RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre

About

Based in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, the Inshore Lifeboat Centre (ILC) builds and maintains over half of all Lifeboats for the RNLI. Fancy having a look around the place? A free tour of the Inshore Lifeboat Centre lasts approximately 90 minutes, taking you through the different stages of build and refit that our lifeboats move through – including composite manufacture, rewiring and engine testing. You’ll get to see: The purpose-built manufacturing and refit of Atlantic lifeboats our laminating shop, spray booth and welding bay, electrical build and refit, including three engine test tanks, the manufacturing and refit of D class lifeboats our composite workshop our rubber workshop, including CNC cutting machine and stores facilities. Booking in advance is required, please call 01983 292 521 to reserve your space, the tour is free of charge.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes