Wesley Offshore

20/02/2025

Looking forward to warmer and sunnier days on the water.

14/02/2025

The Samuel Wesley is fitted with top-of-the-range high-definition cameras to allow for webcasts to relatives and friends who are unable to attend the event in person. This live stream can also be recorded for later viewing, so no one misses out on the special moment

07/02/2025

One year ago today, our vessel the John Wesley, previously the Joy and Charles Beeby, was launched on a difficult shout during its final few months at RNLI Douglas Lifeboat Station

On Wednesday (7 February) Douglas RNLI all-weather lifeboat, Joy and Charles Beeby launched at 1.29pm following a request for help from the Coastguard.

Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered another fishing boat had attempted to tow the 15m fishing vessel that was taking on water but unfortunately dropped the tow.

The 15m fishing vessel was reporting taking on water, loss of power, and no communication. The Douglas lifeboat crew immediately deployed a salvage pump to mitigate the flooding, and one of the volunteer lifeboat crew went aboard to assist in setting it up. To ensure the safety of the vessel’s crew one of their crew member was transferred to the lifeboat.

The lifeboat crew were initially content with the pump so made the decision to tow, calling the Fire and Rescue service to support with additional pumps once back in Douglas Harbour.

Approximately 10-15 minutes into the tow, the skipper requested to be taken off the vessel, as the situation continued to deteriorate. The lifeboat crew assisted in transferring him to safety, providing a handheld radio for communication. Unfortunately, efforts to salvage the vessel proved futile, and it sank at 6.47pm, approximately four miles off Laxey.

The RNLI crew then diligently collected debris including ropes, baskets, and a life raft from the scene.

Belfast Coastguard, satisfied with the RNLI's response and the removal of the navigation hazard, allowed the crew to stand down and return home.

Peter Cowin, Volunteer Coxswain said:

‘The professionalism and dedication displayed by the young crew, including Lavinia, Rob, and Phil, was particularly commendable throughout the operation.

‘Although the boat unfortunately sank, we are glad we were able to bring back all the people onboard, and it is a testament to the future of this station the skills and hard work I saw from the younger crew members.’

The RNLI volunteers washed down the Joy and Charles Beeby and refuelled it to ensure the lifeboat was ready for the next emergency.

30/01/2025

If you want to see what it's like onboard the Samuel Wesley, then please watch our short video.

24/01/2025

As well as giving ex-RNLI lifeboats a new purpose, we are also committed to supporting the RNLI today and for the future. That's why 5% of our sales go directly to the RNLI, helping them to continue their important work.

17/01/2025

Finding the perfect location to scatter ashes on the water

10/01/2025

At Wesley Offshore we are able to give ex-RNLI lifeboats a new purpose, but we never forget all the work they did saving lives at sea.

03/01/2025

Another beautiful and peaceful afternoon on the River Dart

27/12/2024

We have accomplished so much together this year, and we can't wait to do it again!

16/12/2024

The festivities continue this week with more deliveries to the hard working RNLI crew and volunteers. Viewing the Shannon Class lifeboat at RNLI Exmouth was another special treat!

RNLI Exmouth RNLI

13/12/2024

The Wesley Offshore Christmas Elves have been busy today delivering festive cheer to the local RNLI lifeboat stations. Getting to see onboard the RNLI Salcombe Tamar Class All Weather Lifeboat was a great bonus!



RNLI Dart RNLI Lifeboat Plymouth RNLI Salcombe RNLI

12/12/2024

It's getting festive at the Wesley Offshore office!