Pollution Averted as Barge Sinks on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked by Valentia MRSC to a 60′ Barge that was sinking at its mooring on Lough Derg. The Killaloe Coast Guard Unit dispatched two vehicles with crew and salvage pumps by road and the rescue boat “DALTON” was sent to place anti-pollution booms to avoid pollution to Lough Derg.
After many hours it was obvious that even with four pumps and a slurry tank the barge had
How not to stay Cool.
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked to remove a fridge freezer from the moorings at Ballina. The fridge was being used as a boat. A concerned member of the public called Valentia Coast Guard MRSC. The fridge was removed from the area.
During the current hot spell the Killaloe Coast Guard Unit would ask you do not swim in areas where there is no lifeguard or not designated as a safe swimming
Hired Cruiser Hits Killaloe Bridge.
Call to MRSC Valentia from a member of the local Coast Guard Unit that a Hired Cruiser had struck Killaloe Bridge. The Cruiser was holed and taken on water two members of the local Coast Guard were on scene and evacuated the 6 persons and dog to the mooring in front of Molly’s Bar. The Killaloe Coast Guard Mobile unit was tasked to Derg Marina with salvage pumps while the Coast Guard Rescue Boat
Engine Failure On Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked to a 24′ Sea Ray that had engine failure and were in danger of being washed ashore. The Rescue Helicopter which was on maneuvers in Killaloe for St Patrick’s Day responded along with Killaloe Coast Guard. Both the Rescue Helicopter and the local Coast Guard Rescue Boat Dalton” arrived on scene together The Motor Cruiser with its two male occupants where towed
Killaloe Coast Guard Tasked
Killaloe Coast were tasked to contain a small fuel spill from a 32′ Cruiser which sank at Kincora Harbour spilling Diesel and engine oil into the harbour. Booms were placed at the mouth of the harbour to contain pollution. The Coast Guard at Killaloe would request all boat owners to check on their boats after the cold spell.
32/2010 10:45
5 knots
Light Light Cloud,
Dry, 8°C, Cold
New Rescue Boat for Killaloe Coast Guard
A new Red Bay Stormforce 8 Rescue Rib fitted with twin Suzuki DF115′s, Garmin 4010 chartplotter, 2 x Garmin 200i VHF’s, Garmin radar on a folding A-frame arch, Self-righting bag, Golight spotlight with remote joystick, and 4 x Scot suspension jockey seats arrived in Killaloe this week. Extensive trials will be carried out over the Christmas period and will be on show at the local Christmas Day
Search on Frozen Lake near O’Briens Bridge
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked by MRSC Valentia to a report from Killaloe Garda that someone may have fallen through the Ice at a Lake situated at the junction of the R466 and R463 near O,Briens Bridge in Co Clare.
Local Garda, Crews from Killaloe and Rescue Coast Guard helicopter carried out an extensive search of the area a deceased animal was observed in the center of the frozen lake. All
Car Found in East Clare Lake
Killaloe Coast Guard were tasked by the Killaloe Garda when a Vehicle was observed in the water in an east Clare Lake. Killaloe Coast Guard immediatly deployed a boat crew with a rescue rib to the scene. Divers from Killaloe Ballina Search & Recovery also assisted in the operation. The vehicle was towed from the water by a local farmer with a tractor. No casualties were found and a search of the
Two French Visitors in trouble on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard were tasked by Killaloe Garda who recieved a call from a local that a fishing boat was in difficulty and was blown on to the rocks at Tinnerana. The two French Visitors were in the water up to their waste when Killaloe Coast Guard arrived on scene. The couple in their thirties were brought a shoer and transported back to their holiday home while the boat was towed back to
Cruiser Collides with Killaloe Bridge
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was called to assist a hired Cruiser with six persons on board when it collided with the Killaloe Bridge Just under Molly’s. Extensive damage was sustained by the cruiser which was towed to Ballina Slip with all passengers safe. The Hire Company was notified of the damage.
18/2010
13/08/2010 12:20
Very Cloudy,
Dry
15km Light Winds, NNW
14°C Mild