Lifeboats were tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 12:28pm to search for a vessel with 2 persons on board that had launched from Kinnego and was on route towards Rams Island. The casualty vessel lost engine power and it was uncertain if they were drifting or at anchor.  Our lifeboats launched into South Easterly winds (gusting at Force 8) and made best speed towards the southern side of Rams Island. 

The lifeboats located the casualty vessel at Lady Bay and were able to secure a towline, check on the condition of the persons onboard and bring the vessel to safety.  

The lifeboats were then stood down and returned to base where they were cleaned and fuelled for the next tasking.

Lifeboats tasked at 10:31 to reports of a boat aground near Coney Island.
Once on scene the Lifeboats located a casualty on Coney Flat and their boat drifting. Lifeboats provided assistance.

Lifeboats back in base at 11:46, ready for our next tasking.

Lifeboats paged by Belfast Coastguard at 16:42 to reports of a sailing boat at Derrycrow with 3 persons onboard and 1 dog requiring assistance

Lifeboats assisted then returned to base at 18:30, refuelled and ready for our next tasking.

Lifeboats paged at 11:17am by Belfast Coastguard to a medical emergency at Antrim Gateway Centre.

Lifeboats paged at 08:23 by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a sailing yacht which had run aground at Shane’s castle.

Once on scene it was established the yacht was anchored and all onboard where safe and well. 

Lifeboats returned to base, washed, refuelled and ready for service. 

Many thanks to the member of the public who raised the alarm. 

Lifeboats were tasked at 14:53 by Belfast Coastguard to search for a vessel which was overdue and believed to have been in the area of Ballyronan. 

Our lifeboats launched and while making their way to the area Belfast coastguard asked that all units stand down as the vessel was located and no longer required our assistance. 

The lifeboats returned to base where they were cleaned and fuelled for the next tasking.

Lifeboats and shore teams were tasked at 02.47am by Belfast Coastguard to reports of an Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) that was emitting a signal in the South East of Lough Neagh.

Our teams launched and proceeded to search the areas highlighted by Belfast Coastguard. Following searches of Throwagh Bay, Derryadd Bay, Croaghan Flat, Phil Roes Flat, with nothing seen Irish Coastguard Rescue 116 helicopter also joined the search and was able to narrow the search area to Kinnego Marina. 

Our shore teams alongside Lough Neagh Coastguard Rescue Team‘s searched around the marina and alongside the shore. 

Portaferry Coastguard Rescue Team also attended the scene with specialist equipment and were able to locate the EPIRB which was malfunctioning. Following this confirmation that there was no danger to life all LNR units were stood down at 09.00am and returned to base. 

All assets were cleaned and refuelled ready to the next tasking.

Whilst on routine training exercise, lifeboats where tasked to a yacht which had ran aground in Kinnego Bay in strong North Westerly winds.

Once on scene the Lifeboat crew confirmed all onboard were ok before a tow was commenced.

Once towed to Kinnego, crews continued with their training.

Whilst on routine training exercise Lifeboats encountered a vessel in an unsafe shallow area of the Lough on the southern shore, the vessel asked for directions to Sandy Bay Marina, they were advised of a safe course to Sandy Bay and Lifeboats maintained a visual on the vessel to make sure they took the correct course.
At 20:13, lifeboats where tasked by Belfast Coastguard to a report over an overdue vessel with 2 persons on board into Sandy Bay Marina. The vessel description matched the vessel Lifeboats were already escorting and they followed it into the Sandy Bay area.

Crew confirmed the vessel was the one reported and provided safety advice as the vessel had no functioning communication or navigation equipment onboard.

Crews then continued with their training.

Lifeboats tasked at 22:52 on Aug 12th to reports of a broken down Jetski near Maghery with exact position unclear due to darkness.
Once on scene the Lifeboats located the Jetski aground and crew confirmed the rider was ok and they were taken ashore and handed over to Lough Neagh coastguard team.

Lifeboats back in base at 00:30, washed, and refuelled ready for our next tasking.

Lifeboats paged at 13:45 by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a vessel that had lost engine power and was drifting near Coney Island.

Our lifeboats located the vessel with 2 persons onboard.

The casualty vessel was safely recovered. Lifeboats returned to base, washed, and refuelled ready for our next tasking.

Lifeboats tasked at 12:12 pm to report of a jetskier in difficulties at Kinnego bay.

As crew prepared for launch, the casualty, assisted by two paddle boarders had made his way the 100m back to shore. 

Our crews recovered the ski & loaded it onto its trailer

The casualty, an experienced jetskier, was checked over by our crew at the station.

Lough Neagh Rescue & HMCG would like to thank the paddle boarders, who raised the alarm & provided immediate assistance.

Lifeboats paged by Belfast Coastguard at 20:29 to reports of a broken down vessel (2 Persons onboard) with smoke coming from the engine within in the area of Cranfield. 

Once on scene the vessel was checked for damage and once all was complete a tow was established into Cranfield Marina. 

Lifeboats then returned to base, refuelled and ready for our next tasking.

Lifeboats tasked at 17:58 to a broken down vessel one mile east of Battery Harbour.
Once on scene the Lifeboat crew confirmed all onboard were ok before a tow was commenced.

Lifeboats returned to base, washed, and refuelled ready for our next tasking.

Whilst on routine training exercise, lifeboats where flagged down by a individual on a Jetski who was having mechanical difficulties 3 miles east of Cranfield. 

Crew assessed the situation and it was decided to tow the Jetski to Cranfield. 

Once towed to Cranfield, crews continued with their training.

Following reports that a partially capsized Canoe was spotted at the Fisherman’s Co-Operative on the River Bann, LNR flood and swift water rescue teams were tasked at 19:59 to investigate and conduct a search of the immediate area.

Our teams launched flood and swift boats from the slip at Toome canal and retrieved the canoe from its trapped location. When the canoe was secured an extensive search of the water, rivers edge and surrounding area took place.

Also on scene were Police Service of Northern Ireland and Coastguard teams whom joined the search effort from land and air. Crew were then stood down shortly after midnight.

Vehicles & Boats returned to base, where they were washed, and refuelled ready for our next tasking.

We would also like to thank the members of Mid Ulster Canoe & Kayak club who also assisted in the search.

Lifeboats paged at 21:07 by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a fishing vessel that had lost engine power and was drifting towards rocks near Ballyronan.

Lifeboats launched and made best speed whilst searching for the casualty vessel. A short time later our lifeboats located the vessel with 2 persons onboard.

Once on scene the crew confirmed all onboard were ok and a crew member boarded before a tow was commenced. The casulty vessel was safely returned to its Quay.

Lifeboats returned to base, washed, and refuelled ready for our next tasking.

Lifeboats paged at 12:02 by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a cruiser that had hit rocks on the south side of Rams island.

Lifeboats launched and proceeded to the area to commence a search; the casualty vessel was located at Lignaboy Point. Once on scene the crew confirmed all onboard were ok before a tow was commenced and the vessel brought off the rocks.

A further inspection was carried out and the casualty vessel with 2 persons on board were returned safely to Derramore Quay.

Lifeboats returned to base, washed, and refuelled ready for our next tasking.

Lifeboats paged at 16:31 by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a broken-down speedboat at Hunters Point.

Once on scene the casualty vessel was inspected, and crew confirmed all onboard were ok before a tow was commenced towards Kinnego.

The casualty vessel and the 3 persons on board were returned safely to Kinnego Marina

Lifeboats returned to base, washed and refuelled ready for our next tasking.

Lifeboats were tasked at 11:17 by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a broken down Jetski between Ardmore Point and Rams Island. Once on scene the Jetski was inspected before a tow was commenced towards Antrim. The Jetski was recovered at Antrim Marina and handed into the care of Lough Neagh Coastguard Rescue Team.

Lifeboats returned to base, washed and refuelled ready for our next tasking.

LNR Lifeboats and Swift Response Units were tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 14:38 to respond to reports of a vehicle in the water at Kinnego marina. 

Crew responded quickly and upon arriving on scene worked alongside colleagues from statutory bodies. 

Following a successful outcome to the multi-agency tasking the lifeboats and response units were stood down. They returned to base where they were readied for the next tasking. 

Also on Scene: Lough Neagh Coastguard Rescue Team, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service and Police Service of Northern Ireland.

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.

While crew were carrying out routine training, they were made aware by a member of the public at 20:40 that a vessel had engine difficulty at Stanierds point. Our lifeboats were then tasked to assist and made best speed to the casualty vessel. 

The lifeboat arrived on scene and checked the condition of all onboard, connected a towline and brought the casualty vessel into the Battery harbour where it was safely tied to the jetty with the assistance of our awaiting shore crew. 

The lifeboat stood down and was made ready for the next tasking.