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The National
15-05-2025
- Climate
- The National
CalMac ferry assists with emergency rescue near Irvine
The Coastguard was alerted to a seven-metre-long vessel "taking on water" shortly before 6pm on Wednesday, May 14. 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."
Daily Record
15-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Ayrshire paddleboarder rescued after getting into difficulty in Firth of Clyde
Coastguard rescue teams from Ayr and Ardrossan as well as volunteers from RNLI Troon rescued a paddleboarder on Tuesday. A paddleboarder off the Ayrshire coast was rescued after getting into difficulty on Tuesday. Coastguard rescue teams from Ayr and Ardrossan as well as volunteers from RNLI Troon were alerted to the situation shortly after 4.15pm. A member of the public had also gone to the paddleboarder's aid after they got into difficulty in the Firth of Clyde off the coast of Stevenston. Once on scene, the lifeboat crew helped the paddleboarder and member of the public safely back to shore where they were taken into the care of the coastguard teams. Following the callout, Troon RNLI inshore lifeboat helm, Paul Alexander, said: 'If you are heading out to sea as a novice or experienced paddleboarder, it's important to take note of the following safety advice: 'If you can, go with a friend but if you are going out alone, always tell someone where you're going and when you'll be back. 'Don't leave the house without a mobile phone or communication device, such as a VHF radio, and keep it in a waterproof pouch so you can call for help. 'Check the weather forecast, wind direction and tide times before you set out. 'Always wear a suitable personal flotation device and wear suitable clothing for the time of year.' A spokesperson for Troon RNLI said: 'At 4.17pm on Tuesday, May 13, Belfast Coastguard requested the launch of Troon RNLI inshore lifeboat 'Sheena' following reports of a paddleboarder in difficulty off the coast of Stevenston. 'With the pagers activated, the volunteer crew made their way to the lifeboat station from their homes and their places of work to launch the inshore lifeboat to the scene while the Ayr and Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue teams made their way to assist from the shore. 'With the lifeboat approaching the scene, the coastguard teams were able to observe the casualty from the shore, guiding the lifeboat to the paddleboarders position. 'On arrival, the lifeboat crew were able to take the paddleboarder back to the shore while also assisting another member of public who had gone to the paddleboarders aid 'Both were then passed over into the care of the coastguard teams and the lifeboat was able to return to Troon where it was made 'ready for service' with the assistance of the shore crew.'
