Representatives of overseas maritime authorities and li.esaving associations are always welcome at RNLI headquarters. Among recent visitors to Poole was Rear Commodore J. B. Pearson of North Queensland Squadron, Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association; he is seen above (I.) presenting a plaque to Captain Nigel Dixon, RN, Director RNLI, on behalf of the Commodore and all ranks of his Squadron. In February, a survey team from the Japanese Shipowners Association, in Europe to study lifesaving organisations and compare measures to prevent marine accidents, came to Poole for a conference with senior RNLI officers. While there, they went aboard Poole lifeboat and were also shown round the headquarters and depot, (right) Delegates visiting the drawing office in discussion, through their interpreter, with Ron Turner, chief draughtsman (hull)..