All Weather Lifeboat Services - 1999

DATE

NATURE OF INCIDENT

15 July Assisted in refloating MFV Adoration aground at Thousla Beacon, Calf Sound [photographs available]
25 July Standby re aircraft reported possible nosewheel failure on landing at Ronaldsway- safely landed ;Crew on standby however no launch was required
9 August 18 ft Dayboat "Sea Mist" ran out of fuel with seven people on board in fresh winds.
24 August 20:30 Whilst on exercise was diverted to search the coastline from north of Niabyl Point to Fleshwick on the west side of the Island after reports of a small boat (a dory) missing . Searching in the dark with searchlights and night vision gear revealed nothing. Called off by Coastguards after boat was found safely tied up in Peel. Wind: E 5-6
30 August 09.15 Called to assist a 17ft speedboat with two people on board reported in difficulties very close inshore at Marine Drive approximately 1 mile from Douglas and 12 miles from Port St Mary. Wind S 4-5 [photographs available]