St Peter Port RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager retires
St Peter Port RNLI has bid farewell to its volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager (LOM) Jason Hobbs, after he retired from the role following the completion of his three-year tenure.
Jason took up the position in April 2022 and has been a dedicated member of the team on Guernsey.
During Jason’s time as volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager he has helped mark the charity’s 200th anniversary, welcomed the arrival of the Atlantic class lifeboat Harold Hobbs named in memory of his great uncle, met Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla when they visited the island in July 2024 and also featured in the BBC’s Saving Lives at Sea episode focusing on RNLI crews’ involvement in the Second World War, hosted by Dermot O’Leary.
Reflecting on his time with the RNLI, Jason said: ‘I have had a fantastic journey with the station and have made some lifelong friends. I wish to thank all the crew for their amazing support and I know the future has change but the station is ready for the next chapter.’
Taking over the role for the interim until a successor is officially appointed will be Richard Evans. Richard also holds the role as station treasurer.
Tom Mansell, Regional Operations Lead, thanked Jason for his contribution: ‘Jason has been a dedicated leader during his time in the role as LOM at St Peter Port, guiding the station through several significant milestones and events. We are grateful for his commitment and dedication to St Peter Port and the RNLI over the past three and a half years and we wish him all the best in his retirement from this voluntary role.’
The Lifeboat Operations Manager is a crucial volunteer role responsible for ensuring the station’s operational readiness. This includes managing the crew and ensuring compliance with statutory and organisational policy, overseeing crew training and safety, and acting as the main liaison between the station and RNLI regional staff. The LOM also supports crew welfare, maintains strong relationships with the local community and emergency services. It is a demanding but vital position, requiring sound judgement, leadership skills, and a deep commitment to maritime safety. Volunteers take on this role for a tenure of three years.
As St Peter Port RNLI transitions to new leadership, sincere thanks are expressed to Jason for his years of dedicated service, and a warm welcome to Richard to continue the station’s important work.
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