Latest Callout Information for 2024
Details below on our latest callouts for Mersey 12-34 and D-808
📷 RNLI/Susie
📷 RNLI/Kurt
Callout No. 2
Date 1st December 2024
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Callout No. 7
3 rd September 2024
Aldeburgh RNLI inshore lifeboat launched for motor boat that had lost power
Aldeburgh RNLI was tasked by the Coastguard on Tuesday 3 September at 3.03pm to assist the crew of a 21 foot motor boat that had lost power at the entrance to the river Ore.
Three of its passengers were stranded ashore, with the boat alongside but unable to pick them up. The Coastguard requested that the three stranded passengers were taken to the nearest place of safety, Orford Quay. They were unsure of the total number of passengers remaining aboard, but believed there could be up to four. The Aldeburgh RNLI inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, was launched into the river at 3.35pm.
In a gentle wind with calm sea and good visibility, the crew arrived on scene at approximately 4.05pm. The four crew on board the motor boat managed to restart the engine, the stranded passengers were taken back on board the motor boat, and the inshore lifeboat escorted the boat back to Slaughden Quay.
The inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, returned to station, was washed down, refuelled and made ready again for service by 5.30pm.
Callout No. 6
19 th July 2024
Aldeburgh RNLI aids sailing vessel with fouled propellor
At 5.08am on Friday 19 July 2024, Aldeburgh RNLI was tasked by the Coastguard to attend to a 23 foot sailing vessel with rope around its prop in the mouth of the river Alde with one person on board.
The charity’s inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, was launched at 5.40am with a crew of three volunteers. The sea was calm with light wind and good visibility.
On reaching the vessel the RNLI helm assessed the situation and decided that the safest course of action was to tow the sailing vessel back to the nearest place of safety, as it was creating a danger to marine traffic.
RNLI Aldeburgh’s volunteer Launch Operations Manager, Chris Halder, said: ‘If you are on a boat or participating in water-based activity, always carry a fully-charged mobile phone in a waterproof case. If you experience problems that will cause a danger to you, or to other marine traffic, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.’
Susan Scott returned to Aldeburgh boat house and was washed down and back on service by 8.40pm
Callout No. 5
20 th July 2024
Aldeburgh RNLI inshore lifeboat launched for people stranded at Shingle Street
Aldeburgh RNLI was tasked by the Coastguard on Saturday 20 July at 4.48pm to aid three people who had become stranded on the spit at Shingle Street, approximately 10 km south of Aldeburgh beach. RNLI inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, was launched at 5pm.
In a gentle wind and calm sea, with good visibility, the crew arrived on scene at approximately 5.30pm and carried out a casualty care assessment. The young adult had a mild head injury and the two children (aged 12 and 14) were unhurt.
After the initial assessment, the three casualties were transferred to the inshore lifeboat and taken to Orford Quay where the casualties were transferred safely ashore to a waiting parent.
RNLI Aldeburgh’s volunteer Launch Operations Manager, Chris Halder, said: ‘If you are on a boat or participating in water-based activity, always carry a fully-charged mobile phone in a waterproof case. If you experience problems that will cause a danger to you, or to other marine traffic, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.’
Susan Scott returned to station, was washed down, refuelled and made ready again for service by 7.20pm.
Callout No. 5
5 th July 2024
Aldeburgh RNLI inshore lifeboat launched to aid unwell sailor
Aldeburgh RNLI was tasked by the Coastguard on Friday 5 July at 12.32am to aid a sailor who had been taken ill on their boat near Orford. RNLI inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, was launched and arrived on scene at approximately 1.10am.
The crew boarded the casualty’s vessel to make them as comfortable as possible while carrying out a casualty care assessment.
After initial assessment and monitoring, the casualty was transferred to the inshore lifeboat and taken to Orford Quay for continued monitoring with the help of Coastguard teams from Shingle Street and Felixstowe. The casualty was then transferred to A&E for further medical care.
The inshore lifeboat returned to station, was washed down, refuelled and made ready again for service by 4.15am.
Callout No. 4
25 th June 2024
Aldeburgh RNLI aids cabin cruiser with engine failure
At 3.36pm on Wednesday 19 June 2024, Aldeburgh RNLI was tasked by the Coastguard to attend to a cabin cruiser suffering engine failure approximately four miles east of Aldeburgh beach.
The charity’s all-weather lifeboat, Freddie Cooper, was launched at 3.53pm.
On reaching the vessel it was established that it had lost all propulsion, the engine couldn’t be restarted and the boat was at risk of drifting into shipping routes.
The RNLI coxswain assessed the situation and decided that the safest course of action was to tow the fishing vessel to redezvous with Southwold RNLI who would continue the rescue.
The RNLI advises that if you see someone in trouble in the water, or a boat that needs urgent assistance, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard. Once you have called for help stay at a safe distance and do not enter the water, then keep watch until help arrives.
Freddie Cooper returned to Aldeburgh boat house and was washed down and back on service by 8.10pm.
Callout No. 4
27 nd May 2024
On bank holiday Monday, 27 May, the pager sounded at 5.39pm with reports of a kite surfer in difficulty, 200 metres off Shingle Street car park.
Our inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, was launched. After a short search the kite surfer was found and she was returned to shore to be assessed by paramedics.
If you see someone in trouble in the water, or a boat that needs urgent assistance, call 999 and ask for the coastguard. Once you have called for help, stay at a safe distance and do not enter the water, then keep watch until help arrives.
Callout No. 3
23nd May 2024
At 5.34pm Aldeburgh’s Inshore Lifeboat (ILB), ‘Susan Scott’, was launched in response to reports of a paddle boarder stuck on the mud in the river Alde near Iken church.
The lifeboat arrived on scene at approximately 6.10pm and upon initial assessment the crew realised they could not get close enough to the casualty due to low water. They asked the Coastguard for assistance and Rescue 163 helicopter was scrambled from Lydd.
The ILB Crew pumped out some of the water and assisted in re-floating the casualty. The RIB crewman was happy to continue his journey and seeing that he was safe, the ILB was stoo down and returned to station at 6:15pm
Three fire appliances from Ipswich Princes Street and one from Aldeburgh also attended, with mud rescue gear and training, along with Shingle Street and Aldeburgh Coastguard units. At approximately 7.10pm, the casualty was winched from the paddle board, the helicopter paramedics assessed the casualty and the lifeboat was release to head back to the station. Great multi-agency teamwork!
The RNLI advises that if you see someone in trouble in the water, or a boat that needs urgent assistance, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard. Once you have called for help stay at a safe distance and do not enter the water, then keep watch until help arrives.
If you are taking part in open water swimming or any watersports, invest in a personal flotation device (PFD) – a buoyancy aid or lifejacket – and a personal locator beacon (PLB). The type of PFD or PLB you choose will depend on the activity you are planning to do. You should always choose a device that has been tested and approved to UK or Irish standards.
Callout No. 3
22 nd May 2024
On Wednesday 22 May at 2.32pm the Coastguard tasked the all-weather lifeboat, Freddie Cooper, to respond to a Mayday received from a yacht taking on water. The yacht had not provided its position or details which could aid the search, so when the boat could not be located, the search was called off.
The RNLI advises that if you see someone in trouble in the water, or a boat that needs urgent assistance, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard. Once you have called for help stay at a safe distance and do not enter the water, then keep watch until help arrives.
Callout No. 2
18th May 2024
Callout No. 2
On Saturday 18 May, at 3.56pm crew pagers sounded and the inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, was launched to aid a multi-agency search for what a passing yacht thought was a person in the water off the coast of Aldeburgh.
At 4.50pm the all-weather lifeboat, Freddie Cooper, joined the search. After several hours the search was called off as a false alarm with good intent
The volunteer crew pulled the kite surfer on board the lifeboat and returned him to shore into the care of Shingle Street Coast Guards and Ambulance crew. The crew returned to station at around 10.40pm.
The volunteer crew pulled the kite surfer on board the lifeboat and returned him to shore into the care of Shingle Street Coast Guards and Ambulance crew. The crew returned to station at around 10.40pm.
Callout No. 1>
2nd April 2024
This morning, just after 5am, the pagers alerted us to a fishing boat with engine failure approximately one mile to the east of Aldeburgh beach.
It was an early start, but the combination of a good outcome and a stunning sunrise made it positive start to a Tuesday.
The RNLI advises that if you see someone in difficulty in the water to call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.
For water safety tips and advice, please visit: rnli.org/safety
Callout No. 1>
9th February 2024
Aldeburgh RNLI inshore lifeboat launched to aid kite surfer
Aldeburgh RNLI was tasked by the Coastguard on Friday 9 February to assist a kite surfer at the mouth of the River Ore near Shingle Street, approx 10 miles south west of Aldeburgh beach.
RNLI inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, was launched shortly before 4pm to aid a kite surfer who was struggling to return to shore. The kite surfer regained control and returned safely to shore. The lifeboat was stood down by the Coastguard.
The inshore lifeboat returned to station, was washed down, refuelled and made ready again for service.
The RNLI advises that if you see someone in difficulty in the water to call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.
For water safety tips and advice, please visit: rnli.org/safety
Callout No. 8
3 rd September 2024
Aldeburgh RNLI inshore lifeboat launched for motor boat that had lost power
Aldeburgh RNLI was tasked by the Coastguard on Tuesday 3 September at 3.03pm to assist the crew of a 21 foot motor boat that had lost power at the entrance to the river Ore.
Three of its passengers were stranded ashore, with the boat alongside but unable to pick them up. The Coastguard requested that the three stranded passengers were taken to the nearest place of safety, Orford Quay. They were unsure of the total number of passengers remaining aboard, but believed there could be up to four. The Aldeburgh RNLI inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, was launched into the river at 3.35pm.
In a gentle wind with calm sea and good visibility, the crew arrived on scene at approximately 4.05pm. The four crew on board the motor boat managed to restart the engine, the stranded passengers were taken back on board the motor boat, and the inshore lifeboat escorted the boat back to Slaughden Quay.
The inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, returned to station, was washed down, refuelled and made ready again for service by 5.30pm.