Search & Rescue, Water Safety - News from the Marine Safety Agencies
In their second callout of the May Bank Holiday weekend, Lough Derg RNLI launched on Sunday evening (30 April) to a cruiser aground on the Galway shore of the lough. The request from Valentia Coast Guard followed a report from…
Wicklow RNLI brought three fishermen to safety on Saturday afternoon (29 May), after their vessel developed mechanical problems three miles east of Greystones Harbour. The all-weather lifeboat RNLB Joanna & Henry Williams slipped its mooring at 3.43 pm to reports…
RNLI Asks: 'Put your Best Foot Forward this May and Help Keep People Safe this Summer'
30th April 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
With demand for its lifesaving services at a high, the RNLI is putting out its own Mayday call ahead of May Day (tomorrow, Monday, 1 May) as it prepares to face another busy summer. Usually, it is the RNLI’s volunteer…
Lough Derg Lifeboat Assists Two on Fishing Vessel Aground at Castlelough
30th April 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
On Friday afternoon (28 April), Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI to launch following a report from a member of the public that a vessel was aground at Castlelough below Parker’s Point. The inshore lifeboat Jean Spier launched at…
IMRF Launches #FutureSAR Climate Change Initiative in Collaboration with Lloyd's Register Foundation
30th April 2023 Rescue
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has launched its #FutureSAR initiative that will look to identify the key challenges the global maritime search and rescue (SAR) industry will face as a result of climate change. The IMRF will also propose…
As the May Bank Holiday approaches, the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are issuing a joint water safety appeal asking people to take precautions to ensure their safety whether in, near or on the water, both at…
Baltimore RNLI Lifeboat Provides Second Medical Evacuation from Irish Island Within a Week
26th April 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Baltimore RNLI was called out to provide a medical evacuation yesterday evening (Tuesday 25 April) from Cape Clear Island off the coast of West Cork. Last week the crew performed a Medvac from Sherkin Island, as Afloat reported. The volunteer…
New recruits in the Irish Coast Guard as well as search and rescue teams on loughs Neagh and Foyle are featured in a new four-part Irish-language TV series following the next generation of emergency workers. 999 Faoi Oiliúint debuted on RTÉ…
Donaghadee RNLI’s lifeboat volunteers were paged on Monday (24 April) to assist a 10-metre yacht with three crew members onboard that was in difficulty off the Co Down coast in Northern Ireland. Around 8.10pm on Monday evening, the crew were…
Dunmore East RNLI's courageous volunteer crew members in County Waterford will take on the daunting challenge of climbing a vertical mile in a single day, on Sunday, 7 May, as part of the charity's Mayday Mile fundraising challenge. The dedicated…
Dunmore East RNLI successfully assisted a lone sailor after they got into difficulty on their 30ft yacht outside the Co Waterford town’s harbour last Thursday (20 April). The lifeboat crew was called into action just after 8pm on Thursday night by…
Bangor RNLI Lifeboat Involved in Rescue of Woman Who Fell Onto Rocks at Grey Point
24th April 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Bangor RNLI was involved in the rescue of a woman who fell onto rocks when out for a walk yesterday afternoon (Sunday 23 April). The volunteer crew were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat at 3.49 pm following a request…
Clifden RNLI’s All-weather Shannon Class Lifeboat Officially Named St Christopher in Memory of Donor
23rd April 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
A special ceremony and service of dedication was held yesterday (Saturday, 22 April) at Clifden RNLI, when the Connemara lifeboat station’s new all-weather Shannon class lifeboat, St Christopher, was officially named. The lifeboat, which went on service in May last…
Bangor Marina’s First-Ever Nautical Car Boot Sale Raises Money for RNLI
23rd April 2023 Northern Ireland Waters
Despite a dreary, dull wet, windy morning, Bangor Marina’s first-ever Nautical Car Boot Sale was a huge success, and it raised £150 for Bangor RNLI. A section of the Marina car park was filled with cars, tables, and even a…
The Department of Transport wishes to highlight the provisions of SOLAS Chapter V to small, privately owned recreational craft. Although regulation 34 of Chapter V — “Safe navigation and avoidance of dangerous situations” — only applies when proceeding to sea,…
Baltimore RNLI was called out to provide a medical evacuation yesterday evening (Thursday, 20 April) from Sherkin Island off Baltimore, West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 8.20 pm, following a request from the Irish Coast…
