At 20:54 Falmouth Coastguard requested that both the Falmouth Inshore and All Weather Lifeboats be launched following a report of an engine room fire onboard the Falmouth Pilot Boat Arrow which was just off the Eastern Arm of Falmouth Docks. The Falmouth Coastguard Mobile, Fire Brigade and other vessels were also tasked to assist.

The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 21:00 and arrived on scene at 21:03. The crew of the pilot boat had already shut down the boats engines, activated the onboard fire suppression system and deployed the vessels anchor and were on deck awaiting the arrival of the emergency services. The Inshore Lifeboat used the vessels anchor chain to tow the boat into open water to await the arrival of the All Weather Lifeboat which arrived on scene at 21:07.

The Inshore Lifeboat then stood by while the All Weather Lifeboat placed fire officers onboard the boat and towed it to the pontoon in Falmouth Docks where additional resources were waiting.

At 22:27 while standing by off the pontoon the Inshore Lifeboat was re-tasked to assist a small boat observed in difficulties off Trefusis Point.

Although the engine room suffered extensive damage the quick action of the pilot boat crew and the prompt response of the lifeboats and fire brigade ensured that situation did not deteriorate further and no one was injured.

An Inshore Lifeboat Service

 

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