At the time, the crew's inshore lifeboat was already in the water in preparation for the station photograph. Thus, the crew were able to launch immediately

Monday's callout was the 19th of the year for the Courtmacsherry crew

The crew brought the stricken vessel safely back to Ballycotton harbour shortly before 11am

Today's callout was the fourth in just two days for RNLI crews in Cork

Crew successfully airlifted to safety 36 hours after alarm raised and are reported to be in good spirits