The ALB is named the ‘RNLB Anna Livia’ and is a 14-metre (47-feet) Trent Class Lifeboat provided through a major local fund-raising campaign and the funds of the Institution in 1995. It is capable of speeds of up to 25 knots and has a range of 250 nautical miles.

The ALB has a crew of seven including our Station Doctor (HMA – Honorary Medical Advisor) when needed. Every crew-member has a seat and safety harness in the fully-enclosed wheelhouse. There is also seating for 10 casualties in the Survivor Cabin.

The Trent Class is a fibre re-enforced composite construction (FRC) and built to a standard RNLI design. It is fitted with twin 850 horse-power Turbo-Diesel MAN engines, 2 x 2000 litre fuel tanks, Generator, Salvage Pump, electronic throttles and twin fire-supression systems. In addition to hydraulic-steering, an emergency manual steering system can be rigged.

An intercom system links all areas of the vessel to the command positions in the wheelhouse and bridge.A high-tech Integrated Navigation System (INS) links the Radar and Electronic Chart Plotter to the satellite receiver. Both the Long Range MF (Medium Frequency) and VHF radios on-board use the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) while a VHF Radio Direction finder is also on board for locating distress signals. Paper charts and equipment are also used.