TWO Carrybridge RNLI volunteers have reached a major milestone in their lifeboat careers after successfully completing their Navigator passouts. Ronnie Heslop and Eamonn McManus completed the rigorous assessments earlier this week, earning qualification in the important operational role. Important roleThe role of Inshore Lifeboat Navigator was introduced in early 2024 as part of the RNLI’s new Operational Competency Framework. Advertisement“I would like to congratulate both Ronnie [Heslop] and Eamonn [McManus] on obtaining their Navigator roles, which were completed to a very high standard,” he said. “I’d like to congratulate Ronnie [Heslop] and Eamonn [McManus] on successfully completing their passouts,” he said.