Andy Hibbs, who has spent more than 20 years with the RNLI, was removed from his position last week.
There has been no official explanation for the reasons behind the dismissal. He has now launched an appeal against the decision.
In an open letter, the crew, who stood down in protest, said they have ‘never had any reason to doubt Andy’.
They said: ‘We as a crew are all devastated by the position that we have been put in. Each of us loves lifeboating and the camaraderie that comes with it, but because of this strong bond, and just like when on a shout, you stand behind the man at the wheel.
‘For the avoidance of doubt, if Andy was reinstated to his former position while the appeal process is undertaken then we would return to our posts immediately, saving the charity and the Island of Jersey considerable cost.’
