07 & 08/2023

26/02/23   14:56 – 18:35

ALB & ILB
 
Both boats requested to locate and assist a person who had fallen on rocks near Ellie and injured right knee. ILB crew launched first but had mechanical problems just outside the harbour.
ALB towed the ILB back to station and crew transferred to ALB to assist at location.
ALB collected the X boat and LMA before proceeding to the scene.
Crew launched the X boat on scene to assist the Coastguard & paramedic on scene.
Rescue helicopter 151 had been tasked because of the location and lifted the casualty to waiting ambulance and onward to Dundee hospital for treatment.
ALB stood down and returned to Anstuther.
 
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Excel
Wind Force      1 Light airs
Wind dir           NW
Sea state         Smooth
 
High Tide 18:54
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06/2023

05/02/23   13:34 – 14:30

ALB
ALB on exercise with ILB when ILB developed engine problems.
ALB towed ILB back to station, Coastguard were informed.
On station RNLI Div.Tech diagnosed and resolved the problem.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Cloudy
Visibility         Fair
Wind Force    1 Light airs
Wind dir         SW
Sea state        Calm
 
High Tide 14:30
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052023

04/02/23   23:46

Did Not Launch
 
Crew mustered on Stand By until confirmation was received that Kinghorn were able to launch on restricted service to the casualty.
Crew stood down on arrival at Lifeboat Station.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Clear skies
Visibility         Good
Wind Force    2 Light breeze
Wind dir         “W
Sea state        Calm
 
High Tide 14:30
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