York Rescue Boat back on patrol after emergency gearbox repair

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 13:07 · Archive

York Rescue Boat's lifeboat was repaired in 90 minutes after a gearbox failure took it out of service during night patrols.

York Rescue Boat's lifeboat was taken out of service at 9pm after its gearbox failed during night patrols on the River Ouse. The volunteer organisation, which provides safety measures for York's nightlife, launched one of its flood rescue boats as a replacement.

At 1am, the replacement vessel answered a callout and was part of a search for a high-risk missing person in the city centre. Engineers at Acaster Marine, Acaster Malbis, diagnosed and repaired the gearbox fault in 90 minutes after the boatyard opened at 9am, with the lifeboat back in working order by 10.30am.

York Rescue Boat stated it would resume routine evening patrols on the River Ouse, with foot patrols also walking the banks to engage with people.

How it is being reported

• Engineers in high speed rescue for part of York's city centre lifesaving teamAn essential part of York’s nightlife safety measures was out of action for most of last night - but will be back on patrol tonight, thanks to high-speed engineers.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 10 Oct, 11:49
• Engineers in high speed rescue for part of York's city centre lifesaving teamAn essential part of York’s nightlife safety measures was out of action for most of last night - but will be back on patrol tonight, thanks to high-speed engineers.The Press (York) · 10 Oct, 11:49

In this story: York Rescue Boat · River Ouse · Acaster Marine · York

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