birthday mailer image showing fundraisers in action

For 200 years, RNLI volunteers have counted on kindness

Today, they’re still braving wild waters to save people in need
Donate now
RNLI Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station has been providing search and rescue for the eastern Solent since 1965. The crews have won four medals for gallantry and currently operate two inshore lifeboats.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

9.31pm 3 July 2024

Recent lifeboat launches from Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

9.31pm 3 July 2024
3.13pm 29 June 2024
8.26am 27 June 2024
7.37pm 25 June 2024
2.21pm 24 June 2024
12.04am 24 June 2024
1.53pm 23 June 2024
7.02pm 12 June 2024
1.44am 28 May 2024
6.45pm 26 May 2024
6.13pm 25 May 2024
12.55pm 20 May 2024
11.02am 20 May 2024
1.00pm 13 May 2024
3.59pm 3 May 2024
1.26pm 21 April 2024
8.59am 15 April 2024
4.25pm 12 April 2024
11.52pm 8 April 2024
3.37pm 28 March 2024

Today's weather

17°C Rain
Min: 13°C Max: 17°C
Get a 5-day forecast

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station
Ferry Road
Southsea
Hampshire
PO4 9LY

Station phone number

02392 814811

Visitor times

Please contact the station to arrange a visit

Connect with us

Facebook

Twitter

Get Directions

News and media from Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

An RNLI crewmember in yellow drysuit and red lifejacket stands in front of an orange Atlantic 85 lifeboat
Article Sea safety
Meet Mudeford RNLI volunteer Ian Parker ahead of Round the Island Race
Read more
Josh Owens, Portsmouth Lifeboat crew, in full kit, smiling at the camera
Article Beach safety
Meet Portsmouth RNLI volunteer Josh Owens ahead of Round the Island Race
Read more
Article Rescue
Injured woman recovered from inaccessible Portsmouth Shoreline on a rising tide
Read more
Yarmouth Severn Class Lifeboat Eric and Susan Hiscock (Wanderer) providing safety cover at Round the Island Race 2022
Article Fundraising
RNLI proud to be named as the Official Charity for Round the Island Race 2024
Read more

Events around Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

Find a volunteer role

Check out our volunteering vacancies