RNLI Penarth launched its Atlantic 85 lifeboat to assist a RIB that had run out of fuel and was drifting on the outward tide.
A passing vessel offered the broken-down boat some spare fuel, which meant it was able to return to Cardiff Bay under its own power.
A spokesperson for RNLI Penarth Lifeboat Station said: “Our crew had just recovered from an exercise this afternoon when we were tasked by the Coastguard to a disabled RIB just off the foreshore.
“Our Atlantic 85 lifeboat relaunched and assessed the casualty which had run out of fuel and was drifting on the outward tide.
“We were extremely pleased that a passing vessel then offered to donate some spare fuel to the casualty, which was able to return to Cardiff Bay under its own power.
“This kind act of generosity allowed our boat and crew to return to station quickly, and ensured that our lifesaving assets were available for retasking.
“Many thanks to all involved”.
The spokesperson acknowledged that the kindness and generosity of the passing boat allowed the lifeboat crew to return to the station as quickly as possible to make sure their lifesaving assets were available for retasking.
