Search & Rescue, Water Safety - News from the Marine Safety Agencies
Coast Guard, Community Rescue and Mountain Rescue Teams Profiled in TG4 Series
27th September 2023 Maritime TV
The work of the Irish Coast Guard, mountain rescue and community rescue boat teams is profiled in a new series filmed last autumn for TG4. Tarrthálaithe na hÉireann, an eight-part series, was made by Big Mountain Productions and starts on…
The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has urged owners of small passenger vessels such as RIBs to review their operations and procedures in line with current safety guidance. Its warning comes after an incident in June involving a RIB…
In recognition of their dedication and commitment of time, energy and skills, seven members of the Galway RNLI crew were presented with long-service awards for achieving 50, 100, 150 and 200 services. Each time the crew members respond to their…
A team of volunteers from the Wicklow RNLI launched an all-weather lifeboat early on Sunday morning to rescue a sailor who was stranded on a yacht with mechanical and electrical issues. The yacht, a 36ft sailing vessel, was located approximately…
Sligo Bay RNLI’s volunteer crew were requested to launch by Malin Head Coast Guard shortly after 4pm on Sunday (17 September) to assist a lone sailor aboard a 38ft yacht eight miles out at sea. The inshore lifeboat Sheila and…
Lough Ree RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew helped six people on board two cruisers that ran aground on the lake. On Saturday morning, September 16th, the Lough Ree RNLI crew rescued two people on board a 40ft cruiser that had stranded…
Arranmore RNLI Rescue Three Walkers and their Dog Cut off by Tide at Maghera Beach
18th September 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
On Saturday evening, the Arranmore RNLI crew successfully rescued three people and their dog who were stranded on Maghera Beach due to the rising tide. The stranded walkers, two men, a woman, and their dog, were cut off by the…
Former Director of the Irish Coast Guard and former Head of the European Mission to Somalia, Chris Reynolds, recently announced his new role as a Team Leader for a maritime security project. The project will primarily focus on maritime enforcement…
Wicklow RNLI Lifeboats Launch to Investigate Reports of 'Aircraft in Difficulty'
14th September 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Both Wicklow RNLI lifeboats were launched on Thursday, 14 September, in response to an aircraft in difficulty. The Coast Guard had issued a pager alert to investigate reports of an aircraft struggling off the Wicklow coast. The initial report suggested that…
Wicklow Ladies Claim Senior Title at Surf Rescue National Championships
13th September 2023 Water Safety
The Water Safety Ireland National Surf Lifesaving Championships showcased Ireland's top life-saving athletes on September 9th in Youghal, Co. Cork. Over 200 competitors from ten counties competed throughout the day in various events, with Wicklow Ladies dominating in the Senior…
Unions for Irish Coast Guard SAR Bases to Meet Bristow Ireland Over Jobs Later This Month
13th September 2023 Coastguard
Unions representing Irish Coast Guard search and rescue (SAR) air crew and engineers are due to meet Bristow Ireland later this month in relation to employment under the new SAR contract. Trade union Fórsa, representing air crew, and Unite, representing…
The Howth RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew sprang into action on Monday evening, launching both of their lifeboats to assist in a multi-agency incident near the Baily Lighthouse. The Coast Guard had requested the inshore lifeboat to respond to reports of…
Kilmore Quay RNLI Rescues Two Yachts in Distress Including Lone Sailor From France
12th September 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Kilmore Quay RNLI volunteers were called out on two separate occasions on Monday, September 11, to assist two yachts in distress. The first call came in early in the morning when the crew launched to help two people on board…
Arranmore RNLI in Co Donegal rescued a kayaker on rocks at Owey Island on Sunday afternoon (10 September). The volunteer crew were asked to launch their all-weather lifeboat by Malin Head Coast Guard at 2.50pm to reports of a kayaker…
Sligo Bay Lifeboat Rescues Three People in Difficulty Off Inishmurray
11th September 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Sligo Bay RNLI's volunteer crew were requested to launch at 2.10pm on Sunday afternoon (10 September) to reports of three people in difficulty off Inishmurray Island. The three were on a boat which had earlier left from Mullaghmore Harbour on…
A family of four on board a broken-down speedboat off the County Wexford coast received assistance from the volunteer lifeboat crew at Fethard RNLI over the weekend. The Irish Coast Guard requested the launch of the lifeboat on Saturday evening…
