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RNLI Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station has been providing search and rescue for the eastern Solent since 1965. The crews have won four medals for gallantry and currently operate two inshore lifeboats.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

11.12pm 6 June 2026
4.49pm 5 June 2026
1.43pm 31 May 2026
8.39pm 29 May 2026
10.58pm 26 May 2026
10.58pm 26 May 2026
7.35pm 25 May 2026
1.01am 25 May 2026
4.23pm 15 May 2026
9.35am 9 May 2026
1.27am 9 May 2026
5.47pm 30 April 2026
6.46pm 29 April 2026
4.15pm 21 April 2026
7.32pm 20 April 2026
1.35pm 13 April 2026
5.16pm 10 April 2026
7.36pm 29 March 2026
6.25pm 26 March 2026
5.57pm 26 March 2026

Today's weather

15°C Rain
Min: 10°C Max: 15°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station
Ferry Road
Southsea
Hampshire
PO4 9LY

Station phone number

02392 814811

Visitor times

Please contact the station to arrange a visit

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News and media from Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

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Outstanding Volunteer Contributions Recognised During Volunteers Week
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Portsmouth RNLI Volunteer Passes Shore Crew Assessment
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Portsmouth RNLI hosts multi-agency exercise
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Article Events
Join Portsmouth RNLI for their annual Open Day this July
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