Mayday Call From Fishing Vessel

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

​ALB ILB

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.

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