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Invergordon RNLI launches to assist yacht at Cromarty Bridge
Invergordon RNLI launches to assist yacht at Cromarty Bridge
Lifeboats News Release
Invergordon RNLI’s Shannon class all-weather lifeboat Agnes AP Barr was launched in the early hours of Friday 23 January to assist a yacht that had broken free from its moorings.
RNLI/Michael MacDonald
Invergordon Lifeboat monitoring yacht against Cromarty Bridge
The lifeboat was requested to launch at 1.55am following reports of a 50-foot yacht that had parted its moorings and was resting against Cromarty Bridge in challenging conditions.
With six volunteer crew on board, the lifeboat made its way to the scene, where the crew assessed the situation and the condition of the vessel. The yacht was found to be unmanned and secured itself against the bridge structure, with no immediate danger to life.
After establishing that there was no risk of pollution and no persons requiring assistance, with local Coastguard Rescue Teams (CRT) and Police Scotland on scene, the crew provided a report to the UK Coastguard Operations Room and monitored the situation before being asked to stand. down. The lifeboat later returned safely to the station where it was made ready for service by 4:30am.
Invergordon RNLI spokesperson Michael MacDonald said:
‘This was a good example of a precautionary launch in challenging night-time conditions. While there was no immediate danger to life, it was important to assess the situation quickly and ensure the safety of the vessel and surrounding area.’
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that 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 146,700 lives.
