08/2026

14/04/2016 – 0921-1130

ALB
 
Request from HMCG to launch and proceed to St Andrews harbour to assist Arbroath ILB & Broughty Ferry ILB along with Rescue 851 in search for missing person after the discovery of a pile of clothes & mobile phone at the end of the pier.
ALB launched and was stood down on-route following the recovery of the casualty deceased following self-harm and immersion for an unknown time
ALB rehoused on return to the station
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Clear sky
Visibility         Good Visibility
Wind Force    1 Light airs
Wind dir         SE
Sea state        Glassy calm
 
 
High Tide 1320
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05/2026

08/04/2026 – 1905 – 2100

ILB
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Request from HMCG to launch and proceed to Elie bay on report of a paddle boarder in difficulty. ILB on planned exercise and changes course to Elie, the paddle boarder was located not far from the shore and safely in control and no assistance required.
The area was checked then stood down to continue exercise
 
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Part cloudy
Visibility         Good Visibility
Wind Force    3 Gentle breeze
Wind dir         SE
Sea state        Smooth
 
 
High Tide 1824

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06 & 07 /2026

08/04/2016 – 1905 – 2100

ILB & ALB
 
Request by HMCG to launch both boats to locate and assist two persons on the Chainwalk near Elie .
Two female casualties located, one with an injured shoulder and unable to climb the chains or move to a safe location. Both German but daughter speaking English. Both were evacuated to ILB  and transferred to the ALB for passage to Elie harbour and waiting Coastguard personnel, where they were checked over by an off-duty physiotherapist.
 
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Part cloudy
Visibility         Good Visibility
Wind Force    3 Gentle breeze
Wind dir         SE
Sea state        Smooth
 
 
High Tide 1824
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