22& 23/2023

​24/06/23 21:11 – 22:10

ILB & ALB
 
Request to launch both boats to assist a yacht off the harbour with three persons on board and engine problems. ILB launched to take over the tow from a local creel boat that had been assisting the casualty vessel.
The ALB was stood down on the slip.
ILB berthed the casually vessel safely in Anstruther harbour then rehoused.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Clear Sky
Visibility         Ex
Wind Force    0 Calm
Wind dir         E
Sea state        Glassy
 
High Tide 19:33

20 & 21 / 2023

17/06/23 13:30 – 17:00

ILB & ALB
 
Request for both boats while on exercise by HMCG to assist RIB with mechanical difficulties.
RIB located by ILB tow commenced and transferred to ALB for towed to Elie harbour. ILB assisted in berthing the casualty vessel.
Exercise completed and both boats returned to station.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Cloudy
Visibility         Good
Wind Force    3 Gentle breeze
Wind dir         E
Sea state        Slight
 
High Tide 14:44

 ​17 & 18/2023

14/06/23 15:05- 16:30

ILB & ALB
 
HMCG requested both boats launch to assist with search for unknown size or location of yacht following weak distress message received from a vessel broken down.
Message only picked up on Fifeness aerial.
Both boats launched and searched from Anstruther to Cambo Sands, nothing found, both boats stood down and returned to station.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Clear sky
Visibility         Good
Wind Force    3 Gentle breeze
Wind dir         W
Sea state        Calm
 
High Tide 10:40