PSM Lifeboat responds to two incidents in 12 hours

Two yachts needed assistance over the weekend 

Port St Mary lifeboat has responded to two incidents in a 12-hour period. 

The RNLI vessel was first called to help a yacht with a broken mast just before 6pm on Saturday (16 May) evening.

Just two hours after it was refuelled and ready for service again, it was relaunched to help a yacht with engine trouble at around 3.15am on Sunday (17 May).

Everyone on board both vessels were found to be safe and well, albeit tired.

Lifeboat Operations Manager for Port St Mary Lifeboat, Mike Teare, says: "These two incidents demonstrate the commitment and resilience of our volunteer crew, who are prepared to respond at a moment’s notice when their pagers are activated.

"After returning home from the first call, some of the team only had a short period before being called out again. 

"We would like to thank HM Coastguard for coordinating both rescues, the merchant vessels in the area that stood by to assist, and IOM Harbours for their support in Douglas Harbour.

"The yachts involved were equipped with communication systems that helped us to locate them and maintain contact throughout. 

"We would also ask everyone going to sea to ensure their craft are properly maintained and suitably equipped."