Luke joined the RNLI on 1 September last year and began his lifeboat crew training in May. Following months of dedicated training and assessments, he successfully passed his Crew Emergency Procedures (CEP) assessment in late July and was declared safe to go on service last Friday.
It wasn’t long before his pager sounded for the first time. Luke joined fellow crew members aboard the station’s D class lifeboat to assist a yacht that had suffered engine failure. The vessel was unable to continue its journey and required assistance.
The yacht was moving dangerously close to rocks and had been initially helped by another vessel. But due to the capability of both vessels and persons onboard, it was determined that the safest course of action was for the lifeboat to take over. The lifeboat crew established a tow and safely escorted the yacht and its occupants to a place of safety.
Reflecting on his journey to becoming operational crew, Luke said:
‘I joined the RNLI last September and started lifeboat crew training in May. After passing my CEP assessment in late July, I became safe to go on service last Friday. It was great to finally put all the training into practice and be part of the crew helping someone in need.’
Like all RNLI volunteers, Luke has dedicated countless hours to training alongside his work and personal commitments, preparing for the day when he would respond to his first emergency call.
Cardigan RNLI’s volunteer crew undertake regular training throughout the year to ensure they are ready to respond when needed, day or night. Everyone at Cardigan RNLI would like to congratulate Luke on reaching this important milestone and wish him every success as he continues his RNLI journey.
RNLI Media Contacts
For more information please contact Katie Anderson-Hammersley, Cardigan RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on [email protected].
Alternatively you can contact Claire Fitzpatrick-Smith, Regional Communications Manager on [email protected] or 07977 728315, or contact the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
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