CalMac ferry assists with emergency rescue near Irvine
Five people were onboard with emergency crews were quickly sent to the scene, approximately a mile from Irvine harbour.
Following a Mayday broadcast to vessels in the area by Belfast Coastguard, the Arran ferry, which was heading to Troon, had diverted to the area.
⚠️YELLOW #Troon #Brodick 14May Due to MV Glen Sannox assisting the coastguard with an emergency, the 18:35 arrival is Brodick may be delayed. — CalMac Service Info (@CalMac_Updates) May 14, 2025
The Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue Team was also tasked to provide assistance from the shore.
The volunteer Troon RNLI team also promptly launched two lifeboats, both inshore and all-weather, to provide support with the operation.
Both lifeboats were soon heading to the casualty vessel and were quickly alongside.
After assessing the situation, four adults and one child, as well as their dog, were taken onboard the all-weather lifeboat and the inshore lifeboat established a tow with the casualty vessel.
A tow was established to Irvine harbour where the casualty vessel was secured alongside, assisted by the Coastguard team.
The inshore lifeboat then transferred all people from the all-weather lifeboat to the harbour and the waiting Coastguard team, with everyone taken ashore.
Speaking following the callout, and his first as helm on the inshore lifeboat, Stephen Kerr from the Troon RNLI urged caution to those heading out on the water during the spell of good weather.
He said: "With people making the most of the good weather along the Ayrshire coast, we would advise all boat users before setting out on your journey to please plan your route ahead using the relevant charts for the area.
"Have a means of calling for assistance if you find yourself in trouble, and have lifejackets for all on board.
"If you are in difficulty, call the Coastguard on VHF channel 16 or dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."
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