1530  Trident 5 puts out a Pan Pan call requesting assistance as she has struck a submerged object and may require a tow.

1531 “All ships”   VHF Ch. 16 call to go to “Trident V`s”, position Lifeboat Red, “Sarnia“ (workboat) tasked to assist.

1532 “Out Of the Blue” local fishing charter proceeding as vessel close by, other vessels responding

1539 “Out Of the Blue “ standing-by “Trident V”

1540 ”Spirit of Guernsey”, “Sarnia” and Sarnia Dory and “Breqhou Lass” pier-heads .

1550 Lifeboat alongside casualty, establishing a tow to move vessel out of immediate danger.

1558 “Sarnia” picking up a bridle to tow vessel to St Peter Port , “Spirit of Guernsey” transferring passengers from “Trident V”

1617 Lifeboat back in St Peter Port with all passengers safetly accounted for

1629 “Sarnia “ arrives back in St Peter Port with “Herm Trident V” in-tow.

1632 “Spirit of Guernsey” back on station.

Photos by Tony Rive

Repairs to be carried out by Marine and General at St Sampsons.

Repairs to be carried out by Marine and General at St Sampsons – photos by Tony Rive