Lifeboat College

Lifeboat College is a maritime training center in Poole with five floors housing training facilities, including a wave pool measuring 25 meters long and 4 meters deep, plus an advanced lifeboat simulator with a cylindrical visualization screen. The building provides residential accommodations for 60 people and an auditorium with seating for 120.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution opened this training center in 2004 as a major investment in maritime rescue education. Queen Elizabeth II attended the official opening ceremony in July of that year.

The college trains approximately 1,500 individuals annually in maritime rescue operations, preparing them for critical water safety and emergency response missions.

The facility is well organized with clearly marked areas for different training activities, making it easy to navigate the space. Visitors should bring appropriate clothing since many activities take place in or near water.

The facility uses advanced wave generation technology in its training pool to recreate realistic maritime emergency scenarios. This technology allows rescue personnel to experience genuine challenges under controlled conditions.

Inception: 2004

Floors above the ground: 5

Website: http://college.rnli.org/Pages/HOME.aspx

GPS coordinates: 50.72000,-1.99000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06