FISHING BOAT TOW WHILST ON EXERCISE   Sun 26 February 2012

During the Sunday morning training exercise both lifeboats were out, when the Arancia crew noticed that a fishing boat was being towed towards the harbour. The crew contacted the fishing vessel and asked if they would like assistance on entering the harbour which was accepted.

The crew contacted the Atlantic 85 class lifeboat which soon arrived on scene and set up an alongside tow. The fishing boat which had unfortunately suffered mechanical failure, was taken to its moorings in the harbour.

Both lifeboats then returned to their training exercises.

Photos below were taken by local photographer Phil Griffiths, who also used to be crew on the Aberystwyth lifeboat. Many thanks to Phil for providing us with these photos for the site.

SEARCH FOR MISSING PERSON   Wed 15 February 2012

Lifeboat tasked to search for missing person but stood down before launch

SEARCH FOR SWIMMER IN TROUBLE   Thu 26 January 2012

MRCC requested Lifeboat divert from exercise to search for a swimmer apparently in difficulty off North Beach, Aberystwyth.

Lifeboat proceeded to the position and carried out an extensive search in conjunction with Coast Guard but was then advised by Police that the person had been located safe and well ashore; Lifeboat therefore returned ashore.

SEARCH FOR 3 PEOPLE IN WATER   Tue 24 January 2012

MRCC requested Lifeboat to launch following a report from Police that there were 3 persons in the sea off South Beach, Aberystwyth requiring assistance.

Lifeboat launched and carried out a search in conjunction with Coast Guard bit it was soon established that the 3 persons were safely ashore and Lifeboat therefore returned to station.

MAN AND DOG RESCUED FROM HARBOUR   Mon 9 January 2012

MRCC requested launch of Lifeboat to assist a person who had jumped into the harbour to rescue his dog.

Arancia on trial at the Station was immediately launched and was quickly on the scene. One man and his dog were taken aboard and returned to the boathouse but although cold and wet no first aid treatment was required.