Arklow RNLI came to the aid of two people yesterday (Monday 21 March) following a request from the Irish Coast Guard to assist a vessel which had lost propulsion.
Within minutes, the volunteer crew were aboard the all-weather lifeboat Ger Tigchlearr and en route to the reported location south of Arklow in fair seas with a light easterly breeze.
A crew transfer vessel from the local offshore wind farm also went to render assistance.
Once on scene, the casualty vessel with two people aboard was located, and it was confirmed that the vessel had suffered engine failure.
A tow line was set up and the casualty vessel was towed back to the nearest safe port at Arklow where all hands came ashore safely.
Following the callout, Mark Corcoran, volunteer lifeboat press officer at Arklow RNLI said: “Thanks once again to our volunteer crew who at a moment’s notice go to sea to assist others. Whether day or night, we would encourage people to please remember to respect the water.”
Arklow RNLI’s crew on this callout were coxswain Ned Dillon, James Russell, Jimmy Myler, Sinead Myler and Craig O’Reilly.
