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Troon RNLI assists yacht with machinery problems near Ardrossan

Lifeboats News Release

At 5.52pm on Monday 22 September 2025, the crew pagers were activated by Belfast Coastguard requesting the launch of the RNLI Shannon class all-weather lifeboat to assist an 11m yacht off Ardrossan with engine problems.

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Troon RNLI lifeboat escorts the vessel into Ardrossan
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The volunteer crew attended at the lifeboat station and RNLB Roy Barker VI was launched to assist.

After a short passage the casualty vessel was sighted and the lifeboat crew made best speed to their location.

Once alongside, the engine was restarted so the lifeboat escorted the vessel to Ardrossan where they were met by the Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue Team.

With the casualty vessel was secured alongside, the lifeboat crew returned to Troon and the all-weather lifeboat was made ready for service with the assistance of the shore crew.

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Andrew Limond
Lifeboat Press Officer, Troon Lifeboat Station

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