Following a telephone call from a casualty vessel to one of the LNR crew at 15:45, LNR contacted HM Coastguard to seek approval to launch to the assistance of a vessel with 3 persons on board south of RAMS Island. All persons on board were wearing lifejackets and were in no immediate danger.
Approval was obtained and the Kinnego lifeboat launched to the casualty, attached a tow line with the consent of the skipper and towed the vessel safely to Bartons bay.
Kinnego lifeboat stood down and returned to base.
For emergencies on Lough Neagh and it’s tributary rivers call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
