Volunteer crew from Blyth RNLI respond to a vessel with an engine fire
On Sunday 18 June at 2pm the volunteer crew were returning from being out on a routine training exercise when reports were received of a vessel whose engine was on fire.
Upon reaching the scene it was found that a small fishing vessel with four persons onboard had managed to extinguish the fire and that no one had been hurt.
Another vessel Crewless had passed a towline to the casualty vessel and were proceeding to Royal Quays Marina and the Blyth RNLI volunteer crew were requested to escort both vessels.
After a safe tow back to the marina and the casualty vessel safely tied up alongside, the B Class lifeboat Vic & Billie Whiffen headed back to Blyth arriving at 4pm.
The boat was refuelled and made ready for service at 4.20pm
For further information please contact
Robin Palmer Blyth RNLI Lifeboat Press Officer & Volunteer Crew Member at [email protected]
Mobile 07801 290638
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