Call Out Log - June 2006

Total Calls in 2006 - 15

3rd June 2006 - 1540

The IRT were tasked by Humber Coastguard after reports from Sunderland Coastwatch of a small inflatable rib with apparent engine failure drifting out to sea.

The ribs engine had indeed failed but the occupants decided they would carry on with their planned fishing trip outside of the piers.

The team made contact with the casualty vessel just south of the harbour entrance and confirmed that the occupants were ok.

They declined an offer of help by means of a tow back to shore and proceeded to battle against the wind and tide back to the safety of the shore.

Sunderland Lifeboat launched in order to escort them in and ensure the tired occupants made it back safely.

The boat was met by the team and details collected by a member of Sunderland Coastguard who offered some safety advice inline with the current Sea Smart campaign.

The teams stood down after nearly 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Units on Scene: Sunderland VLB, Sunderland Lifeboat, Sunderland Coastguard.

11th June 2006 - 1504

The Team were tasked by Humber Coastguard to attend reports from Northumbria Police of a person threatening to jump from the Wearmouth Railway Bridge.

On arrival it was confirmed that one man was present at the top of the bridge.

The team liased with police and fire service personnel and provided on scene communications to Humber Coastguard. Sunderland Lifeboat stood by until the man was talked down and placed under custody for his own protection.

Units on Scene: Sunderland VLB, Sunderland Lifeboat, Northumbria Police, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, British Transport Police.

Sunderland Echo Report

25th June 2006 - 1427

The Team were tasked by Humber Coastguard following a 999 call from the occupants of a broken down coble 1/2 mile off the South Pier.

Sunderland Lifeboat launched and was directed to the casualty. The lifeboat towed the casulty back to the safety of the marina where Sunderland Coastguard collected details as part of their sea safety campaign.

Units on Scene: Sunderland VLB, Sunderland Lifeboat, Sunderland Coastguard.