At 14:12hrs HM Coastguard tasked LNR to Coney Island where it was reported by the Island Warden that 4 persons were stranded on the Island due to inclement weather conditions.
Both the Ardboe and Kinnego lifeboats launched and proceeded to the Island.
Upon the lifeboats arrival to the Island the crew liaised with the casualties and assessed their vessel. It was decided that the casualties would be brought onboard the lifeboat and transferred to Maghery, whilst in Maghery they were handed into the care of the awaiting local Coastguard team. All LNR units returned to base.

Last Night, Friday 9th June 2017, at 23:00hrs HM Coastguard tasked the Ardboe lifeboat to a yacht with 2 persons on board, the casualty vessel had experienced engine difficulties near Ballyronan and requested assistance.
The Ardboe lifeboat launched and proceeded search for the casualty vessel with the Kinnego lifeboat remaining on standby / immediate readiness.
The casualty vessel was located approximately 1nm East of Ballyronan marina, one LNR crew member boarded the casualty vessel and a tow line was attached with the consent of the skipper. The lifeboat then proceeded to tow the casualty vessel into Ballyronan marina where it was brought safely alongside the jetty.
Ardboe lifeboat returned to base.

At 14:47hrs HM Coastguard tasked the Kinnego lifeboat to a 17ft yacht with 1 person on board, the vessel had run aground at the breakwater at Kinnego Bay and required assistance.
The Kinnego lifeboat launched and proceeded to the casualty vessel with the Ardboe lifeboat remaining on standby / immediate readiness.
The casualty vessel was located and a towline connected with the consent of the skipper. The Kinnego lifeboat proceeded to tow the vessel into deeper water and brought it safely alongside the jetty in Kinnego Marina.

At 14:12hrs HM Coastguard received a number of 999 calls from members of the public and tasked LNR to a broken down jet ski approx. 100meters outside The Six Mile Water – 1 person onboard.
The Antrim Bay Lifeboat launched whilst Ardboe & Kinnego lifeboats remained on immediate readiness.
The casualty tried to swim into shore and got tired, then returned to the jet ski and waited for assistance. The Antrim Bay Lifeboat recovered the casualty and brought him back to Antrim Marina.
The casualty did the correct thing by returning to the jet ski and waiting for assistance, it is advisable to always remain with the vessel (where possible) and ensure you have a line of communication to the emergency services if required.
Antrim Bay Lifeboat returned to base, Ardboe and Kinnego Lifeboats stood down.

At 20:20hrs whilst on scene on Callout 614 LNR was tasked to a speedboat with engine trouble in the vicinity of Coney Island, 5 persons on board without life-jackets. The casualty vessel was at anchor, however this failed and vessel started drifting towards shore.
The Kinnego lifeboat responded from Crumlin Marina and proceeded to the area, located the casualty vessel and secured a tow line. A lifeboat crew member then boarded the casualty vessel.
The casualty vessel was safely towed to Maghery and moored safely to the jetty. Kinnego lifeboat returned to base.
Safety advise was provided and we cannot stress enough the importance of a lifejacket or PFD whist on or around the water.

Tonight at 19:26hrs HM Coastguard paged LNR and requested immediate launch of the Ardboe and Kinnego Lifeboats to a 17ft speedboat located 1 mile west of Gawleys Gate, with 2 persons on board that was taking on water and sinking.
HM Coastguard issued a mayday relay to all vessels in the area and tasked a SAR helicopter also.
Both the Ardboe & Kinnego lifeboats quickly launched and proceeded to the area to search, the Ardboe lifeboat located the vessel which was almost completely submerged and had both casualties in the water clinging to the vessel. Both casualties were retrieved from the water and taken on board the lifeboat, an ambulance was requested and asked to meet at Crumlin Marina (Sandy Bay).
The Ardboe lifeboat proceeded to Crumlin Marina and whilst in the marina the casualties were assessed and handed into the care of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, treated for hypothermia and taken to hospital for further observation / treatment.
During the time in Crumlin Marina LNR was tasked to another incident (detailed separately in Callout 615), Kinnego Lifeboat responded to this incident.
The Ardboe Lifeboat then proceeded back to the scene to assess if the submerged vessel could be retrieved, fortunately the air pocket in the bow of the vessel was uncompromised and the crew were able to attach a tow line, re-float and cautiously bring the vessel safely to shore.
This was a time critical incident and the skipper on board the casualty vessel did everything right, firstly both persons on board were wearing PFD’d (Personal Flotation Devices), at the first sign of trouble they contacted the Coastguard, gave location of vessel, the nature of the emergency and the number of persons on board. This ultimately saved valuable time in the search and was a contributing factor to the successful outcome.
LNR has since learned that the casualties have been released from hospital and we wish them a speedy recovery. We would also like to thank the member of the public who provided an additional blanket for the casualties whilst in Crumlin Marina.
Ardboe Lifeboat back in base at 22:50hrs

Tonight at 20:46hrs during a routine training exercise the Antrim Bay lifeboat was tasked to a 14ft speedboat with engine failure and 3 persons on board, the casualty vessel was located at the mouth of the Six Mile Water river.
Antrim Bay lifeboat proceeded the casualty vessel and assisted by bringing it safely to shore in Antrim Marina. Antrim Bay lifeboat returned to base.

This morning at 01:25hrs – HM Coastguard paged LNR and requested the flood and swift water team to proceed to lower Lough Erne (Co. Fermanagh) to assist in the search for a female reported as being in the water in the vicinity of Devenish Island.
Whilst on route to the area LNR units were stood down as the casualty was retrieved from the water. LNR have since learned that the female has passed away, the crew and members of LNR would like to covey our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the casualty, may she rest in peace

At 15.05Hrs HM Coastguard tasked all available LNR units to the Massereene Bridge on the six mile water river (Co. Antrim), where a female in a kayak was in difficulties.
The casualty’s friends who raised the alarm had initially secured the casualty with NIFRS providing further support measures on scene. NIFRS SRT initiated the rescue with LNR units providing downstream support. LNR had flood and swift water responders along with lifeboat and shore crew on scene.
LNR Flood boat 2 launched on scene downstream of the casualty whilst LNR Flood water responders, swift water technicians, lifeboat and shore crew were also standing by downstream of the casualty. The casualty was released from the kayak and taken safely to shore where she was transferred into the care of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
All LNR units stood down and returned to base following debrief on scene.

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At 16.00Hrs HM Coastguard tasked Lough Neagh Rescue to check on the well-being of the warden on Coney Island, this was due to a late check-in from the island. Ardboe lifeboat launched and proceeded to the island and whilst on scene the crew quickly tracked down the warden who thankfully was ok. The warden was experiencing communication difficulties and the issue was in the process of being resolved.
When resolved Ardboe lifeboat was stood down and returned to base. Units which remained on stand-by also stood down.

At 20.32Hrs During a routine training night HM Coastguard Tasked Lough Neagh Rescue to search for a vessel or persons in distress in the vicinity of Rams Island. This was due to reports of a red flare being sighted in the area.
The Ardboe lifeboat proceeded to the area and commenced a search from the north of Rams Island to Sandy Bay initially and then continued to search from Sandy Bay to Hog Point.
The Kinnego lifeboat launched and searched from the north of Tolans flat to Gawleys Gate.
As there were no signs of any vessel or persons in distress HM Coastguard then stood both lifeboats down. Both lifeboats returned to base at 22.05Hrs

At 19.51Hrs HM Coastguard Tasked Lough Neagh Rescue to search for a cruiser with 3 persons on board which was reported as drifting due to engine failure. The vessel had left Rams Island and was on route to Sandy Bay Marina when they experienced engine failure.
Both Ardboe and Kinnego Lifeboats launched and proceeded to the area to commence searching.
The casualty vessel was then located just off Tunny point, after being assessed for damage and given the all clear a tow line was connected and the vessel was towed into Sandy Bay Marina. The vessel was moored safely alongside the jetty and the persons on board were handed into the care of the awaiting Coastguard team. Both lifeboats returned to base.

At 16.21hrs HM Coastguard tasked Lough Neagh Rescue to a vessel with 3 persons on board which had engine failure and was drifting in the area of Oxford Island Kinnego.
Both the Ardboe and Kinnego Lifeboats launched, when on scene the Kinnego lifeboat made way to the casualty vessel, a tow line was connected and one crew member remained on-board the casualty vessel.
The Kinnego lifeboat towed the vessel into Kinnego marina where it was safely moored alongside the jetty. Both lifeboats returned to base.

While on a training session, Antrim Bay Lifeboat freed and towed off a boat that had ran aground at the mouth of the six mile river. Boat was returned to safe water and checked over before proceeding on its way.
Antrim Lifeboat continued its training session.

HM Coastguard tasked Lough Neagh Rescue at 06:43 to a fishing vessel with 2 persons on board which run aground (in foggy conditions) in the area of Farsnagh Point.
The Ardboe lifeboat launched and proceeded to the area with Kinnego lifeboat standing by at immediate readiness. The casualty vessel was located north of Farsnagh point – local reference “Stanley’s Quay”. The casualty vessel was then inspected for signs of damage and a tow line secured at the request of the vessels skipper.
The Ardboe lifeboat successfully towed the casualty vessel off its grounded position and into deeper water. A further inspection was carried out, as there were no signs of damage and the casualty vessel was able to run under its own power the Ardboe lifeboat returned to base.

HM Coastguard tasked Lough Neagh Rescue at 13:59 to a sailing boat with a broken mast in the area of Skady (North).
Ardboe lifeboat launched and proceeded to the area, when on scene the crew assessed the casualty vessel and set up a tow line.
A tow commenced and the vessel was brought into Ballyronan Marina where it was moored safely alongside the jetty.
Ardboe lifeboat then returned to base.

LNR were paged by Coastguard at 17:02 to a report of a Yacht aground with two person on board near Six Foot Flat. Ardboe Lifeboat re-floated the vessel and began a tow. Kinnego Lifeboat then took over the tow while Ardboe Lifeboat took one of the Yacht’s crew to Kinnego Marina as they were beginning to feel the effects of the cold windy conditions. Kinnego Lifeboat towed the Yacht back to Kinnego Marina.
Lifeboats back at base at 18:45.

LNR were paged by Coastguard at 13:36 after receiving a Mayday call on their Black Mountain aerial site followed up with a DSC (Digital selective calling) alert. No position was given by the vessel in either call.
The aerial site covers a large area including Lough Neagh so with no position given the LNR Lifeboats and crew on shore began a search of the entire Lough.
The search was called off when the vessel was later able to report his position as being in Portavogie Harbour on the Irish Sea.
Lifeboats back at base at 14:34.

HM Coastguard paged LNR at 22:05 to a 40ft racing vessel with 2 persons on board that was drifting without power around Blackards Rock with no anchor or navigation lights. As Ardboe and Kinnego Lifeboats launched Coastguard informed them that the casualty vessel had regained engine power and made its way back to the Battery Harbour. Both Lifeboats then returned to base.

HM Coastguard paged Antrim Bay Lifeboat at 19:23 to a distressed women in the water around the front of Antrim Boat Club. Antrim Lifeboat was launched and arrived on scene to find a male and female in the water. The male had swam out with a life ring to help keep the female casualties head above the water. Both were brought on board the lifeboat and brought to Antrim Marina were they were met by an ambulance. Boat back on station at 20:17.

At 19:24 HM Coastguard tasked LNR to a yacht with 5 persons on board that has run aground in Antrim Bay. All three lifeboats where launched. Upon arrival it was discovered that there were 2 yachts which had got into difficulty. Antrim Lifeboat was first on the scene and secured the first yacht before Ardboe & Kinnego Lifeboats then arrived.
The second yacht was forced aground at the entrance of the Sxmilewater river. A tow line was established and the second yacht was pulled off the rocks and was then assisted by Ardboe & Kinnego lifeboats back into Antrim Harbour.
All casualties and vessels where safely back in harbour.
All lifeboats returned to base.

HM Coastguard tasked LNR at 20:56 to assist a broken down Fletcher speedboat with 2 persons on boat in the Gawleys Gate area. Information then came through that the boat was closer to Rams Island and had run aground onto rocks. Both Kinnego and Ardboe Lifeboats arrived on scene and located the casualty vessel close to the shore at Lignaboy point. It was then decided to carry out a lee shore rescue where Kinnego Lifeboat was attached to Ardboe lifeboat via towline to head towards the casualty vessel. Crew entered the water and made way to the casualty vessel.
Attempts where made to free the vessel off the rocks but where unsuccessful. The decision was made to bring the 2 Casualties on board the Kinnego Lifeboat and bring them to Gawleys Gate where they were handed over into the care of the Lough Neagh Coast Guard team.
Both casualties where give the all clear medically and the lifeboats subsequently recovered the speedboat off the rocks.

LNR were tasked by Coastguard at 14:27 to a Bayliner Speedboat reported lost around the Castlebay area near Coney Island with 2 persons onboard. Ardboe lifeboat launched and found the lost vessel. After confirming crew and vessel where ok, they where escorted back towards Kinnego Bay. They were met by Kinnego lifeboat who took over escorting them back into Kinnego Marina.

HM Coastguard tasked LNR at 19:55 to a broken down Bayliner 26ft boat with 2 persons on board between Rams Island & Gawleys Gate. Ardboe lifeboat launched and proceeded to that area and with no sign of vessel, continued to search south and found the vessel at Bartins Bay. All vessel crew was fine so proceeded to set up a tow back to Kinnego Marina. On route we RV’d with Kinnego Lifeboat who took over tow back to Kinnego Marina and handed vessel crew over to the care of our local coastguard team.

Both Ardboe & Kinnego lifeboats were tasked by Coastguard at 20:30 to a 30 ft vessel run aground at Tolans sound with 6 persons on board. Both lifeboats were quickly on scene in deteriorating conditions as strong winds were building. On Scene all casualty’s were on Tolans island but vessel was taken a battering. Both lifeboats decided to try and free the casualty’s vessel and with great success we managed to free the vessel to safe waters. It was then towed back to Kinnego marina to safe docking with all 6 casualty’s safely ashore also.
Both lifeboats then returned to base.

Antrim Lifeboat was tasked by Coastguard at 18:04 to a 14ft speed boat run aground at Shane’s castle with 4 persons on board. Antrim Lifeboat launched and was met by the casualty vessel at the mouth of the 6 mile. They where able to get their engine going again. Help was given to recover their boat and safety advice given.

HM Coastguard tasked LNR at 21:40 to a motor vessel that had broken down North of Rams Island. Both Lifeboats where launched. Kinnego Lifeboat then located the vessel with 1 person on-board and commenced a tow to Sandy Bay Marina where the casualty was hand over to the Shore Coast Guard Team. Both lifeboats then returned to base.

Coastguard tasked both Ardboe & Kinnego lifeboats at 15.25 to a vessel with 11 persons on board which had lost its steering between Coney Island & Bann foot. Both boats arrived quickly on scene and it became apparent that a few of the causalities needed to be got of the boat and brought quickly to shore to lighten the boat load and allow more space for the remaining causalities to be towed back safely.
In such hot conditions the lifeboats were able to supply plenty of refreshments to keep the casualties cool & hydrated for the tow back to Kinnego Marina.
Both lifeboats back in base for 17.30.