45/2021 

DATE  -11/10/21   16:50 – 18:00
 
Shore DNL
 
Request from the skipper of a vessel to assist him pump out water, that was being taken on while moored to the quay wall adjacent to the Lifeboat Station.
Coxswain transferred the station salvage pump to the casualty vessel, the water was pumped out and ingress stopped, with no pollution or environmental impact.
Pump returned to station.
 
 
Conditions
Weather          Clear Sky
Visibility           Good
Wind Force      3 Gentle Breeze
Wind dir           SW
Sea state         Slight
 
High Water      18:40
 

44/2021

DATE  -26/09/21   16:19 – 16:25
 
ILB DNL
 
HMCG request launch of ILB to report of two paddle boarders in difficulty off Anstruther Harbour, crew mustered at station when casualties were spotted safe & well on shore, launch cancelled by Coastguard.
 
 
 
Conditions
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force      3 Gentle Breeze
Wind dir           S
Sea state         Calm
 
High Water      13:40

42 & 43/2021

DATE  -18/09/21   15:51 – 17:00
 
ILB & ALB (ALB DNL)
 
HMCG request launch of both boats to report of upturned Kayak off Cellardyke harbour, ILB on scene as casualty made it to shore, vessel towed to harbour. Casualty did not require any further assistance.
ALB mustered crew but did not launch.
 
 
Conditions
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force      1 Light Airs
Wind dir           SW
Sea state         Calm
 
High Water      13:40

17/ 2021

DATE  -01/06/21   16:18 – 18:45
 
DNL Shore
 
Request from vessel owner that his vessel was in danger of being flooded with water within Anstruther harbour.
Coxswain proceeded to and assessed the situation on scene and after discussion with DLA, alerted crew by group text to attend if available.
Stations spare salvage pump was taken to the scene by vehicle.
Crew on scene assisted tying on flotation fenders and pulling the casualty up the beach as much as possible to enable it to be pumped out.
The casualty vessel was successfully re-floated and moored back on its berth on the harbour pontoon.
Coastguard were notified of the incident and the RNLI participation.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Clear Sky
Visibility           Good
Wind Force      Calm
Wind dir           E
Sea state         Glassy
 
High Water      

01/ 2021

Date: Friday 22 Jan 2021

DNL ILB

Request from Coastguard to assist 6m creel boat being rowed back to shore after outboard engine failure.
Fishing crew making very slow progress and in need of assistance.
ILB stood down just before launching on report that the casualty vessel had safely made Cellardyke harbour.

Conditions

Weather: Clear sky
Visibility: Excellent
Wind Force: 3 Gentle Breeze
Wind direction: NW
​Sea State: Slight