For emergencies on Lough Neagh and it’s tributary rivers call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Callout 778

Callout 778

LNR Lifeboats were tasked at 18:13 by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a sailing vessel with 2 persons on board that was aground at the entrance of the six-mile water.

The lifeboats launched and made best speed to the casualty vessel, when on scene the crew confirmed that those onboard the vessel were safe and well. Following this a tow line was secured and the casualty vessel was towed to deeper water where it was released and was able to make its own way back into the river whilst escorted by our lifeboats. 

When the casualty vessel was safely tied alongside the jetty our lifeboats were stood down, returned to the stations and were made ready for the next tasking.