Vessels

Operational Boat Crew:  Our boat crew volunteers are broken down into three categories.

• Competent Crew: Most members operate as crew. They are responsible for interacting with vessels or people needing assistance and generally are the first point of contact on scene.
• Leading Crew: Master and operate our smaller 20 class rescue vessel and have overall responsibility for managing and controlling on-water assists and rescues in calm or near shore localities.
• Coxswain/Master: Master and operate our large 30 class rescue vessel and have overall responsibility for Search and Rescue, managing and controlling on water assists and rescues out to 30 nautical miles to sea.

For each role, there is an extensive training program, comprising of both on-water practical skills and theory, aimed at supporting our mission of Saving Lives on the water.

Recruitment for these roles is managed via a number of crew trainee intakes per year, so when you join, you’re part of a larger induction group, all learning and progressing together.