17/11/2025
Morris Monday
This week at Port Talbot Lifeboat Station has seen Matthew Selby reach an important milestone in his training. After many months of preparation, Matthew undertook his Tier One pass-out assessment on Tuesday, where he was assessed both on land and at sea by our station’s LTC Paul Skinner.
I’m pleased to say that he passed with flying colours. Matthew will now commence his Tier Two training, where he will continue to build his knowledge and skills.
Our shore crew member Nathan Williams has also achieved a significant step forward, having now completed his lifeboat medical to join the seagoing crew. We are currently awaiting his formal confirmation; however, after many months of training, Nathan will progress to his Tier One training on the lifeboat once cleared by our Occupational Health team.
You may have heard of Betty’s 5p pots, where people fill small pots with 5p coins and return them to lifeboat stations throughout the country, supporting the building of new lifeboats. With this in mind, I am now asking for your support as we introduce Port Talbot Copper Pots. We’re inviting supporters to fill jam jars with their small copper coins and, once full, donate them to the station.
This will help us continue raising vital funds and enable us to carry on our essential work of saving lives at sea. Every penny really does help from assisting those who may find themselves in peril at sea to helping train our lifeboat crews and ensuring their equipment remains up to date.
I’m also reaching out to cold-water dippers, paddleboarders, and anyone who will be venturing out on or in the water this winter. Our Water Safety Team are here to provide vital guidance on how to keep yourself safe while taking part in your activity. It doesn’t matter whether you are an individual, a group, or a club, we would be delighted to engage with you.
Please message our page for more information, to arrange a visit to the station, or to request that we visit your group at a time that suits you.
Thank you.
