Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked by Valentia Coast Guard Radio to assist a Cruiser in difficulty near Mounthannon. The Cruiser was found anchored 200 metres from shore with onshore wind. Killaloe Coast Guard Unit boarded the vessel and assessed any damage damage. The vessel was restarted and the Killaloe Coast Guard rescue rib escorted the cruiser, however after 2 minute the boats engine cut out again. the fuel tank was low so in open swell the fuel flow was interrupted. The Cruiser brought under side by side tow into calm waters of Mountshannan Bay and then escorted into harbour.
18/2012
09/09/2012 12:18
| Conditions: | Heavy Chop |
|---|---|
| Visibility: | Fair |
| Wind: | S Force NULL |
| Sea State: | Moderate |
| Sea Swell: | Moderate Rough |
