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Assistance to fishing vessel

16/11/2020

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29/2020  Narrative for service return​
DATE  15/11/20 06:18 – 12:20
 
ILB 
 
Request from Coastguard launch both boats, to assist two crew on a Fishing Vessel near Pittenweem harbour that had become fanned up with creel rope, lost power and washed onto the rocks, where it was holed and taking on water.

ILB arrived on scene first and rescued the two crew, taking them back to Pittenweem harbour while ALB stood by. The ILB suffered a fouled propeller whilst operating in the channel of harbour during the service.
This occurred in the same area of the casualty vessels initial incident. 

After discussions with the Coastguard via land line, two additional RNLI crew were taken on ALB to look at options for recovering the FV. It was deemed that too much water had been taken on for any safe extraction from the rocks and the vessel left for salvage.

Both Lifeboats moored in Pittenweem for short time to 'debrief' with Coastguard personnel & Harbour staff, before returning to Anstruther to rehouse.
Station and lifeboats sanitised before notifying the Coastguard
 

Conditions
Weather​Part cloudy
Visibility​Good
Wind Force​3 Gentle breeze
Wind dir​SE
Sea state​Mod
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Holed fishing vessel rescued from rocks

16/11/2020

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30/2020  Narrative for service return

DATE  15/11/20 06:18 – 12:20
 
ALB 
 
Request from Coastguard launch both boats, to assist two crew on a Fishing Vessel near Pittenweem harbour that had become fanned up with creel rope, lost power and washed onto the rocks, where it was holed and taking on water.
 
ILB arrived on scene first and rescued the two crew, taking them back to Pittenweem harbour while ALB stood by. 
 
After discussions with the Coastguard via land line, two additional RNLI crew were taken on ALB to look at options for recovering the FV. It was deemed that too much water had been taken on for any safe extraction from the rocks and the vessel left for salvage.
Both Lifeboats moored in Pittenweem for short time to 'debrief' with Coastguard personnel & Harbour staff, before returning to Anstruther to rehouse.
 
Station and lifeboats sanitised before notifying the Coastguard
 
 
Conditions
Weather​Part cloudy
Visibility​Good
Wind Force​3 Gentle breeze
Wind dir​SE
Sea state​Mod
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ALB diverted to another disabled fishing vessel

11/9/2020

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No 27/2020

DATE  10/09/20  14:52 – 18:15
 
ALB
 
Request from HMCG to divert from previous task (see No 26 below) to assist another Fishing Vessel with one person onboard
The casualty was fanned up (ropes around propeller) and as a result was out of fuel, the ALB located the casualty, established a tow and safely berthed the vessel in St Monans harbour.
 
Returned to Anstruther with the ILB having transferred back the salvage pump
Lifeboat & Station sanitised before notifying the Coastguard ready for service.
  
Conditions
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     4 Mod breeze
Wind dir           SW
Sea state         Mod/chop
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Mayday Call From Fishing Vessel

10/9/2020

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No 25 and 26/2020
10/9/2020 14:52 – 18:15

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Immediate launch request from HMCG for both boats after MAYDAY call received from Fishing Vessel 'Elena Louisa' on the rock near to Pittenweem bathing pool with one person on board, the casualty was taking on water and required immediate assistance.
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Both boats launched and proceeded to the scene the ILB launched with two crew because of risk to life.

ALB transferred two crew members and salvage pump when on scene.
ILB crew started to pump out water and established a tow back to Pittenweem whilst continuing to pump out water.
ALB escorted the vessel at close quarters but tasked to another Fishing Vessel in trouble.
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The ILB safely towed the casualty into harbour and assisted the skipper make the vessel safe before transferring the salvage pump back to the ALB and returning to Anstruther to re-house, sanitising the boat and station before notifying the Coastguard. 
 
Conditions
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     4 Mod breeze
Wind dir           SW
Sea state         Mod/chop
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Assistance to Fishing Boat With Mechanical Failure

6/3/2020

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No 4/2020
Date 6/3/2020 01:40 - 05:10

ALB
Anstruther's All-Weather lifeboat, the Kingdom of Fife, was requested to launch by the UK Coastguard early this morning (Friday 6 March) to a lone person on a fishing vessel which had suffered a burst fuel pump.

The lifeboat reached the vessel at around 02.10 am. With only one person on board, it was decided that a tow back to Anstruther would be most suitable for the circumstances.

The lifeboat and casualty vessel safely returned to Anstruther harbour just after 5am. Due to tidal restraints, the lifeboat was moored in Anstruther harbour to remain on service and was recovered at 8am.
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ALB towing the stricken FV. ( click to Zoom
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Long and Difficult Tow of Stricken Fishing Vessel

9/2/2020

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No 3/2020
DATE  09/02/20  01:32 – 18:10        
 
ALB
 
ALB requested to launch to assist 20m Fishing vessel 'Headway' with four persons on board with mechanical failures. Casualty located 5 miles SE of Fifeness.
 
Situation discussed with skipper of casualty vessel as steering had been lost due to  broken belt on main engine, the engine was stopped to facilitate the repair but would not restart.
Crew attempted to restart engines for two hours before Coastguard was contacted, they issued Pan Pan with no reply from other vessels.
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ALB took the casualty in tow proceeding to Pittenweem. Coxswain requested assistance from Dunbar ALB because of the tonnage of the vessel, the worsening weather forecast and tidal situation at Pittenweem.
 
Dunbar arrived on scene 0425hrs and 2nd Cox transferred to Dunbar to assist with detailed local knowledge of Pittenweem Harbour.
Decisions were taken by both coxswains to abort Pittenweem (0450hrs) and set a slow pace for Methil due to tidal restrictions, FTN & Forth Ports consulted regarding weather and tidal heights.
 
Both boats dodged off Methil in freshening winds until sufficient water to enter. Dunbar was towing with Anstruther set up as a brake with a bridle across the casualty's stern, the casualty was safely tied up in Methil with the Forth Ports Deputy Harbour Master Leanne Taylor in attendance.
 
ALB returned to Anstruther at 1300hrs but had to wait for the tide to reduce, crew recalled at 1630hrs and rehoused in fresh conditions, notified for service at 1810hrs
 
Conditions
Weather          Rain/Hail
Visibility           Fair
Wind Force     3 Gentle breeze deteriorating to strong gale 9
Wind direction SW
Sea state         Slight
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