Early start for Arklow RNLI to fishing vessel in difficulty

Within a few minutes Arklow lifeboat Ger Tigchelarr and her volunteer crew were en route to the casualty vessel.

Once on scene approximately four miles south of Arklow the volunteer lifeboat crew were able to ascertain that the vessel had suffered machinery failure and needed assistance. A tow line was set up and the vessel and its crew of three was towed back to Arklow where all hands came ashore safely.

Following the callout, Mark Corcoran, Arklow RNLI Community Safety Officer said, 'Following these incidents its important to stress to all who go on or in the water the importance of having a means of calling for help, the earlier our crews can get to the casualty the better the outcome.'

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