Staying safe at sea with Finning (UK) and the RNLI

At work, or at play… however you spend your time on the water, put safety first.

Get an engine service quote Take your boat’s engine for example. It’s a fact that more lifeboats are called out to vessels with engine-related issues than for any other reason.*

So, Finning Power Systems has teamed up with the RNLI to give boat owners practical advice on basic engine maintenance techniques to help them stay safe at sea.

The video below contains some very useful tips that even the most inexperienced of boat owners can follow, from checking your fuel levels to cleaning a filter.

You can also view our sea safety engine checklist. This contains our top ten checks that you should run through before each trip. They’ll only take you five minutes but will give you the confidence that your engine is in the best condition for the journey ahead.

It’s worth remembering to have your engine serviced regularly by a professional too. We recommend that you find your engine manufacturer’s authorised dealer in your area. They’ll be able to provide quality repair and maintenance services to keep your engine running at peak performance.

If you’d like further information on maintaining your Caterpillar engine, why not get an engine service quote

About Finning Power Systems and the RNLI

In 2004, Finning Power Systems was chosen as the sole supplier of the Cat C18 diesel marine engines for the new Tamar class lifeboat, the RNLI’s most advanced vessel to date.

We have since supplied and commissioned the engines in ten Tamar class lifeboats, with other boats presently in build and continue to provide a full engine maintenance, repair and emergency callout service to the RNLI.