The lifeboat station and slipways were modernised extensively in the 1990s and more modifications were carried out in 2013, during which time "Garside" remained on station, with St Davids in the unusual situation of operating two ALBs at the same time.
The lifeboat station and slipways were modernised extensively in the 1990s. In certain weather conditions, the Tamar has to be removed to a safe anchorage and for this reason the Tyne class "Garside" has remained on station in the original boathouse, with St Davids in the unusual situation of operating two ALBs at the same time.