Harwich RNLI Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) was launched in response to a call regarding a capsized fishing vessel near Felixstowe Ferry, with two persons on board, last Friday.

Rescue crews found both individuals had safely made it to shore. However, the Coast Guard requested the ILB to remain on scene and provide a situation report.

The fishing vessel in question was found aground, heeling over, and partially submerged. Whilst other fishing boats were helping to try to recover the vessel, it was noted that the tide was rising, potentially complicating the situation further.

After a thorough assessment, it was determined that the most prudent course of action would be for the vessel's owner to return at low water and employ pumping methods to remove the water from the vessel in an attempt to re float the vessel.

After fulfilling their mission and ensuring that all immediate measures had been taken to address the situation, the ILB was subsequently stood down at 11:12.

Harwich RNLI is based on The Quay, Harwich. The lifeboat station was founded in 1829 and the volunteer crew use an all-weather Severn class lifeboat

(ALB) The Duke of Kent and B class lifeboat (ILB) Tierney, Harvey and Sonny Reid.

The Port of Felixstowe, Suffolk, is the United Kingdom's largest container port, dealing with 48% of Britain's containerised trade