At 22:40 this evening, the Skerries Coast Guard team were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard’s rescue co-ordination centre (MRCC) to investigate several public reports of a red distress flare near the North Rush coast.
An extensive search of the area from Loughshinny harbour to Rush harbour was carried out, with Skerries lifeboat and a nearby fishing vessel also assisting.
Nothing unusual was found during this search and the Skerries team were stood down by MRCC.
Incident #20 of 2008
Skerries Coast Guard volunteers were tasked at 17:50 today by MRCC to investigate reports of a ship on fire near Skerries harbour. Several concerned members of the public had contact the Coast Guard on 999 to report that the ship may be in need of assistance.
Skerries Coast Guard volunteers were at the harbour within minutes and monitored the ship on its approach to the pier. As it came alongside, volunteers spoke to the crew and established that no further assistance was required.
Incident # 19 of 2008
