THE Llandudno RNLI inshore lifeboat, Dr Barbara Saunderson, launched shortly after 2.20pm on Friday afternoon (June 23), having been tasked by HM Coastguard to provide assistance to a 18-foot rib.

The stranded vessel, with one person on board, was at anchor between Llandudno Pier and Pen Trwyn with a reported engine failure.

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The volunteer crew of three were soon on scene at the location approximately one mile north-east of the Great Orme, and after assessing the situation, agreed to undertake a tow to return the casualty vessel to the safety of Conwy Harbour.

Inshore lifeboat helm, Bert Williams, said: “Conditions around the Great Orme were quite challenging for a while as we started our tow, but improved once we had changed course to make our approach to Conwy Marina.

“I would also like to congratulate Lisa who crewed for her first operational service.”