Skerries RNLI rescue two people on broken down work boat
- Pat Nolan
- Jul 30
- 1 min read
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Skerries RNLI were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard shortly after 4.30pm yesterday evening (Tuesday 29 July), after they received a call from a vessel that had experienced engine failure two miles north of Rockabill lighthouse.
The volunteers in Skerries launched their Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat “Louis Simson” and immediately began navigating towards the area indicated by the casualty.
The lifeboat soon had a visual on the casualty vessel, and once alongside, the volunteer crew established that there were two men on board, who were both fit and well. They also confirmed that the vessel had suffered a mechanical failure and was unable to return to shore under their own power.
With no other suitable boats in the area, and to avoid any risk to navigation, the Helm decided that the safest course of action was to tow the casualty to the nearest safe harbour in Skerries.
Shortly after 5pm the vessel and two men were brought safely alongside in Skerries before the lifeboat was recovered, washed down and made ready for the next service.
Speaking after the call out, volunteer lifeboat press officer for Skerries RNLI, Gerry Canning said “It doesn’t matter how well prepared you are, or how well maintained your boat is, sometimes the unexpected can happen at sea. This rescue shows the importance of having the correct equipment to contact the shore and raise the alarm as soon as possible.”
