No. 38/2018  
DATE  19/11/18          16:55 - 21:30
 
ALB
 
ALB requested to launch by HMCG to assist a FV with engine failure drifting one mile from rocky shore with two persons on board.
 
ALB launched and located the casualty vessel, crew stayed on board while tow was arranged and safely taken into Pittenweem harbour.
 
ALB remained in Pittenweem because of tidal restrictions at Anstruther, crew recalled at 2015 to re-house the lifeboat.
 
Weather          Overcast
Visibility           Fair
Wind Force     5 Fresh breeze
Wind direction SE
Sea state         Mod/chop
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No 35 and 36/2018
DATE  18/11/18          02:05 - 03:15
ALB and ILB 

Coastguard request to search for missing person between Anstruther and Pittenweem. Both boats launched and used searchlights to assist Police & Coastguard locate the casualty.
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No further assistance required returned to Anstruther, crew recalled to re-house ALB at 08:30.

 Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     4 Mod breeze
Wind direction SE
Sea state         Mod/chop