Valentia Coast Guard is coordinating assistance to a fishing vessel reported to be in difficulty approximately 60miless South West of Mizen Head, Co Cork.

The vessel has a crew of eleven, is reported to be taking on water and has lost propulsion.  

The Shannon based Coast Guard Helicopter  R115 is on scene and R116 is on standby in Cork Airport . The Naval ship LE SAMUEL BECKETT and an Air Corps CASA are also proceeding. Weather conditions on scene are favourable.

Another fishing vessel is also on scene preparing to assist as necessary.

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