Port St Mary RNLI exercise with HM coastguard
RNLI crews are regularly training to deal with lifesaving situations at sea and today (Sunday 13 October) was with no exception
After the exercise Port St. Mary RNLI Helm Mark Whitley said 'It is always good to have an exercise with HM coastguard as it prepares the crews for any eventuality of a casualty evacuation ,The crew of HMC search and rescue 936 were very professional and we all appreciate the time spent with us this morning.'
Both Port St Mary's lifeboats were back on station by 12 noon.
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