Christmas has come early for the Jersey Lifeboat Association, which has raised enough money for a new a new rib.
The rescue service has a new 'super rib' on the way to help the crew reach those in trouble at sea.
A team will be formed to put the rib together 'from scratch' - something the JLA is very excited to do.
JLA Coxswain Andy Hibbs says the £200,000 Gemini Waverider 880 CR Rib boat is fully-equipped with the latest technology.
"It's 8.8 metres long, top speed of around 45 to 47 knots. It's got shock mitigation seats which is all military spec designed for crew safety and crew well-being It’s got a fitted thermal-imaging camera, which we’ve never had before.
It's fitted with all the latest navigation gear, radar direction finder and everything. It really is going to be a fantastic bit of kit. We're exceptionally lucky to be able to build a unit from scratch.
"It has been a challenge in lockdown due to less fundraising activities but we are so proud to be bringing this vessel to Jersey as the fastest inshore vessel in Channel Island waters.
"As such the JLA will be ready to assist even more people in trouble at sea, which after all is our core focus."
The rib will be ready by Spring 2021.
Santa delivered the news to them out at sea:
Details announced of free childcare for two and three year olds
18-year-olds to have access to Jersey social housing
CI ferry operators to work together to improve inter-islands travel
'Show up and play' football games to tackle festive loneliness
New website helps children and families navigate the digital world
More time in Jersey for French day-trippers
Rapist jailed more than two decades after his crime
Jersey Airport to see 20,000 passengers in the run up to Christmas
