Lifeboat called out to help sinking RIB

Thu, 31 May 2018

Port St Mary lifeboat were called out to help three people whose rigid inflatable boat was in danger of sinking.

A member of the public raised the alarm after spotting a boat sinking from the breakwater.

The lifeboat crew found the boat had been tied alongside the breakwater but was taking on a lot of water and sinking rapidly.

The team applied the salvage pump and worked for an hour to keep the vessel afloat.

The RNLI team is urging anyone planning a trip to respect the water and do regular checks on the vessel and equipment.