Arran RNLI Lifeboat crew’s first call-out of 2017 was to the rescue of a stricken fishing vessel.

The crew were alerted just before 2.40pm on Monday, January 9 to the aid of a fishing vessel without power to the east of Arran within deteriorating conditions.

Arran RNLI in-shore lifeboat Rachel Hedderwick launched at 2.50pm and made way to the coastline east of the Cock of Arran. 

Once on scene, the lifeboat crew made contact with the casualty vessel and quickly located her.

A tow was secured between the two vessels and the fishing boat was towed back to Brodick Bay to be moored.

With poor visibility and conditions worsening, the crew, with help from the Arran Coastguard Rescue Team, managed to assist the fishing vessel onto its berth in the mouth of a narrow burn on the coastline.

Speaking after the rescue mission, Arran RNLI Helm Crawford Duncan said: “I’m very pleased with the outcome of today’s call-out. 

“Myself and the crew train hard for this kind of situation and we’re all pleased things have ended with everyone home safe and well.”