New station mechanic at Hartlepool RNLI
A former St Hild's School pupil is the new full time station mechanic at the Ferry Road lifeboat station.
The 36 year old Hartlepool man has been at the station since the new Shannon class lifeboat John Sharp arrived in December 2024 and has been busy 'learning the ropes'.
Having swapped his crisp white cruise ship uniform for yellow all weather lifeboat PPE and a lifejacket Nathan has been to the RNLI Lifeboat Centre at Poole for training courses as well as visits to other neighbouring Shannon class lifeboat stations to gain familiarity with the mechanical side of the job.
Nathan said 'I had been looking for a new challenge so I was delighted when the opportunity came to join the RNLI. The thought of playing a part in saving a life at sea was very inspirational.
Hartlepool RNLI Coxswain Matt Blanchard said 'Nathan has progressed really well through this training to be a fully competent station mechanic and works well alongside the volunteer crew on shouts and training exercises.'
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Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.