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Spirit of Fred. Olsen

The new B class lifeboat for Kyle of Lochalsh, in the Scottish Highlands, has been named Spirit of Fred. Olsen. She is pictured after her naming ceremony, being taken from the station to the water for a display.

The lifeboat was funded by guests onboard Fred. Olsen's four ships Balmoral, Black Watch, Braemar and Boudicca. The company has been supporting the RNLI for 40 years, and last year alone its generous passengers raised £95,424.

The new lifeboat's first rescue came on 27 March, when her crew were called to a walker who had fallen and dislocated her shoulder on the Isle of Skye.

See Fred. Olsen's latest offers for RNLI supporters opposite.