A local lifeboat has launched into gale force winds and choppy seas to rescue a 25 foot vessel in danger off the Pembrokeshire Coast.

Angle RNLI All Weather Lifeboat launched at 12.48pm on Sunday, September 29, to the power vessel which had suffered machinery failure and was at the mercy of adverse weather conditions off the South Hook LNG Terminal.

The Milford Haven Harbour patrol vessel and port authority pilot vessel Skomer were both in attendance but due to the severe weather conditions and proximity to the terminal the lifeboat was requested to assist.

Launching in a force eight easterly winds averaging 45 knots per hour, the lifeboat was soon on scene.

The harbour patrol had the vessel under tow but was making little headway due to the high winds and rough seas.

The lifeboat soon passed a tow to the casualty vessel and a course was set for Hobbs Point to seek shelter.

After a tow of around an hour, the vessel was left safely alongside the pontoon at Hobbs Point.

With no further assistance required, the lifeboat was stood down and was back alongside the jetty and ready for further service at 4pm.