Search & Rescue, Water Safety - News from the Marine Safety Agencies
Metocean Buoy to be Deployed at Oriel Offshore Windfarm, Outer Dundalk Bay
11th October 2019 Marine Warning
A Metocean Buoy will be towed out from Drogheda Port and deployed at the Oriel Windfarm, Outer Dundalk Bay according to the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport. The duration of deployment is 1 day, and it will be carried out…
Carrybridge RNLI's inshore lifeboat and rescue water craft (RWC) were launched last night (Monday 7 October) after 7pm to a vessel with two people on board which had suffered engine failure around half a mile upstream from the Killyhevlin jetty.…
Portaferry RNLI celebrated the lifeboat station’s 40th anniversary this past weekend with a party and presentation evening for crew members and their families. During the course of the evening, the crew paid thanks to past and present members for their…
Lough Ree Lifeboat Volunteers Feature In Latest Series Of BBC’s ‘Saving Lives At Sea’
4th October 2019 RNLI Lifeboats
Lough Ree RNLI’s lifeboat volunteers will be showcased on the small screen in an upcoming episode of BBC TV series Saving Lives at Sea. Tune in to BBC Two on Tuesday 15 October at 8pm to see the Lough Ree…
Fenit RNLI launched in gale force conditions during Storm Lorenzo this evening to search for a windsurfer reported missing off Brandon Bay in County Kerry. The volunteer lifeboat crew were requested to launch their all-weather lifeboat at 7.23 pm this…
Aran Islands RNLI Carries Out Medical Evacuation off Inis Meain During Storm Lorenzo
3rd October 2019 RNLI Lifeboats
Aran Islands RNLI carried out a medical evacuation this morning during Storm Lorenzo. The volunteer crew were asked to launch their all-weather Severn class lifeboat at 9.51am today at the request of the Irish Coast Guard. A lady on Inis…
The Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI have issued a joint warning to the public as Storm Lorenzo approaches to remind people to pay particular attention to their personal safety while outdoors and along the coastline during this time. While…
Storm Lorenzo: Prepare for Flooding & Violent Winds Says Irish Water Safety
2nd October 2019 Water Safety
Water Safety Ireland is warning the public to take necessary precautions in advance of Storm Lorenzo and to exercise caution throughout its transit over our country and waters on Thursday and Friday. If you own a small craft make sure that…
Fethard RNLI rescued a man and his two dogs after they got cut off by the tide while out walking north of Creaden Head in County Waterford on Sunday evening (29 September). The inshore D class lifeboat was requested to…
Mobile Phones ‘Not Suitable Substitute’ For VHF Radio At Sea, Marine Notice Urges
1st October 2019 Water Safety
Boaters and mariners have been reminded of the limitations of using mobile phones for emergency communication at sea. Marine Notice No 40 of 2019 emphasises that mobile phones “should not be considered as a suitable substitute” for marine VHF equipment,…
Small Boat Fishermen Reminded Of Requirements After MCIB Reports Into Fatal Incidents
28th September 2019 Water Safety
New Marine Notices from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) remind skippers and crew of small fishing vessels of the requirements set out in the relevant Code of Practice, following the official maritime reports into two fatal incidents…
Rower ‘Shaken’ After Rescue From Strong Shannon Currents At Killaloe Bridge
26th September 2019 Rescue
BreakingNews.ie reports that a charity rower was left “shaken” after he was rescued from strong currents in the River Shannon at the Killaloe bridge. Killaloe Coast Guard Unit were tasked at 2.40pm yesterday (Wednesday 25 September) to the scene where…
Lack of Communication Delayed Alerting Emergency Services When Kayaker Trapped in Kerry River, MCIB Report States
25th September 2019 MCIB
An inquiry into the death of an experienced kayaker on a Kerry river last year has found that the lack of communication at the scene delayed call to the emergency services writes Lorna Siggins Brita Waters (36) from Baldoyle, Dublin,…
As Afloat reported last Friday, in very challenging weather conditions Clifden RNLI launched two lifeboats after the Irish Coast Guard requested them to go to the aid of a lone sailor who had gone ashore on Inishark Island. The full…
At 9.15 am this morning Lough Ree RNLI Lifeboat was tasked by the Irish Coast Guard in Malin Head to come to the assistance of one person onboard a 70-foot motorboat which had taken on a lot of water overnight…
RNLI Receives €10,600 Following Charity Partnership with Swords Pavilions
23rd September 2019 RNLI Lifeboats
The RNLI has been presented with a cheque for €10,600 from Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre following a successful charity partnership. The search and rescue charity which operates two lifeboat stations in North Dublin, at Howth and Skerries, raised funds throughout…
