The crew at Lowestoft lifeboat station have gained some new personnel this year.

Paul Gray is the station’s new Lifeboat Sea Safety Officer, responsible for local safety and prevention activity including promoting the Sea Check service, giving demonstrations to local sailing clubs and marinas and recruiting other volunteer sea safety advisors.

Meanwhile, Lifeboat Operations Manager Richard Musgrove joined at the start of the year. Richard is the Deputy Harbourmaster in Lowestoft and a pilot in the harbour responsible for escorting large ships into the port.

Richard has a long history with the RNLI, having first joined the Lowestoft crew in 1988. He has also served as Deputy Launching Authority in Lowestoft and Harwich.

Richard says: ‘I am proud to be the Lifeboat Operations Manager at Lowestoft. The town still has an important tie to the sea and the lifeboat station plays a pivotal role in keeping the people of Lowestoft and those that visit safe.’