13/2023

14/04/23   21:43 – 23:15
 
ILB
 
Request from HMCG to locate and assist a vessel broken down off Anstruther Harbour.
ILB launched, located the vessel and took it in tow safely back to its berth within the harbour. No further assistance required.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Clear sky
Visibility           Good
Wind Force      1 Light airs
Wind dir           NE
Sea state         Calm
 
High Tide 21:30
 
 

11 & 12/2023

31/03/23    22:40  - 02:00 

ILB & ALB
 
Request to launch both boats to assist possible Medevac of crew man on tug within the Firth of Forth reported as unresponsive.
ILB first on scene and transferred two crew to assist casualty below deck.
They were joined by helicopter winchman  / paramedic who arranged air lift to hospital.
ALB stood by to assist with searchlights
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force      2 Light breeze
Wind dir           SE
Sea state         Slight
 
High Tide 12:10
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09& 10/2023

29/03/23   11:51 – 14:30

ALB & ILB
 
Request to launch both boats to search for EPIRB signal received by HMCG.
ALB & ILB tasked to two separate locations.
ALB to east and ILB to Pittenweem harbour
Nothing found after coastline search and contact with other vessels in the area.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Rain
Visibility           Fair
Wind Force      2 Light breeze
Wind dir           SE
Sea state         Slight
 
High Tide 21:24
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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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03 & 04/2023

24/01/23   18:16 – 20:45 

ILB & ALB
Request from HMCG to locate and assist 36' Fishing Vessel with engine problems drifting with 3 persons onboard.
ALB located the casualty and towed it to Pittenweem Harbour where it was safely berthed. ILB launched to assist the ALB and casualty vessel entering the harbour.
 
ILB returned to rehouse.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Clear skies
Visibility         Fair
Wind Force    3 Gentle breeze
Wind dir         W
Sea state        Smooth
 
High Tide 16:05
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01/2023

14/01/23   18:50 – 22:30 rehouse 15/01/23 0830-0930

ALB
 
HMCG request Launch to assist a 38 foot yacht with fouled propeller and drifting in gale force conditions 1 mile off East Wemyss.
ALB launched, (with wind in excess of 40mph) located the casualty with Kinghorn Lifeboat close by also tug 'Sovereign' and fishing vessel 'Rebecca Janeen' standing by. Tow was established with the casualty vessel and following comms with Forth Ports coxswain agreed to tow casualty to Methil Docks (4.5miles away)
Kinghorn assisted the ALB with tow whilst entering Methil dock where Casualty was safely berthed inside No1 dock
 
ALB supplied Kinghorn Lifeboat with refreshments before leaving the harbour with wind reaching gusts of Force 9-10. ALB escorted Kinghorn LB a short distance in a westerly direction as a safety precaution.
ALB returned to Pittenweem after Kinghorn crew notified they were happy to transit the last few miles on their own.  ALB rehousing in Anstruther at 0830hrs on 15/01/23
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Overcast
Visibility         Fair
Wind Force    8 Gale
Wind dir         W
Sea state        Very rough
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