Castletownbere RNLI launch to assist fishing vessel in difficulties
Lifeboat crew at Castletownbere RNLI were launched yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 04.09.19) at to assist a 24 metre fishing vessel which had lost all power four miles west of the Bull Rock in West Cork.
The lifeboat was tasked by Valentia Coastguard Radio shortly after 1.00pm and was launched immediately under the command of coxswain Dean Hegarty. The 24 metre fishing boat, with five people aboard, had lost all power and requested assistance. The lifeboat located the stricken vessel at 2.20pm four miles west of the Bull Rock in a 5 metre swell and NW Force 7/8 winds. Once on scene the lifeboat crew quickly took the vessel under tow and started a slow passage back to Castletownbere. The fishing vessel was berthed safely at the pier at 8.45pm.
Commenting on callout Castletownbere RNLI Deputy Launching Authority, Fekix O’Donoghue said, ‘While the vessel was not initially in any immediate danger, conditions onscene were challenging and the vessel was drifting without power. The boat made the right decision to seek assistance and the result was positive.
Ends
RNLI media contacts
For more information please contact Paul Stevens Castletownbere RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Tel: 0866015110 or Niamh Stephenson RNLI Public Relations Manager Tel: 087 1254 124 / 01 8900 460 email [email protected] or Nuala McAloon RNLI Press Officer Tel: 087 6483547 email: [email protected]
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.