Object in the Sea We were tasked by Solent Coastguard alongside @hm_coastguard_bembridge to investigate an object in the sea within the area of Sandown Pier and the SSILB Lifeboat Station. With poor sea conditions in a Force 8 gale, we were forced to return to station after searching. @rnlibembridge and Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 175 were …
Missing Person! SSILB launched at request of Solent Coastguard to assist alongside @rnlibembridge to conduct a search for a missing person. They were tasked to complete a shoreline search between the areas of Bonchurch and Culver Cliff. Having completed the search, both teams were stood down by Solent as the missing person had been found …
Boat on Fire! We were tasked in a multi agency rescue of 2 POB pleasure boat called Paroni which was on fire outside of the bay. @rnlibembridge and SSILB were on scene and the 2 casualties on board the tender were transferred to Bembridge RNLI all weather and returned to their boathouse. SSILB were tasked …
Body in the Water? We were tasked by Solent Coastguard alongside Ventnor CRT to a possible body in the water off Shanklin Arcade. Once on scene it was discovered that the sighting was in fact a large piece of wood shaped as a Y. The crew gathered the piece of wood and brought back to …
Capsized Kayakers! We were tasked by Solent Coastguard alongside @hm_coastguard_bembridge and Ventnor CRT to locate and assist 2 kayakers who had capsized and struggled to get back on. Once located we brought the 2 persons on board the lifeboat and took them into safety at Whitecliff Bay with the Coastguard teams to which we then …
Flares Spotted! We were tasked by Solent Coastguard alongside @hm_coastguard_bembridge after a confirmed sighting of a Red Flare in the vicinity of the Sandown Bay Area. Solent Coastguard tasked SSILB to conduct a parallel search along the Sandown Bay Area with Bembridge Coastguard conducting a shoreline search. With nothing found after the searches, we were …
Atlantic Rowing Boat Rescue! We were tasked by Solent Coastguard to locate and assist an Atlantic rowing boat Sarabi which had suffered rudder failure South of St Catherine’s Point. Once we had located the vessel, it was established that due to the sea conditions it would be suitable for assistance from @rnlibembridge. They took the …
Drifing Vessel? We were tasked with @hm_coastguard_bembridge to investigate reports of a drifting vessel with flashing lights. Once on scene it was confirmed that the vessel did not require any assistance and were enjoying their day of fishing. False alarm with good intent
Missing Person! The second shout of the week was to a paged call out on Thursday at 14.54 to search for a missing person. A search from Puckaster cove to Blackgang assisting Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team was carried out, the person was discovered further in land and we were stood down and returned to station.
Boat with Engine Failure Tasked by the Coastguard to a small boat with engine failure that broken down off Culver point with 4 persons on board and was drifting south. Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team had spotted them, and directed us to them. The vessel was taken in tow, towed around to Bembridge and placed on …