National Independent Lifeboat Association becomes newest member of UK Search and Rescue Operators Group. The National Independent Lifeboat Association (NILA) has been accepted as a member of the UK Search and Rescue (UKSAR) Operators Group, a national body which represents search and rescue operators. NILA has joined as a probationary member for a trial period […]

Westminster Hall debate held in Parliament on the contribution of lifeboats to search and rescue. On Tuesday 10th January, a parliamentary debate was held to give Members of Parliament the opportunity to highlight the important contribution of independent lifeboats and their RNLI counterparts. MPs including NILA’s Honorary President, Anthony Mangnall MP, paid tribute to the […]