Wed 09th Sept 2009, 19:27hrs Incident 14/09
Pagers activated at 19:27hrs by Valentia MRCC. task Crosshaven Coast Guard to investigate a
Yacht / Motor cruiser on the Rocks Roberts Head Roberts Cove
The 36 foot Ranger with 1 POB had a very luckly escape as it hit the rocks near Roberts Head. The person was rescued by Crosshaven
RNLI and was taken to safety.
The White & navy Ranger sank in just over 15min’s. in 80feet of water.
Crosshaven Coast Guard Unit responded by road and deployed shore crew to assist, also assessing the possibility of a pollution threat.
Services Involved: Crosshaven Lifeboat. Ballycotton Lifeboat, Coastguard Heli
Roberts Head is 8kms from Base
Team Stood down at 21:50hrs
Sat 22nd Aug 2009, 17:29hrs Incident 13/09
Pagers activated at 13:23hrs by Valentia MRCC. task Crosshaven Coast Guard to to investigate a possible pollution incident in the Crosshaven River by the Hugh Coveney Pier. Valentia MRSC tasked the
unit to investigate a possible oil spill stretching from the Hugh Coveney Pier to the Royal Cork Yacht Club. Crosshaven Coast Guard unit
assemble and conduct a search of the Owenabue River commencing at the Point Slipway upstream to Carrigaline. This incident was
found to be a large quantity of oil causing a shimmer/sheen on the surface of the water extending from the Hugh Coveney Pier as far as
Carrigaline. MRSC Valentia informed and also MRCC Dublin informed of the extent of the pollution. A number of samples were taken, the
local Harbour Master was informed as well as Port Operations and the Deputy Harbour Master who was informed that the source had
been located and contained. Port of Cork have taken charge of the incident and are now investigating the source. Crosshaven Coast
Guard stand down.
Services Involved: Port Of Cork
Team Stood down at 19:24hrs
Tues 28th July 2009, 13:23hrs Incident 12/09
Pagers activated at 13:23hrs by Valentia MRCC. task Crosshaven Coast Guard to render assistance to the HSE Ambulance Service and Crosshaven Fire Brigade in the
evacuation of a casualty from a Cliff walkway at Fort Camden Crosshaven. The Casualty- a 42 year old female
had slipped and fallen on the muddy pathway and had broken her left lower leg. Casualty was packaged and
evacuated using Coast Guard basket stretcher, ATV and 4×4 vehicle, along with man-power to the top of the
Cliff. Casualty was then handed over to HSE Ambulance personnel and was removed to Cork University
Hospital for advanced care.
Fort Camden is 2kms from Base.
Services Involved: HSE Ambulance, Crosshaven Fire Brigade, Gardai, Crosshaven Lifeboat.
Team Stood down at 14:40hrs
Fri 10th July 2009, 00:53hrs Incident 11/09
Pagers activated at 00:53hrs by Valentia MRCC. task Crosshaven Coast Guard to investigate the sighting of red flares in the Myrtleville / Fountainstown area of Crosshaven on the seaward side. Crosshaven Coast Guard Boat launch and shore crew search teams search the area. Area Officer met the resident who reported the sighting and from that, we were able to triangulate the co-ordinates. The units discover that a nearby bar and restaurant was holding a late night wedding party and fired off Chinese Lanterns. Unfortunately, the Chinese Lanterns burn with a red flame, giving the impression that there was a vessel in distress, as a red flare is an internationally recognised symbol for distress. The proprietor was informed of the situation, and was not aware of the consequences of their actions. MRSC Valentia informed of the situation and Crosshaven Coast Guard report false alarm with good intent. All search teams report back to station, serviced the equipment and closed down.
Myrtleville / Fountainstown is 3kms from Base.
Services Involved:
Team Stood down at 02:30hrs
Thurs 9th July 2009, 15:01hrs Incident 10/09
Pagers activated at 15:01hrs by Valentia MRCC. task Crosshaven Coast Guard to Investigate a report of a lot of black smoke in the area off the Bull Rock, Crosshaven.
The call originated from a vessel reporting seeing smoke on the Western approaches to Cork Harbour, West of the Roches Point. Crosshaven Coast Guard unit and Port of Cork Pilot Boat ‘Sonia’, which was nearby, investigated the claim, and found a small area of rubbish on fire at the shoreline in Church Bay. MRSC Valentia informed of the situation and fire was extinguished by the sea. No other services were required. Crosshaven Coast Guard returned back to Station and closed down.
Church Bay is 2kms from Base.
Services Involved:
Cork Port Pilot Boat.
Team Stood down at 15:27hrs
Sat 4th July 2009, 17:47hrs Incident 09/09
Pagers activated at 17:47hrs by Valentia MRCC. Task Crosshaven Coast Guard Boat & Crosshaven RNLI ILB to assist a boat after getting into difficulty near the rocks at Church Bay Crosshaven,
The boat an 18ft vega half cabin motor boat with four POB had ruptured a fuel line to the engine and lost all power and was near the rocks at Church Bay.
A nearby vessel passed a line to the motor boat and took them undertow to Crosshaven. No further assistance was required from either the RNLI or Coast Guard Boats.
Church Bay is 2kms from Base.
Services Involved:
Crosshaven RNLI
Team Stood down at 18:20hrs
Fri 3rd July 2009, 13:45hrs Incident 08/09
Pagers activated at 13:45hrs by Valentia MRCC to assist a Yacht after De-Masting, which was reported about 2.5KM South of Cork Harbour. The Yacht with 1 POB, had just lost its mast in heavy weather and was making its way form the UK. With poor VHF coverage and No GPS the reported position was some 8ktM out , in Pos N051’42.235W 008’15.070
Crosshaven Coast Guard Boat reports on scene and drops a crewperson on board to assist with the mast & rigging. Crosshaven RNLI also reports on scene. Yacht under its own power makes it way to Crosshaven with Crosshaven Coast Guard boat alone side.
The Yacht ‘SUNFLY’ 28ft Dufour with White Hull was assisted into Crosshaven for repair at 16.30hrs. Crosshaven Coast Guard Boat reports back on station ready for service.
Pos N051’42.235W 008’15.070 is 22kms from Base.
Services Involved:
Crosshaven RNLI
Team Stood down at 18:00hrs
Sat 13th June 2009, 15:06hrs Incident 07/09
Pagers activated at 15:06hrs by Valentia MRCC, Call to assist Guileen & BallyCotton Coast Guard units in a search for a missing person.
Team assembled at Crosshaven station. & a crew were dispatched on the Crosshaven Boat.
At 15:48hrs The Crosshaven Coast Guard Boat Recovered a Male from the Water on the Ballynacorra River, Midleton. At the back of the Great Island, Cobh.
The Great Island, Cobh is 14km’s from Base
Services Involved:
Guileen & Ballycotton Coast Guard Units. Gardai.
Team Stood down at 19:15hrs
Wed 10th June 2009, 12:56hrs Incident 06/09
Pagers activated at 12:56hrs by Valentia MRCC, Call in relation to a report of a person in the water at The Kingsley hotel, Cork.
Team assembled at Crosshaven station.
Stood Down by Valentia MRSC as Fire Service had recovered person from the water.
Kingsley Hotel is 17km’s from Base
Services Involved:
Fire Service, Ambulance, Gardai.
Team Stood down at 13:01hrs