Launched 14:10, Rehoused 16:00 The Atlantic 75 Lifeboat was called to assist a 21ft fishing vessel which had suffered an electrical failure. This also meant their VHF radio was unusable. When the Lifeboat reached the casualty, the crew secured a tow and then took the vessel to Paglesham. After the fishing boat had been settled in at the…

Launched 06:12, Rehoused 08:14 The Atlantic 75 Lifeboat was called into action early today to assist an 11m sailing vessel which had run aground on the Swallowtail. When the Lifeboat reached the stricken vessel, the crew secured a tow and pulled her into deeper water. The vessel then made her way on to her destination and the Lifeboat returned…

Launched 10:46, Rehoused 12:15 The Atlantic 75 Lifeboat was launched to assist a 46′ Swan vessel which had run aground near to Buxey No 2. There were five people on board and after establishing that everyone was well and happy to remain on the vessel, the Lifeboat returned to station. The stricken vessel continued on her way to Ipswich when…

Launched 19:46, Rehoused 21:10 The Atlantic 75 ‘Brandy Hole’ Lifeboat was launched to assist an 18ft speed boat which had run into trouble close to North Fambridge Harbour entrance. When the Lifeboat reached the vessel, a tow was secured and she was taken to the public slipway at South Woodham Ferrers, where she was met by Thames…