25ft pleasure boat off West Cork coast issues mayday call due to engine room fire; Courtmacsherry RNLI Lifeboat responds, assists with fire extinguishing and escort.

25ft pleasure boat off West Cork coast issued a mayday call due to engine room fire. Courtmacsherry RNLI Lifeboat, led by coxswain Ken Cashman and a 5-member crew, responded and reached the scene. The boat's crew extinguished the fire, fixed the engine, and continued their journey with the lifeboat escorting them. This was the 2nd callout within 3 days for the Courtmacsherry Lifeboat.

June 01, 2024
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