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Fuel suplier GB Oils Ltd. has been awarded a five year national contract with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of Great Britain, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Over the next five years, GB Oils will supply the RNLI with both marine gas oil (MGO) and ultra low sulphur gas oil, to 61 of its sites located across the UK.

As part of the deal, the GB Oils' marine team will handle RNLI fuel enquiries, orders and deliveries. It will also provide one central point of contact for the designated sites 24 hours a day to ensure a fast and reliable service.

Andrew Woods, Hovercraft Operations Manager at the RNLI, said, "The charity has an active fleet of 344 lifeboats that are used to provide 24 hour search and rescue services, so it's really important that we have access to a reliable supply of fuel. Having experienced working with GB Oils previously, we were impressed with the company's fast, efficient and dependable delivery service and wide choice of quality marine fuels available."

Gary Byres, National Sales Manager at GB Oils, said: "We are delighted to be able to serve the RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews with the fuel they require when they need it. Over the years, we've built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the marine industry, to complement our large range of quality marine fuels and exceptional standards of customer service.

"We're proud of the high quality services offered through our depots and no doubt this played a great part in us being awarded the national contract."