Since their introduction in 2006, the RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat sea safety officers (LSSOs) around the UK and RoI have been saving lives through prevention – giving demonstrations and performing SEA Checks (like the one pictured right).

The RNLI reached a milestone in November 2008 with the appointment of its 100th LSSO, Willie Tulloch, at Stromness lifeboat station in Orkney.

Willie has long been a strong supporter of the lifeboat station, and is Chairman of the local fundraising branch. He spent many years at sea with the Merchant Navy and the Northern Lighthouse Board. When the LSSO position became available he was quick to volunteer and has now completed his initial training at the Lifeboat College.