12/2026

28/05/26  1813-2248

ALB
 
ALB tasked initially for assembly before launch.
On report of two young people swimming off Portabello beach, then shouts for help were heard, HMCG tasked Queensferry Lifeboat, Anstruther ALB and helicopter R199 to search the area.
Nothing found and ALB stood down by HMCG and returned to Anstruther to  rehouse
Casualties reported safe and well
 
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility                Good Visibility
Wind Force      3 Gentle Breeze
Wind dir               SW
Sea state         slight
 
 
High Tide 2110
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09/2026

15/05/2026  1514-1815

ALB
 
Tasked by HMCG to assist search and rescue of a person reported to be in the water off St Andrews.
Arbroath Lifeboat and helicopter R199 had also been tasked. ALB launched and arrived on scene as helicopter located and rescued the casualty.
ALB stood down and returned to the station to rehouse.
 
 
 
Conditions
 
Weather                   Part Cloudy
Visibility             Good Visibility
Wind Force    3 Gentle Breeze
Wind dir                   NE
Sea state             Mod/Chop
 
 
High Tide 1425
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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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