RNLI To Close East Cowes Lifeboat Centre After More Than 60 Years
Around 70 skilled staff are affected by the proposal, which will see production move to the charity’s main manufacturing base in Poole, Dorset.
The RNLI has announced plans to close its Inshore Lifeboat Centre (ILC) in East Cowes by the end of 2027, marking the end of more than six decades of boatbuilding on the site.
A formal consultation with employees is due to take place before a final decision is made next year.
Facility History
The East Cowes facility, which first opened in 1963, has been responsible for building and refitting the RNLI’s D-class and Atlantic 85 lifeboats — vessels used by crews across the UK and Ireland.
On average, one lifeboat is completed or refurbished every 59 hours at the site.
Visitor and Heritage Centre
In 2018, the centre also became home to a Visitor and Heritage Centre, offering free tours and showcasing the RNLI’s long-standing presence in East Cowes.
Author's summary: RNLI closes East Cowes Lifeboat Centre.
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