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New Lifeboat Set For Cowes After Agreement Announced

The construction of a new lifeboat in Cowes will be completed next year.

Diverse Marine signed a new vessel construction agreement with Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service for a first of class Medina Class lifeboat.

The 14m self-righting vessel features an aluminium hull, deck and coach roof together with a resiliently mounted GRP wheelhouse to reduce noise and vibration for the crew.  

Building has already commenced and will be delivered in 2022.

Ben Colman, director of Diverse Marine, said:

“We are delighted and proud to be awarded the contract for this lifeboat. 

"Our expertise building high quality workboats, together with the repair and maintenance of lifeboats, stands us in a good position to deliver this first of class vessel,  meeting the specific requirements from the crew of the Caister Lifeboat."

Paul Garrod, chairman of Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service, added:

“This marks the next chapter in the history of Caister Independent Lifeboat.

"Our current lifeboat has served us well over the last 17 years, and carried out many rescues during her time on service.  

"The new lifeboat will be purpose built for our needs at Caister, and the directors, crew and members and all our volunteers are excited and proud it will be built in the United Kingdom.”

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