by Niall Duffy | Aug 2, 2021 | Ireland, News
The RNLI is to present three lifeboat crews in Ireland with gallantry awards for their role in a rescue last October that saved nine lives and prevented a 100-metre cargo vessel, carrying 4,000 tonnes of coal, from hitting rocks at Hook Head. The Coxswains of Dunmore...
by Niall Duffy | Jun 1, 2021 | Ireland, News
After 35 years of dedicated service, Aran Islands RNLI mechanic Johnny Mulkerrin retires today (Tuesday 1 June). Johnny is one of Aran Islands RNLI’s longest serving crew members having first joined the volunteer crew in 1984, as soon as he turned 17. His early...
by Bríd Boyle | May 12, 2021 | Products & Gear, Safety
Frankie Horne RNLI Fishing Safety Manager Fishermen all over the UK and Ireland have an unwritten rule to help each other in times of need or distress. They tend only to call for help from others as a last resort. I am sure this will continue for years to come....
by Bríd Boyle | Apr 27, 2021 | Ireland, Irish Skipper Expo News, Products & Gear, Research, Safety, Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen News
Why are crotch straps a benefit when using a PFD?. Frankie Horne. RNLI Commercial Fishing Safety Manager is asking fishermen to ensure they are using their PFD’s properly by ensuring that the crotch strap is correctly attached and will give maximum benefit if...
by Niall Duffy | Dec 29, 2020 | Ireland, News
In an end of year commentary, the Coast Guard has highlighted, that despite the impact of Covid-19, 2020 has proven to be a relatively busy year. Overall, the Coast Guard coordinated 2643 incidents in comparison with 2490 incidents in 2019. Activity over February,...
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