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Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Lerwick.
Our lifeboat
Lerwick Lifeboat Station
Lerwick Lifeboat Station has had a remarkable history of bravery with its lifeboat crews being presented with 62 awards for gallantry, including the RNLI's highest accolade in 1997 - a Gold Medal.
Lerwick Lifeboat Station
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
Latest news
Find local safety information and get the 5-day forecast and tide times for your area.
Local info
Take a look back through key events from the history of our lifeboat station in our timeline.
Our history
Visitor information and facilities
Station address
Lerwick Lifeboat Station
The Old Tolbooth
Commercial Street
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0AB
Station phone number
Accessibility
Parking on the quay or on Church Road
Visiting times
10am–4pm weekdays. Weekends by appointment.
Visitor contact
Stephen Manson, Coxswain
Paul Hutchison, Mechanic
Visitor contact phone number
Recent lifeboat launches from Lerwick Lifeboat Station
Our latest launches >News and media from Lerwick Lifeboat Station
Lerwick's RNLI shop
Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
Our shop