2010
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1 1st JAN 2010 3-30 hrs
Holyhead ALB launched to report of red distress flares off Carmel head 7 miles out off holyhead lifeboat searched in hail and snow for several hours but nothing found this is not the first time we have started the year with a hoax .holyhead coast guard coordinated the call .with modern methods more and more hoaxers are being caught !
2 2nd JAN 2010 12-50 hrs
Holyhead ILB launched at request of coastguard to check on wellbeing of people at the end of holyhead breakwater ,huge waves were coming over the breakwater and coastguard were unable to get to them ,ILB crew were able to make contact but people would not evacuate crew stood by until sea's calmed .ILB returned to station
3 13TH FEB 2010 16-30 hrs
Holyhead ILB and ALB launched at request of coastguard to report of fallen climber .at time of launch climbers position was not clear if he was on sea face of cliffs near south stack ,before lifeboats were on scene it was confirmed he had fallen away from the sea and holyhead cliff team recovered climber so lifeboats stood down .climber was thought to have suffered two broken ankles and was being airlifted by RAF sea king holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
4 21st march 2010 14-15 hrs
Holyhead ALB launched at request of coastguard to report of 32 ft sail boat 2 pob 0.5 mile off south stack light in fog .the boat had suffered navigation equipment problems and engine failure. lifeboat was with vessel quickly and a tow was passed . vessel and crew (farther and son )towed to holyhead marina . holyhead coast guard coordinated the call. weather wind 4-5 vis poor sea rough
5 22nd April 2010 14-30 hrs
Holyhead ALB launched at request of coastguard to investigate open carrier signal on channel 16 this was in case the person was unable to call ,when holyhead ALB arrived at the south stack area the signal stopped lifeboat stood down and returned to station , weather light winds calm sea and good vis .holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
6 2nd May 2010 11-30 hrs
Holyhead ALB at request of coastguard to assist 33 ft yacht de masted while racing of carmel head , lifeboat was along side at cemaes bay sea safety day when request came visitors on board the lifeboat were asked to leave the lifeboat and lifeboat proceeded to vessel on arrival crew of yacht had secured mast and rigging and were able to motor back to holyhead ,ALB returned to cemaes for sea safety day ,where the crowd where still patiently waiting for return of holyhead lifeboat .holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
7 7th May 2010 00-30 hrs
Holyhead ALB at request of coastguard was launched to assist with ongoing search for a male that had ran into the sea from police , a huge land and sea search was started at 11-00pm with t/bay lifeboats holyhead ALB ,coastguard search teams police and helicopter from RAF Valley ,at 12-30am holyhead all weather lifeboat was launched to assist having powerful search lights on board the search continued until 3-30am when all search teams were stood down . the search was due to restart at first light for the male and the use of search dogs to help with search . weather , sea calm good vis slight rain .holyhead coast guard coordinated the call .update man was found and arrested at 8-30 am in a tent on the coast .
8 7th May 2010 18-00 hrs
Holyhead ALB at request of coastguard to assist 45 ft fishing boat 3 pob off north stack , the boat had hit submerged object and was talking on water they were able to stem the water with a bilge pump until voluntary lifeboat crew could place second pump on board .A RAF helicopter from Valley flew overhead to help if required .vessel was able to return to port for repairs . sea mod good vis holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
9 18th May 2010 16-10 hrs
Coast guard requested launch of ALB but lifeboat stood down just as ropes were clear the problem was resolved and crew stood down ,holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
10 29th May 2010 12-30 hrs
Coast guard requested launch of ALB to assist sailor on 23ft yacht Santana with mechanical failure the yacht was located 2miles west of south stack and taken under tow to holyhead harbour and placed on his mooring at 15-30 hrs ,weather sea mod ,vis poor ,wind s.s.e 5 Holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
11 12th June 2010 21-10 hrs
Coast guard requested launch of ALB to take over tow of 47ft sloop name MAHALAH 5 pob from Moelfre lifeboat 15 miles north of holyhead .vessel had suffered engine problems and lack of wind , tow was exchanged and vessel taken to holyhead marina were lifeboat crew and coastguard received her at 00-40 am .no fist aid required and lifeboat back on station ,good vis sea calm wind zero ,Holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
12 17 th June 2010 14-10 hrs
Coast guard requested launch of ALB to assist with climber who was crag fast near north stack cliff rescue team from holyhead were on site and sea king helicopter from raf valley . the helicopter airlifted the casualty to safety and teams stood down ,Holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
13 19 th June 2010 11-45 hrs
Coast guard requested launch of ALB to reported mayday near carmel head .volunteers were under way in 12 min,s of pager call .the call came from a 35ft yacht ARDROSAN with 2 pob the casualty was located and a crew member placed aboard to se what was the problem the vessel had suffered mechanical failure and was experiencing heavy weather the two crew on board were sea sick and tired ,lifeboat crew took vessel under tow and was delivered to safety to holyhead marina .weather , good vis sea rough wind 5-6 nnw ,Holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
14 27 th June 2010 13-30 hrs
Coast guard requested launch of ILB to assist 15 t boat with mechanical problems just outside the holyhead harbour with 3 p.o.b ,ILB crew took vessel under tow and delivered it and its crew to safety. Holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
15 1ST July 2010 17-00 hrs
Coast guard requested launch of ALB to assist 35ft yacht in trouble of the stacks with 3 pob .tbay lifeboat while on exercise was able to take one casualty ashore who was unwell .Holyhead ALB escorted the yacht back to holyhead marina .one surprise member of the crew was Operations Director, Michael Vlasto OBE FRIN FNI who was able to observe the call out from the flying bridge of the seven class lifeboat ,Holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
Michael is a Master Mariner who joined the RNLI as a Lifeboat Inspector in 1975 after service in the Merchant Navy as a Deck Officer. He served initially as Divisional Inspector of Lifeboats in Scotland and then Wales between 1976 and 1990. In 1990 he became Staff Officer Operations (Training), controlling all operational training for lifeboat crews and station personnel. In 1994 he was appointed to the newly created position of Sea Safety Liaison Officer where he established and managed the Sea Safety Initiative.
Promoted to Chief of Operations in 1997 (title changed to Operations Director in January 2001) he currently has operational responsibility for both the lifeboat and RNLI Lifeguard services. This involves over 400 full time staff, 5,000 volunteer crew members/lifeguards and supports over 230 lifeboat stations and 70 lifeguard units throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland.
He is currently Chairman of the National Water Safety Forum and the UKSAR Maritime and Aviation Consultative Committee. He is a Younger Brother of Trinity House, a Livery member of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners and the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, a Freeman of the City of London, a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and a Fellow of the Nautical Institute.
In 2007 he became Chairman of the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) which represents the lifeboat and SAR organisations around the world. The IMRF has Non-Governmental Consultative status at the IMO.
Michael Vlasto is married with a son and daughter and lives in Hampshire.
16 13th July 2010 14-30 hrs
Coast guard requested launch of ALB to assist 25ft fishing boat 2 pob with total electrical failure .vessel was located just of the area known as the fangs ,vessel taken under tow and moored at holyhead marina .sea calm good vis winds light .Holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
17 16th July 2010 17-00 hrs
Coast guard requested launch of ALB to assist fishing boat 8 people on board with a rope wrapped around its propeller ,vessel (Bad boyz )local boat was located 1 mile n/east of the holyhead harbour .a tow was passed and vessel was taken to holyhead ,marina . sea calm good vis winds light .Holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
18 17th July 2010 21-00 hrs
Coast guard requested launch of ILB to assist 14ft boat 2 people on board ,casualty was located 1/2 mile east of the harbour entrance and had suffered mechanical problems. crew passed a tow and boat was delivered to local slipway for recovery one of the Ilb crew commented that they were well equipped ,sea 1mt swell good vis wind slight ,Holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
19 th July 2010 21-00 hrs
Coastguard requested launch of ALB to assist 40FT Ketch Tatiana with one person on board .vessel was on passage from Carolina USA to Liverpool when some 25miles south west of holyhead suffered sail and mechanical problems and requested help , holyhead lifeboat crew were with the casualty within 1-30 hrs and passed a tow ,with wind speeds of force 5-6 and sea state 2mts swell the ketch and crew were brought safely into holyhead marina at 1-00am .because the vessel had come from the USA customs were on the quay to inspect the vessel Holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
20 26th July 2010 15-30 hrs
Coast guard requested launch of ILB to assist in search for two 10 year old boys ILB, coastguard teams and police helicopter all searched the harbour and local coast area for 1hr 30mins when the good news came in that the two lads had returned safely home all teams stood down ,weather good sea slight good vis , Holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
21 26 th July 2010 19-45 hrs
Coastguard requested launch of ALB to assist 27 FT Yacht Sheshader 1 person on board the round Britain charity sailing event raising funds for Chelmsford charity Kids Inspire sheshader was located 2 miles north of holyhead harbour suffering mechanical problems ,a tow was passed and yacht and crewmember taken to holyhead marina ,sea slight to mod good vis .Holyhead coast guard coordinated the call
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