08/01/2008

ILB

1

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched at the request of Suffolk Police to support local units dealing with an incident on the “ Orwell Bridge “.On proceeding to the area the lifeboat was recalled to station, as the situation had now been resolved.

13/01/2008

ILB

2

The Harwich Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a jet skier reported in the water on the river “Deben” The lifeboat was informed by local mobile Coastguard units, that the casualty was now ashore with them mildly hypothermic, but safe.

27/01/2008

ILB

3

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to Walton Backwaters in response to red distress flares being activated in the area. After searching the area, nothing found and the ILB returned to station

05/02/2008

ALB

4

Harwich all-weather Lifeboat launched in support of Essex Marine Police who had been requested to attend the cargo Ship “ CAP ROJO “ at anchor 12 miles off Felixstowe. The crew onboard reported a stowaway threatening to harm them and himself. Police units were airlifted to the ship as the lifeboat stood by. A male person was taken into custody and landed at Felixstowe docks.

05/02/2008

ILB

5

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched at the request of Thames Coastguard to sightings of Red Distress Flares being activated on The River “ Orwell “.A search of the river Up to the Ipswich Docks was carried out, nothing found.

20/02/2008

ALB

6

The Harwich All Weather Lifeboat launched to the 17 Ft fishing Dory “ Bassett “ with two persons onboard, 7 miles East of Harwich in dense fog with engine failure. She was taken in tow to the lifeboat station and berthed overnight.

04/03/2008

ALB

7

The Harwich All Weather Lifeboat was launched to the container ship “ MV Dirhami “ located at the “ Washington Buoy “ six miles east of Harwich with an injured crewman requiring hospital treatment. He was transferred onto the lifeboat and landed at Harwich to an awaiting ambulance.

15/03/2008

ILB

8

The Harwich Inshore Lifeboat was launched at the request of Thames Coastguard to “ Fox’s “ marina, Ipswich. The Harbour Master had reported seeing a body in the water. On arrival at Ipswich the body which now could not be located, was assumed to have drifted under the marina pontoons. Suffolk police diving team have been tasked.

25/03/2008

ILB

9

The Harwich Inshore Lifeboat was launched at at the request of local Police to search the river “ Orwell “ for a possible missing person.A 2-hour search was carried out with nothing found.

28/03/2008

ALB

10

The Harwich Offshore lifeboat was launched to 35 Ft yacht “ Permare “ with 3 persons onboard requested assistance from Harwich All weather Lifeboat on Friday 28th March 2008 The yacht located 3 nm off the North Shipwash, making slow progress towards Harwich in heavy seas with limited fuel. She was escorted into Harwich harbour.

07/04/2008

ALB

11

Harwich All-weather Lifeboat was launched to assist the 20 Metre sailing barge “ De Gebruder “ located 5 miles SE of Harwich (Cork Sands). The vessel with 4 persons onboard was in danger of grounding on nearby sandbanks. The lifeboat took her in tow to Harwich Harbour.

10/04/2008

ALB

12

The Harwich All Weather Lifeboat was launched to a crewman reported missing presumed overboard since 03.00 from the ship “ Baltic Sky 1 “ at anchor in the Sunk deep-water anchorage 12 nm east of Harwich. Lifeboats from Walton and Aldeburgh, Air Sea rescue helicopters from Wattisham and Dover joined in the search area. A body was recovered and flown to Ipswich Hospital.

20/04/2008

ILB/ALB

13/14

Both Harwich Lifeboats were launched to the river “ Deben “ Sand bar, 5 miles east of Harwich. The 25ft sailing ketch “ Sargasso” had run aground with one person onboard. She was towed clear of the sand bank by the inshore lifeboat and allowed to proceed into Harwich Harbour unaided. (Pictures supplied from Michael Jackson)

27/04/2008

ILB

15

The Inshore Lifeboat launched to assist Suffolk Police in a search for a missing person on the river “ Orwell”. A sweep of the river from Nacton Quay to the Orwell Bridge was made, but nothing found.

01/05/2008

ILB

16

The Harwich Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a 13ft open dinghy with 2 persons onboard in the River “Orwell” near Levington marina. Thames CG had received a mobile telephone call from the boat informing them that their engine had stalled and they were now drifting down river in the dark. The dinghy was taken in tow back to her moorings at Pin Mill Ipswich.

04/05/2008

ILB

17

Inshore Lifeboat launched to the river “Deben” Sand Bar to reports of a person struck in the mud. On arrival the object was found to be a seal.

10/05/2008

ILB

18

The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched at the request of Suffolk Police to stand by at the Orwell Bridge. At 06.05 the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station, no longer required .

13/05/2008

ILB

19

The Inshore Lifeboat was requested to assist Essex Police in a search for a distressed female person last seen in the Dovercourt Bay area. All units were stood down at 22.05 as police had now located her.

16/05/2008

ILB

20

The ILB was launched to the 32 ft yacht “ Dingle” run around near no 9 buoy, Walton Channel with 1 person onboard. The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat pulled the vessel clear of the bank allowing her to continue into Titchmarsh Marina.

20/05/2008

ILB

21

The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the assistance of the 25ft yacht “ Tromba “ Aground on Andrews Spit. Felixstowe. The yacht with 1 person onboard was refloated and escorted back to the Lifeboat Station.

24/05/2008

ILB

22

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a man who had fallen from a tree breaking both his ankles at the “ Orwell Park”, Ipswich. The lifeboat was requested to convey him and a paramedic by sea to an awaiting ambulance at Levington Marina.

26/05/2008

ILB

23

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a report of a man over board from his 20ft yacht (Boru) aground in the river “Orwell”. On arrival the male person was found to be back onboard his yacht suffering from mild hypothermia. He was transferred from the lifeboat to the Rescue Helicopter and flown to the Heath Road Hospital,Ipswich.

31/05/2008

ALB

24

The Harwich RNLI all weather Lifeboat was launched to the assistance of the 32ft yacht “ Blue Bell “ approximately 24 Miles East of Harwich. The yacht with 4 person onboard had fouled her propeller and was now drifting in dense fog near the shipping lanes. She was located by using the directional equipment onboard the lifeboat and taken in tow to Shotley Marina.

31/05/2008

ILB

25

The Harwich Inshore Lifeboat to assist the yacht “ Rodia” located of Bathside Bay with fouled props. Freed by the ILB and the yacht continue on passage.

02/06/2008

ILB

26

Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched at the request of Thames CG. To assist the RAF Rescue Helicopter from Wattisham in the search of the river Deben for an overdue yacht with 1 person onboard. The Lifeboat was stood down and returned to station after the vessel was found safe and well.

07/06/2008

ILB

27

The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched to assist local coastguard unit in the search of the river “ Deben” For a missing male person. The lifeboat returned to station nothing found.

07/06/2008

ALB

28

The All Weather Lifeboat was launched at the request of Thames CG to a yacht on fire near Fox’s marina on the river” Orwell “. On proceeding the lifeboat was informed that a second vessel was now alongside and the fire was now out. The yacht was taken in tow to Ipswich.

11/06/2008

ILB

29

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to assist local police with an incident on the “Orwell“ Bridge. The ILB was stood down as the person had now been detained.

20/06/2008

ALB

30

The All Weather Lifeboat was sent to assist the 50ft cabin cruiser “ Wild Goose” with 2 person onboard approximately 2 miles SE off Landguard with major engine failure.The boat was taken in tow to Shotley Marina for repairs.

22/06/2008

ILB

31

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a report of a capsized dinghy in the river “ Stour “. The Lifeboat was stood down on launching, as the boat was now safely back upright.

29/06/2008

ILB/ALB

32/33

Both Lifeboats were launched in response to a Pan Pan Call received from the 31ft yacht “ Lynx” 6 miles SE Of Harwich (Cork Sands) with 2 persons onboard. The yacht had run aground early and needed assistance to re-float. On arrival both lifeboats coordinated resources resulting in the yacht being pulled clear of the bank safely and allowed to proceed into Levington Marina unaided.

29/06/2008

ILB

34

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the Dovercourt Bay area to a report of two children adrift in a rubber dinghy. On arrival the children had made their own way back to shore unaided.

01/07/2008

ILB

35

The Inshore Lifeboat was called to a report of persons in the water off Landguard Point. The lifeboat was stood down all had been resolved.

06/07/2008

ILB

36

The inshore Lifeboat launched to a report of three persons in the water from a small dinghy in the river “ Deben “. Lifeboat stood down as a passing rib had picked all three persons up.

12/07/2008

ILB/ALB

37/38

Both Lifeboat were launched to a report of a Harwich Haven pilot overboard in the Sunk area 15 miles East of Harwich. On Launching both boats were stood down as the conveying boat had recovered the pilot.

17/07/2008

ILB

39

The Inshore Lifeboat was requested by the Harwich Haven Authority to launch to a possible small dinghy in trouble off Dovercourt Bay. On arrival it was established that the one person onboard was having difficulties, but was now ok and back onshore.

19/07/2008

ILB/ALB

40/41

Harwich RNLI Lifeboats were launched to the assistance of a 30ft yacht with 2 persons onboard, aground on the river “ Deben Sand Bar”. On arrival the yacht had re-floated herself without assistance but had in the process of doing so damaged the engine. The Inshore Lifeboat took her in tow to local moorings in the River Deben

22/07/2008

ILB

42

The Inshore Lifeboat launched to a jet skier run aground on the Deben Bar needing assistance. He was pull clear by crew and landed at Felixstowe Ferry.

22/07/2008

ILB

43

The Inshore Lifeboat launched to a 7 m Dutch yacht “Qudam” with 2 persons onboard aground on Andrews Spit (2.5n miles SE off Harwich) The yacht was refloated and brought under tow to the safety of Harwich Lifeboat Station.

23/07/2008

ILB

44

The Inshore Lifeboat launched to a report of a possible man overboard at “Felixstowe Dip” saw the boat launch again only to be recalled at 10.45, as all had been resolved.

27/07/2008

ILB

45

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the 27ft Yacht “Ardtoua” off Shotley with engine failure. Drifting close to the shoreline the 2 persons onboard set her anchor waiting for assistance to arrival. On arrival she was taken in tow to the local marina

28/07/2008

ILB

46

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the assistance of the Yacht “Samingo Two” Aground near Stone Point, Walton Backwaters. The yacht was re-floated, checked for damage and allowed to continue on her way to Titchmarch marina.

29/07/2008

ILB

47

The Harwich Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the assistance of the 28ft Yacht “ Blue Streak” Aground in the entrance to the River “Ore” close to the Weir Buoy. The yacht with two persons onboard was pulled clear of the sands, inspected for any signs of damage and proceeded up river unaided.

02/08/2008

ILB

48

The Inshore Lifeboat responded to an emergency call reporting a possible swimmer in difficulties off Dovercourt Bay (Orwell Terrace). On arrival all was deemed to be ok. The call was put down to good intent.

07/08/2008

ILB

49

The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched at the request of Suffolk Police to assist at the Orwell Bridge for a possible missing 88-year old male person. A search of the bridge and surrounding areas was carried out with nothing being found.

08/08/2008

ILB

50

The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat launched to a small speedboat with 4 persons onboard, adrift in the River “ Orwell “ after encountering engine problems. The boat was taken in tow to the safety of Levington Marina

09/08/2008

ILB/ALB

51/52

Both Harwich RNLI Lifeboats were launch and then stood down as a reported missing person at ”Cobbold Point” Felixstowe. The person was located safe and well on the shore.

14/08/2008

ILB

53

The Harwich based RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was called to assist the 20ft yacht “ Nimrod” which had run aground on mud banks in the river “Stour”. The yacht undamaged was left on the bank whilst the two elderly male persons onboard were transferred and conveyed to Harwich lifeboat station until they could return safely.

16/08/2008

ILB

54

The Inshore Lifeboat was called to assist the yacht “Blue Sprit “ with 2 persons onboard who had run aground at the entrance to the river Orwell. On arrival the lifeboat towed the yacht, which had sustained damage to her keel and now taking on water clear of the bank. She was taken in tow to Shotley marina and lifted out of the water.

16/08/2008

ILB

55

On leaving the yacht Blue Sprit the Lifeboat was called to a second yacht called “ Andrea “ who had also run aground on the guard bank. The 35ft vessel with 3 persons onboard was stuck solid and listing heavily on her port side. The crew requested the lifeboat set a sea anchor for her whilst she awaited the next flood tide. No injuries had been reported.

18/08/2008

ALB

56

The RNLI”s Harwich based All Weather Lifeboat was launched in response to a “ Mayday “ emergency distress call received from the 28ft yacht “ Auberge” taking on water with engine and rigging failure in rough seas 6 miles East of Felixstowe. The yacht with 1 elderly person onboard was having difficulties communicating with Thames Coastguard and unsure of his exact position. On arrival the yacht was taken in tow and brought in to the safety of Shotley Marina.

20/08/2008

ILB

57

The Inshore Lifeboat was called to a report of persons in the water at the Deben Bar. The boat was stood down on launching as the reported persons were identified as seals.

24/08/2008

ILB

58

The Harwich RNLI based Inshore Lifeboat was launched at the request of Thames C.G to assist with a small rigid inflatable which had been seen drifting down the river at the “Pye End “buoy. Walton backwaters .The inflatable with dad onboard had broken free leaving his 11 year old boy onboard the yacht. The inshore lifeboat re-united both parties who then proceeded into Titchmarsh marina unaided.

25/08/2008

ALB

59

The Harwich Based RNLI s All Weather Lifeboat was launched on bank holiday Monday in response to an Emergency positioning indicating radio Beacon activating South East of Harwich. A search of the area was carried out with nothing being found. Lifeboat return to station.

27/08/2008

ILB

60

The Harwich Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a report of a person threatening to enter the water near Felixstowe Golf Course. A Search area was established with a police helicopter and mobile Coastguard units, but nobody was found. Call put down to hoax

30/08/2008

ALB

61

The Harwich All Weather Lifeboat was launched to the broken down Angling boat “Hooker” approximately 6 miles South – South East of Harwich (North End of the Cork Sands). The vessel with 3 persons onboard was in danger of drifting onto the bank. She was taken in tow to her moorings at Shotley

30/08/2008

ILB

62

The Harwich Based RNLI s Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a yacht aground on Earlham’s Beach, Dovercourt Bay. Unable to re-float the vessel the two persons onboard were transferred to the warden boat “ Limosa “ via a borrowed tender. The yacht was left with an anchor laid awaiting flood tides.

01/09/2008

ILB

63

The Harwich Based RNLI s Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a reported capsized dinghy under the Orwell Bridge. The dinghy with 1 person now back onboard his craft, was meet by the lifeboat crew, who established that he was now ok and proceeding back to shore.

06/09/2008

ILB

64

The Harwich Based RNLI s Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a report of a yacht aground with 2 persons in the water near no 1 buoy, river “ Orwell “ The two persons in the water were recovered by a passing yacht and taken to Pin Mill. The grounded yacht was boarded by lifeboat crew, pulled clear of the bank and taken in tow to Shotley Marina.

06/09/2008

ILB

65

The Harwich Based RNLI's Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a reported kite surfer at the entrance to the river Deben in difficulties. The lifeboat was stood down as the surfer was now ashore.

12/09/2008

ILB

66

The Harwich Based Inshore Lifeboat was launched on Friday to an emergency call from the yacht “ Misbehave “ reporting smoke filling the cabin area of the yacht. The two persons onboard reported their position as the river Stour near Shotley Spit. On arrival it was established that the onboard fire system had activated and the possible fire had now been extinguished. The yacht was taken in tow to Shotley Marina.

14/09/2008

ILB

67

The Harwich Based RNLI s Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a report of a small dinghy with 3 persons onboard firing distress flares 1 mile off Cobbolds Point. On arrival the dinghy was in fact a small angling boat fishing the crew of which had no knowledge of any flare/flares being fired.

22/09/2008

ILB

68

The inshore Lifeboat was launched at the request of the Suffolk Ambulance Service to assist with a 80yr old male person who had fallen breaking his hip on the floating pontoon at Stoke Bridge, Ipswich. A specialist strecture, which is carried onboard lifeboats, was required as ambulance crews were having difficulties to move the patient. The lifeboat crew transferred him on to the boat and conveyed him to an awaiting ambulance at the Orwell Yacht Club.

26/09/2008

ILB

69

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the 40ft yacht “ Genevive “ aground at The Wadgate Ledge. The yacht with 2 persons onboard was re-floated and escorted into Shotley Marina.

06/10/2008

ILB

70

The Harwich Based RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a report of a man overboard from a yacht in the Woodbridge Tide Mill. The 66 year old was reported missing by a second person onboard. A search of the river was carried out with nothing found. The lifeboat returned to station at 05.55am the person is still presumed missing.

08/10/2008

ILB

71

The Harwich Based RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was called to the Orwell Bridge to assist police with a distressed person. The boat was stood down as the incident had been resolved

15/10/2008

ALB

72

The All Weather Lifeboat was launched to a 50ft Yacht leaving Shotley marina that had run aground on the banks. The yacht in danger of snapping her keel was pulled clear and after several safety check by her own crew continued her journey to France..

18/10/2008

ALB

73

The Harwich Based RNLI All Weather Lifeboat was called to the assistance of the 12 mt Ex fishing Trawler “ Catharine Lucy “ positioned North West of the Cork anchorage approximately 7 miles Ease North East of Harwich with major engine problems. The vessel with two persons onboard was taken in tow to the safety of ha”penny pier Harwich

28/10/2008

ILB

74

The Harwich Based RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was call out to the Yacht “ Pearl “ with 3 persons onboard aground at the Fagbury Buoy, River Orwell. The yacht was pulled clear by the inshore lifeboat aided by a passing local fishing vessel. She then made her own way into Ipswich

08/10/2008

ILB

75

The Harwich Based RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the river Orwell to reports of a red distress flare being fired in the vicinity of Levington Marina / Pin Mill. After a spent casing was found ashore by a mobile Coastguard unit the call was again put down to misuse and irresponsible use of emergency marine flares

23/11/2008

ILB

76

The Harwich Based RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a report of a man overboard from the cabin cruiser “Chard”ne” in the vicinity of Stoke bridge, River Orwell. On arrival it was established that as the2 persons onboard were transferring from the cruiser to the boats tender .one had fallen in with the second person jumping overboard to help him. Both were treated onboard the lifeboat for mild hypothermia and landed at the Orwell sailing club to an awaiting ambulance.

29/11/2008

ILB/ALB

77/78

Both Harwich Based RNLI Lifeboats were launched to a call for assistance from the Harwich Haven Pilot launch “Prospect” approximately 12 miles East/ South East of Harwich. The launch with 4 persons onboard had reported a suspected fire in the engine room and was now adrift. On arrival the lifeboats were informed that the incident onboard had now been resolved but a tow back to the harbour board pontoons would be required. No injuries were reported.

29/11/2008

ILB

79

The Harwich Based RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was called out to a German registered catamaran, which had been in collision with a navigation buoy in the river Stour. The vessel was now dead in the water with the nav buoy ropes around her propellers. On arrival the lifeboat crew freed the obstructions allowing the boat to continue its journey

06/12/2008

ILB

80

The Harwich Based RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched in response to an Emergency beacon being transmitted from the River Orwell area. On arrival the beacon was located on a vessel at anchor with no persons onboard. Activation was put down to equipment failure.

18/12/2008

ILB/ALB

81/82

Both Harwich Based RNLI Lifeboats were called to standby on Thursday morning to a report of a possible attempted suicide at the Orwell Bridge. A local police unit dealt with the incident so both boats were stood down

21/12/2008

ILB/ALB

83/84

While both lifeboats were on a training exercise they were diverted to a yacht aground on the Guard Bank in Harwich Harbour. The ILB towed the yacht clear of the bank and into deep water, while the ALB stood by encase additional assistance was required. While towing the first yacht clear a second yacht went aground on the bank, the ILB assisted refloating the second yacht.