Ramsey’s Mersey class RNLI lifeboat, the RNLB Ann and James Ritchie, was launched at 11:56 yesterday (Monday 29th July) to go to the assistance of a fishing vessel positioned 8 miles north-west of the Point of Ayre.
The Jersey registered fishing vessel had fouled its propeller and rudder and was unable to make any headway. Ramsey lifeboat arrived on scene at 13:04 and took the vessel safely in tow to Ramsey Harbour, arriving at 15:35 encountering a swiftly incoming tide. Once at Ramsey Harbour entrance the lifeboat was joined by a Ramsey registered fishing vessel which acted as a brake to the casualty’s stern, enabling the casualty vessel to be towed safely through the harbour entrance into the harbour basin. The casualty vessel was moored alongside in Ramsey Harbour at 15:47 and Ramsey lifeboat returned to Station.
