The volunteer crew of Clifden RNLI launched at 12.30pm on Tuesday (3 September) to reports of a broken-down fishing vessel.
Clifden’s Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat was launched with Owen Hayes as helm and John Mullen, Sinead O’Sullivan and Shane Conneely as crew, who made their way to the location east of Carraig an Róin island.
The all-weather lifeboat St Christopher was also tasked to the scene and stood by to provide assistance.
The casualty vessel was located at anchor with two persons on board. It emerged that the boat had suffered major mechanical failure, rendering it without propulsion.
To ensure the safety of all on board, the vessel put under tow and brought to safe harbour in Clifden some 40 minutes away.
Clifden RNLI helm Owen Hayes said: “I want to commend the casualties for raising the alarm when they knew they couldn’t make safe progress. Every moment matters. Please never delay in calling for assistance; in Clifden RNLI we are ready to respond 24/7.
“Our advice for anyone going to sea is to plan your journey in advance, have the relevant charts required, lifejackets for all on board and a means of calling for assistance if you find yourself in trouble.
“My thanks to all the crew in Clifden for a great team effort.”