top of page




Castletownbere RNLI assists fishing vessel off harbour
Castletownbere RNLI lifeboat was called out on Friday afternoon after a local fishing vessel developed mechanical difficulties approximately one mile south-west of Castletownbere harbour mouth.

Pat Nolan
2 days ago1 min read


Larne RNLI comes to aid of broken-down boat off Isle of Muck
Larne RNLI came to the aid of one person onboard a broken-down boat this afternoon, Friday 18 September.

Pat Nolan
2 days ago2 min read


Larne RNLI assists broken-down fishing boat in Larne Harbour
Larne RNLI was called to assist two crew members onboard a fishing boat after the vessel suffered mechanical failure in Larne Harbour

Robert Stone
7 days ago2 min read


Larne RNLI launches twice following reports of possible upturned boats
Larne RNLI's volunteer crews launched twice on Wednesday 22 July following separate reports of what were believed to be upturned boats off the County Antrim coast.

Pat Nolan
Jul 222 min read


New Shannon class lifeboat Machiko Nancy officially named at Larne RNLI
Larne RNLI has officially named its new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat Machiko Nancy during a special naming ceremony and Service of Dedication held at East Antrim Boat Club on Saturday afternoon.

Pat Nolan
Jul 183 min read


Larne RNLI Comes to Aid of Stranded Paddleboarders at Isle of Muck
Larne RNLI volunteers rescued two paddleboarders from the Isle of Muck after HM Coastguard requested the all-weather lifeboat following a member of the public's call for help. Both casualties were brought safely to Portmuck Harbour and handed into the care of the Coastguard.

Pat Nolan
Jul 112 min read


First shout for new Larne RNLI volunteer as lifeboats tow disabled fishing vessel to safety
Larne RNLI volunteers came to the aid of three fishermen after their vessel suffered a mechanical failure off Portmuck on Thursday evening. The rescue also marked the first operational call-out for new volunteer crew member Andy Purves, as the station's all-weather and inshore lifeboats worked together to tow the disabled vessel safely back to Larne Boat Club.

Pat Nolan
Jul 112 min read


Multi-Agency Harbour Emergency Exercise Conducted at Larne Harbour
RNLI volunteers, HM Coastguard rescue teams, Larne Port staff and P&O Ferries personnel joined forces for a multi-agency emergency exercise at Larne Harbour, testing casualty care, rescue capabilities and inter-agency coordination in a realistic harbour incident scenario.

Robert Stone
Jun 182 min read


Larne RNLI Rescues Casualty From Rocks at Drains Bay
Volunteer crew members from the RNLI lifeboat station in Larne launched to assist a person who had fallen on rocks at Drains Bay.

Robert Stone
May 252 min read


Larne RNLI’s New Lifeboat Launches on Maiden Rescue Mission
Larne RNLI’s new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat Machiko Nancy was launched for the first time this afternoon (25 May) after two crew members aboard a broken-down rigid inflatable boat (RIB) got into difficulty off the County Antrim coast.

Robert Stone
May 252 min read


New Shannon class lifeboat arrives at Larne RNLI
A new Shannon class lifeboat has arrived at its new home at Larne RNLI yesterday (Sunday 15 February). The lifeboat arrived at 1358hrs (1.58pm) to coincide with the number on the side of the lifeboat which will be named Machiko Nancy at a special ceremony and service of dedication later this year.

Robert Stone
Feb 162 min read


Larne RNLI prepare to welcome new state of the art Shannon class lifeboat
This Sunday, 15 February, marks a significant milestone for Larne RNLI as they prepare to welcome their new Shannon class lifeboat to the station.

Robert Stone
Feb 102 min read


Larne RNLI rescues three people onboard small fishing boat that breaks down
Larne RNLI came to the aid of three crew members onboard a broken-down fishing boat.

Robert Stone
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Larne RNLI respond to report of a swimmer in difficulty
Larne RNLI were requested by HM Coastguard to launch their inshore and all-weather lifeboats after a member of the public reported a swimmer in difficulty close to Ballygally.

Robert Stone
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Larne RNLI rescues four people onboard small rib that breaks down
Larne RNLI came to the aid of four divers onboard a broken-down rib.

Robert Stone
Nov 9, 20252 min read


First callout onboard all-weather lifeboat for volunteer crew member asLarne RNLI respond to a yacht in difficulty
First callout onboard all-weather lifeboat for volunteer crew member as Larne RNLI swiftly responded to a report of a yacht in difficulty.

Robert Stone
Nov 8, 20252 min read


Larne RNLI attends bell ringing ceremony for new Shannon class lifeboat
A new Shannon class lifeboat is coming to Larne RNLI. The lifeboat will replace the station’s all-weather Trent class lifeboat, Dr John McSparran, which has served the community off the Larne coast for the last quarter of a century.

Robert Stone
Oct 21, 20253 min read


Larne RNLI rescues two people after boat breaks down off coast
Volunteers at Larne RNLI lifeboat station responded to a report of a seventeen-foot boat in difficulty.

Robert Stone
Sep 28, 20252 min read


Larne RNLI rescues three people after boat breaks down off coast
Volunteers at Larne RNLI lifeboat station responded to a report of a boat in difficulty.

Robert Stone
Sep 26, 20252 min read


First shout for new Coxswain as Larne RNLI launches following report of a swimmer in difficulty
Larne RNLI respond to report of a swimmer in difficulty close to Ballygally Beach in first shout as Coxswain for volunteer crew member Roy McMullan.

Robert Stone
Sep 24, 20252 min read
bottom of page