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Training taking place in the sea survival pool at the Lifeboat college, Poole. Crew members swimming in the crocodile formation.

Training from one of the world's premier search and rescue organisations.

The RNLI has nearly 200 years experience in delivering a world class maritime search and rescue (SAR) service for the UK and Irish governments.

We deliver the highest standards of training to SAR personnel both in the UK and around the world; most recent clients include the SAR organisations of China, Iceland and Portugal. Training can be delivered at our specialist training centre of excellence, the RNLI College and at any other suitable location by our experienced staff.

The fully residential RNLI College is based on the south coast of England. Our state of the art facilities include bespoke training rooms, fire and full mission bridge (lifeboat and commercial vessel) simulators, live engine workshops, survival centre with specialist 25m wave tank (special effects include; blackout capability, storm simulation and helicopter recovery) and a variety of search and rescue training vessels.

Our expertise is derived from a combination of RNLI traditional values and cutting edge technology and training techniques. Training is available to SAR organisations, maritime businesses, corporations and for specific courses to the general public.

All our training services can be tailored and quoted to suit your local needs and may include:

  • search and rescue

  • navigation

  • leadership and team building

  • boat handling

  • rough weather handling

  • flood rescue boat operator

  • casualty care

  • sea survival

  • GMDSS

  • capsize

  • engine and electrical (AEC and DC electrics)

  • hovercraft

  • radar

  • firefighting

Contact our specialist training team on 01202 663111 or email.  

 
​Every £1 you spend at the RNLI College helps the RNLI save lives at sea.

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