The Ann and James Ritchie II arrived on Saturday morning.
The £2.2 million Shannon lifeboat is the most advanced in the RNLI fleet.
A spokesman said it's safer and faster and designed to keep crew safer on shouts.
A formal naming ceremony and service of dedication will take place in early summer.
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