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First call out of 2017 for Troon Lifeboat

Lifeboats News Release

At 2.00 on Wednesday 4 January 2017, the pagers of the lifeboat crew were activated by Belfast Coastguard for the first call out of the year after a 26ft motor vessel with 2 persons on board reported engine problems 1 mile from Troon harbour.

The crew made their way to the station and launched the all-weather Trent Class Lifeboat RNLB Jim Moffat and Inshore Lifeboat Telford Shopping Centre to assist.

Within a few minutes the all-weather lifeboat was alongside and a tow was established back to Troon.

Once in the harbour, the inshore lifeboat assisted to berth the motor vessel within Troon marina into the care of the Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue Team.

Both Lifeboats then returned to station where they were made 'Ready for Service' with the assistance of the shore crew.

RNLI Media Contacts: Andrew Limond, volunteer lifeboat press officer at Troon, 01292 314414 [email protected]

Or Richard Smith, RNLI Public Relations Manager for Scotland on 01738 642956, 07786 668903 or [email protected]

Or Henry Weaver, RNLI Press Officer for Scotland, 01738 642946, 07771 943026, [email protected]

Or contact RNLI Public Relations on 01202 336789.

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About the author

Andrew Limond
Lifeboat Press Officer, Troon Lifeboat Station

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