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Troon RNLI lifeboat launches to assist vessel after fire

Lifeboats News Release

At 3.46pm on Tuesday 20 May 2025, the lifeboat crew pagers were once again activated following a request from Belfast Coastguard for the all-weather lifeboat to assist with an incident near Rothesay.

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Troon all-weather lifeboat RNLB Jim Moffat
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Belfast Coastguard had been notified of a vessel that had an engine room fire which was now extinguished. The vessel was now under tow but assistance may be required with this tow from the lifeboat.

With the crew assembled, RNLI Trent class all-weather lifeboat RNLB Jim Moffat was launched and heading to assist.

Shortly after launch, another vessel closer to the casualty contacted Belfast Coastguard and informed them that they could assist with the tow. Due to this the services of the lifeboat were no longer required.

With this information, the lifeboat crew were stood down by Belfast Coastguard 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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