Fishguard all-weather RNLI lifeboat launched to broken down vessel
Fishguard's all-weather lifeboat was launched at 2.30pm on 1 October at the request of HM Coastguard.
The 16' vessel with an outboard engine, which had broken down just north of the northern breakwater was drifting eastwards in a moderate to fresh south-westerly wind with clear skies and good visibility.
The all-weather lifeboat and its volunteer crew arrived quickly on scene. The stricken vessel and its two occupants on board were towed into the nearest port of Goodwick.
The all-weather lifeboat returned to station and was ready for service at 3.15pm.
Media Contacts
For further information, please contact Regional Media Manager Danielle Rush 07786 668829.
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.