RNLI and St Helier Lifeboat Crew Dispute

The new lifeboat has arrived in Jersey and is expected to be in service by the end of the year.

In a statement, Deputy Steve Luce has said the dispute between the RNLI and the Jersey Lifeboat Association has gone on for "far too long".

The Jersey Lifeboat Association has 'condemned' a report into the breakdown in relations between the RNLI and the former St Helier crew.

A report has found inconsistent management from the RNLI left Coxswain Andy Hibbs effectively "in charge" of the St Helier lifeboat crew.

A new lifeboat service is launching in Jersey. The Jersey Lifeboat Association say they intend to fundraise for a new boat.

Guernsey's Harbourmaster will uncover why relations broke down between the RNLI and the former crew in St Helier.

Jersey's on-island opposition to the RNLI has become an official association. They were given approval by The Royal Court today.

The inshore lifeboat was crewed by existing St Catherine RNLI volunteers and RNLI-trained Fire & Rescue Service crew

Nine firefighters have been trained to crew the inshore lifeboat after the dispute between RNLI and St Helier lifeboat crew.

The RNLI say they have found staff to run the George Sullivan to provide an all-weather service ahead of the adverse weather expected