Arklow RNLI launch to assist fishing vessel
Arklow RNLI launched at approximately 12.14pm yesterday (Wednesday 10 March) to assist a fishing vessel in need of assistance following a launch request from the Irish Coast Guard.
The volunteer lifeboat crew left their lunch and and within minutes of the request were aboard RNLB Ger Tigchlearr and underway.
In challenging conditions and rising winds and seas, the all-weather Trent class lifeboat made its way to the reported position approximately one quarter mile north-east of Arklow Pier.
Once on scene the casualty vessel with three people aboard was located and it was confirmed that the vessel had lost propulsion.
A towline was established and the casualty vessel was towed back to Arklow where all hands came ashore safely.
Following the callout Mark Corcoran, Community Safety officer at Arklow RNLI said: 'Whether you are a professional fisherman or a leisure boat user, we would remind people to Respect the Water and always wear a lifejacket and carry a means of calling for help like a marine radio.'
'This was also our first callout for our new station mechanic James Russell. On behalf of all at Arklow RNLI we wish to congratulate James on his new role at Arklow Lifeboat Station.'
Further Water Safety Information can be found at www.respectthewater.com
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