New Coxswain for Hartlepool RNLI
Hartlepool RNLI crew member Matt Adams has been announced as the new coxswain at the Ferry Road lifeboat station following the retirement of Robbie Maiden who has been a volunteer at the lifeboat station for 40 years.
Matt who is head of commercial at the KAEFER group has volunteered for the charity that saves lives at sea for 23 years and was voted to the position by his crewmates.
The former Manor Comprehensive School pupil said 'It was an honour to be voted as coxswain by the crew, it is one of the most proudest moments of my 23 years with the RNLI and I am looking forward to taking on the role and working with my fellow volunteers to help the people of Hartlepool and beyond who need our assistance at sea.'
'Special thanks goes to Robbie Maiden for the support and guidance that he has provided me with.
Following on from someone who has given so much to the RNLI over the last 40 years with 27 of those as the coxswain is an honour and a special thank you to my wife Lisa who just like all the other lifeboat crewmembers partners has been especially supportive in recent months as we have spent so much time at sea training on our new Shannon class lifeboat.'
Hartlepool RNLI chairman Malcolm Cook said 'Matt has been with us for a number of years now and I am delighted that he is our new coxswain for our new lifeboat 'John Sharp'. On behalf of myself and the management team and crew we wish him all the best and we know he will do a good job carrying out his duties for the RNLI'.
RNLI Media Contacts
Hartlepool RNLI volunteer press officer Tom Collins email: [email protected]
Clare Hopps (RNLI Regional Communications Manager, North East and East): [email protected] Tel:07824 518641
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The RNLI charity 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 146,000 lives.
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Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity 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 146,000 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.