Pwllheli RNLI’s D-class lifeboat launches to assist 17ft Shetland boat
Pwllheli RNLI’s D-class inshore lifeboat was tasked by HM Coastguard at 5.55pm on Saturday 6 May to assist a 17ft Shetland boat with two people onboard which had broken down due to being out of fuel.
RNLI Pwllheli’s D-class lifeboat launched at 6.12pm with four volunteer crew onboard and arrived on scene a short distance from the harbour entrance three minutes later.
The D-class helm assessed the situation and decided the best course of action was to tow the Shetland boat into Pwllheli Marina where it was berthed on a pontoon.
The inshore lifeboat returned to the motor cruiser and offered assistance which was declined, and then escorted the vessel to its berth.
Mark Dale, Pwllheli RNLI D-class helm said: “We were pleased to be able to assist the Shetland boat by towing it to a berth in Pwllheli Marina. We would advise people to always check they have enough fuel before starting their journey.”
The weather was partly cloudy with a light north-westerly breeze, good visibility and a calm sea.
The D-class inshore lifeboat returned to the station at 7.55pm where it was made ready for service
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