The 8.6 meter long fishing vessel Shelia T became disabled off Porthleven, Cornwall. The Shelia T had suffered engine failure and requested assistance. The Penlee RNLI lifeboat was dispatched and towed the fishing vessel back to Newlyn Harbour. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 24 meter long fishing vessel Argonaut BA 858 became disabled in heavy seas off Dublin, Ireland. The trawler was fishing for scallops when a rope became entangled in the vessel’s propeller. Unable to remove the rope, the Argonaut lost propulsion. The Argonaut crew requested assistance with the Howth and Dun Laoghaire RNLI lifeboat responding. The lifeboats were able to attach a towline to the Argonaut even while battling strong winds and waves reaching 4 meters high. The vessels proceeded to Howth Harbour where the Argonaut safely docked a few hours later. No reports of injuries.
