Portaferry RNLI launch to assist broken down boat

Portaferry’s volunteer crew launched at 2:55pm in misty weather with poor visibility and a force 1 westerly wind direction.

When on scene at 3:08pm, the crew went alongside the vessel, which was a 7 metre angling boat with 4 adults on board. The crew ensured that the vessel and crew wer well and unhurt then established a tow line and proceeded to Portaferry marina where they were then met by the Coastguard who ensured they were safe and well in their berth.

Portaferry lifeboat crew departed the casualty vessel at 4:05pm at Portaferry marina and were ready for service again at 5:45pm.

Commenting on the call-out, Fergal Glynn, Portaferry RNLI Trainee Helmsman said: ‘Those aboard the casualty vessel made the right decision to drop their anchor, make themselves safe and call for assistance. Their actions made their recovery proceed without any incident’.

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.