FISHGUARD and Goodwick’s D-Class Inshore Lifeboat was launched on Wednesday morning, September 5, at the request of Milford Haven Coast Guard, to a yacht aground on the rocks in Lower Fishguard.

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The crew checked for anyone onboard.

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When a thorough check was carried out and with no-one onboard, and with the tide ebbing, the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station at around 08:40 to be washed, refuelled and made ready for service.

Also in attendance was HM Coastguard Fishguard.

Today, September 6, work is being undertaken to remove fuel from the yacht, The Mistral.

A Pembrokeshire County Council spokesman said: "A 39-foot yacht, the Mistral, ran aground on rocks in Lower Town harbour on Tuesday after breaking free from its moorings in the harbour, which is run by Pembrokeshire County Council.

"The council harbourmaster is in contact with the owner of the yacht to ensure that the fuel is removed from the vessel to minimise the risk of pollution; and to assist in its recovery.

"Some fuel has been taken away already, and a specialist contractor is boarding the vessel today (Thursday) to remove the remainder."

Just a few days earlier, on the evening of September 2, the all-weather lifeboat assisted a 28 foot yacht, with three crew, approximately seven miles northwest of Strumble Head.

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Once on scene, a tow was established; the yacht was then towed to Fishguard Harbour and placed on the RNLI’s emergency mooring.

PICTURE: Steve Grant.