03/06/2026
🤝Behind Every Rescue Is Teamwork🤝
On Tuesday evening, Portsmouth RNLI joined fellow RNLI stations, independent lifeboat organisations and emergency service partners for a collaborative familiarisation event at Gosport Marina, organised by HM Coastguard's Tom Barnett.
Bringing together teams from across the Solent, the event provided an opportunity to showcase the rescue assets available around our coastline and, more importantly, to strengthen the relationships between the organisations that work side by side during maritime emergencies.
Representatives from HM Coastguard, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and South Central Ambulance Service were invited aboard a range of lifeboats and rescue craft to learn more about their capabilities, equipment and operational roles.
While every organisation has its own area of expertise, successful rescues often depend on effective teamwork. Opportunities like this help build a shared understanding of how we operate, ensuring a coordinated response when people need help most.
A huge thank you to Tom for organising the evening and to everyone who attended and shared their knowledge. We look forward to continuing to work together to keep people safe on and around the water.
⚓ One crew, working together to save lives at sea.
