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Rescue of Windsurfer 10 miles off the Coast

28/8/2020

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No 22 and 23/2020
28/8/2020

ILB & ALB


​HMCG requested launch of ILB to search for windsurfer reported to be in difficulty spotted by first informant using telescope from Anstruther.

ILB launched but given the sea state the search conditions were not good and requested the launch of the ALB to assist in the search.​
ILB eventually located the casualty who was struggling in the conditions to windsurf.
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The casualty was taken on board the ILB and sail de-rig after discussion and assisted him to Dunbar as the nearest port.
 
HMCG contacted LOM at Dunbar to make him aware of ALB & ILB operating in their local area, ALB coxswain also made contact to gain advice on local knowledge and weather condition at harbour / beach area.
The decision was made to launch Dunbar ILB to assist with the casualty & board for safe entry of ILB into Dunbar harbour.
 
The casualty was landed safely and ILB refuelled with assistance of Dunbar crew, both ILB exited the harbour while Anstruther ILB rejoined the ALB for 14.5 mile transit back to Anstruther where both boats were rehoused, then sanitised along with the station before notify HMCG ready for service.
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Conditions
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     4 Mod breeze
Wind dir           NE
Sea state         Mod/chop
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Person Fallen from Forth Road Bridge

27/8/2020

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No 21/2020  

DATE  27/08/20  02:14 – 09:00
 
ALB
 
Request from HMCG to launch ALB to assist search for person fallen from Forth Road Bridge, Queensferry & Kinghorn also tasked. No helicopter assistance was available.
Person had fallen 2.5 hrs previously (hence all assets being requested)
ALB had Low water launch then making best speed.
Casualty located by Queensferry Lifeboat crew, ALB tasked to continue until Queensferry crew confirmed extraction will be possible.
ALB stood down at Fairway Buoy and returned to Anstruther and lay in harbour until sufficient water to rehouse and crew recalled.
Lifeboat & station sanitised before informing the CG. 
Conditions
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     Light breeze
Wind dir           E
Sea state         Slight
Picture
Forth Road Bridge at night
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Young Male in difficulties

22/8/2020

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No 20/2020 
DATE  22/08/20  19:42 – 20:30
 
ILB
 
Request from HMCG to launch ILB to assist a young male in difficulties on the seaward side of the wet pier at Anstruther.
ILB was made ready for launch when telephone message was received that a local fishing vessel had rescued the casualty.
ILB was stood down while HMCG & LOM spoke with first informant and the casualty along with Police Scotland.
Lifeboat and station sanitised before crew left and HMCG notified.
 
 
Conditions
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     Light breeze
Wind dir           SW
Sea state         Slight
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Assistance to Passenger Vessel

18/8/2020

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No 19/2020 
DATE  19/08/20  17:17 – 18:45
 
ALB
 
Request from HMCG to launch ALB to assist MV May Princess running on 1 engine and with emergency steering. 48 passengers on board. ALB located casualty and stood by with tow rope and fenders in preparation. Casualty made harbour safely under their own power. ALB departed casualty once they were safely alongside and passengers had disembarked. ALB rehoused immediately thereafter. ALB and station sanitised and CG informed ready for service.
 
 
Conditions
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Fair
Wind Force     3 gentle breeze
Wind dir           E
Sea state         Slight
Picture
MV May Princess on the Isle of May
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Search for Missing Man

11/8/2020

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No 17 & 18/2020
DATE  11/08/20  22:47 – 01:15  and  06:30 – 07:50
 
ALB & ILB
 
Request from HMCG to assist Police Scotland on the East pier, Anstruther with a person in distress. 
 
Both boats launched with very poor visibility to search coastline, while on scene the Police & Coastguard located the casualty and he was taken into custody.
 
Lifeboats returned to Anstruther, ALB crew were recalled to re-house later.
 
Crew, Lifeboats and station sanitised before notifying the Coastguard
 
Conditions
Weather          Rain
Visibility           Poor
Wind Force     1 Light airs
Wind dir           NE
Sea state         Calm
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Assistance to 2 Kayaks

9/8/2020

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No 16/2020
DATE  09/08/20  16:27 – 17:45        
 
ILB
 
Request from HMCG to locate and assist two kayaks being taken out to sea by tide & wind.
Casualties located and unable to make headway, taken aboard ILB and kayaks were taken in tow back to Pittenweem harbour.
 
ILB returned to Anstruther and rehoused.
 
Crew, ILB and station sanitised before notifying Coastguard.
 
Conditions
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     2 Light breeze
Wind dir           SE
Sea state         Calm
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Assistance to Police Scotland

7/8/2020

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No 15/2020
DATE  07/08/20  00:32 – 02:35        
 
ILB
 
 
ILB requested to launch by HMCG and stand off to assist Police Scotland on East Pier Anstruther, a male with a history of violence & mental health problems, threatening to jump,
 
The ILB crew to assist if he entered the water with HMCG & Police present.
 
Stood down at 0200hrs and returned to station, sanitised the ILB, crew & station before being ready for service
 
Conditions
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     1 Light airs
Wind dir           SW
Sea state         Smooth
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