16/09/16 09:27 – 12:50
ALB ILB
The casualty was in 5 m of water insufficient for the ALB to operate efficiently.
The ILB executed an alongside tow with the casualty, into safe waters, where the ALB took up an astern tow to Pittenweem harbour.
The ILB set up a brake whilst entering Pittenweem harbour, where the casualty was safely moored alongside.
Both Lifeboats returned to Anstruther to rehouse, as not further assistance required.
Weather – Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind – Gentle breeze 135
Sea state – slight