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Troon RNLI launches to vessel with machinery failure

Lifeboats News Release

At 7.13pm on Monday 23 June 2025, Troon RNLI all-weather lifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard after a yacht with machinery failure requested assistance 7 nautical miles north west of Troon harbour.

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RNLB Jim Moffat assisting the casualty vessel
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Following consultation with the stations duty Launch Authority, the volunteer crew assembled and RNLI Trent class all-weather lifeboat RNLB Jim Moffat was soon launched to assess the situation.

After leaving the harbour, the lifeboat crew soon had sight of the casualty vessel and made best speed towards it. Once on scene, the situation was assessed by the Coxswain in conjunction with those onboard and the all-weather lifeboat initially escorted the casualty vessel still under sail towards Troon.

Closer to the harbour, a crew member was transferred onto the casualty vessel to support those on board, the sails were lowered and a tow was established.

On arrival into the harbour, the casualty vessel was secured alongside assisted by Ayr Coastguard Rescue Team and the lifeboat returned to station 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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