit in many ways from local businesses to help us raise funds to keep saving lives at sea
The Ambler - Amble's Community Newspaper

30/01/2026

After a busy Christmas period the those crew who were off duty got together and enjoyed a fabulous meal out at the Harbour Inn Amble. Thank you for your hospitality and recognition of the hard work and commitment our volunteers give to save lives at sea.

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Radcliffe Quay
Amble
NE650DJ

Telephone

+441665712460

Website

https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/amble-lifeboat-station

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