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Troon RNLI launches to broken down vessel

Lifeboats News Release

After a very warm day and the Ayrshire coastline busy with visitors, at 6.20pm on Saturday 12 July 2025, Belfast Coastguard paged the lifeboat crew to assist with a 22ft motor vessel with machinery problems drifting between Arran and Troon.

Ayr Coastguard

RNLB Roy Barker VI tows in the casualty vessel
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The volunteer crew made their way to the lifeboat station and launched RNLI Shannon class all-weather lifeboat RNLB Roy Barker VI to assist.

After leaving the harbour, the lifeboat crew soon had sight of the casualty vessel and the lifeboat made best speed towards their position.

After reaching the casualty and carrying out an assessment, the vessel was taken under tow towards Troon harbour.

Once at the harbour, the casualty vessel was berthed with the assistance of the Ayr Coastguard Team before the lifeboat then returned to the berth where it was made ready for service with the assistance of the shore crew.

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Andrew Limond
Lifeboat Press Officer, Troon Lifeboat Station

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