The 26 meter long fishing vessel Bara An Aod became disabled off Wicklow Head, Ireland. The Bara An Aod was enroute to Ireland from France in bad weather when it suffered engine failure. The crew contacted the Wicklow RNLI who dispatched its all-weather lifeboat to the sceene. The RNLI lifeboat was able to take the fishing vessel under tow and safely returned to Wicklow Harbour. No reports of injuries to the 4 crew, damage or pollution released.
The 15 meter long fishing vessel Coral Strand went aground in the fog off Garrylough, Ireland. The wooden hull vessel had struck the rocks and quickly filled with water. The crew sent out a distress call before the four men abandoned ship into the liferaft. The crew of the Coral Strand were rescued a short time later by the trawler Boy River. No injuries were reported. The RNLI lifeboat from Dunmore East arrived on scene and transferred the Coral Strand crew off the Boy River. The lifeboat assessed the Coral Strand’s status and determined the vessel had sustained too much damage to attempt to pump-out and refloat the vessel. The Irish Coastguard reported later that the salvage was not possible and the Coral Strand was left to breakup on the rocks. Some pollution and debris would be released in the area.
The 36 meter long fishing vessel Nuevo Ria Aldan went aground near Ardnakinna Lighthouse, Berrehaven, Ireland. The vessel had run onto the rocks and requested assistance from the RNLI. The RNLI dispatched a lifeboat to the scene and pulled the 11 crew of the Nuevo Ria Aldan ashore. The fishing vessel was refloated on the next high tide and taken to Castletownbere. Authorities inspected the area for any pollution released and damage to the Nuevo Ria Aldan.
