RNLI Aldeburgh lifeboat launched to a boat with engine problems

The RNLI Aldeburgh ALB was tasked by the Coastguard at 5.45pm to launch, after a report of a sailing boat with fuel and engine problems.

The ALB was launched at 6pm and on arrival at scene, the ALB crew found the casualty was making slow progress, as their crew had been unable to use the engine. One member of the crew was also suffering with sea sickness.

It was decided that the casualty would need to be towed to safety. The ALB crew attached a tow line and proceeded towards Harwich. On arrival at Shotley, the casualty was handed over to the local Coastguard team for safe mooring.

The ALB was stood down and returned to station.

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