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Lerwick Lifeboat Station

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.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

7.31pm 2 June 2026

Recent lifeboat launches from Lerwick Lifeboat Station

7.31pm 2 June 2026
7.41pm 20 May 2026
10.09pm 19 May 2026
3.03am 22 April 2026
1.36pm 21 April 2026
11.08am 29 March 2026
10.14am 10 March 2026
12.30pm 19 February 2026
8.33am 6 December 2025
3.22pm 5 November 2025
6.41pm 28 August 2025
10.07pm 14 August 2025
10.02pm 14 August 2025
5.28am 14 August 2025
3.14pm 13 August 2025
3.12pm 13 August 2025
11.10am 28 July 2025
2.23pm 18 June 2025
2.22pm 18 June 2025
3.14pm 17 June 2025

Today's weather

12°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 12°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Lerwick Lifeboat Station
The Old Tolbooth
Commercial Street
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0AB

Station phone number

01595 693827

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

01595 693827

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News and media from Lerwick Lifeboat Station

Article Lifeboats
RNLI Lerwick tasked twice in 24 hours to yacht, and dog owner
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New Operations Manager for RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat
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Article Lifeboats
RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat launched to vessel taking on water, southeast of Fair Isle
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Lerwick Lifeboat on the water, approaching the harbour with crew on deck.
Article Lifeboats
RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat launches for search after report of distress signal.
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