📟SHOUT📟 18/4/21 - Tasked at 1.36pm to a jet-ski with engine failure on the #rivercolne, 'Just George' and the volunteer crew safely recovered both the craft and the person on board before returning to station

📟SHOUT📟 - 20/5/21 - Tasked at 11am to reports of an engine fire, 'Just George' and the volunteer crew launched. Arriving on scene the engine had overheated but was not alight. Vessel towed to Bradwell Marina before the lifeboat returned to station

Beach, coast or sea: think 999 Coastguard Heading to the coast today? It's estimated that over 50% of the UK population don't ‘Know Who To Call’ in a coastal emergency. If you think you see someone in difficulty at sea or on the coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

It's not just about #savinglivesatsea. Volunteer crew member John Wiley is a finalist in the #exforcesawards. A prestigious awards ceremony showcasing those veterans who are excelling in their second career. All at West Mersea RNLI wish John the best of luck!

📟SHOUT📟 - 30/9/21 - Tasked at 17:57 to a casualty in the water 'Just George' and the volunteer crew launched. Arriving on scene the casualty was safely taken onboard and returned to Brightlingsea Marina. Life saved, the lifeboat and crew returned to station.

📟SHOUT(s)📟 - read about last weeks shouts on our website - westmersealifeboat.org/rnli-west-mers…

Check weather, tide and swell forecasts before you consider heading to the coast stay well back from stormy seas and breaking waves. In a coastal emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard. If you end up unexpectedly in the water, stay calm and #FloatToLive.

EASTER WEEKEND - we will be open Friday-Monday 12-4pm. It's the first time we've been open for 2 years to the public. Come and chat with the volunteer crew and have a tour/look around the station. We hope to see you there!

RNLI lifeboats launched on service Saturday 23 April 2022 Newcastle RNLI Kyle of LochalshRNLI West Mersea Lifeboat X2 Chiswick Lifeboat X3 RNLILoughRee Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station X2 Burry Port RNLI Newhaven RNLI Bangor RNLI RNLI Galway Lifeboat X2 Donaghadee Lifeboat Brighton RNLI X2

📟SHOUTs📟 - 1/5/22 - Our volunteer crew launched twice, at 1am and 1pm. You can read more on our Facebook page or visit rnli.org.uk to find out more about how you can help this years Mayday Appeal.

Many celebrations on Mersey Island, flower shows street parties beacon lighting and an opportunity to recognise the vital work done by West Mersea Lifeboat