Tynemouth RNLI lifeboat

12/06/2026

🚨📟 Callout 42 of 2026 🚨📟

This morning at 4:19 am, Tynemouth all weather lifeboat was tasked to take an unwell crew member off one of the Tyne tugs which was working on the river. The tug was not far from our lifeboat station so our ALB made the short hop and transferred the casualty to our lifeboat, before passing to an ambulance at South Shields ferry landing.

Early morning callout for our crews! If you need assistance by the coast dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.

11/06/2026

We're pleased to announce that we are getting a new (to us) All Weather lifeboat here at Tynemouth, the Tamar class 16-19, Irene Muriel Rees.

The Tamar class Lifeboat is the latest in large offshore Lifeboats produced for the RNLI, ensuring that Tynemouth RNLI continues to be a major hub station for the RNLI in the north east.

Crew will be heading to Poole in the coming weeks to familiarise themselves on the boat, before she is passaged back to Tynemouth expecting to arrive on the 11th July.

More information on the arrival and the new lifeboat can be found here

https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2026/june/08/tynemouth-rnli-to-welcome-new-all-weather-lifeboat

10/06/2026

Well done to one of our crew Michael Nugent (in a dry suit, at the back) on completion of his CEP course in Poole at the RNLI College

Michael, who served as coxswain for over 30 years at Tynemouth just missed the call of the pager too much and has decided to rejoin our crew, starting at the beginning again!

If like Michael you want to join our crew, we're recruiting for Inshore lifeboat crew and launch authorities! Use the links below to apply.

https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/ilb-crew-tynemouth-612551.html

https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/launch-authority-tynemouth-612550.html

09/06/2026

📟🚨 Shout! 39 of 2026 📟🚨

On Saturday the 6th June, while on exercise Tynemouth all weather lifeboat was tasked to you a yacht close to the river Blyth that bad declared a Pan Pan, an urgent but not immediate distress alert. Tynemouth lifeboat made its way quickly to the scene, establishing a tow back into the port of Blyth.

It's less than a month away until our harbour day on the 28th June! We're looking forward to seeing you all there. More details can be found on the event below
https://www.facebook.com/share/19ACsZgVR8/

Remember if you need assistance by the coast dial 999 and ask for the coastguard

07/06/2026

🚨Volunteers Wanted🚨

Does this look like good fun to you? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!

Tynemouth RNLI Station is currently recruiting for volunteer crew of our Inshore Lifeboat (ILB). This is a hands-on, frontline role where you’ll be part of a committed team that launches in all weather conditions to save lives at sea.

What you’ll do:

* Respond to urgent call-outs to help those in difficulty in the water
* Attend regular training to maintain skills in search and rescue, seamanship, and first aid.
* Be part of a close-knit team that thrive in high pressure environments
* Represent the RNLI in the wider community and help raise awareness of our lifesaving work.

Applicants should be 18+ and live within the North Shields/Tynemouth area

👇Click the link below to find out more:

http://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/ilb-crew---tynemouth-612551.html

03/06/2026

Meet our new Man Overboard manikin, Fred Jr.

Fred Snr is looking a bit tired after deciding to go for a swim every time we go on exercise and many years of sunbathing infront of our station..

For our volunteers to be able to launch to rescue people like Fred Jr and Snr, we need authority to launch from someone independent of the crew going out to rescue him.

This is where the role of a Launch Authority comes in. The launch authority receives the request to launch from the coastguard, works out what crew are available and the most suitable lifeboat to launch, before our crews go and rescue people like Fred.

If this is something you think you can do, you can apply using the link below 👇
https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/launch-authority---tynemouth-612550.html

02/06/2026

Only a few places left at Cullercoats RNLI and CBK Adventures stand up paddle board water safety session! With the summer approaching it's ideal to ensure you stay safe on the water around our coast. Details can be found in the post below 👇

What’s SUP?!.. Fancy getting more confident on your paddleboard this summer? 🌊 Join Geoff Cowan, RNLI Water Safety Officer, at CBK Adventures for a hands‑on water safety session designed to help you stay safe while enjoying the coast.

Geoff will walk you through the essentials — from reading the conditions to choosing the right kit — and answer any questions you’ve got about staying safe on the water. If you’re planning to get out on a board this season, this one’s for you!

📅 Wed 3rd June, 6.45 - 8pm📍 Link in comments for full details & booking 🔗

📷 Photo: Angus Watt

01/06/2026

Callout 36 of 2026

On Sunday 31st May, the second callout of the day was for our Inshore Lifeboat to reports of an upturned Kayak, with 2 persons onboard in the River Tyne.

Tynemouth ILB quickly raced to the scene and found the upturned kayak with no one on it. The kayak was quickly brought on board and the crew of the inshore boat searched along the pier for any potential casualties. After a short period it was confirmed by South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade (SSVLB) that the crew of the kayak were safely on shore.
These types of kayaks are not intended for use on the sea and we'd like to remind our followers that inflatables are intended for use in Pools or inland waterways.

This is the 19th callout for our crews this month, making it an incredibly busy month for our crews. If you need assistance by the coast, dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.

31/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Monica Stoffel on passing out as shore crew at our station! Monica has been working really hard towards her units, passing out on all aspects of our shore procedures! Next is moving onto our boat crew.

Well done Monica!

30/05/2026

This morning you may have seen some of our crew at Whitley Bay parkrun! James, on the left, ran it in full RNLI kit in training for the Great North run in September. He was joined by crew members Stuart and Gordon for the 5k run. Huge well done! You can donate to James using the link below 👇
https://fundraise.rnli.org/fundraisers/jameswaters22399