Aldeburgh RNLI all weather lifeboat launched this afternoon to a 30 foot motor boat taking on water, north of Aldeburgh.
RNLI Aldeburgh all-weather lifeboat (ALB), the ‘Freddie Cooper’ was launched on Sunday 12 June, at approximately 2.30pm, following a Coastguard request, to a report of a 30 foot motor cruiser that was taking on water, north of Aldeburgh. The RNLI Aldeburgh ALB was requested, by the Coastguard, at 2.19pm to launch, taking a salvage pump to assist the casualty. The casualty vessel was taking on water, so in danger of sinking. Once on scene, the casualty crew advised the lifeboat crew that they had stopped the ingress of water and could make their own way to the nearest safe haven, Southwold. It was therefore decided that the ALB should escort the casualty vessel to Southwold, in case they had further issues and required the pump. The ALB was stood down and returned to station at 5.16pm, having ensured that the casualty was at safe moorings. Crew:
Both lifeboats launched this evening.
RNLI Aldeburgh all-weather lifeboat (ALB), the ‘Freddie Cooper’ and inshore lifeboat (ILB), the ‘Susan Scott’ was launched on Tuesday 7 June, at approximately 5.11pm, following a Coastguard request, to a report of a 16 foot yacht aground on the beach, north of Aldeburgh. The RNLI Aldeburgh ILB was requested, by the Coastguard, at 4.45pm to launch. The casualty vessel was aground, the casualty crew was unable to refloat it independently and requested assistance. Once on scene, the ILB crew assessed the situation and decided the safest option was to attach a tow line to pull it off the beach. Once off the beach it became apparent that, as there had been a swell, the casualty vessel had damaged its rudder when aground. As they had no steering, the ALB was requested to launch to take over the tow. It was decided to take the casualty to Southwold, as the nearest safe haven. The ILB was stood down and returned to station at 6pm. The ALB continued towards Southwold, when the casualty crew reported taking on water. An ALB crew was put onboard with a pump, to assist. Once near Southwold, they were met by Southwold’s ILB, who took over the tow into the harbour. The ALB returned to station at 9.20pm, having ensured that the casualty was at safe moorings. Crew:
Both RNLI lifeboats launched.
The RNLI Aldeburgh ALB was requested, by the Coastguard, at 8.40pm to launch. The casualty vessel had run aground, suffered engine problems, loss of steering and had lost the anchor. Due to the position of the casualty, it was decided that the ILB was also required, so was launched on the river. Once on scene, the lifeboat crew assessed the situation and as the casualty was in such shallow water, the ALB couldn’t get close enough, so was unable to assist. It was therefore decided that it was necessary for the ILB to undertake a tow, as it was the safest way to assist the casualty, in order to take them to the nearest safe haven. A towline was secured and the casualty towed towards Orford quay. The ALB was stood down and returned to station at 11.00pm. The ILB returned to station just after midnight, having ensured that the casualty was at safe moorings. Crew:
RNLI Aldeburgh lifeboat launched to rescue a boat with engine failure. RNLI Aldeburgh all-weather lifeboat (ALB), the ‘Freddie Cooper’ was launched on Wednesday 20 April, at approximately 7.50pm, following a Coastguard request, to a report of a 85 foot, crew transfer vessel, with engine failure, south of Aldeburgh. The RNLI Aldeburgh ALB was requested, by the Coastguard, at 7.21pm to launch. The casualty vessel had suffered an engine fire, which was fortunately extinguished.
However, the second engine was only able to achieve idle mode and was travelling at 2.2 knots. Soon after this, the casualty crew reported to the Coastguard that this engine had also failed and were drifting towards the shipping lanes. Once on scene, the lifeboat crew assessed the situation, deciding that undertaking a tow was necessary and the safest way to assist the casualty, in order to take them to the nearest safe haven. OA towline was secured and the casualty towed towards Harwich. Progress was very slow due to the tides, so the ALB rendezvoused with another crew transfer vessel, who was in the area, and handed over the tow. The lifeboat crew assessed the situation, deciding that undertaking a tow was necessary and the safest way to assist the casualty, in order to take them to the nearest safe haven. A towline was secured and the casualty towed to Ha’penny Pier, Harwich. The ALB was stood down and returned to station at 11.30pm. Crew:
RNLI Aldeburgh lifeboat launched to capsized dinghy. RNLI Aldeburgh inshore lifeboat (ILB), the Susan Scott, was launched on Saturday 26 February, at approximately 2.32pm, following a Coastguard request, to rescue a person, in a dinghy, who had capsized several times, in the River Alde area.
RNLI Aldeburgh ILB was tasked by the Coastguard to launch, following a report of a person in difficulty, due to the tide and winds. They repeatedly fell into the water when the dinghy capsized and was drifting into the mud banks of the River Alde. In addition to this, part of the dinghy had broken, which meant they couldn’t sail back.Once on scene, the lifeboat crew rescued the casualty from the mud bank and once safe in the ILB, both the casualty and dinghy were taken back to Slaughden Quay. Casualty care was administered to ensure that the casualty was not hypothermic. Once the casualty was safely onshore and the dinghy secured, the ILB was stood down and returned to station at 4.35pm.
RNLI Aldeburgh lifeboat launched to rescue a boat with engine failure. RNLI Aldeburgh all-weather lifeboat (ALB), the Freddie Cooper was launched on Saturday 15 January, at approximately 11.55am, following a Coastguard request, to a report of a 60 foot, 20 tonne Dutch barge, with engine failure, south of Aldeburgh.
Casualty boat being towed into Harwich by Aldeburgh all weather lifeboat The RNLI Aldeburgh ALB was requested, by the Coastguard, at 11.29am to launch. Once on scene, it was observed that the casualty crew had used their anchor to secure the barge to prevent it from drifting, as they were very close to the shoreline. The lifeboat crew assessed the situation, deciding that undertaking a tow was necessary and the safest way to assist the casualty, in order to take them to the nearest safe haven. A towline was secured and the casualty towed to Ha’penny Pier, Harwich. Once the casualty was made safe, the ALB was stood down and returned to station at 6.50pm. Crew: