No 27/2017 
DATE  07/10/17 14:52 – 16:20
ILB

Request from HMCG to LOM (discussed by telephone prior to paging crew) to assist a person whose small fishing vessel had gone aground the previous evening near to Pittenweem harbour. 
It was agreed and crew paged to assemble. ILB launched to assist the owner re-float the vessel and then escort it safely into Pittenweem harbour.
 
No further assistance required the ILB returned to Anstruther. 

Weather          Part cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     4 Moderate breeze
Wind direction W
Sea state         Slight / Moderate

While on exercise, the crews were paged by HMCG and both lifeboats immediately diverted to report of 14ft vessel with two persons on-board with mechanical failure approximately ¼ mile off Anstruther harbour.
The casualty vessel had no radio only mobile phone for comms. 
The ILB was closest and on scene first. The casualty was safely towed to a berth within Anstruther harbour. 
With no further assistance required the ALB was also stood down and both boats continued with the exercise plan.

Weather          Part cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     2 Light breeze
Wind direction SW
Sea state         Slight

Request from Aberdeen Coastguard to assist fishing vessel 3/4 mile west of the Isle of May, fanned up with his own trawl wire.
Casualty located and two crew transferred to assist the one person on board.
The fishing gear and anchor were retrieved and then a tow rigged for the journey back to Anstruther. The tow was re-rigged to alongside to enter the harbour safely and a beach berth for the casualty.
Because of tide and tractors driver availability the ALB was berthed at Pittenween then rehoused on 03/09/17 at 15:30
 
Weather          Clear sky
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     2 Light breeze
Wind direction SW
Sea state         Calm
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Request from Aberdeen Coastguard to assist FV with mechanical difficulties two miles SE of Pittenweem harbour with two persons on board. ALB launched and located the casualty with overheating engine.
The casualty vessel was taken in tow to Pittenweem harbour where it managed to restart the engine and berth under her own power.
 
The ALB remained in Pittenweem because of tidal restrictions in Anstruther. Crew recalled at 0030hrs to rehouse
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Weather          Part cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     2 Light breeze
Wind direction NE
Sea state         Slight