2009

ANSTRUTHER LIFEBOAT

Service Data for Year 2009 - latest first

(All times LOCAL)

ANSTRUTHER LIFEBOAT 2009 Service record

Service Number:                   51 & 52 - 2009 *

DATE: Saturday 26th December 2009 - 22:45 - 23:15

Launch requested by MRSC Forth to report of flares
around the Billowness, near Anstruther, Firth of Forth.
ILB launched and stood down within the harbour, ALB ready to launch,
when the station was contacted by landline from crew member
who was fishing in the area and had seen Chinese lanterns over
the Billowness.
Coxswain phoned the Coastguard who were happy with the explanation
and both boats stood down.

WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloud
Visibility: Good
Wind force: Calm < 1kts
Wind dir:
Sea state: Calm
Swell m:

Service Number:                   50 - 2009 *

DATE: Tuesday 22nd December 2009 - 17:43 - 18:50

Launch requested by MRSC Forth to report of Dive boat missing
in Largo Bay. last seen 07:00 hours.
ALB launched and proceeding to scene when it was reported that another
vessel had assisted the dive boat into Methil harbour, Lifeboat stood down,
no assistance was required.

WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Frost
Visibility: Good
Wind force: Calm < 1kts
Wind dir:
Sea state: Calm
Swell m:

Service Number:                   48 & 49 - 2009

DATE: Thursday 15th October 2009 - 19:29 - 22:20

Both lifeboats launched as requested by MRSC Forth to report of red flare
sighted off Leven. Both boats on scene and searching the area with further
report of youth playing inland and possibly setting off flare.
Nothing found
Both boats stood down at 20:53, ALB spotted further flare inland and
passed the bearing to Coastguard

WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Mist
Visibility: Fair - good beyond Elie
Wind force: Calm < 1kts
Wind dir:
Sea state: Calm
Swell m:

Service Number:                   47 - 2009

DATE: Friday 9th October 2009 - 11:45 - 12:45

HMCG Forth phoned LOM and Lifeboat station to request help in any way
for an injured female passenger on a RIB approaching Anstruther harbour
at low tide. Coastguard and ambulance already tasked.

RNLI crew worked with other emergency services to medivac the casualty
from the RIB to ambulance on Lifeboat slip

WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Fair
Wind force: Fresh 17-21 kts
Wind dir: SE
Sea state: Choppy
Swell m:

Service Number:                   45 & 46 - 2009
DATE: Tuesday 6th October 2009 - 17:35 - 19:00

Launch to report of Cabin Cruiser with one person onboard having
engine trouble and drifting to the shore off Caiplie.
ALB located the casualty, now at anchor.
ILB on scene to assist in recovering the anchor and acting as
a brake for the tow back to Anstruther harbour.

WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Clear sky
Visibility: Good
Wind force: Gentle 7-10 kts
Wind dir: SW
Sea state: Slight
Swell m:

Service Number:                   44 - 2009

DATE: Sunday 13th September 2009 - 22:07 - 02:20

Launch to report of Fishing Vessel taking on water off Kinghorn,
with freshening winds ALB requested to take over escort from Kinghorn
while the casualty was being towed by another FV.

Crew and pump transferred while escorted to Port Seaton
Re-housed 14:00 on 14/09/09

WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Good
Wind force: Gentle 7-10 kts
Wind dir: SW
Sea state: Choppy
Swell m:   1

Service Number:                   43 - 2009

DATE: Sunday 6th September 2009 - 15:38 - 16:28

Launch request for both boats from Forth Coastguard to report of two persons cut off
by the tide. ILB launched and located two girls within ten minutes of being paged.
They were recovered to lifeboat slip, were blankets were provided, though cold & wet
no further medical attention was required

WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Good
Wind force: Moderate 11-16 kts
Wind dir: SW
Sea state: Moderate
Swell m:

Service Number:                   42 - 2009

DATE: Tuesday 1st September 2009 - 09:12 - 12:15

Launch request from Forth Coastguard to report of person in the water
off Fife Ness.
Casualty returned to Anstruther.

WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Good
Wind force: Gentle breeze 7-10 kts
Wind dir: SW
Sea state: Moderate
Swell m:

Service Number:                   41 - 2009

DATE: Sunday 30th August 2009 - 18:18

Launch requested by Forth Coastguard and cancelled as
wrong station paged
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Rain
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Fresh  17-21 kts
Wind dir:    	SW
Sea state: 	Moderate
Swell m:    
Service Number: 39 & 40- 2009

DATE: Thursday 27th August 2009 - 23:12 - 00:35 re-house 07:00

Launch request from Forth Coastguard to report of person with serious head injuries
on a fishing vessel off Fife Ness, Firth of Forth.
Crew first aiders transferred in poor weather conditions to stabilise the casualty, who
was transferred by ILB because of low water to waiting ambulance
within Anstruther harbour
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Rain
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Strong breeze  22-27 kts
Wind dir:    	W
Sea state: 	Moderate
Swell m:    
Service Number: 37 & 38 - 2009

DATE: Thursday 20th August 2009 - 15:51 - 18:05

Launch request from Forth Coastguard to report of fishing vessel in difficulties
at Shell Bay, Firth of Forth. casualty had run out of fuel and another boat
assisting was making slow progress in the squalls.
ILB located the vessel and tok over the tow while the ALB escorted.
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Rain
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Fresh  17-21 kts
Wind dir:    	SW
Sea state: 	Moderate
Swell m:    
Service Number: 36 - 2009
DATE: Thursday 20th August 2009 - 08:59 - 12:30

Launch request from Forth Coastguard to report of fishing vessel taking on water
2 miles south of the Isle of May. Casualty had managed to repair the leak when ALB
along side, transferred salvage pumps and escorted the vessel to Pittenweem harbour.
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Rain
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Fresh  17-21 kts
Wind dir:    	SE
Sea state: 	Choppy
Swell m:    
Service Number: 35 - 2009
DATE: Saturday 15th August 2009 - 15:30 - 15:55

Lifeboat on exercise during the Anstruther harbour Muster, requested by crew of yacht
to give assistance while stranded in the harbour entrance.
ILB crew towed the vessel to deeper water and after checks the yacht continued
on its way.
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Strong  22-27 kts
Wind dir:    	E
Sea state: 	Moderate
Swell m:    
Service Number: 34 - 2009
DATE: Wednesday 5th July 2009 - 18:30 - 21:55

Lifeboat having just completed an exercise, received telephone request from
Forth Coastguard to assist two youths at the Billowness both on the rocks and in the sea in a state of distress.

Casualties picked up by the ILB crew and after difficulties landed them at Anstruther.
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Light  3-5 kts
Wind dir:    	S
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 33 - 2009
DATE: Tuesday 28th July 2009 - 12:53 - 13:10

MRSC Forth Coastguard after being informed by a member of the public, to a
yacht going aground in the harbour mouth at Anstruther. Helm also requested pagers
be activated in case the vessel was holed below the water line.
ILB launched and towed the vessel to deeper water, while crew checked for leaks

No further assistance required
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Light  3-5 kts
Wind dir:    	S
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 31 & 32 - 2009
DATE: Sunday 26th July 2009 - 20:56 - 21:30 ALB 07:00 27/07/09

Launch requested by MRSC to report of upturned vessel 0.75 miles off Cellardyke
as reported by first informant viewing from the shore. Lifeboats directed to location to
discover a possible tender from a larger craft with marking ‘Tabur’ The vessel was
in very poor condition and no evidence of it being serviceable.
ILB transported the vessel back to Anstruther harbour for further examination while
ALB commenced search.
Stood down at 21:35. To Pittenweem to await tide
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Light  3-5 kts
Wind dir:    	S
Sea state: 	Mod 
Swell m:    
Service Number: 30 - 2009
DATE: Friday 24th July 2009 - 16:13 - 16:45
Launch requested by MRSC to report of small boat off Cellardyke 
with occupants waving for help, as reported by person on shore.
ILB launched and on scene at location reported, it turned out to be anglers fishing.
False alarm with good intent
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Mod   11-16 kts
Wind dir:    	SSW
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 29 - 2009
DATE: Wednesday 14th July 2009 - 15:47 - 16:25
Launch request to assist person having fallen from pier 
onto the pontoon at Anstruther harbour.
Person evacuated by ILB to waiting ambulance
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Light  3-5 kts
Wind dir:    	SSW
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 28 - 2009
DATE: Friday 10th July 2009 - 18:00 - 18:30
Launch requested by MRSC Forth Coastguard to contact a vessel with VHF
radio broadcasting on Channel 16.
Coastguard & lifeboat station were able to DF the casualty then launch 
to intercept and request the radio turned off
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Light  3-5 kts
Wind dir:    	S
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 27 - 2009
DATE: Friday 10th July 2009 - 04:33 - 05:00
Crew assembly requested by Forth Coastguard to report of a Dutch yacht
anchored on Roome Bay Crail at high water and likely to take ground at low tide.
Yacht sailed due to warning by creel boat - did not launch
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Gentle breeze  7-10 kts
Wind dir:    	SSW
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 26 - 2009
DATE: Wednesday 14th June 2009 - 16:58 - 20:35
Lifeboat crew mustered to report of diver overdue off Elie.
Found safe & well - did not launch
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Gentle breeze  7-10 kts
Wind dir:    	SSW
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 24 & 25 - 2009
DATE: Wednesday 13th June 2009 - 16:58 - 20:35
ALB & ILB launched immediately to report of person having fallen on cliffs and badly injured.
ILB on scene to give first aid assisting Fire Brigade.
ALB provided further support with Ambulance technician crew member plus equipment.
Casualty air lifted by Rescue 131.
ALB & ILB recovered all rescue teams from remote location to Elie harbour.
ILB awaited return of Rescue 131 to recover equipment left at scene, beach cleared for landing
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Gentle breeze  7-10 kts
Wind dir:    	SE
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 22 & 23 - 2009
DATE: Thursday 11th June 2009 - 11:28 -17:25

Launch requested by MRSC Forth Coastguard to assist Medivac a person taken ill on the Isle of May.
Coxswain decided to take both boats because of low tide, in case of difficulties entering Kirkhaven harbour on the Isle of May.
Casualty assessed and transported by ALB to Anstruther harbour entrance, where because of low tide
he was transferred to ILB and handed over to waiting doctor and ambulance crew for treatment.
 
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Gentle breeze  7-10 kts
Wind dir:    	SSW
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 20 & 21 - 2009
DATE: Wednesday 10th June 2009 - 16:58 - 20:35

Launch requested by MRSC Forth Coastguard to assist transporting two vets to the Isle of May.
Coxswain decided to take both boats because of freshening SE wind, in case of difficulties
entering Kirkhaven harbour on the Isle of May.
Porpoise calf in the hands of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue patrol (BDMLRP)
on the Isle of May, when Coastguard requested launch.
Lifeboats launched and tied up to the middle Pier within Anstruther harbour to await vets.
Calf had lost contact with parent; vets decided that the only solution was to put the calf down.
Vets returned by Lifeboat to Anstruther
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Gentle breeze  7-10 kts
Wind dir:    	SSW
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 19 - 2009
DATE: Sunday 31st May 2009 - 04:45 - 05:00
04:45 Wrong pagers activated by HMCG, casualty required
assistance off Bass Rock. Dunbar required
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Gentle breeze  7-10 kts
Wind dir:    	SSW
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 18 - 2009
DATE: Saturday 30th May 2009 - 15:33 - 16:00
15:33 ILB launch requested by Forth Coastguard
report of yacht in difficulties just off Anstruther harbour.
Yacht was assisted to deeper water to await tide before
entering the harbour
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Fresh 1 7-21 kts
Wind dir:    	SSW
Sea state: 	Choppy
Swell m:    
Service Number: 16 & 17 - 2009
DATE: Wednesday 27th May 2009 - 16:41 - 18:50
16:41 MAYDAY received  by Forth Coastguard from fishing vessel
taking on water, 3 miles off Anstruther.
ALB & ILB launch request to assist.
Casualty located and salvage pumps transferred from ALB via ILB
to ILB personnel on board the casualty.
Vessel pumped out by RNLI crew and escorted safely to Pittenweem harbour
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Clear sky
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Moderate  11-16 kts
Wind dir:    	E
Sea state: 	Mod to choppy
Swell m:    
Service Number: 15 - 2009
DATE: Saturday 23rd May 2009 - 22:22 - 22:45
22:22 ILB launch requested by Forth Coastguard to
report of vessel drifting off Cellardyke with no signs of anyone
on board.
ILB located unlit vessel, nothing found to be in trouble & skipper ok.
ILB returned to station no assistance required
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Light  4-6 kts
Wind dir:    	E
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 13 & 14 - 2009
DATE: Wednesday 22nd April 2009 - 20:34 - 23:43
20:34 ILB & ALB launch requested by Forth Coastguard
report of male stranded on cliffs at Kincraig Point on the 
chain walk.
The ALB provided illumination for the Coastguard team who 
assisted the casualty down to the ILB crew who transferred
him to the ALB for safe return to Anstruther
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Gentle breeze  7-10 kts
Wind dir:    	SSW
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 11 & 12 - 2009
DATE: Monday 20th April 2009 - 04:00 - 08:30
04:00 ALB crew assembled at Pittenweem & ILB launched at Anstruther
to resume the search off Fife Ness.
Nothing found the lifeboats stood down at 08:00.
Lifeboats returned to Anstruther Lifeboat Station
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Clear sky
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Light breeze  4-6 kts
Wind dir:    	SSE
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 09 & 10 - 2009
DATE: Sunday 19th April 2009 - 20:04 - 01:30
20:04 Request from Forth Coastguard to launch to report
of paraglider going down into the Firth of Forth off Fife Ness.
ILB on scene and commenced initial search.
ALB took role of 'on scene commander' to co-ordinate the search
pattern given, with the assistance of Broughty Ferry lifeboats and 
helicopter Rescue 131
Additional fuel and crew change were taken by road, by the shore crew 
for a rendezvous at Fife Ness.
Nothing found the lifeboats stood down at 1:00 on 20/04/09 to resume at first light.
ILB retuned to station and ALB kept afloat at Pittenweem harbour
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Clear sky
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Light breeze  4-6 kts
Wind dir:    	SSE
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 08- 2009
DATE: Sunday 19th April 2009 - 14:05 - 15:20
14:50 Request from Forth Coastguard to launch to report
of four persons in a rubber dinghy off Cellardyke and 
thought to be in difficulties.
ILB launched to ascertain that no assistance was required, they 
had paddles & wearing buoyancy aids
They made their own way safely back to the harbour
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Clear sky
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Slight 1-3 kts
Wind dir:    	SSE
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    
Service Number: 07- 2009
DATE: Saturday 18th April 2009
10:04 Request from the Harbour Master to assist a small
creel boat sinking in Anstruther harbour.
Coastguard alerted by coxswain and crew paged to assist.
Two pumps were put aboard the casualty and kept afloat by the crew,
while safely beaching the vessel
The vessel was made safe and pollution restriction measures
taken by the crew
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Slight 1-3 kts
Wind dir:    	S
Sea state: 	Calm
Swell m:    
Service Number: 05 & 06- 2009
DATE: Thursday 9th April 2009
14:15 Request from Forth Coastguard to launch on report of an inflated
lifejacket being found by the harbour master on the beach to west of the harbour.
ILB searched off the beach to the west while ALB searched to the east
towards Crail.
Coastguard stood down the search assuming the lifejacket had been off the 
yacht recently sunk in the harbour.
WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Moderate 11-16 kts
Wind dir:    	S
Sea state: 	Moderate or choppy
Swell m:    
Service Number: 03 & 04- 2009
DATE: Saturday 4th April 2009
18:10 Request from Forth Coastguard to launch ILB for 3 persons 
onboard a yacht 'Lovely Lady of Leith' that had run aground at 
Anstruther harbour entrance and required immediate assistance.

As the yacht was taking on water the three crew were quickly taken to safety.

The ILB retuned to station for pumps to try and re-float the vessel,
the ALB was also launched but unable to keep the vessel afloat.
It was eventually able to move it slightly from the harbour entrance and secure it to
the west pier. 
ALB re-housed at 23:50




Photo R D Grundy  05-04-09 Copyright


WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  		Good
Wind force:  	Fresh 17-21 kts
Wind dir:    	SW
Sea state: 	Mod - Choppy
Swell m:    
Service Number: 02- 2009
DATE: Friday 3rd April 2009
20:50 Request from Forth Coastguard to assist a 10m Fishing Vessel
with navigation problems in thick fog off St Monans and 
unable to find Pittenweem harbour.

ALB launched and located the FV, then escorted it
safely into Pittenweem harbour.

WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Fog 
Visibility:  	 	Nil less than 50m
Wind force:  	Slight 1-3 kts
Wind dir:    	SE
Sea state: 	Calm
Swell m:    
Service Number: 01- 2009
DATE: Tuesday 24th February 2009
15:22 Request from Forth Coastguard to assist a search for a person 
(female) reported as missing on the beach at Elie.

ALB launching when stood down by the Coast Guard as she was found safe & well.

WEATHER IN AREA:

Weather :   	Part cloudy
Visibility:  	 	Good
Wind force:  	Slight 7-10 kts
Wind dir:    	SE
Sea state: 	Slight
Swell m:    