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Portaferry Lifeboat Station photographed by Andrew Johnstone

Portaferry Lifeboat Station

Portaferry is one of seven RNLI lifeboat stations operating a lifeboat funded by viewers of the BBC television programme Blue Peter. The station was established due to the increase in pleasure boating activity in the Strangford Lough area and when Cloughey Lifeboat Station closed.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Portaferry Lifeboat Station

12.46pm 26 May 2026
10.11am 25 May 2026
2.24pm 12 May 2026
9.28pm 19 April 2026
11.15am 19 April 2026
12.53pm 23 March 2026
9.57pm 22 November 2025
3.19pm 16 November 2025
11.41am 8 November 2025
2.24pm 26 September 2025
9.42am 26 September 2025
11.23am 25 September 2025
5.04pm 20 August 2025
1.39pm 12 August 2025
11.14pm 8 July 2025
6.27pm 8 July 2025
3.09pm 26 June 2025
8.08pm 1 June 2025
12.01pm 25 May 2025
2.11am 12 May 2025

Today's weather

13°C Rain
Min: 8°C Max: 13°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Portaferry Lifeboat Station
RNLI Lifeboat House
The Strand
Portaferry
Co Down
Northern Ireland
BT22 1PF

Station phone number

02842 728710

Visiting times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.

News and media from Portaferry Lifeboat Station

Article Rescue
Portaferry RNLI crew assist swimmer close to Killyleagh
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Portaferry inshore lifeboat crew returning to Portaferry marina after Tuesday's call out
Article Sea safety
Portaferry RNLI crew respond to emergency alert on Strangford Lough
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Article Fundraising
Portaferry RNLI receives £1000 donation from Ballygalget GAC
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