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Irish Post
29-05-2025
- General
- Irish Post
Crew rescued by coast guard helicopter after fishing boat sinks in Irish waters
THE crew of a fishing boat which sunk off the coast of Co. Louth have been rescued. Two people were manning the vessel, which sunk off the coast of Drogheda in the early hours of this morning (May 29). Two crew members were rescued by the Irish Coast Guard helicopter They were both successfully located and rescued by the Dublin-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116. 'The Coast Guard Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Dublin was alerted shortly before midnight following the detection of an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) transmission,' a Department of Transport spokesperson confirmed. 'MRCC Dublin immediately tasked the R116 helicopter, Drogheda Coast Guard Unit, and Clogherhead RNLI to the area,' they added. The Coast Guard helicopter happened to be conducting overnight training at the time of the incident and therefore 'arrived quickly on the scene' the spokesperson added.. 'The helicopter used its night vision infra-red system, night vision goggles and other search tools to locate and recover the two casualties from the water,' they explained. 'The activation of the vessel's EPIRB and the use of NVIS technology were key aspects of this successful rescue.' Both crew members were wearing life jackets when rescued and were 'immediately transferred to the care of the HSE'.
Irish Daily Mirror
29-05-2025
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Two fishermen rescued by helicopter after boat sinks off Irish coast
Two crew members of a fishing vessel that sank off the coast of Louth were rescued by the Irish Coast Guard after an overnight search. Dedicated rescue crew attached to the Dublin- based Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116 sprang into action to assist after the vessel sank off Drogheda, in Louth. The Coast Guard Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Dublin was alerted shortly before midnight following the detection of an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) transmission. MRCC Dublin immediately tasked the R116 helicopter, Drogheda Coast Guard Unit, and Clogherhead RNLI to the area. The Coast Guard helicopter was conducting overnight training at the time it was tasked and arrived quickly on the scene. The helicopter used its Night Vision Infra-Red System, night vision goggles and other search tools to locate and recover the two casualties from the water. The casualties, who had been wearing life jackets, were immediately transferred to the care of the HSE. The activation of the vessel's EPIRB and the use of NVIS technology were key aspects of this successful rescue. A spokesperson for the Irish Coast Guard wrote: 'The two-person crew of a fishing vessel were successfully located and rescued by the Dublin- based Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116 early this morning (29 May) following the sinking of their fishing vessel off Drogheda, Co Louth.'
West Australian
26-05-2025
- West Australian
Water police issue 'life or death' warning to boaties after recent string of rescues from capsized vessels
Water police have issued a 'life or death' warning to unprepared boaties after rescuing four people from overturned vessels in the ocean last week. Officers rescued people from two separate overturned vessels on Thursday, with the first unfolding about 3.45pm in waters off Rockingham. The overturned catamaran was located by police about 25 minutes following the first distress call, before a man wearing a life jacket, the sole occupant, was found. He was uninjured after clinging on to the boat. And less than four hours later police were alerted to an EPIRB activation by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority in Coral Bay about 8.20pm. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority detected the vessel before a fishing charter boat was called in to assist. The overturned boat, and three men in the water, were located after a flare was sighted. Police said their boat capsized due to large swell. 'The trio had been in the water for approximately one hour before they were able to activate the EPIRB, due to difficulty accessing it beneath the overturned hull,' a police spokeswoman said. They were each rescued before being assessed by paramedics. Water police acting senior sergeant Diana Flint said the spate of incidents served as a critical reminder for boaties to be prepared. 'All vessel users—in particular those on small watercraft—are encouraged to always wear a suitable life jacket, and carry a registered GPS enabled PLB or EPIRB to alert authorities to emergency situations,' Sen. Sgt Flint said. 'This was a quick response which resulted in the safe rescue of these individuals. 'It serves as a serious reminder of the dangers of the ocean and the need for skippers to exercise caution, ensure they have the right equipment on board in case of an emergency, and pay attention to weather forecasts. 'A registered beacon ensures police and other emergency services can respond and assist as soon as possible— which could be the difference between life and death.'
Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Perth Now
Cops warn boaties about ocean dangers after rescue surge
Water police have issued a 'life or death' warning to unprepared boaties after rescuing four people from overturned vessels in the ocean last week. Officers rescued people from two separate overturned vessels on Thursday, with the first unfolding about 3.45pm in waters off Rockingham. The overturned catamaran was located by police about 25 minutes following the first distress call, before a man wearing a life jacket, the sole occupant, was found. He was uninjured after clinging on to the boat. And less than four hours later police were alerted to an EPIRB activation by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority in Coral Bay about 8.20pm. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority detected the vessel before a fishing charter boat was called in to assist. The overturned boat, and three men in the water, were located after a flare was sighted. Police said their boat capsized due to large swell. 'The trio had been in the water for approximately one hour before they were able to activate the EPIRB, due to difficulty accessing it beneath the overturned hull,' a police spokeswoman said. They were each rescued before being assessed by paramedics. Water police acting senior sergeant Diana Flint said the spate of incidents served as a critical reminder for boaties to be prepared. 'All vessel users—in particular those on small watercraft—are encouraged to always wear a suitable life jacket, and carry a registered GPS enabled PLB or EPIRB to alert authorities to emergency situations,' Sen. Sgt Flint said. 'This was a quick response which resulted in the safe rescue of these individuals. 'It serves as a serious reminder of the dangers of the ocean and the need for skippers to exercise caution, ensure they have the right equipment on board in case of an emergency, and pay attention to weather forecasts. 'A registered beacon ensures police and other emergency services can respond and assist as soon as possible— which could be the difference between life and death.'
1News
25-05-2025
- General
- 1News
Three rescued after boat capsizes off coast of Raglan
Three boaties were safely rescued after their boat capsized near Raglan this morning, sparking a multi-agency response. The incident occurred near Spot X, a remote surf break off Whale Bay. The trio's vessel was struck by a large set of waves, capsizing it and forcing them to cling to the upturned hull. Unable to get mobile reception or locate their Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), they were eventually pushed toward jagged rocks by the swell and sustained injuries while scrambling to safety. The trio had made it to shore by the time the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter arrived on the scene. (Source: Supplied) Coastguard Raglan responded after being contacted by police at 9am, dispatching a rescue vessel and two jetskis. Raglan Surf Life Saving Club also assisted, while the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was sent at 9:22am. Upon arrival, the helicopter winched critical care paramedic Jono Sampson in to assess the men, who were found to be in moderate to minor conditions. The trio were extracted by winch and taken to Manu Bay where they were met by surf personnel. A Coastguard Raglan spokesperson said the men were "cold, shaken, and cut up from the rocks" but lucky to be alive. "As they were being checked over, they shared that their lifejackets had kept them afloat and helped prevent more serious injuries. They were in no doubt — those lifejackets saved their lives. Without them, the outcome could have been very different." It is the third serious capsize response that Coastguard Raglan has undertaken in just two weeks. Four people were rescued after their boat sank off Raglan on May 11, with three adults and one teenager found floating in the water clinging to a chilly bin.
