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The RNLI's Tamar class all-weather lifeboat has returned to the island after undergoing a full refit in the UK.
George Sullivan spent several months at the RNLI's all-weather lifeboat centre in Poole, where it was rebuilt and fitted with the latest technology.
This included new navigation equipment and a more sophisticated radar system.
Pictured top: The RNLI's all-weather lifeboat George Sullivan and the charity's B class inshore lifeboat The Spirit of St. Helier. (RNLI Jersey)
RNLI Jersey press officer Helier de Veulle explained: "The crew have got the same boat that they know how to handle, but it has been rebuilt from the bottom up, while making sure that everything is in working order and upgrading where necessary."
In a post on the charity's Facebook page, the RNLI said the all-weather lifeboat was "better than ever".
First arrived on station in June 2009.
The 16m, self-righting all-weather lifeboat is capable of speeds of up to 25 knots.
It weighs 30 tonnes and has a range of up to 250 nautical miles.
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