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Assistance to Fishing Vessel off Isle of May

2/9/2017

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No 17/2017
02/09/17  06:53 – 10:45 rehoused 03/09/17 15:30-17:00
ALB
Re-rigging the tow
Safe in Anstruther harbour
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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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Assistance to Fishing Vessel

21/8/2017

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No 16/2017
21/08/17  18:57 – 20:00 rehoused 00:30-01:30

ALB
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
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Rescue of 2 persons From Kayak

10/8/2017

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No 15/2017
10/08/17  16:18 – 19:00
​ALB

Request by Aberdeen Coastguard to locate yellow kayak off Crail golf course and Fife Ness on the Firth of Forth. First informant, a 999 caller had visual sighting. 
ALB on scene and able to locate the kayak a mile off shore, being blown out to sea and on the flood tide.
Casualties taken on board and given blankets, the Kayak was secured on deck for safe return to Anstruther harbour. 
Because of the high tide the crew were recalled to rehouse one and a quarter hours later.

Weather            Part cloudy
Visibility          Good
Wind Force      5 Fresh breeze
Wind direction W
Sea state          Moderate
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Elie Chain Walk Rescue

29/7/2017

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No 13 & 14/2017
29/07/17  09:15 – 13:45
ALB & ILB

Both lifeboats tasked to the Chain Walk near Elie, to search for a missing person.
ILB on scene first and liaised with Police and Coastguard at Shell Bay. SOC Detective taken by ILB to the casualty location.
The basket stretcher used by the crew to recover the casualty, who was then transferred to the ALB just off shore.
The casualty was brought to Pittenweem for off-loading to Police & Coastguard. 
No further assistance was required both boats returned to Anstruther for debrief.
  
Weather            Part cloudy
Visibility          Good
Wind Force      3-4 (5 on Scene) Mod breeze
Wind direction W
Sea state          Moderate
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11-year-old Boy in Sea

27/7/2017

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No 12/2017
27/07/17 14:31 – 15:25
​ILB

ILB tasked to assist a dog in the water off Elie, while the owner a 11 year old boy was at risk in the water trying to recover the dog.
 
ILB stood down on-route as dog returned to shore and no assistance was required.
 
Weather            Part cloudy
Visibility          Good
Wind Force      2-3 Mod breeze
Wind direction W
Sea state          Slight
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Assistance to Kayaker

24/7/2017

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No 11/2017
24/07/17  14:33 – 18:45
ALB
Launched to report of kayaker 1/4mile off the Isle of May in the Firth of Forth.
A local tourist ferry had assisted the casualty who had been sick and not feeling well.
ALB launched and located the casualty, one of three kayakers, being sick and unable to return to mainland.
Sea sick tablets were given and the casualty with kayak, safely returned to Anstruther. The other two kayaks were monitored while they made their own way back to Anstruther.
Casualty handed over to the Coastguard but no further assistance was required.
 
Weather            Part cloudy
Visibility          Good
Wind Force      2-3 Gentle breeze
Wind direction NE
Sea state          Moderate
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Investigation of Reported Red Flares

14/6/2017

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No 10/2017
14/06/17  18:30 – 21:00
ILB
ILB launched on exercise and then tasked to investigate red flares off Cellardyke harbour.
ILB diverted to the area and spoke to other boats in the area including a visual search.
Negative results
Stood down by coastguard at 2050
 
Conditions
Weather            Part cloudy
Visibility          Good
Wind Force      2 Light breeze
Wind direction S
Sea state          Calm
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Assistance to Motor Vessel

10/6/2017

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No 9/2017
10/06/17  09:30 – 14:00
​ALB
Returning from exercise at 13:15 the crew noticed that the 65 foot MV was lying broadside to the inner cut mouth but in the outer harbour. The MV was having difficulties manoeuvring in shallow water and after striking the pontoon there was a likelihood of damaging other vessels.
It was agreed with the LOM to offer assistance, he asked for a tow back to the inner harbour.
A tow was established and with all the safety precautions taken the casualty was successfully freed and able to berth under own power.
ALB rehoused.

Weather            Rain
Visibility          Poor
Wind Force      2 Light breeze
Wind direction SE
Sea state          Moderate

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Exhausted Paddle-boarder Returned to Shore

21/5/2017

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No 7 & 8/2017
21/05/17
16:21-
​ALB & ILB


Request from Aberdeen Coastguard to locate a female paddle-boarder off Buddoness who was being blown off shore, exhausted but not injured
ILB first on scene locating the casualty, taking her on board and after initial assessment that no treatment was required, took her to waiting car at East Sands St Andrews. 
ALB stood down on route as no further assistance required.
 
Both boats returned to station and re-housed
 
Weather – Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind – Light  breeze 225
Sea state – Slight

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Child Injured in Fall on Rocks

16/5/2017

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No 6/2017
16/05/17 -19:34-20:48
ILB


Request from Aberdeen Coast guard for assistance following alert by the coxswain of a child that had fallen from the coastal path while on a bicycle onto rock below.
Coxswain and paramedic on scene to stabilise the 11 year old with head injury.
ILB on scene and transferred the casualty to the slip at Pittenweem from where a waiting ambulance conveyed the child for treatment at Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy.
 
ILB returned to station and rehoused.
 
Weather – Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind – Light  breeze 225
Sea state – Mod

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