Fowey, UK – On Tuesday, August 26, Fowey RNLI responded to an emergency call from Falmouth Coastguard involving a 9-meter survey boat taking on water near Porthpean. Two people were onboard when the vessel reportedly struck rocks, causing it to flood despite the use of onboard pumps.

At 9:14 a.m., Fowey RNLI’s volunteer crew received the tasking request. The Atlantic 85 lifeboat was quickly prepared, including loading the salvage pump. Under helm Jan Philp, the lifeboat launched at 9:25 a.m. and reached the stranded boat off Crinnis Beach by 9:35 a.m.

Crew members Will Maher and Ross Jezard transferred to the survey boat to assess the situation, bringing the lifeboat’s salvage pump with them. With flooding controlled, the team decided the safest course was for the lifeboat to escort the damaged vessel back to Fowey.

Upon arrival, the boat was immediately lifted out at Polruan for damage inspection. Once the operation was completed, Fowey Lifeboat was stood down and returned safely to station.

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