08/02/2010

ILB

1

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to recover a body from the water in the Ipswich docks. The body was landed to local police.

20/02/2010

ILB

2

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to assist the yacht “ Serin “ with 3 persons onboard, aground in the Walton Backwaters. All attempts to re-float the yacht failed. The decision was made that the crew would stay onboard to await the afternoon flood tide.

20/02/2010

ILB

3

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched again to return to the “Serin “ as she was in the process of re-floating and still requiring assistance. At 15.00 she was re-floated, checked for any damage and continued her journey into Titchmarsh marina.

20/02/2010

ALB

4

The All Weather Lifeboat was launched at the request of Thames Coastguard to proceed 31 miles East of Harwich where a possible body had been reported by a passing survey vessel. The lifeboat was meet by the Essex Marina Police unit who recovered the body from the water and proceeded into Harwich harbour.

06/03/2010

ALB

5

The All Weather Lifeboat was launched to assist the Fishing Vessel “ Suka” South of the Cork Sands with Engine failure. The boat with 2 Persons onboard were taken in tow to Levington Marina where repairs could be under taken.

07/03/2010

ALB

6

The All Weather Lifeboat was launched to assist the Ex Navy Dive Boat “ Horatio” with 2 persons onboard, adrift off the Landguard point with engine failure. The boat was taken in tow to Ha”Penny Pier for repairs.

09/03/2010

ALB/ILB

7/8

Both lifeboats while on exercise on Tuesday Evening were diverted to the “ Orwell Bridge “ where a person had been seen earlier on the bridge parapet. On arrival the person had now disappeared assumed to have jumped. Lifeboats and rescue helicopter carried out a search of the river, but nothing was found

11/03/2010

ALB

9

The All Weather Lifeboat was called to the Training yacht “ Strata 6 “. The yacht with 2 persons onboard was now adrift with engine failure and unable to sail clear off departing / entering container ships due to light winds. The Harwich Vessel trafficking service requested an immediate launched to recover and bring the yacht to safety. She was taken in tow to Levington Marina.

21/03/2010

ILB

10

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a man overboard from the Ferry “ Dana Serina “ alongside the Quay at Parkston. The Danish man in his thirties fell overboard as the party of 90 fellow travellers were about to disembark. He was recovered from the water by the workboat “ Maggie M “. He was transferred to the lifeboat station by lifeboat where he was medically examined by local paramedics.

22/03/2010

ILB

11

The Inshore Lifeboat was called out after a report of a container lorry entering the water from the stern of the MV “Estraden“ docked and unloading at the navyard Harwich. On arrival it was established that the docks masifi and two containers had toppled in to the sea whilst loading. No personnel were involved or injured.

30/03/2010

ILB

12

The Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was launched to assist local police units at the Orwell Bridge in the search for a possible suicide attempt. Lifeboat, coastguard and a rescue helicopter from RAF Wattisham carried out a search of the river. The search was call off at with nothing being found.

01/04/2010

ILB

13

The Inshore Lifeboat searched the” River Orwell” on Thursday morning after a report from the motor vessel Tauring of a possible capsized yacht. Nothing was found. Call put down to good intent

02/04/2010

ILB

14

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to assist local police units on the Orwell Bridge with an on going incident. The lifeboat was stood down and returned to station.

02/04/2010

ILB

15

The Inshore Lifeboat assisted the 10mt yacht “ Renegade Runner “. The yacht with 2 persons onboard had run aground on the Guard Bank. She was re-floated and taken in tow to the safety of Shotley Marina.

06/04/2010

ILB

16

The Inshore Lifeboat was called out to assist the 17ft angling boat “ Kingfisher “ just outside the Levington Marina. The boat with 1 person onboard had encountered engine problems on entering the marina but managed to pick up a nearby mooring. He was taken in tow and berthed inside the marina.

19/04/2010

ILB

17

The Inshore Lifeboat was called out to assist local police units with an on going incident at the Orwell Bridge, North Side. The ILB was recalled as the person had now been found.

24/04/2010

ALB

18

The All Weather Lifeboats was launched to a broken down RIB with three persons onboard approximately 9.5 miles East of Land guard. The rib called “Venture “was taken in tow to the mouth of the river and handed over to the Harbourmaster launch for onwards transit into Woodbridge.

03/05/2010

ILB

19

The Inshore Lifeboat launched to person in the water at Waldringfield (River Deben). Rescue 125 recovered person from the water and the ILB checked on the well being of second casualty. Second casualty had made it ashore and apart from cold was safe and well. The ILB was released to return to station.

04/05/2010

ILB

20

The Inshore Lifeboat was called out but stood down after 10 minutes, as the person initially reported in the water had now made shore at Kobolds Point.

04/05/2010

ALB

21

The All weather Lifeboat was launched to a 16ft yacht with 2 persons onboard at the” Outer Ridge”. The vessel had dismasted in 25 knot winds and needed assistance. She was taken in tow to “Ha”Penny Pier “and secured alongside.

13/05/2010

ILB

22

The Inshore Lifeboat was called out to assist at the Orwell Bridge with an on going incident. The lifeboat was stood down at 23.25 .

22/05/2010

ILB

23

The Inshore Lifeboat went to the aid of the 23ft speedboat “ Melvin 3 “ on the river Orwell on Saturday evening. The boat with 3 children and 2 adults onboard encountered engine problems just south of the Orwell Bridge. She was taken in tow to the Suffolk yacht harbour.

22/05/2010

ILB

24

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the Walton Backwaters (Kirby Creek) area, where the 29ft yacht “Little Rascal “had reported fouling her own propellers with her anchor chain. The lifeboat crew were unable to free the anchor chain at this time so she was taken in tow to Titchmarsh marina where repairs could be made the next day. No injuries had been sustained by the 3 man crew.

23/05/2010

ALB

25

The All Weather Lifeboat was called out to a 6.5mt diving RIB called “Pacific” with 4 persons onboard adrift approximately 8.2 nm East-South East off Harwich. The vessel had encounter engine failure due to oil pollution. She was taken in tow to Ha”penny Pier, Harwich.

25/05/2010

ILB

26

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the 6mt yacht Tinker Tess with 2 persons onboard, aground at the entrance to Shotley Marina. The boat was pulled clear of the sand bank, checked over by the lifeboat crew and allowed to continue her journey up the river Orwell.

28/05/2010

ALB/ILB

27/28

Both lifeboats was called out to search for the overdue 6mt Trimaran Tiger Lilly with 2 elderly persons onboard. The boat was found on her moorings at Harwich Green. Both lifeboats were stood down at 21.30

30/05/2010

ALB

29

The All Weather Lifeboat was launched to the Long Sand Head, approximately 32 miles South East of Harwich to assist the 29ft yacht “Black Magic”. The vessel with four persons onboard has expressed their concerns navigating the approaches to Harwich harbour with limited fuel. She was taken in tow to Shotley marina arriving at 03.00am.

04/06/2010

ALB

30

The All Weather Lifeboat went to the aid of the 27ft angling boat “Ard Graft”. The boat with 2 persons onboard had lost a propeller 36 miles East off Harwich and was now at anchor awaiting assistance. She was taken in tow to Shotley marina.

05/06/2010

ALB

31

The All Weather Lifeboat was called out to assist the 29ft sailing yacht “ Baleeka “ with engine failure 12 miles East of Harwich. The yacht drifting in the North West Shipwash with two persons onboard was taken in tow to the safety of Shotley Marina.

09/06/2010

ILB

32

The inshore lifeboat was called out to rescue 4 youths trapped on a dinghy. The incident occurred between Mistley and Bradfield on Wednesday night, two of the youths returned to the South shore unaided and the lifeboat located the second two in the dinghy on the mud flats. They were taken to the lifeboat station where they were later collected. No injuries were reported.

14/06/2010

ILB

33

The inshore lifeboat was called after Suffolk Police took several calls from people who had spotted a woman wandering along the water’s edge under the bridge. Officers were joined by firefighters, paramedics and the coastguard at the scene. Police said the woman entered the water when emergency services arrived and was thrown a life aid by rescuers. The woman, aged around 35, was pulled safely from the water and taken to Ipswich Hospital for checks. Bridge Street was partially blocked southbound for around half an hour as the incident unfolded.

16/06/2010

ILB

34

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to assist local police units on the Orwell Bridge, Ipswich. The lifeboat was stood down as the person in a distressed state was now in police custody.

17/06/2010

ILB

35

The Inshore Lifeboat was called out to search for an overdue yachtsman in the river Deben. After mooring his yacht, the yachts tender boat broke free and drifted up river. The yachtsman inflated a small rubber dinghy and headed off up river after his boat. At low tide both boats ended up ashore in the mud. He was eventually assisted to the lifeboat by the coastguard mud rescue team. All boats and yachtsman were eventually reunited back to the yacht by lifeboat.

26/06/2010

ILB

36

The Inshore Lifeboat Assisted four persons in a small Dory back to the beach at Wrabness, Saturday afternoon. The boat with engine failure was adrift in the river.

04/07/2010

ALB/ILB

37/38

Both lifeboats were launched on Sunday at the request of Thames Coastguard to assist Suffolk Police Constabulary with an on going incident on the Orwell Bridge, River Orwell. On arrival the inshore lifeboat recovered a body from the base. The body was taken to the pontoons at The Suffolk Yacht Harbour.

05/07/2010

ILB

39

The inshore Lifeboat called out to the Stone Pier area of Harwich Harbour to investigate a small boat adrift. Boat taken in tow to Harbourmasters pier.

08/07/2010

ILB

40

The inshore lifeboat was called to assist Suffolk police at the Orwell bridge with on going incident. Stood down 10.10 person in custody.

09/07/2010

ILB

41

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the area of Crab Island, Dovercourt Bay. Where a report of an up-turned dory had been reported. On arrival the boat was found to be empty, recovered by lifeboat and taken back to the lifeboat station.

10/07/2010

ILB

42

The Lifeboat was launched to the ex-fishing vessel “Enterprise “with 3 persons onboard at Stone Point, Walton Backwaters. The vessel had run aground and was now taking on water. The ilb transferred the portable salvage pump onboard and started to clear the ingress water. The boat was pulled clear of the banks and left to make its own way up river

10/07/2010

ILB

43

The inshore Lifeboat was launched to reports of a swimmer in difficulties off Shingle Street shoreline. It was established on launching that the swimmer was now safely back on shore. Lifeboat stood down 14.32

10/07/2010

ILB

44

The Inshore Lifeboat went to the aid of the yacht “ Estrella “ on the River Stour, Wrabness. The yacht with 2 persons onboard had run aground and was taking on water. On arrival the lifeboat transferred the portable salvage pump onboard and started pumping out the ingress of water. Estrella was then pulled clear of the banks and taken in tow to Shotley Marina.

10/07/2010

ILB

45

The yacht “Erica “was assisted by the Inshore Lifeboat in the river Stour. The vessel with 3 people onboard reported taking on water and needing assistance. She was taken in tow to the safety of Shotley Marina.

11/07/2010

ILB

46

Harwich Inshore Lifeboat whilst on public relations duties in the Felixstowe area (Guard Bank) was requested to assist an up-turned jet skier in difficulties. The skier was recovered into the lifeboat and both landed back to shore.

11/07/2010

ILB

47

The Inshore Lifeboat was called out to assist Suffolke with an on going incident on the Orwell Bridge. The lifeboat was stood down at 14.05 no longer required.

11/07/2010

ILB

48

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to assist the yacht “Saeros “which had run aground on the Guard Bank. On arrival an independent rescue patrol craft had passed a line to the yacht ready to pull him clear. A crewman from the lifeboat was transferred onboard to check for any damage sustained. Whilst in the process of this the lifeboat was diverted by Thames Coastguard to a second yacht in difficulties in the Walton Backwaters.

11/07/2010

ILB

49

The Inshore Lifeboat was called to assist the yacht “One Bamboo “ with 1 person onboard which was aground in the Walton Backwaters and now taking on water. A portable pump was transferred onboard to clear the ingress of water. The inshore lifeboat was then stood down as Walton’s All Weather lifeboat had now arrived and was standing by.

11/07/2010

ILB

50

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to assist the yacht “Thoma “sinking on a Bathside Mooring. A portable pump was put onboard to clear the ingress of water after which the lifeboat returned to station.

12/07/2010

ILB

51

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to assist Suffolk Police with an on going incident on the Orwell Bridge. The lifeboat was stood down at 10.30.

17/07/2010

ILB

52

The inshore Lifeboat was launched at reports received of a capsized dinghy of Shotley Pier. On launching to proceed to the area, the lifeboat was stood down as the boat was now safely ashore.

17/07/2010

ILB

53

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched o a swimmer in difficulties of Felixstowe. On launching the lifeboat was stood down as the person was now safely ashore.

19/07/2010

ILB

54

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to Dovercourt Bay area where a swimmer in difficulties had been reported. On launching the lifeboat was stood down as the person was now ashore.

19/07/2010

ILB

55

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched in response to a call received from a member of the public reporting two persons in the water from a capsized canoe in the river Stour. On arrival two children where recovered from the water suffering from mild hypothermia. They were taken to the lifeboat station where awaiting paramedics could further assess them medical conditions.

24/07/2010

ILB

56

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the Bristol Arms Buoy, Shotley where a reported 8ft dinghy with two persons onboard where in difficulties .On arrival it was established that the two men where in fact fishing and needed no assistance.

26/07/2010

ALB

57

The Harwich All Weather Lifeboat was launched to assist the 10 meter yacht “Wizard “with Engine failure 14 miles North East of Harwich. The vessel with 4 persons onboard was taken in tow to lifeboat pontoons where repairs could be made

30/07/2010

ILB

58

The Harwich Inshore Lifeboat was launched to assist two children cut off by the tide at Earlham’s beach, Dovercourt Bay. On arrival the two were found safe but a little shaken from their ordeal. They were recovered from the beach and taken to the lifeboat station, medically checked and subsequently picked up by their parents’.

30/07/2010

ILB

59

The Inshore lifeboat was launched to the entrance of the Woodbridge Haven, where a kite surfer had been reported in difficulties. On arrival the lifeboat crew recovered one person and his equipment from the water returning him safely back to shore.

03/08/2010

ALB

60

A 72 yr old man with chest and abdominal pains made a call to his partner this afternoon asking for help, un-aware of his position suffering from several chest and abdominal pains. The Harwich All Weather Lifeboat launched locating the 25ft yacht “Pelican” just of the Orwell buoy at anchor. On arrival the lone yachtsman was outstretched on the vessel clearly in a distressed manner. Members of the crew boarded the boat and administrated fist aid as the boat was made ready to be towed into Leavington Marina. On arrival his was transferred to an awaiting ambulance and taken to Heath Road Hospital

07/08/2010

ILB

61

A major search involving police, coastguards and the Harwich Inshore Lifeboat was launched after clothing and personnel items where found on the beach in Dovercourt bay. A search of the coastline was carried out by lifeboat with nothing being found. It was later established that the missing women was now in custody at Harwich police Station.

08/08/2010

ILB

62

The Harwich inshore Lifeboat was launched to reports of a swimmer in difficulties of Felixstowe Pier, On proceeding to the area it was established that he was in fact snorkelling. No assistance was required.

08/08/2010

ILB

63

On returning to station the lifeboat observed a yacht aground on the Guard Bank. A tow line was attached and pulled clear of the bank. No further assistance was required.

08/08/2010

ALB

64

The Harwich All Weather Lifeboat was called out to assist the 32 ft yacht “ Windharp “ with 3 persons onboard taking on water just off Trinity 6 berth, Felixstowe. Member of the crew transferred aboard the yacht to ascertain any damage and cause of water ingress. It was decided to take her in tow straight to Shotley Marina where repairs could be made.

09/08/2010

ILB

65

The Harwich inshore Lifeboat was called out to reports of a person in the water opposite the port control tower. On launching the boat was stood down as a passing rib had now recovered the person from the water.

10/08/2010

ALB

66

The Harwich All Weather Lifeboat was launched to assist Thames Coastguard in locating a vessel permanently transmitting on the emergency marine band radio in the area of the river Deben. The lifeboat fitted with directional finding equipment would be able to pick up the signal and locate the offending vessel.

10/08/2010

ILB

67

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to the area of the Walton Backwaters to search for two missing persons in a small dinghy. On arrival the two were found in Dardenells Creek on the mud flats. Owing to their position the lifeboat was unable to reach them so a coastguard mud rescue team was called to assist.

11/08/2010

ALB/ILB

68/69

Both Lifeboat were called out to assist Suffolk police with an on going incident on the Orwell Bridge. Both lifeboats were stood down at 03.50am (one person in police custody)

11/08/2010

ILB

70

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to assist a broken down 13ft yacht with 3 persons onboard reported near the Orford Haven Buoy The yacht called “Lady Lane One “ was eventually found at the Bawdsay Mast and taken in tow to the Felixstowe Ferry.

13/08/2010

ILB

71

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched in response to an alarm activation in the area of the Walton Backwaters. The original report suggested that it could be two canoeists seen early in that position. On arrival the two were located but no distress signal had been sent by them. A further search of the inlets discovered serial small yachts but again no assist was needed. The lifeboat returned to station at 17.25. The false signal could once again be a hoax.

15/08/2010

ILB

72

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to a capsized dinghy in the River Orwell. On Arrival two persons had entered the water but were now safely back onboard. Call put down to good intent.

15/08/2010

ILB

73

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to reports of the yacht “Kardbela of Wight “adrift in the river Deben with four persons onboard. The vessel had engine failure and unable to manoeuvre back to her moorings. All persons were taken ashore at Felixstowe Ferry.

16/08/2010

ALB

74

The All Weather Lifeboat was launched to assist the angling boat “Stella Blue “reporting their position just off Felixstowe with engine failure and drifting. The vessel was eventually found 4.5 miles south of their position just off Walton. She was taken in tow to Levington marina where repairs could be made.

19/08/2010

ILB

75

The Inshore Lifeboat whilst on exercise was called to the Orwell Bridge to assist Suffolk police with an on going incident. On arrival the lifeboat was stood down as one person was now in custody.

20/08/2010

ILB

76

The Inshore lifeboat was called out to a report of a person in the water from an inflatable dinghy in the river Deben had been received. On arrival the person had made his own way ashore but due to his condition it was decided that he should be seen by paramedics. After a medical check up the paramedics and causality were taken back across the river to the Felixstowe Ferry and conveyed to hospital.

24/08/2010

ILB

77

The Inshore Lifeboat was called out to assist six persons and one dog from a small powerboat which had run aground in the Walton Backwaters. On arrival all persons plus one dog were transferred on to the lifeboat and landed at Titchmarsh Marina.

26/08/2010

ILB

78

The Inshore Lifeboat was called to assist Suffolk police with an ongoing incident on the Orwell Bridge. After a search of the river the lifeboat was released back to station at 18.45.

27/08/2010

ILB

79

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to assist police on the Orwell Bridge with an on going incident. After a search of the river with nothing being found the lifeboat returned to station.

28/08/2010

ILB

80

The Inshore Lifeboat was called out to as report of a person in the water from a capsized dinghy at stone point, Walton Backwaters. On arrival a crewman entered the water to help the owner in the righting of his dinghy. Both were then taken in tow back to the shoreline from where he had set sail. No injuries were sustained.

30/08/2010

ILB

81

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to assist the yacht “Hannah “with 3 persons onboard at the Devon Buoy, River Orwell. The yacht with engine failure was taken in tow to Shotley Marina where repairs could be made.

01/09/2010

ALB/ILB

82/83

Both Harwich and Aldeburgh lifeboats were launched along with Rescue Helicopter 125 from RAF Wattisham to a ditched light aircraft which had disappeared off the radar screen approximately 16 miles NE of Harwich. Rescue 125 was the first on scene reporting wreckage in the water and in the process of recovering two persons. The three lifeboats recovered parts of the aircraft as the casualties were flow in to Heath Road hospital, Ipswich.

02/09/2010

ILB

84

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched to proceed to the New Cut, River Orwell where two persons had reported they were about to abandon they yacht as it was in danger of capsizing. On arrival the yachts crew had already be transferred on to the Orwell Navigation service launch and taken ashore uninjured. The yacht at a 35 degree angle was left under the harbourmasters control.

04/09/2010

ILB

85

The Inshore Lifeboat was call out to recover a man overboard from a yacht at the entrance to the River Deben. The lifeboat was stood down at 12.10 as the person had been recovered by his own vessel.

04/09/2010

ILB

86

The Inshore Lifeboat was launched at 21.00 to find and assist the 30ft yacht “Powder Monkey “believed to be at the entrance to the river Deben with no navigational lights or operational VHF radio. The vessel with two persons onboard was eventually found and taken in tow to the lifeboat pontoons, Harwich.