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Portaferry Lifeboat launched on service at the request of Belfast CGOC following the spoken word 'MAYDAY' heard on Ch16.

Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 199 also tasked.

Following 3 hours of search nothing was found and Portaferry Lifeboat stood down and returned to station.

Portaferry launched on service at the request of Belfast CGOC following the report of a person stuck in mud whilst attempting to drag a small punt ashore at Cadew Bay, south of Whiterock.

On arrival on-scene of the lifeboat crew they had difficulty reaching the casualty due to the low water tide conditions. Portaferry Coastguard Mud Rescue Team with Bangor CRT had also been tasked and assisted in bringing the casualty to safety ashore.

Portaferry Lifeboat stood down and returned to station

Portaferry Lifeboat launched on service at the request of Belfast CGOC following the report of a 30ft yacht running aground at the approaches to Portaferry Marina. 3 persons on board.

On arrival on-scene the lifeboat crew established a tow line and brought the casualty vessel and its occupants to safety ashore in Portaferry Marina.

Portaferry Lifeboat returned to station.

Portaferry Lifeboat launched on service at the request of Belfast CGOC following a request for assistance by a male kayker in difficulty whilst on passage to Northern Ireland from the Isle of Man. The kayaker had become fatigued and could not see land.

Peel RNLI all weather lifeboat also launched on service. Irish Coast Guard search & rescue helicopter Rescue 116 from Dublin tasked.

Following a search the kayaker was located approximately 14NM SE of the Strangford Bar and taken aboard the lifeboat. The casualty was subsequently transferred to the Peel Lifeboat after displaying signs of hypothermia.

Peel and Portaferry lifeboats proceeded to Portaferry Marina where the casualty was landed to safety ashore with Portaferry Coastguard Rescue Team in attendance.

Peel and Portaferry lifeboats returned to their stations.

Note: The RNLI Chief Executive, Mark Dowie, was visiting the lifeboat station when the crew pagers were activated and the lifeboat subsequently launched on this service.

Peel Lifeboat at Portaferry Marina

Photo: Jordan Conway LPO

Portaferry Lifeboat launched on service at the request of Belfast CGOC to assist a female sea swimmer reported to be in difficulty close to Killough pier.

On arrival of the lifeboat a local RHIB had given assistance and brought the casualty ashore into the care of the emergency services.

Whilst proceeding back to the lifeboat station for the lifeboat crew to carry out their weekly exercise they were alerted by Belfast CGOC who had received a report from kayakers that 2 paddle boarders were drifting out to sea off Kilard Point.

Portaferry Lifeboat tasked to the area. Both paddle boarders located by the lifeboat crew and brought ashore to safety at Strangford Pier.

Portaferry Lifeboat returned to station.

Portaferry Lifeboat launched on service at the request of Belfast CGOC following the report of a kayak drifting out to sea off Slanes Bay, Cloughey. The kayak had been abandoned by 2 children who were safe ashore after being out of their depth.

Kayak located by the lifeboat crew at 20:05 and brought ashore at Cloughey beach.

Portaferry Lifeboat returned to station.

Note: 3rd Shout in past 24 hours

Portaferry Lifeboat launched on service at the request of Belfast CGOC following reports by members of the public that a teenager was on an inflatable unicorn and was drifting out to sea off Kilard Point.

Casualty located by the lifeboat crew off Angus Rock and taken on board the lifeboat. Casualty subsequently landed to safety ashore at Kilclief Beach where the Portaferry Coastguard Rescue Team was in attendance.

Portaferry Lifeboat returned to station

Portaferry Lifeboat requested to launch by Belfast CGOC following a call recieved for assistance from a 16m fishing vessel that had gone aground off St John's Point. Four persons on board.  Newcastle all-weather and inshore lifeboats also launched on service.

On arrival of the Portaferry Lifeboat with the casualty vessel the 4 male adults were taken on board the lifeboat. Checks for polution also made. Newcastle Lifeboat arrived on scene to assist.

Photos: Newcastle Coastguard

Portaferry Lifeboat then proceeded to Ardglass Marina where the 4 casualties were landed to safety ashore with Newcastle Coastguard Rescue Team in attendance to assist.

Portaferry and Newcastle lifeboats returned to their stations.

23 August 2022 @ 15:40

Portaferry Lifeboat 'Blue Peter V' launched on service following a report to Belfast CGOC of a person in the water after shouts were heard by a woman located at Kilclief Gaelic Park.

On arrival of the lifeboat off the Strangford Lough Bar Buoy the crew found an adult male in the water who was clinging onto the side of a 15ft cabin cruiser.  After taking the casualty on board the lifeboat the crew checked him over for any injuries. The lifeboat then proceeded to Strangford Harbour where the casualty was landed to safety ashore with the Portaferry Coastguard Rescue Team in attendance to assist.

Portaferry Lifeboat returned to the lifeboat station to take a water salvage pump and an additional crew member on board. The lifeboat then proceeded to the location of the casualty vessel and after ensuring that it was not taking on water and checking for any enviromental hazards it was taken under tow by the lifeboat to Strangford Harbour.

Portaferry Lifeboat returned to station.

Portaferry Lifeboat launched on service at the request of Belfast CGOC following a request for assistance by two persons in an inflatable kayak in the vicinity of Killard Point, Strangford Narrows.

Following a search off the Kilclief shoreline an update by Belfast CGOC redirected the lifeboat crew to search an area 1NM East of St Patrick's Rock.

Whilst completing the search in F8 to F10 SW winds the lifeboat crew spotted the kayak and its 2 occupants 50 yards off the Strangford Bar Fairway Buoy.

Both kayakers were taken on board the lifeboat and the kayak abandoned due the adverse weather conditions.

Portaferry Lifeboat proceeded to Strangford Harbour where 2 persons were landed to safety ashore and where HM Coastguard and NI Ambulance personnel were in attendance.

Portaferry Lifeboat returned to station.