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RNLI Fleet Upgrade: Devon Stations Get New Rescue Vessels by 2030
14 Oct
Summary
- Five Devon lifeboat stations will receive new RNLI vessels by 2030.
- Plymouth will be among the first to get the new Coastal class design.
- Most RNLI responses are now within 10 nautical miles of shore.
By 2030, five RNLI lifeboat stations in Devon will be equipped with new rescue vessels. This significant fleet update by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution aims to enhance its lifesaving capabilities along the coast.
Plymouth is positioned to be one of the initial stations nationwide to adopt the new Coastal class lifeboat, replacing its current Severn class vessel. Appledore, Salcombe, and Torbay will each receive updated Shannon class all-weather boats.
Ilfracombe's current Shannon class boat will be replaced by a high-speed Atlantic 85 Mk3 rigid inflatable craft. The RNLI's strategic review shows that most incidents are now within 10 nautical miles of shore, underscoring the need for these specialized vessels.
