Assistance to crew man on tug in Firth of Fortch

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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