Launched 15:55, Rehoused 17:25 The Atlantic 75 Launched to assist a powerboat. The powerboat had fuel problems at anchor near the Outer Crouch Buoy. The Lifeboat towed the casualty vessel to Burnham Yacht Harbour where all passengers disembarked…

Launched 11:00 (on Exercise), Rehoused 12:00 The lifeboat was on exercise when she received a radio call from a small motor boat standing by a 33′ motor sailer anchored in Cliff Reach and unable to start its engine. The LB was on scene within 5 minutes and towed the casualty vessel to its berth in Essex…

Launched 11:13, Rehoused 12:19 A 75 launched to assist a cockle dredging boat which was anchored near the NE Maplin buoy with an engine breakdown. The Lifeboat was stood down and returned to station when the Sheerness all-weather Lifeboat arrived on scene and discovered that there was sufficient water for them to approach the casualty and take her in…

Launched 19:35, Rehoused 21:30 A 75 launched to assist a 25′ powerboat to the east of the Outer Crouch buoy. The  one person on board was unable to start its engine. On finding the vessel to have a flat battery, the Lifeboat towed it to Essex…