Wicklow RNLI Bring Three Fishermen To Safety

RNLI weekend rescue off the Wicklow Harbour

Wicklow RNLI volunteers brought three fishermen to safety on Saturday 14th August.

Their vessel's propellor was caught in ropes 6 miles east of Wicklow harbour at the India bank.

The all-weather lifeboat RNLB Bridie O’Shea slipped its mooring at 3.30pm under the command of Coxswain Nicky Keogh.

The volunteer lifeboat crew located the casualty vessel 20 minutes after launching in a position six miles east of Wicklow Harbour. Conditions on scene were wind from a northerly direction force 3, with smooth seas and good visibility.

After an assessment of the situation was carried out by Coxswain Keogh it was decided a tow was the safest option given the boat’s propellor was entangled in rope and the vessel was unable to make onward progress.

The tow was established, and a course set for Wicklow Harbour with the casualty vessel being secured alongside at 5.05pm.

The All-Weather Lifeboat was then made ready for the next callout.

Speaking after the callout Deputy Launch Authority Blair Sommers said

‘This was a quick response by our volunteer crew with their training and equipment providing a successful outcome for all. I’d also like to remind anyone going on the water in this good weather to have a suitable means of calling for assistance. If you see anyone in trouble on the water, please call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.’