Over the weekend of Nov. 27 & 28, advanced rescue trainer Ton Haasnoot from the Maritime Rescue Insitute in Stonehaven, Scotland visited Station 35 and provided training and sign-offs to our advanced crew and coxswains on the Tolonen. The Tolonen, the flagship of the CCGA-P, is a 40' enclosed jet lifeboat. With Ton's visit and certification of our crew, Station 35 is close to having The Tolonen operational 24/7!


Ton took our crew though a series of evaluations including: close quarters maneuvering, docking, station keeping, positive control, emergency procedures and towing operations. 


For CGGA-P operations, The Tolonen requires a coxswain certified in the operation of jet boats, SARnav and a 60 tonne Master Limited certificate in addition to having an advanced crew member and a basic crew member on board. Maintenance and operational costs are demanding for this state-of-the-art vessel and rely on donations and fundraising throughout the year. To learn more about how you can help, please visit our Society & Donations page.


To learn more about the Maritime Rescue Institute, check out their website at: http://www.maritime-rescue-institute.org.