Andrew Ingram in the simulatorJohnny Albert (a coxswain at both NSRI Hout Bay and NSRI Bakoven) joined Mark Hughes and Andrew Ingram for a tour of the RNLI training facility in Poole today. It was fascinating. We were amazed at the sophistication of their equipment - especially their simulator of the Severn Class lifeboat. The attention to detail is remarkable.
RNLI College training facilities include a lifeboat bridge simulator and sea survival pool with audio visual effects and a wave machine
NAMA golf day in aid of NSRI
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