Search & Rescue, Water Safety - News from the Marine Safety Agencies
The RNLI has been working with partners behind the scenes through the challenges of lockdown to recruit, train and prepare their lifeguards for what is expected to be another busy summer on Northern Ireland’s beaches. The charity will deliver their…
Aran Islands RNLI’s volunteer crew were asked to launch their all-weather lifeboat from Inis Mór last night (Sunday 21 March) for a local man on the neighbouring island of Inis Meáin who sustained a facial injury and was in need of…
Dun Laoghaire Harbour RNLI’s volunteer crew launched both lifeboats this weekend to assist seven people in two separate incidents Dun Laoghaire RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was launched this afternoon (Sunday 21 March) following a request from the Irish coast guard at…
Tributes to Rescue 115 Airman Philip Wrenn for Winning Billy Deacon SAR Memorial Trophy
21st March 2021 Coastguard
Tributes have been paid to Irish Coast Guard winchman Philip Wrenn who has won a prestigious award for his role in rescuing two Italian brothers from the Atlantic off the Aran island of Inis Mór two years ago. Wrenn, CHC…
The Marine Institute's Research Vessel Celtic Voyager will carry out marine survey work in the south Irish Sea from March 26th that will involve the use of multibeam echo sounders and sub-bottom profilers. The work is part of the MOVE 2…
The volunteer crew at Newcastle RNLI in Co Down returned to sea recently after normal training exercises had to be curtailed due to Covid-19. While the station has remained fully operational throughout the pandemic and volunteers have remained on call…
Aran Islands RNLI was tasked for a medevac from Inis Mór as a scheduled patient transfer by air was cancelled due to poor visibility yesterday morning, Monday 15 March. Due to poor visibility, a scheduled patient transfer by air was…
In the United States, all operators of recreational vessels under 26 feet in length will soon be required to use an engine cut-off switch and kill cord under newly passed legislation. Kill cords are essentially safety tethers that cut power…
The Irish Coast Guard has cited safety reasons for its temporary suspension of cliff rescues, as RTÉ News reports. A spokesperson said the move is in line with its safety management system “and the function will be resumed when it…
Red Bay & Larne RNLI Bring 17 Fishermen to Safety After Spanish Trawler Gets into Difficulty
12th March 2021 RNLI Lifeboats
Red Bay and Larne RNLI came to the aid of 17 fisherman last night (Thursday 11 March) after their 35m Spanish trawler got into difficulty 11 miles east of Cushendall. The volunteer crews at both stations were requested to launch…
Skerries RNLI carried out a medical evacuation of a crewman from a survey vessel six miles north of Skerries last night, Wednesday 10 March. Shortly after 8pm, the lifeboat crew were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard following a call from…
Arklow Lifeboat Launches to Assist After Fishing Vessel Loses Propulsion
11th March 2021 RNLI Lifeboats
Arklow RNLI’s new station mechanic responded to his first callout yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 10 March) when the lifeboat was tasked to assist a fishing vessel off Arklow Pier. The volunteer crew left their lunch and were under way aboard the…
Results of International Maritime Rescue Federation's First 'Women In SAR' Survey
10th March 2021 Coastguard
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) to mark International Women's Day, has revealed its results of the first survey to examine the representation of women across the maritime search and rescue (SAR) sector. The #WomenInSAR survey, which was supported by Trinity…
Arklow RNLI marked the end of an era last Friday 5 March when Michael Fitzgerald, the station’s full-time mechanic retired after 40 years of dedicated service to the charity. Michael, who grew up on Harbour Road in Arklow, first joined…
Dr Christine O’Malley Appointed Lifeboat Operations Manager at Lough Derg RNLI
9th March 2021 RNLI Lifeboats
Lough Derg RNLI have announced the appointment of Dr Christine O’Malley as lifeboat operations manager. Dr O’Malley, who took up the post on 8 January this year after the retirement of Liam Maloney, is now responsible for all activities at…
Since Sir William Hillary founded the RNLI in 1824, women have had a role in the service — initially working in the background by helping to launch and recover the lifeboats, fundraising for the voluntary service and supporting their husbands…
