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D-day 80

National Independent Lifeboat Association partners with the D-Day 80 Campaign and is encouraging all its members to take part in the event next year


10/07/2023

NILA joins UK SAR Operators Group

National Independent Lifeboat Association becomes newest member of UK Search and Rescue Operators Group.

22/09/2022

Independent Lifeboats discussed in Parliament

A Westminster Hall debate held in Parliament on the contribution of lifeboats to search and rescue.

22/09/2022

National Independent Lifeboat Association officially launched

The National Independent Lifeboat Association (NILA), has been launched to support the UK’s independent lifeboats and to ensure the preservation and protection of life on the water across the UK.