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Llandudno RNLI congratulate Martyn and Ewa on their recent pass-outs

Lifeboats News Release

Llandudno Lifeboat crew members Martyn Knight and Ewa Bajerska successfully completed their operational assessments on the morning of Monday 24 November, under the observation of coastal lifeboat trainer Mike Almond.

Ewa stood on the North Shore in her Head Launcher PPE

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Ewa stood on the North Shore in her Head Launcher PPE
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Martyn achieved qualifications as both a bobcat driver and an ILB Head Launcher, while Ewa qualified as an ILB Head Launcher. Each assessment involved a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical demonstration, requiring candidates to prove they could safely launch and recover the inshore lifeboat during training exercises and service calls.

The ILB Head Launcher role involves assessing beach conditions, coordinating all shore-based activity, and ensuring launches and recoveries are conducted safely, efficiently, and in line with operational standards.

The bobcat driver role requires precise operation of the bobcat and trailer, transporting the inshore lifeboat to and from launch and recovery sites and operating with confidence and accuracy.
Martyn stood shaking Mike Almond's hand in front of the bobcat

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Martyn stood shaking Mike Almond's hand in front of the bobcat
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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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About the author

Luke Heritage
Lifeboat Press Officer, Llandudno Lifeboat Station

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