Shout vessel sinking the Minquieres

The JLA were called at 21.50, a fast launch at 22.00 from the JLA crew to a sailing vessel with 3 people on board which had hit rocks in the Minquieres and was sinking, their mooring had parted and they had drifted onto the rocks, we were tasked to locate the crew and salvage the vessel if possible. On arrival …

Shout: Engine failure

If you’re unlucky enough to suffer from engine failure whilst out at sea, don’t panic – we’re here for you. The team have been out on a shout today to help with just this problem. Everyone home safely. #WaterSafety #EngineFailure #JerseyLifeboats

Shout 42ft broken down motor boat

Tasked at 17:21 to tow back 42ft motor boat broken down at Minquiers at anchor with 4 persons on board. Back on station at 20:20 ready for next tasking.

Shout tasked with a medical emergency

At 14.15 the JLA were tasked with a medical emergency where a crew member of a French yacht had suffered a suspected broken hip, the Rnli inshore boat was first on scene, the casualty was then transferred by the JLA and treated on board Sir Max, he was then transferred to the paramedics on arrival back to Jersey where it …

Shout Yacht with engine failure

Alerted: 1040am Lifeboat launched: 1050am Yacht requiring assistance after engine failure in blustery conditions, 3 persons onboard all ok. There was a smaller yacht on scene but was unable to make headway in wind they dropped the tow and Jersey Lifeboat established a tow back to St Helier. Back alongside at 1135am.

Shout yacht tangled in fishing gear

Crew assemble 19.11 Lifeboat launched 19.24 Yacht stuck fast on lobster fishing gear south of the hinguette buoy with 2 people onboard. Vessel cut free and towed back into St Helier 19.52, all passengers safe and well.

Shout 1 Broken down yacht

At 3.45pm we got tasked to assist a French yacht with engine difficulties and not making way under sail. The french yacht had four people on board and needed towing back from passage rock. The eight crew had been at the Jersey boat show on the JLA stand when the call was made so there was a pretty quick response. …