Lough Neagh Rescue

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]