Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 10:20 following reports of a broken-down vessel just off Bannfoot with two persons on board.The casualty vessel was assessed and safely towed to Maghery, where they were handed over to Lough Neagh Coastguard Rescue Team.All persons on board confirmed that they required no further assistance.


Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 18:26 to reports of a broken-down jet ski in the Maghery area with two people on board.On arrival, our crew quickly located the jet ski at the mouth of the River Blackwater. It had picked up weeds around the impeller, preventing it from operating properly.The two occupants were found safe and…

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 14:33 to a broken down vessel at Sandy Bay.

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 17:25. Details to follow.

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 21:00 following reports of a broken-down jet ski approximately 500 metres from shore at Gawley’s Gate.Two persons were on board and, thankfully, both were wearing lifejackets and were not in any immediate danger.Our volunteer crew responded promptly and transferred both casualties safely onto our lifeboat. A crew member was then…

As crews were wrapping up a joint training exercise involving all three stations, returning lifeboats to station and carrying out refuelling and safety checks, Lifeboats were tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 21:53 to assist a speedboat in difficulty near Tolans point as conditions deteriorated and light faded.Our volunteer crews responded swiftly and made their way to…

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard last night at 23:40 to assist a vessel that had become stranded in dense reeds on the River Blackwater.Our crews launched and made their way through challenging night-time conditions to reach the casualty vessel. After confirming everyone on board was safe and well, the vessel was successfully freed from the reeds…

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard this morning at 05:39 following reports of a person threatening to enter the water at Loughshore, Antrim.Our volunteer crews responded immediately and made contact with the individual. After providing reassurance and engaging with the casualty, crews were able to bring the situation to a safe conclusion. Casualty care was provided before the…

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 17:04. Details to follow.

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 16:43 to assist a vessel that had run aground in very windy conditions on Owen Roe Island outside Kinnego Bay.Thankfully, everyone on board was safe. The casualty vessel was successfully towed back to Kinnego Marina.Lifeboats then returned to station and were washed, refuelled and made ready for service.

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 18:41 to reports of a speedboat that had suffered mechanical failure in the vicinity of Sixmilewater, Antrim.Crew responded immediately and quickly located the vessel, which was carrying four persons. Following an assessment of the situation, a towline was established and the casualty vessel was safely towed to the jetty at…

Lifeboats were tasked at 19:54 to a vessel with three people on board which had ran aground in strong winds near Kinnego Marina. The vessel was towed by lifeboat safely back to the marina.

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 13:28 today to reports of a person in the water in the Gawleys Gate / Bartens Bay area.Lough Neagh Rescue crews carried out a detailed search alongside Lough Neagh Coastguard Rescue Team and the Irish Coastguard Search & Rescue Helicopter from Dublin.During the search, a body was recovered from the…

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 18:03 following a report from a concerned member of the public of what appeared to be a capsized dinghy, approximately 500 metres from the mouth of the Six Mile River in Antrim.Once on scene, and after speaking with the person who raised the alarm, it was confirmed that the object…

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 11:01 this morning following reports of a person in the water after capsizing in an inflatable kayak.Conditions at the time were challenging, with a strong westerly breeze creating difficult conditions on the water.Lifeboats were quickly launched and made their way to the scene, where the casualty was located clinging to…

Lough Neagh Rescue tasked by Belfast Coastguard today at the request of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, our team was mobilised to assist with a time-critical medical incident in the Coagh area.Our volunteers responded promptly, deploying local assets and trained personnel to support partner agencies on scene. Incidents like this highlight the importance of our rapid…

Today our Swiftwater Rescue Team was tasked to assist with an ongoing search operation in the Dromore area, working alongside partner agencies.Sadly, the missing person was located by Sky Watch NI drone this afternoon. Our team, together with Community Rescue Service, assisted with the recovery from the water.This is a deeply sad outcome, and our…

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by the PSNI to assist in the search for a missing person in the Antrim area.Our volunteers carried out an extensive search of the Six Mile River and Antrim Bay, utilising all available assets. Regrettably, during the course of the search operations, the missing person was located.Our thoughts are with…

Lough Neagh Rescue has joined the search for the missing person in Cookstown, working alongside Community Rescue Service.Our Swift Water Rescue Team (SRT) has been deployed, assisting with searches across local waterways and areas of challenging, uneven terrain.We continue to support partner agencies as required. Our thoughts remain with the missing person’s family and friends…

Lough Neagh Rescue has been tasked by the Police Service of Northern Ireland to assist in an ongoing search for a missing person in the Portadown area, along the River Bann.Our volunteers are responding and operating in coordination with Sky Watch NI, Search and Rescue Dog Association SARDA Ireland North, Community Rescue Service, Belfast Coastguard…

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 15:11. Details to follow

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard this morning at 07:52 to reports of a person(s) in the water at Blackers Point, located on the southwest shore of Lough Neagh near Ardboe. Lifeboat crews from Ardboe, Kinnego and Antrim Stations launched immediately.The casualties were quickly located, recovered from the water and transported to Battery Harbour. Our crews provided…

At 17:54 hours, our volunteer lifeboat crews were paged by Belfast Coastguard to assist a vessel whose engine had failed near Battery Harbour, with five people on board.Our lifeboats launched swiftly and located the casualty vessel. Although conditions on Lough Neagh were calm, the light was fading fast and the evening turned bitterly cold fast.…

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 15:00 to assist a sailing boat that had grounded at the entrance to Antrim Marina.Crews quickly attached a tow and successfully brought the vessel back into deeper water. We’re glad to report that all boats returned safely to base and are ready for the next tasking.

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 17:16 to assist a 22ft sailing yacht with three people onboard, stranded north of Padian Island. The vessel was hard aground on a rocky shoreline, the engine had failed, and it was being buffeted by force 4 westerly winds. Our lifeboat launched swiftly, carefully navigating the tricky shallow waters around Padian…

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 16:08 to assist two sailing yachts, each with 2 people on board, stranded on a lee shore north of Ballyronan Marina.One yacht had gone aground in difficult conditions, the second unfortunately also became a casualty while attempting to help the first yacht.Recognising the complexity and risk of a lee shore rescue…

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 17:06. Details to follow.

At 11:15 hrs, what began as a planned crew training session in challenging Force 3–4 south-easterly conditions quickly turned into the real thing.During the session, our crew spotted an upturned boat near the shore in Kinnego Bay, raising immediate concern as nobody appeared to be nearby.In consultation with Belfast Coastguard, our volunteers were tasked to…

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 16:30 to assist a vessel that had lost engine power west of Rams Island. In Force 3 south-easterly conditions, our lifeboats quickly launched and made their way to the scene.Once it was confirmed that everyone on board was safe, our crews secured a tow line and brought the casualty vessel safely…

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 20:11 to assist a vessel that had lost power outside Antrim Marina.Our lifeboats were launched and quickly located the casualty vessel. A tow was commenced, and the boat was brought safely alongside at Antrim Marina.Once the casualty was secured, our lifeboats were refuelled and ready for the next tasking.

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 17:30 to a report of a boat aground between Maghery and Ardboe Point.On arrival, our crews located the vessel close to the shore. A strong onshore wind created tricky conditions for a lee shore rescue, making the operation more challenging. 
The vessel and those on board were assessed by our crew.All…

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 14:41 to assist a catamaran that had capsized in challenging conditions and was partially submerged after taking on water in Kinnego Bay.Lifeboats quickly launched to the scene, navigating shallow waters to reach the casualty. One lifeboat helped the casualty and safely returned the sailor to shore, while the other refloated the…

As the lifeboat crew were concluding the previous incident, a second call came in – a yacht had become caught in weeds and was also in shallow water. Crews quickly responded to the scene, secured the vessel and those onboard, and established a tow to safely return the yacht to shore.The lifeboat returned to station…

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 17:56 to reports of a jet ski aground in Kinnego Bay. The crew quickly launched, navigated shallow waters, and successfully recovered both the casualty and the jet ski, returning safely to Kinnego Marina.

Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 17:24. Details to follow.