Rnli - Sunderland Lifeboat Station

Launch Alert - 19:42hrs - @rnli D Class - volunteers launched to support Police and Tyne & Wear Fire Brigade responding to a person in difficulty near to South Hylton A19 road bridge. Thankfully shortly after launching it was confirmed that the person was now safe in the care of Police Officers. Our volunteers and Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team were then cleared to return to station and stand down from the incident. #sunderland #riverwear

Launch Request - 00:01hrs - @rnli Atlantic 85 - Volunteers paged to support Police & Coastguard teams searching for a missing person believed to be in the Noses Point area of Seaham. Thankfully as the volunteers were preparing to launch, a cancellation message was received as the casualty had been located safe and well. #rnli #sunderland #seaham

**LAUNCH ALERT! 04:58HRS 17/11/2018** Our volunteers were paged early this morning to assist Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team and other emergency services at an incident at Wearmouth Bridge. Our @RNLI D Class inshore lifeboat was launched to the scene and thankfully after a short while UK Coastguard stood all units down when the incident was resolved. #RNLI #Sunderland #Volunteers #Charity #Coastguard

Today our volunteers joined the City of Sunderland’s Remembrance Day Service & Parade, marking 100 years since Armistice Day. A very proud day for all involved. We will remember Them. #RNLI #RemembranceDay #WWI #Sunderland

We will remember them #wewillrememberthem

LAUNCH ALERT! 21:45HRS. Tonight our volunteers were paged by UK Coastguard to reports of a person entering the water in the vicinity of Wearmouth Bridge. The lifeboat crew conducted a thorough search of the River Wear with assistance from Sunderland Coastguard Search and Rescue Team. After the search was concluded the crew was stood down to return to station. Nothing found. Thankfully this appears to have been a false alarm with good intentions. Always call 999 and ask for the Coastguard in the event of a marine emergency. #Sunderland #RNLI #lifeboat #volunteers #charity

Launch Alert - 15:50hrs - @rnli Atlantic 85 - Launched following reports of a fishing vessel taking on water close to Wearmouth Bridge. The lifeboat crew discovered the leak was slow, but the vessel had also suffered a fouled propeller. To stabilise the vessel and allow repairs to be carried out it was towed back to Sunderland marina and moored on the half tide shelf with assistance from Coastguards from Sunderland. Once the vessel was secured, the lifeboat was released to return to station. #rnli #sunderland #riverwear

Are you 55 or over without a legally drawn up will? Here is a great opportunity to get one while also helping our charity. #freewillsmonth #rnli #sunderland

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our station Chairman Francis (Frank) George Major, MBE,JP, DL on 9th October 2018. Frank courageously fought brain cancer for the last 2.5 years of his life with courage and the stamina that those of us who had the privilege of knowing him knew he was capable of. Frank was an inspiration to so many throughout his illustrious career in his capacity as former General Manager of the Port of Sunderland, Chairman of Sunderland R...NLI and Three Rivers LNP, Vice Chair Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, Chairman of Durham Scout County and Chair of Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Committee. Frank shall be missed by both the NE Business Community and his beloved wife, Pat and family. His funeral shall be held at St George’s Church, Fatfield, Washington on Wednesday 17th October at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations will be collected in lieu of flowers for both the Brain Tumour Charity and the RNLI.
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** LIFEBOAT LAUNCH: 05:03hrs ** @RNLI D Class inshore lifeboat launched to assist Police and Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team with helping a casualty who was in danger of falling from a riverside ledge at Corporation Quay. Police officers had hold of the casualty and our volunteers assisted by placing the male on a stretcher so he could be safely recovered to an ambulance. The lifeboat was then stood down to return to station. #rnli #sunderland #volunteers #charity

FUNDRAISING NEWS! Colin burn, Water Safety Officer for Durham County Council based at Seaham Water Sports Centre and also a keen canoeist held a try out canoeing day in seaham Harbour and asked for donations to be made for sunderland RNLI. A total of £307.77 was raised on the day. Thank you to Colin and everyone involved! #rnli #charity #sunderland #fundraising

Video - Footage taken during last week's incident involving a fishing vessel which was on fire close to Queen Alexandra Bridge. #rnli #sunderland

Launch Alert - 12:50hrs - @rnli D class - launched following reports of a dog in difficulty in the sea 100m off Roker Pier. On arrival our volunteers carried an initial search of the area while Coastguards spoke to the first informant on the pier. As a result of that discussion it became clear the initial object reported was in fact a small seal whose head has the look of a Jack Russell dog. Once this information was confirmed, Coastguards decided to stand the lifeboat cre...w down and allow them to return to station. We are also grateful to safety boats from Sunderland Yacht Club who diverted from a club sailing event to assist with the initial search. #rnli #sunderland
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Incident update - Once it was confirmed the fire was out with no risk of it reigniting our inshore lifeboat was stood down from the incident along with Fire Fighters and Coastguard Officers from Sunderland.

Lifeboat Launch Alert - 06:25hrs - @rnli D class - Responding to a fishing vessel on underneath Queen Alexandra Bridge to provide safety cover to Fire Fighters who were fighting the fire. While the fire is out emergency services remain on scene attempting to make the vessel safe. At this stage it is not known what caused the fire. #rnli #sunderland

Did you miss last night's Episode 4 of #savinglivesatsea? Here’s a little preview of what’s you missed.. Including footage of an extremely dramatic rescue off Brighton.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06k7s18

Launch Alert - 21:11hrs - @rnli Atlantic 85 - Launched to assist a 10m yacht which had suffered mechanical failure 1m SE of Sunderland Harbour. The yachts main engine had lost all propulsion and it's small auxillary engine was unable to cope due to the 1m swell. The volunteer crew took the yacht and its crew (2 men and a dog) in tow before returning it safely to Sunderland Marina where they were met by local Coastguard Officers. #sunderland #rnli

**LAUNCH ALERT: 19:17hrs** Volunteers paged by UK Coastguard to attend Wearmouth Bridge to support emergency services with an incident. Thankfully after a short while the crew onboard our #RNLI D Class inshore lifeboat were stood down when the incident was resolved and everyone was safe. #alwaysready #savinglivesatsea #coastguard #sunderland

Launch Alert - 12:12hrs - @rnli D class - Volunteers paged by UK Coastguard following reports of a capsized sailing dinghy near to Potato Garth slipway. As the lifeboat was being launched the crew of a patrol boat from Port of Sunderland was able to assist the sailing dinghy crew ashore. With assistance from Officers from Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team they were then able to turn the dinghy over and remove the excess water. Once it was confirmed that the 3 men were safety ashore the lifeboat launch was cancelled. #sunderland #rnli

When everyone else is heading home the RNLI are going out, for nothing! Other than the wish to save other people's lives. Risking their own lives on a voluntary basis. There are many great charities about, in my personal opinion the RNLI are the best. #island nation

They put there life's on the line to save others a big thank you to them and I will keep raising money to help with that

Outstanding guys, girls and service. Good to see you guys around when i surf. Thanks for been there ;)

I worked on the inshore rescue boat at Roker from 1972 to '73. It was a very special time. We weren't volunteers in those days. It was a well-paid job. Our boat had one Johnson 40 outboard. It was still a powerful beast.

I enjoyed seeing them at Sunderland international airshow where I got to try on the RNLI outfit

I am raising money for the life boats on just giving which is a good cause



If you would like to donate please read my comment on this review which is the link

Great RNLI for Sunderland!!!!!!!

Fantastic facility which the city of Sunderland should be proud of!