"Respected" lifeboat volunteer awarded for service

Sunday 02 February 2020

A "respected" local lifeboat crew member, whose 20 years of volunteering have helped more than 100 people, has been awarded for his service.

James Ransom, who began volunteering with the RNLI in 1999, was presented the award by His Excellency, Lieutenant-Governor Sir Stephen Dalton, earlier this week.

James has crewed the boat on 75 services that have resulted in a total of 113 people benefiting from his volunteer work.

Long Service Awards recognise the "dedication and commitment" of volunteers, and are awarded at decade intervals after 20 years of service in the RNLI.

Nigel Sweeny, Lifeboat Operations Manager for RNLI Jersey, said: “The award of this Long Service Badge is a reflection of the dedicated service James has given for over 20 years.

“James is a respected member of our crew and all of us at RNLI Jersey are delighted to be able to share this moment with him."

Pictured: The Lieutenant Governor was given a tour of the All-Weather lifeboat, the George Sullivan.    

The Lieutenant-Governor also met members of the RNLI Fundraising Guild and crew members of St. Helier’s and St. Catherine’s lifeboat stations this week.