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Joint RNLI Operation Rescues Grounded Vessel Off Lavernock Point

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 16:53

Volunteer crews from Barry Dock and Penarth RNLI combined forces in the early hours of yesterday morning to safely recover a vessel aground near Lavernock Point following an electrical failure.

Penarth RNLI initially responded using their Atlantic 85 and D-class inshore lifeboats. However, due to the size of the casualty vessel and the towing power required, Barry Dock’s larger all-weather lifeboat was launched at 3:56 AM to assist.

Upon arrival, crews monitored the situation while awaiting the rising tide to naturally refloat the craft. As a safety precaution, Penarth’s D-class lifeboat transferred two individuals from the casualty vessel to Penarth Lifeboat Station, while the boat's owner was brought aboard Barry Dock’s all-weather lifeboat.

Once the vessel refloated on the incoming tide, a Barry Dock crew member boarded the craft to check for structural damage and water ingress. After confirming the hull was secure, Barry Dock's crew established a tow toward Penarth as dawn broke across the Bristol Channel.

Close to Penarth, Penarth RNLI’s Atlantic 85 took over the tow, supported by the D-class lifeboat, to guide the vessel safely through the final stages of the operation.

Bill Kitchen, Lifeboat Operations Manager at Barry Dock RNLI, said "This was a great example of neighboring crews working seamlessly together and drawing on the different capabilities of our lifeboats to bring an incident to a safe conclusion.

“Our immediate priority was ensuring everyone's safety. After bringing the passengers and owner to safety, we waited for the tide to rise before inspecting the vessel for damage and taking it under tow. It was an early start for all our volunteers, but the most important thing is that everyone returned safely to shore.”

The RNLI reminds all water users to always carry a reliable means of calling for help. If you get into difficulty at sea or spot someone else in trouble, call 999 or 112 immediately and ask for the Coastguard.

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