Busy Start to 2026 for Scarborough RNLI as Crew Achieve Key Competency Pass Outs

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is a charity that saves lives at sea. Its lifeboat crews are made up of highly trained volunteers who are ready to respond to emergencies at any hour, often leaving their homes, families or workplaces at a moment’s notice. Maintaining this lifesaving capability relies on continuous training, assessment and development, ensuring every crew member can operate safely and effectively in challenging conditions.

Over the last two weeks, Scarborough RNLI has seen multiple volunteers reach important milestones in their training. A crew pass out is awarded when a volunteer demonstrates full competency in a specific operational role, following extensive practical training, written assessments and scenario‑based exercises. Achieving a pass out signifies that the crew member is now qualified to undertake that role.

Scarborough RNLI is proud to announce the following recent pass outs:

• Jacob Allen – All-weather lifeboat Tier 2 Crew
  Jacob has completed the full suite of competencies required to operate as a core member of the Shannon‑class all‑weather lifeboat crew. This includes navigation support, towing, anchoring, onboard safety / emergency procedures, and vessel handling skills.

• Rich Davis – All-weather Lifeboat Navigator
  Rich has successfully passed out as a navigator, a role that carries significant responsibility. Navigators are trained to plot and maintain safe courses in all conditions, using electronic navigation systems and paper charts, have a good knowledge of the radar and support the Coxswain in decision‑making during search and rescue operations.

Scarborough RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Roger Buxton, said:
'These pass outs represent a huge amount of dedication, time and commitment from our volunteers. Every competency achieved strengthens our capability as a station and ensures we remain ready to respond when needed. I’m incredibly proud of Jacob and Rich for the hard work they’ve put in to reach these milestones.'

He added:
'If you find yourself in an emergency situation or spot someone else in trouble, you should call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.'

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Notes to editors
Scarborough lifeboat station has been operating since 1801. The crews have received 35 awards for gallantry, and today the station operates a Shannon‑class all‑weather lifeboat and a D‑class inshore lifeboat.
Learn more about the station at: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/scarborough-lifeboat-station

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