Hamble Lifeboat Station

Emergency Service, Hamble

The RNLI lifeboat station at Hamble provides inshore rescue cover for Southampton Water and the eastern Solent. The station operates an Atlantic-class lifeboat crewed by trained volunteers from the local community. The lifeboat responds to emergencies including yacht groundings, engine failures, medical evacuations from vessels, and persons in difficulty in the water. The crew members are on call at all times, and the station maintains a high state of readiness. The lifeboat station is located near Hamble Point and is supported by local fundraising. It is a valued institution in the village, and the volunteer crew are respected for their commitment to saving lives on the water.