Larne RNLI

Larne RNLI volunteers pictured alongside their new Shannon class lifeboat. (Jason Bain/Larne RNLI)

Larne RNLI names new Shannon class lifeboat Machiko Nancy

The Machiko Nancy replaces the station’s all-weather Trent class lifeboat, Dr John McSparran

Larne RNLI to name new Shannon class lifeboat Machiko Nancy

The ceremony was attended by crew members from Larne lifeboat station

Larne RNLI attends bell ringing ceremony for new Shannon class lifeboat

Coxswain Frank Healy has been an RNLI crew member at Larne RNLI for 29 years. His son Jack joined him in 2018.

RNLI father and son risk lives at sea to save others

Larne RNLI volunteer crew members Frank Healy, Sam Agnew and Jack Healy who feature in the forthing TV episode.

Shows gives front line view of RNLI rescue mission

Larne RNLI assists swimmer in difficulty outside Portmuck Harbour. Picture RNLI/Larne

Larne RNLI assists swimmer in difficulty outside Portmuck Harbour

Larne RNLI picture of operation to save paddleboarders

Paddleboarders brought to safety by RNLI after sea struggle

The European Causeway docked at Larne Harbour.

P&O pledges full investigation after ferry loses power in Irish Sea

Some of Larne RNLI’s volunteer crew and members of the fundraising team are presented with a cheque for £1,016 by the Chilli Dippers at Ballygally beach

Lucky escape for NI open water swimmers

Larne RNLI inshore lifeboat.

Stricken yacht towed to safety by Larne RNLI

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Larne RNLI warning over dangers of cross winds

The crews at both stations were requested to launch their all-weather lifeboats just before 7.30pm following a report from Belfast Coastguard that the trawler had lost all power and was drifting into a shipping lane.

Co Antrim RNLI volunteers come to the aid of Spanish fishermen

Larne RNLI volunteers responded to the call-out. RNLI/Steven Lee

‘Cold water shock’ warning after Larne RNLI rescues stricken jet skier

Fundraising

Larne RNLI hosting ‘biggest’ Fish Supper event

Larne RNLI to the rescue in Islandmagee.

Dramatic rescue at Brown’s Bay after children swept out to sea

Larne RNLI Coxswain Frank Healy, Deputy Launching Authority Roy McMullan, mechanic Derek Rea and Deputy Launching Authority Paul Johnston enjoying the open day.

Larne RNLI marks 25th anniversary with open day
Larne RNLI opened its doors to visitors recently to celebrate the milestone anniversary of 25 years of saving lives at sea.
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Larne RNLI assist motor vessel. Pic courtesy RNLI.

Larne Lifeboat rescues sailors stranded near Muck Island

Larne RNLI.

RNLI’s ‘mayday’appeal for new kit

The operation took place on October 2.

WATCH: Emergency services tasked to rescue cow at Gobbins

Larne RNLI assist motor vessel with engine difficulties.

Watch: Lifeboat involved in rescue off the County Antrim coast

The man fell between 12 and 15ft from the Coast Road north of Ballygally

Beach rescue after cyclist falls on to rocks from Antrim Coast Road

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Stricken yacht towed safely to harbour - with help of dolphins

Down one knee: Gary Hanna pops the question to Michelle Fleet

WATCH: Lifeboatman pops the big question at Ballygally beach

Larne RNLI carry out a medical evacuation from a carrier vessel. INLT-05-712-con

Larne RNLI evacuate casualty with cardiac difficulties

RNLI rescue

RNLI rescues four sailers in yacht drama off Antrim coast

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