Dramatic operation near wind farm prepares Skegness RNLI Lifeboat volunteers for emergencies
![Skegness RNLI volunteers took part in a multi-agency training operation off the Skegness coast. Picture: Nick Walton RNLI Skegness](https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/webimg/T0FLMTI5OTMwMjk1.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
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Skegness Lifeboat was launched on Tuesday as part of a multi agency exercise at the Triton Knoll Wind Farm, approximately 32 miles off the coast.
The exercise involved the simulation of a vessel colliding with a wind turbine, resulting in a man overboard and a fuel leak.
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Hide AdFor exercise purposes, Skegness Lifeboat was tasked to assist alongside the UK coastguard helicopter 'Rescue 912'.
![The exercise involved the simulation of a vessel colliding with a wind turbine, resulting in a man overboard and a fuel leak. Photo: Nick Walton RNLI Skegness](https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/webimg/T0FLMTI5OTMwMjk2.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
![The exercise involved the simulation of a vessel colliding with a wind turbine, resulting in a man overboard and a fuel leak. Photo: Nick Walton RNLI Skegness](/img/placeholder.png)
A spokesman for Skegness RNLI said: "Exercises like this are essential for both our crews and the crews of the various wind farm vessels working off our coast.
"It was a great exercise working alongside our colleagues at Humber Coastguard, Rescue 912 and TKMCC.
On Easter Saturday, visitors to the beach got a second chance to see Skegness RNLI Lifeboat in action.
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Hide AdThe crew had popped across to Wisbech to swap the boat for a relief lifeboat while their's is away for upgrades and a few repairs.
![The RNLI crew worked alongside colleagues at Humber Coastguard, Rescue 912 and TKMCC.
Photo: Nick Walton RNLI Skegness](https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/webimg/T0FLMTI5OTMwMjk4.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
![The RNLI crew worked alongside colleagues at Humber Coastguard, Rescue 912 and TKMCC.
Photo: Nick Walton RNLI Skegness](/img/placeholder.png)
The RNLI depends on the generosity of the public to continue its service. Like other charities, fundraising has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Although there is currently no access to the lifeboat station for visitors due to restrictions, the doors are often open and donations of any kind will be gratefully accepted.