2.4M views · 4.2K reactions | Our Shannon class all-weather lifeboat has also just launched on a training exercise . Wonderful seeing all the support in the harbour! Thanks guys! | St Ives Lifeboat | Facebook

23K views · 508 reactions | Our volunteer Drivers have been busy this week taking the first steps in becoming qualified Shannon Launch Vehicle Operators. Three days of extensive training saw our team of six learn how to operate the vehicle and coordinate the launch and recovery from key shore-based roles. The delivery of our new Shannon-class lifeboat edges ever closer and we'll be in a position to share more news on her arrival later this month. | RNLI Anstruther Lifeboat | Facebook

54K views · 2.7K reactions | While we are celebrating the 7th birthday of our Shannon class, we thought you'd enjoy this unique view of the prototype during rough weather trials... Thanks to everyone who has donated far, we are so close to our £2,000 target with just a few hours left: www.facebook.com/donate/303018557558898/ | RNLI | Facebook

781K views · 9.1K reactions | Inside this lifeboat, lives have been saved  Climb aboard and look inside Scarborough Lifeboat Station's water-jet powered Shannon class. From high tech controls to suspension seating, every detail is designed for efficiency, safety, and saving lives. [Video description: A guided visual tour inside an RNLI Shannon class all-weather lifeboat.] #RNLI #Lifeboats #Tour #SearchAndRescue #InsideLook #Technology | RNLI | Facebook

125K views · 1.6K reactions | Shannon lifeboat top three facts  It’s built entirely in-house, has impact protection and self-rights! Now that’s amazing  #ShannonClass #Lifeboat #RescueReady #TopFacts | RNLI | Facebook