Cromer RNLI Lifeboat Crew Member Passes Crucial RNLI Assessment

Cromer RNLI is proud to announce that volunteer crew member Craig Rogers has officially passed his Tier 1 all-weather lifeboat (ALB) assessment, and additionally his Tier 1 inshore lifeboat assessment. Both are a significant milestone for him marking his readiness to support a wide range of critical lifesaving operations at sea for the charity.

Craig first joined Cromer RNLI as a volunteer in 2007, and after several years of dedicated service, work commitments took him abroad, prompting a temporary break from lifeboat duties. In 2022, he returned to the station, rejoining the crew with renewed commitment.

Now fully passed out as Tier 1 crew on the ALB, Craig is trained to perform essential roles such as anchoring, towing, lookout duties, casualty assistance, and operation of VHF radios—skills that are vital to the safety and success of every RNLI mission. He also serves as crew on the inshore lifeboat (ILB), supporting rescue operations closer to shore and has recently also passed out on his Tier 1 assessment adding more to his lifesaving skills.

Craig said: “For me, being part of Cromer lifeboat station has always been a source of pride and honour. Helping those in need at sea is something that runs in my family, with other members having served as volunteers at Cromer. I feel incredibly lucky to be part of such a skilled and supportive team. My wife is my biggest supporter—even though she does worry every time that pager goes off!”

John Redmond Cromer RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager said: “Craig’s commitment, experience, and recent Tier 1 pass-outs show the kind of dedication that makes our crew so strong. He’s an asset to the station, and we’re proud to have him with us. His journey is a testament to the lifelong connection so many feel to the RNLI.”

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Key facts about Cromer RNLI

The Cromer Lifeboat Station was established in 1804 and was not taken over by the Institution from the Norfolk Shipwreck Association until 1857. Since 1923 there have been two lifeboats at Cromer, and currently there is a D Class inshore boat and Tamar all-weather lifeboat. The outstanding figure in the history of Cromer is Henry George Blogg who became a member of the Cromer crew in 1894 at the age of 18. He was coxswain from 1909-1947. During his 53 years as a lifeboat crew member, the Cromer lifeboats had been on service 387 times and rescued 873 lives. His record is without equal in the history of the Institution. No lifeboat crew member has received so many decorations for gallantry.

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