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Search For Inflatable Dinghy

30/7/2016

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No 19 & 20/2016
30/07/16   12:30 – 15:00 
ILB/ ALB
 
Tasked by Aberdeen Coastguard to locate two persons in an inflatable dinghy thought to be in trouble.
Both Lifeboats launched, ILB on scene first and started searching from Shell Bay, before liaising with St Andrews coastguard who directed the search to the west. 
Casualties were located 1 mile SE of Lower Largo where the casualties and equipment were transferred to ALB. 
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ALB steamed to Lower Largo but because of tidal restriction the casualties were transferred back to ILB to enter harbour. 
Casualties put ashore safely to waiting Coastguard.
Both boats returned to Anstruther Harbour, where they were re-housed
 
Weather – Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind – Light breeze 270
Sea state – smooth
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Assistance To Vessel With Engine Problems

23/7/2016

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No 18/2016
23/07/16   14:33 – 15:10
ILB

Tasked by Aberdeen Coastguard to locate and aid a pleasure vessel with engine problems off Pittenweem Harbour.
While on route the engine was restarted.
The casualty vessel with one person aboard was escorted safely back to Anstruther Harbour, were the ILB re-housed.
 
Weather – Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind – Light airs 90
Sea state – slight

 
 
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