Fishing boat rescued by lifeboat

Monday, 2 September 2013 00:00

A fishing boat suffering from mechanical problems was rescued by Douglas Lifeboat on Saturday evening.

The rescue vessel was launched at 8.20pm to go to the aid of the boat which was just off Port Soderick.

Its engine and gearbox mount had broken leaving it unable to make any headway.

Whilst towing the vessel the lifeboat was also diverted to check on two people in a dinghy after a member of the public raised concerns.

However they did not need assistance and the lifeboat was able to continue towing the fishing vessel back into the harbour.

More from Isle of Man News

Fuel price hit may last into winter, says government

The Chief Minister says the government must prepare for the winter when it comes to rising oil prices over the war in the Middle East.
Further temporary speed limits on TT course

There'll be more temporary speed limits and traffic lights on the TT course this week.
Western homes to be without water tomorrow

Homes in Peel may be without water during work tomorrow.
Co-Op ordered to hand over evidence in blind worker's tribunal

Manx Co-operative has been ordered to hand over documents, messages and CCTV footage to a woman who's claiming she was unfairly dismissed and suffered disability discrimination.
Who'll be getting meningitis vaccines?

An MHK has asked the Island's Cabinet Office Minister about meningitis vaccines.
New atlas shows dramatic fall in Island birth rate

Births on the Island have fallen by nearly 45 percent in 15 years.
Autocar lavishes praise on Island's roads

The Island's roads have been praised by a major motoring magazine as some of the best to drive in the British Isles.
Super Unleaded hits almost 165p a litre

A fuel company's revealed the scale of price rises motorists will be facing today.