04/01/2007

ALB

1

Digital distress signal received from unknown vessel 25 miles East of Harwich. Coastguards discovered distress signal was sent accidentally, search terminated and lifeboat recalled to station.

17/01/2007

ILB

2

Report of 35ft yacht aground on Shotley Spit, ILB located the yacht and stood by until vessel refloated.

20/01/2007

ILB

3

Person threatening to commit suicide from the Orwell Bridge, police negotiated the person to stand down. ILB recalled to station.

27/01/2007

ILB

4

Report of red flares in the River Stour, ILB and coastguard mobile units searched the river. Nothing found, call with good intent.

28/01/2007

ILB

5

One person fell over board from a small fishing boat off Shotley, the person was picked up by a local pilot boat and transferred to the ILB. The ILB crew treated the man for hyperthermia and shock, landed him ashore at the lifeboat station. Waiting lifeboat crew assisted paramedics to prepare the man to be air lifted to Colchester hospital.

20/02/2007

ILB

6

Request of Suffolk Police the ILB was launched to one person threatening to jump off the Orwell Bridge. Person talked down and ILB returned to station.

04/03/2007

ILB

7

Report of three canoeist in trouble off Walton with one person in the water. All three persons made it ashore without any assistance.

05/03/2007

ILB

8

999 telephone call of a boat aground and taking water near Pin Mill in the River Stour. ILB crew located the craft and with help from a local work boat, pump out the water and escort the craft to a local marina.

09/03/2007

ALB

9

Seaman on board commercial tanker crushed his hand whist working on deck. Lifeboat crew provided first aid & support and transferred him to an awaiting ambulance at Harwich.

13/03/2007

ILB

10

ILB called to a reported of a possible suicide at the Orwell Bridge, searched the area and nothing found. Report put down to phone call with good intent, ILB stood down and returned to station.

18/03/2007

ILB/ALB

11/12

Both Harwich Lifeboats were launched to 5 canoeists in trouble off the entrance to the River Deben, in severe gale force 8-9 north-westerly winds with rough seas. The inshore lifeboat was the first on the scene and located 2 of the missing 5 persons close to the shore. Both persons were transferred to the ALB which had just arrived on scene. Whilst the ILB continued the search, the ALB rescued 2 more persons from the water. The rescue helicopter from RAF Wattisham arrived and was immediately requested to airlift two canoeists from the ALB who were in need of urgent medical attention. The last of the 5 persons had now been located and rescued by the ILB. Subsequently all remaining persons were brought to Harwich Lifeboat Station to an awaiting ambulance and medically examined.

28/03/2007

ILB

13

Report of a dinghy adrift in Dovercourt Bay, with no one on board. The ILB crew discovered the object to be a large piece of drift wood.

31/03/2007

ILB

14

The ILB was called to the River Deben to a report of two persons in the water from an overturned rowing boat. Whilst proceeding to the scene the ILB was informed that the persons had been recovered by the local ferry and all persons were safe and well on the beach.

01/04/2007

ILB

15

The ILB was launched to a report of red flares in Dovercourt Bay area. A shore party found several empty red flare cases on the beach, ILB recalled to station.

02/04/2007

ILB

16

The ILB was launched to a 26 ft yacht “Sidewinde” with engine problems and required assistance into Harwich Harbour, due to strong winds and tide. The yacht was towed to Shotley Marina.

03/04/2007

ILB

17

The ILB was launched to the yacht “Rival of Sharlee” who became entangled in her own mooring off Ganges Pier, Shotley. Crew from the ILB entered the water to remove the obstructions and securely moored the vessel.

09/04/2007

ALB

18

Digital distress signal received from vessel 25 miles North East of Harwich. The coastguards discovered the distress signal was sent from an airplane travelling West over the Harwich Habour area.

09/04/2007

ILB

19

Fishing boat with anchor and chain wrapped around propeller and rudder, ILB towed the craft to it's mooring at Mistley.

12/04/2007

ILB

20

Assisted Suffolk Fire Bridge to help pump out vessel which was sinking at Suffolk Yacht Harbour.

15/04/2007

ILB

21

The ILB was called to the River Ore along with Aldeburgh's ILB to the 34 ft yacht “Vagabond “ with two persons onboard, aground on the entrance banks. The vessel was pulled clear and escorted out of the river into deeper water.

15/04/2007

ALB

22

The ALB was tasked to the north of Harwich to meet up with Aldeburgh’s all Weather Lifeboat who was towing the yacht “Templar “ with engine problems towards Harwich. The tow was transferred to the Harwich lifeboat who then proceeded to Shotley Marina.

16/04/2007

ILB

23

The ILB was launched to the Dutch yacht “Zeezeiler“ aground at the entrance to the river Ore with seven persons onboard. An anchor was laid by the ILB crew after it was established the crew of the yacht were safe and happy to stay aboard.

21/04/2007

ILB

24

Report of three red distress flares in the River Deben. ILB and Coastguard shore team searched the river nothing found.

29/04/2007

ILB

25

Launched to a 35ft yacht on a lee shore North of Shotley Spit, the ILB towed the yacht into deeper water. After checking the vessel had not substained any damage and the crew on-board the yacht were safe the ILB returned to station.

07/05/2007

ILB/ALB

26/27

30ft Fishing vessel on fire close to the Pye End buoy. Two crew on board the fishing vessel managed to extinguish the fire, but smoke was still present when the ILB arrived on scene. ALB transferred fire extinguishers and the ILB assisted the vessel back to Titchmarsh marina.

10/05/2007

ALB

28

The ALB was sent to the aid of the 37ft Yacht “Oh Susanna “ with 2 persons onboard at the Woodbridge Haven, with engine and steering problems. The yacht was taken in tow into the safer waters of the River Orwell and proceeded up to Ipswich under his own command and escorted by the yacht “Ragged Robin “

16/05/2007

ALB

29

The ALB was launched to the racing yacht "Daikin" with steering problems 25 miles East of Harwich. The yacht was taken under tow into Harwich Harbour and taken to a local marina for repairs.

18/05/2007

ILB

30

Kite surfer in difficultly inside the River Deben. ILB found the casualty and landed him ashore.

18/05/2007

ALB

31

20ft sloop with 2 person on board, with steering and engine problems. The ALB located the sloop 5 miles East of Felixstowe and towed the vessel into Harwich Harbour.

19/05/2007

ALB

32

56ft yacht dismasted with 8 person on board, 20 miles South East of Harwich. Due to communication problems with the yacht the position was unclear and Walton lifeboat was launched to assist locating the yacht. The ALB use it’s DF equipment to locate the yacht and was taken in tow to Harwich Harbour. The yacht was berthed at the lifeboat station and the crew helped to remove the mast and rigging from the water.

19/05/2007

ILB

33

Report of 2 children in an open dinghy adrift near Pin Mill, the dinghy made it ashore safety before the ILB arrived on scene.

28/05/2007

ALB

34

The ALB was launched at the request of Thames Coastguard to an overdue 29ft Dutch yacht with 3 persons onboard sailing from Holland to the England. Several lifeboats around the eastern coast along with a RAF Air Sea rescue Helicopter from Wattisham were involved in a search for the yacht. Sheerness Lifeboat located the yacht North of Whitstable with power failure and all persons on board safe and well.

03/06/2007

ALB

35

Yacht adrift and unsure of position in thick fog within Harwich Harbour. The ALB located the yacht west of Parkeston Quay, the yacht was taken in tow and berthed at the lifeboat pontoon. The crew waited for the fog to lift, before she made her way up the River Orwell to Ipswich.

03/06/2007

ILB

36

The ILB was launched to the 27ft yacht “Spindrift “ who had run aground at the Pepys Buoy in the River Orwell and lost her propeller. The boat was taken under tow to Shotley Marina

06/06/2007

ILB

37

The ILB was requested by Thames Coastguard to assist the Yacht “Indeweer“ half a mile south west of the Woodbridge Haven Buoy. The yacht with 1 person onboard had reported engine failure and in need of assistance. On arrival the vessel was taken undertow into the River Deben and placed on her moorings.

09/06/2007

ILB/ALB

38/39

Report of one person jumped from the Orwell Bridge, initial report from Suffolk Police unsure of casualties condition and ALB was tasked to backup the ILB. The ILB crew located the person alive and conscious on the bridge leg support. The ILB waited for assistance from the ALB crew and the causally was transferred to a waiting ambulance.

14/06/2007

ILB/ALB

40/41

20ft sailing yacht left Holland on the 12/6/2007 bound for Harwich and had not arrived. Search conducted by the ILB in Harwich Harbour and the ALB searched an area from Harwich to 30 miles North East of the Harbour. Walton and Aldeburgh lifeboats requested to conduct a search to the north and south of Harwich, RAF helicopter and coastguard spotter plane joined the search. RAF helicopter located the yacht 42 miles north east of Harwich, ALB tasked to the yacht which was taken in tow to Harwich.

19/06/2007

ALB

42

Tanker in the Sunk anchorage, launched it’s rescue lifeboat for sea trials with 5 persons on board. During it's sea trials it suffered from engine failure and the ALB was tasked to assistance the rescue lifeboat. When the ALB arrived on scene it located the rescue lifeboat and towed her back to the tanker.

20/06/2007

ALB

43

Pilot boat reported smoke from engine room and possible fire. ALB tasked to pilot boat two miles east of the Sunk light vessel. Two commercial vessels stood by while the RAF helicopter from Wattisham winched the three crew off the pilot boat. When the ALB arrived on scene smoke was seen from the engine room vents and smoke damage to the deck & wheel-house. The ALB crew using on-board fire fighting equipment were able to open an engine room hatch and extinguish the remaining burring material in the engine room. The ALB then towed the pilot boat back to Harwich.

26/06/2007

ILB/ALB

44/45

38ft yacht adrift in the River Orwell with no persons on board. ILB located the yacht off Pin Mill and found the yacht had broken away from it's mooring. The ALB took the yacht in tow and placed her back on a local mooring.

27/06/2007

ILB/ALB

46/47

Report of one person missing from Felixstowe sea front, ILB and ALB tasked to search the area. RAF helicopter and coastguard units joined the search, helicopter located the missing person in the water and was air lifted to Ipswich hospital.

01/07/2007

ALB

48

35ft yacht with steering and engine problems off Felixstowe, making no head way due to strong winds and tide. The ALB located the yacht and was taken in tow to Harwich.

06/07/2006

ILB

49

The ILB was launched to a capsized dinghy off Shotley Spit. The dinghy which was under tow proceeded up river to calmer waters, where its crew could deal with the incident.

08/07/2007

ILB

50

The ILB was launched to a reported of a broken down dory off the Beach End, Dovercourt. The boat was taken in tow to the safety of Harwich beach

09/07/2007

ILB/ALB

51/52

Pilot boat with engine room fire with 3 persons on board, just out side the harbour entrance. ILB & ALB and other harbour vessels proceeded to the pilot boat to offer assistance. Fire was extinguished on board and the pilot boat was towed back to Harbour Haven Authority pier.

09/07/2007

ALB

53

Local fishing boat with engine problems 6 miles East of Harwich. The ALB escorted the fishing boat, but after more engine problems took the fishing boat in tow to Harwich Harbour.

13/07/2007

ILB/ALB

54/55

Yacht "Garvia 2" off Wrabness aground and taking water, with two elderly persons on-board. The Inshore Lifeboat took two persons off of the yacht whilst she settled at low water. After resting at the Harwich Lifeboat Station the couple were returned to the boat, patched up the leak and floated on the flood tide. The Garvia returned safely to Leavington Marina.

14/07/2007

ILB/ALB

56/57

May Day distress call from 28ft yacht "Mid life crisis" reporting steering problems near the Deben entrance. When the ILB arrived on scene found the yacht was a drift and no other damage had occurred. The ALB took the yacht in tow to Shotley marina.

16/07/2007

ILB

58

The ILB was launched to the yacht “Notrudame“ with 2 persons onboard aground at the North End of the Cork Sands. The yacht was pulled clear and proceeded to Fox’s marina under her own power.

20/07/2007

ILB

59

The Harwich Inshore Lifeboat was called to the Orwell Bridge at the request of Thames Coastguard to a possible incident involving a missing person.

20/07/2007

ILB/ALB

60/61

Both Lifeboats were launched to a “ May Day “ distress call from the yacht “Ideal Hour 2” aground on the river Deben inner beach. The two persons onboard who were subsequently taken ashore by a mobile coastguard unit. There was not enough water to tow the yacht into deeper water, both lifeboats returned to station.

28/07/2007

ILB

62

Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the river “ Ore “ to a reported Kite Surfer in the water near the “ Oxley Buoy “ On arrival the ILB recovered one male person from the water landing him to an awaiting mobile Coastguard unit ashore.

31/07/2007

ILB

63

Suffolk Police requested the attendance of the Harwich RNLI Inshore lifeboat to the “ Orwell Bridge “. The alarm was raised at 02.30am but resolved 10 mins later by the officers on scene.

31/07/2007

ALB

64

The Harwich all Weather Lifeboat was launched at the request of Thames Coastguard to The “ Sunk “ anchorage to a crewman taken ill onboard the vessel “ Sten Baltic” at anchor. The male person was transferred to the lifeboat and taken to the lifeboat station to an awaiting ambulance crew.

01/08/2007

ILB

65

The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the Yacht “ Suli Suli “ aground on the river “ Ore “.On arrival the 27ft yacht with two persons onboard were towed clear of the Shingle bank and taken to Orford quay, berthed and met by an awaiting mobile coastguard unit.

01/08/2007

ILB

66

The ILB was called to Dovercourt Bay, two persons reported hanging onto a recreational buoy. On arrival it was established that the two boys were now safely ashore and needed no assistance.

03/08/2007

ILB/ALB

67/68

Both the Harwich Lifeboats were launched to the 40ft Dutch yacht “ Speer “ sinking 5 miles off Landguard Point, Felixstowe. Pumps and lifeboat crews were transferred onboard the yacht in an attempt to stop the flooding. Two children were taken onboard the all-weather lifeboat for their own safety. The Speer was taken undertow and berth at Shotley marina for immediate lift out. The Harbour pilot launch “Haven Harrier“ assisted with the rescue.

06/08/2007

ILB

69

The ILB was launched to a yacht taking on water. On arrival the crew pulled the vessel clear of the mud, checked for any damaged and allowed the one person onboard to proceed on his way.

08/08/2007

ILB

70

The Harwich ILB was launched to a reported distressed female in the water off Felixstowe beach. Subsequently the person was recovered and landed to awaiting Suffolk Police

12/08/2007

ILB

71

The Harwich ILB was requested by Essex police to help recover one male person from the Cattawade Bridge in the River Stour. The ILB was recalled to station after local coastguard mobile unit discovered there was not enough water for the ILB to reach the scene.

12/08/2007

ALB

72

The ALB was launched to a 25ft dive boat with engine problems, 25 miles east of Harwich. The dive boat was towed to Shotley marina.

16/08/2007

ILB

73

The ILB called to Deben Bar to a report of yacht aground, the Harbour masters launch free yacht, ILB stood down.

18/08/2007

ILB

74

The ILB was called to assist yacht aground on the river “ Deben “ with two persons onboard. On launching the yacht had been pulled clear by a second vessel and now safe. Lifeboat returned to station.

18/08/2007

ILB

75

The ILB was called to a sailing dinghy off Parkeston Quay with one person onboard had dismasted and was now drifting in the river. The lifeboat took the dinghy undertow transferring the one person onboard to Shotley Sailing Club

18/08/2007

ILB

76

The ILB was launched to a distressed person reported off “ Stone Pier “ The lifeboat was stood down at 20.15 as the local police had now dealt with the incident.

21/08/2007

ILB

77

The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the river “ Orwell “ to a reported Dutch yacht, which had run aground. The yacht subsequently free himself and proceeded on his way before the ILB reached him.

24/08/2007

ILB

78

The ILB was launched to a reported yacht sinking off Mistley, Unaware of the circumstance the ILB crew established that no persons were missing and the yacht had been towed to the moorings earlier. The local Coastguards were contacted and requested to investigate at low water.

26/08/2007

ILB

79

The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the river “ Orwell “ to a report 57-year-old male person with anaphylactic shock after receiving two wasp stings to his neck. On arrival at the beach area the person was transferred onto the Essex air ambulance, which had now arrived on scene.

28/08/2007

ILB

80

The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched and stood down after police had resolved an incident on the Orwell Bridge.

30/08/2007

ALB

81

The Harwich RNLI All weather Lifeboat was launched to a “ Mayday “ distress call from the 20meter – 60 ton Dutch barge “ Martina “ with 3 persons onboard, 52 miles East / North-East off Harwich. On arrival at 18.51 it was established that the barge had sailed from Holland bound for Woodbridge when she developed engine and steering problems. The Martina was taken in tow to Harwich harbour and berth at Ha’penny Pier 7 hours later.

09/09/2007

ILB

82

The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a reported “ Rigged “ dinghy adrift in the river “ Deben “,Waldringfield. The owner was subsequently found ashore and well.

08/09/2007

ILB

83

The ILB launched to a reported Motor Fishing Boat on fire in the river “ Deben “ whilst the boat continued down river possibly endangering other vessels. She burnt to the water line and sunk.

14/09/2007

ILB

84

The ILB was called to Ipswich No 1 dock to a reported cabin cruiser sinking, the incident was contained by the local coastguards and marina staff.

15/09/2007

ILB

85

The ILB launched to a reported jet ski towing a dinghy with apparent difficulties, on arrival all was well. Call put down to good intent.

16/09/2007

ALB

86

The Harwich ALB was called to 35ft yacht off the Cutler bank broadcasting a VHF radio distress message. On arrival the lifeboat crew found the yacht had steering and engine problems and due to strong winds it was pushing the yacht towards Felixstowe foreshore. The ALB took the yacht in tow to Harwich Harbour.

26/09/2007

ALB

87

The Harwich and Walton RNLI Lifeboats were called by Thames Coastguard to the 35ft yacht “ Faem “ reported sinking in bad weather at “ Long Sand Head “. The Harwich Pilot launch “ Haven Hawk “ who first reported the red flares stood by offering assistance with commutations until the arrival of lifeboats. The yacht with 3 persons onboard had fired red distress flares after losing all communications with the coastguards and lifeboats. All three persons were taken onboard the Walton Lifeboat and conveyed to an awaiting ambulance for medical checks. The yacht eventually broke up in the rough seas.

01/10/2007

ILB

88

The yacht “ Bellatrix “ disabled with fouled propellers at Felixstowe Dip. The yacht was freed and towed to Harwich Harbour for further assistance.

01/10/2007

ILB

89

On leaving the Bellatrix at the request of Thames Coastguard the ILB was diverted to the Walton Back waters to the 27 ft Sloop “ Lapa lord “ which had run aground with 1 person onboard. On proceeding a local boat, which had also responded had now freed the vessel.

02/10/2007

ILB

90

The Harwich ILB was called to an unconscious male person reported adrift on a boat at the Harwich Green area, The person was quickly found. Recovered, and landed ashore to an awaiting ambulance.

11/10/2007

ILB

91

The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched by Thames Coastguard to the 26 ft Motor Boat “Pegasus“. The boat with two persons onboard Aged 76 and 60 had run aground in Kirby Creek, Walton Backwaters. The boat was subsequently anchored, Two persons transferred to the lifeboat and taken safe and well to Titchmarsh Marina.

17/10/2007

ILB

92

The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the 30ft yacht “ Seduction “ Aground at Pin Mill. The yacht with3 person onboard had encounter engine problems and ending up on the ledge. The fishing vessel “Margaret J “ was standing by as the lifeboat released the yacht. No injuries were reported.

27/10/2007

ILB

93

Report of kite surfer in difficultly outside the River Deben. ILB located just the sail and established the kite surfer was being assisted ashore by another kite surfer. The ILB located both kite surfers and assisted them ashore.

28/10/2007

ILB

94

The Harwich Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the 24ft Motor launch “ Nichola Ann “ broken down in the Walton Backwaters. The boat with 2 persons onboard was taken undertow to Titchmarsh marina.

03/11/2007

ILB

95

The ILB was launched at to multiply reports of a red distress flare in the river Stour area. An extensive search up to Ewerton and then into the mouth of the river Orwell via Shotley mornings to Leavington Marina was carried out, nothing found ILB was recalled to station.

11/11/2007

ILB

96

On Sunday 11th November 2007 The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was proceeding to Dovercourt Bay to carry out duties for Remembrance Sunday when the crew received an immediate call from Thames Coastguard to proceed to the River “Deben “. To search for a possible missing person from a near by anchored yacht. A subsequent search of the area resulted in the recovery of 1 body from the water, by the ilb crew with a second body being found by coastguard/ Harbourmaster units. Both casualties were landed ashore to awaiting police and ambulance crews.

02/12/2007

ILB

97

At the request of Thames Coastguard the Harwich Inshore Lifeboat was tasked to the “ Orwell Bridge “ At 01.55 Sunday morning to a reported incident on the bridge. Joined by RAF Air sea rescue and Police helicopters a search was conducted to no avail.

21/12/2007

ILB

98

The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a broken down 18ft Angling Boat, South West off the Whiting Buoy. On arrival the lifeboat crew re-started the boats engine, then escorted him back to the river “ Ore “.

31/12/2007

ILB

99

On New Years Eve The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched at the request of Thames Coastguard and Suffolk Police to standby on the river “ Orwell “ as an incident on the bridge was causing a major concern. At 20.20 the Lifeboat was stood down and returned to station