Both of station's lifeboats launched

Both of Port St Mary's lifeboats were launched on Sunday to aid two vessels experiencing difficulties. 

The volunteer crew was first called at around 1.45pm to help a small fishing boat experiencing mechanical difficulties while close to shore off Langness. 

The vessel had anchored, but the anchor was reported to be dragging.

While awaiting the RNLI, a nearby speedboat had tried to assist the fishing boat and taken it under tow, however it then also developed engine problems.

In response, the station's Trent-class all-weather lifeboat Henry Heys Duckworth and D-class inshore lifeboat Frank Martin were launched with 11 crew split between them.

 The crew of the D-class lifeboat took the fishing vessel under tow and escorted it safely towards harbour, while the Trent-class lifeboat took the speed boat under tow.

The shout was a memorable one for crew members Sarah and Hayden, who were both attending their first RNLI shouts.

Sarah said: "It was great to get my first shout under my belt. All the practising paid off and it was great to be part of such a good team."