Another successful project week at UWC Atlantic. The development of our new Hahn Evolution Class lifeboat continues. Utilising traditional and modern techniques of boat building, the students developed a whole range of new skills. We were absolutely blown away by the level of commitment and dedication that the students displayed and by the speed at…
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Atlantic Pacific returned to Lesvos this week to pilot a new Urgent Care Course! AP graduate Dan Teuma from the NGO Together for Better Days got in touch with our medical team only a few short weeks ago. Dan’s team work in Moria camp on Lesvos and interact with many of its staggering 18,000 residents…
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AP are once again in Kamaishi. We are here to work on the next steps for a Sea Safety Centre. We were due to go to the rugby match between Canada and Namibia in the new Unosumai Memorial Stadium, however Typhoon Hagabis put a stop to play. The disappointment didn’t last long as Horaikan Hotel…
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We are back in Kamaishi, Japan carrying out a range of training programmes! Our training here includes reaching out to the young people of Kamaishi. We are teaching children from the region about sea safety, what to do when in trouble at sea and how to have fun safely in the water. We have met…
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We’re really pleased to announce that AP is joining ArGo Response, who work together to deliver humanitarian aid and disaster response. Great to be at CargoLogicAir HQ for our first meeting. Did you know that Volga-Dnepr Group Antonov plane can carry up to SIX of our 40ft Lifeboats in a Box, which makes it possible to…
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This years Atlantic Pacific Summer School at UWC Atlantic College was a massive success. Students learnt a wide range of skills such boat repair, casualty care and sea rescue. We aim to equip students with these emergency skills that they will use on the front lines internationally in places like Lesvos, Greece, the Mediterranean Sea…
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We have some super exciting news… we are moving our London office this month to Royal Docks Adventure, located in Royal Docks, East London! Expanding on our current provision, we will be able to offer training on a more regular basis, to our current crew and new crew as well as working with the local…
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See Hahn 002 at this years Aid & Trade event at ExCel London! Thanks to all who came to visit us and the organisers for a great event once again.
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Almost 30 people took part in our team indoor cycle (to ride the distance of 1204km, from Libya to Italy) raising money to put lifeboats where there are none. The event was amazing and we would like to thank Ride to Raise for hosting it! We are extremely grateful to the 173 donors and riders…
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Robin Jenkins, founder of Atlantic Pacific, receives the Points of Light Award for community change from the Welsh Secretary of State Alun Cairns, at Downing Street. We are delighted to receive the award, it is a true testament to the hard work of Robin and everyone else involved with Atlantic Pacific. As we move forward…
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