Lough Neagh Rescue

HM Coastguard paged and tasked both Ardboe & Kinnego lifeboats @ 16:35 to a yacht in difficulty around Tolans sound area. Ardboe lifeboat spotted the yacht just of the Skane Flat and began to tow the vessel. Kinnego lifeboat arrived on scene and Ardboe handed the tow over to them as the yacht was berthed […]

At 20:20 HM Coastguard tasked both Ardboe & Kinnego lifeboats to reports of 6 persons on board a small speed boat taking on water in Kinnego bay. Both boats quickly launched and while on route were stood down as casualty vessel had made it safely to shore and all were safe and well. All lifeboats […]

HM Coastguard paged LNR at 11:35 to a 30 ft motor cruiser in difficulty around 3 islands area of Toome bay. Ardboe Lifeboat quickly launched to that area with the assistance of Antrim Bay Lifeboat. Kinnego Lifeboat was put on standby. Unable to spot the vessel in that area Ardboe lifeboat extended their search area. […]

HM Coastguard paged Antrim Bay Lifeboat at 21:26 to a 27 foot motor boat that had got disoriented going into Antrim Bay. The vessel was quickly located and a crew member was put on board the casualty vessel to pilot the boat back to Antrim Marina. Lifeboat back in base at 21:55.

HM Coastguard paged LNR at 17:02 to a 16 foot motor boat at Toome bay that had suffered engine failure. Antrim Lifeboat first on the scene assisted the casualty vessel until Ardboe Lifeboat arrived and towed the vessel and its crew back to Ballyronan marina. All crew on board were safe and well. Lifeboats back […]

Coastguard paged Antrim Bay Lifeboat at 14:50 to reports of a 16ft motorboat with engine trouble. Antrim Lifeboat was quickly launched and located the casualty vessel 500 yards off the Antrim shoreline. The boat was secured under tow and brought back to Antrim Marina. The one person on board was safely brought to shore. Lifeboat […]

Coastguard paged Antrim Bay Lifeboat at 19:35 to reports of a 30ft boat having lost engine power around the mouth of the Sixmile Water. Antrim Lifeboat quickly launched and located the casualty vessel. The boat was secured under tow and brought back to Antrim Marina jetty. All 3 persons on board were safely brought to […]

Coastguard paged LNR at 16:02 to a Cruiser Broken down off Hog Park Point. Both Ardboe & Kinnego lifeboats were quickly launched. Kinnego Lifeboat towed the vessel back to Gawleys Gate where they were met by the Lough Neagh Coastguard team. Lifeboats returned to base by 17.10

Coastguard paged LNR at 13:24 to a stranded vessel out of Doss bay. Both Ardboe & Kinnego lifeboats were quickly launched. Ardboe lifeboat was quickly on scene to a 20ft Shetland boat with 3 persons on board. The vessel had outboard motor problems. Kinnego Lifeboat was stood down and Ardboe Lifeboat proceeded to quickly tow […]