ANSTRUTHER LIFEBOAT 2012 Service record
47 & 48 2012
29/12/12 13:00 - 14:30
ROS:-08879/2012
ALB & ILB
Request from Fife Police to assist Coastguard in returning the casualty to Anstruther harbour.
ILB transferred the casualty from shore line to ALB.
ALB met by Police and other services at the west pier and transferred the casualty.
Crew recalled at 17:30 because of tidal conditions to re-house.
Weather - Squally rain
Visibility - Fair
Wind - Fresh breeze 203
Sea - Mod / choppy
45 & 46 2012
29/12/12 09:01 - 11:30
ROS:-08869/2012ALB & ILB
Request from Aberdeen Coastguard to assist in shore line search for missing person.
Both lifeboats searched from Anstruther Harbour to Fife Ness on the Firth of Forth.
ILB crew changed at Crail because of poor weather conditions. Additional crew then searched the shore line with other teams.Casualty located, by Police and Coastguard search teams on the shore line.
Lifeboats returned to re-houseWeather - Squally rain
Visibility - Fair
Wind - Fresh breeze 203
Sea - Mod / choppy
44/2012
20/12/12 14:30 - 15:45
ROS:-08777/2012
ILBRequest from Anstruther Harbour Master to assist in removing a large Christmas tree that had been blown over from its location on the pier and into the harbour.
The large tree could cause a danger to vessels using the harbour.
The station mechanic / second coxswain was contacted along with the LOM and coastguard informed.
Crew at the station launched and towed the tree up the slip and made it secure.Weather - Squally rain
Visibility - Poor
Wind - Strong breeze 225
Sea - rough
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Head cam shot by crew 20/12/12
42 & 43/2012
26/11/12 22:23 - 22:40
ROS:-08489/2012ILB & ALB
Request from Forth Coastguard to launch on report of a person in danger on the point of St Monans pier.
ILB on route & ALB on top of slip and about to launch when stood down as the casualty had managed to get ashore himself.
Weather - Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind - Fresh breeze 0
Sea - mod
41/2012
11/11/12 22:14 - 24:00
ROS:-08297/2012
ILB
The coxswain was alerted by phone from the skipper of a vessel moored in Anstruther harbour that it was taking on water.
Having inspected the vessel with the second coxswain it was decided to launch the ILB with a pump on board, plus other crew on the shore to assist in beaching the casualty and pumping out.
With the water situation under control and the vessel safely beached the ILB & crew returned to station.
Weather - Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind - Light airs 293
Sea - calm
40/2012
25/09/12 08:29 - 11:50 Rehouse 26/09/12 10:30 - 12:00
ROS:-07446/2012
ALB
Coastguard requested ALB to launch to report of a capsized boat ½ mile off Buckhaven.
ALB launched into a heavy sea with 6m swell and poor visibility in rain squalls.
ALB on scene with Fisheries Protection vessel & Northern Lighthouse Board vessels searching the given location.
Debris from road barriers found.
ALB stood down as false alarm with good intent.
Weather - Squally
Visibility - Fair
Wind - Violent storm 56
Sea - high - 6m swell
Photo ALB returning to harbour. Roger Grundy copyright Anstruther Lifeboat
39/2012
15/09/12 13:39 - 14:00
ROS:-07408/2012
DNL
Coastguard request ALB crew muster and remain on standby for an incident off Methil, involving persons on a powered boat with problems.
Weather conditions not suitable for the ILB considering the distance required.
Casualty assisted by Kinghorn lifeboat and ALB stood down.
Weather - Clear sky
Visibility - Good
Wind - Strong breeze 225
Sea - Rough
38/2012
03/09/12 16:35 - 17:30
ROS:-06760/2012
ILB
The Marine Life Rescue requested the ILB to assist the other groups on scene to towing the dead whales
from the inaccessible location along the coast, to the uplifting zone.Weather - Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind - Mod breeze 270
Sea - slight
37/2012
02/09/12
10:40 - 18:30ROS:-06719/2012
ILB
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The Coastguard discussed with LOM & Coxswain the request for ILB and crew to assist other rescue services
at the base of the cliffs near Pittenweem, where 27 Pilot whales had become stranded.
Crew were mustered at the Lifeboat Station while more information was being gathered on the incident.The ILB transferred crew and salvage pump to the scene to assist the rescue operation, because of the proximity
and difficulty of road access. The coxswain and two deputy coxswains travelled to the scene by vehicle to assist.
RNLI personnel worked tirelessly through the afternoon to keep the whales cool & wet.
The incident co-ordination was by British Diver Marine life Rescue group.The ILB was used throughout the afternoon to check on other reports of a large pod of Pilot whales close to shore at Cellardyke.
Crew remained on scene until high water and the surviving 10 whales were escorted out into the Firth of Forth.
RNLI personnel then helped the recovery of all equipment from the scene.The whole operation was being watched by several hundred people on the cliff path and media groups.
Weather - Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind - Mod breeze 270
Sea - slight
36/2012
29/08/12 20:45 - 00:37
ROS:-06576/2012ALB
Request from Forth Coastguard to launch ALB to report of Fishing Vessel taking on water north of the Bass Rock, Firth of Forth.
Four persons on board, nets overboard and drifting.
ALB on scene with North Berwick ILB and Dunbar ALB, pumps put aboard the casualty to stabilise the situation. Lifeboat crew on board and casualty towed back to Pittenweem harbour.
Weather - Rain
Visibility - Good
Wind - Light breeze 248
Sea - slight
35/2012
24/08/12 20:13 - 21:15
ROS:-06333/2012ALB
Forth Coastguard requested launch to a yacht at anchor off the Anstruther West Pier with mechanical problems and two persons on board.
ALB towed the casualty to a berth within the harbour.
Weather - Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind - Mod breeze 135
Sea - slight
33 & 34 / 2012
23/08/12 20:45 - 23:00 re-house 24/08/12 06:00 - 07:00
ROS:-06331/2012ALB & ILB
Request from Forth Coastguard to launch both boats to report of two persons injured on the Isle of May, one with suspected broken leg and second casualty with suspected shoulder injury.
Four RNLI crew First Aiders went ashore and located the casualties, first given Entonx and stretchered back to ALB, second turned out to be minor grazes and cuts, but also diabetic.Both were check and monitored during return to Anstruther, with further Entonox being administered.
Because of low tide on the ALBs' return the casualties were safely transferred to the ILB and then the waiting NHS ambulance at the harbour.
The second casualty was checked out by paramedics and released to his waiting parents, the first being admitted to hospital for treatment.
Weather - Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind - Light breeze 225
Sea - slight
31 & 32 / 2012
24/08/12 16:58 - 19:00
ROS:-06329/2012
ALB & ILB
Request from Forth Coastguard launch both boats to three kayaks off Cellardyke struggling with the weather and tired. They had set off flares and call the Coastguard by 999.
ILB located and transferred the three casualties to the ALB. They were checked over at the lifeboat station and suffering only from cold, no further assistance required.
Weather - Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind - Gentle breeze 135
Sea - mod/choppy
30/2012
19/08/12 13:05 - 15:20
ROS:-06035/2012ALB
Forth Coastguard requested launch to report of diver in water with possible cardiac arrest located 22 miles east of the Isle of May.
ALB stood down on route approximately 17miles from casualty when helicopter was on scene.
Weather - Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind - Light airs 203
Sea - slight
29/2012
11/08/12 14:50 - 16:20
ROS:-06034/2012
DNL
Lifeboat First Aider's responded to a request by member of the public to a collapsed male close to the lifeboat station during the annual sailing muster at Anstruther harbour.
The casualty was disorientated and confirmed by his wife as Type 3c diabetic and suffering the symptoms of hypoglycaemia.Lucozade was given while other medical checks were made; the casualty was vomiting excessively en-route to the lifeboat station.
Blood glucose levels were checked and found to be normal but his behaviour was still giving cause for concern.The coxswain tried to contact HMA but he was unreachable, therefore an ambulance was called; East Neuk First responders were first on scene followed by NHS ambulance.
The casualty was examined and monitored by ambulance personnel before departing at 16:20. The casualty retuned home by road with wife & family.
Weather - Sunny
Visibility - Good
Wind - Light airs 203
Sea - smooth
27 & 28/2012
02/08/12 13:37 - 16:08
ROS:-05136/2012
ILB & ALB
Forth Coastguard requested launch to report of persons injured on the chain walk path at Elie.
Casualty located on a grass bank alongside the cliffs above the sea.
Casualty assisted down and into the ILB.
The ILB rendezvoused with the ALB standing off, to quickly obtain Entonox relief for the casualty
and then transferred to Elie harbour and waiting ambulance.Weather - Sunny
Visibility - Good
Wind - Light airs 203
Sea - smooth
25 & 26/2012
01/08/12
12:58 - 03:30ROS:-05065/2012
ALB & ILBForth Coastguard requested immediate launch of both lifeboats, to report of an ex lifeboat motor vessel named 'Princess'
having gone aground and breaking up on the rocks near to Crail on the Firth of ForthILB first on scene rescuing the two survivors, who were transferred to the ALB and safely landed at Anstruther harbour.
The casualty vessel had been making way in very bad weather conditions and locally poor visibility in the rain storms, when in ran aground.
NOTE
It was noted by the coxswain on scene that the helm of the ILB and his crew carried out a very difficult service in adverse weather and sea conditions.
The two casualties were rescued from the stricken vessel in shallow breaking seas of up to 3m,
all accomplished during darkness, truly outstanding knowledge and seamanship helped to produce
a successful outcome for the two casualties who's lives were in danger.Weather - Rain
Visibility - Fair
Wind - Fresh breeze 124
Sea - Mod/chop
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photo copyright Anstruther Lifeboat 01/07/12
24/2012
22/07/12
16:00 - 17:30
ROS:-04584/2012ALB
Forth Coastguard requested launch of ALB, immediately after re-house from exercise, to report of windsurfer in trouble in Gullane Bay Firth of Forth
Lifeboat proceeding when casualty found and rescued by others.
Stood down and returned to station to re-house.
Weather - Cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind - Strong breeze 225
Sea - Mod/chop
22 & 23/ 2012
18/07/12
21:46 - 23:45
ROS:-04356/2012ALB & ILB
Forth Coastguard requested launch of both boats to search for missing person last reported near to Cambo Estate.
Lifeboats proceeding when casualty found and rescued by others.
Stood down and returned to station.
Weather - Overcast
Visibility - Good
Wind - Mod breeze 225
Sea - Mod/chop
21/2012
17/07/12
10:30 - 14:00
ROS:-04334/2012ILB
Forth Coastguard requested launch of ILB to report person with cardiac arrest on a vessel within Anstruther harbour.
Police & Coastguard also on scene
Weather - Overcast
Visibility - Good
Wind - Mod breeze 225
Sea - Mod/chop
19 & 20/2012
06/07/12
07:02 - 10:15 re house 15:00 - 16:10
ROS:-03592/2012ALB
Forth Coastguard requested launch of ALB to report FV 'Guess Again' fanned up off the Isle of May.
ALB on scene and established a tow back to Pittenweem harbour.ILB launched to assist entry to harbour with casualty vessel under tow.
ALB moored at Pittenweem harbour and crew recalled at 15:00 to re-house
Weather - Overcast
Visibility - Fair
Wind - Mod breeze 45
Sea - Mod/chop
18/2012
25/06/12
21:16 - 22:00ROS:-03641/2012
ILB
Forth Coastguard requested launch of ILB to a speed boat that had lost power with one person onboard and drifting off Anstruther Harbour.
ILB quickly on scene and towed the casualty vessel safely back into Anstruther harbour.
No further assistance required
Weather - Overcast
Visibility - Good
Wind - Mod breeze 124
Sea - Mod/chop
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photo copyright Carl van der Lee, Anstruther Lifeboat 25/06/12
17/2012
23/06/12
11:12 - 16:30
ROS:-03575/2012
ALBForth Coastguard requested launch of ALB following a Mayday relay from a yacht in difficulties.
The casualty vessel had lost power and sails with two persons onboard 6 miles east of the Isle of May in poor weather conditions and very heavy swell.
Other lifeboats and Rescue helicopter 131 were searching on scene.
Casualty vessel located by R 131 and initially taken in tow by Dunbar ALB.
Tow transferred to Anstruther ALB off the Isle of May, while Dunbar ALB transferred the two cold & shaken casualties, though without injuries to Pittenweem harbour.
ALB continued the tow with two crewmen on board the casualty vessel back to Anstruther harbour.
Small yacht safely back in Anstruther harbour. Photo Roger Grundy 24/06/12
Weather - cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind - Strong breeze 270
Sea - Rough 5m swell
16/2012
05/06/12 -
17:31 - 19:30 - Re-house 06/06/12 - 06:30ROS:-03113/2012
ALB
Forth Coastguard requested launch of ALB to report of two divers overdue to the east of the Bass Rock.
ALB on scene with dive boat, other lifeboats and craft plus rescue helicopter R131.Casualties located and returned to North Berwick by Dunbar lifeboat
ALB returned and crew recalled at 06:30 on 06/06/12 to re-house
Weather - Overcast
Visibility - Good
Wind - Mod breeze
Sea - Mod/chop
14&15/2012
03/06/12 -
16:15 - 18:30 - 24:00 -recall for re-houseROS:-03111/2012
ALB
Forth Coastguard requested launch of lifeboats to report of two divers overdue off the Isle of May.
ALB & ILB on scene searching with assistance from the dive boat & rescue helicopter R131.
Causalities located cold but uninjured, taken aboard ILB for transfer to ALB and
return to Anstruther harbour, where they were checked by waiting ambulance crew.
Crew also assisted dive-boat return to Anstruther harbour.Crew recalled at 23:00hrs to re-house ALB
Weather - Cloudless sky
Visibility - Good
Wind - Mod breeze
Sea - Mod/chop
13/2012
29/05/12 -
04:02 - 04:10
ROS:-02786/2012ILB
Forth Coastguard requested launch of ILB to report of a person standing in the water off Anstruther beach.
Crew assembled, but launch cancelled with ILB on slip, as the Police had the person safely on the beach
Weather - Cloudless sky
Visibility - Good
Wind - Light breeze
Sea - Slight
11&12 2012
07/05/12
15:44 - 17:45
ROS:-02100/2012ILB & ALB
Forth Coastguard requested launch of ILB to report of two children cut off by the tide on the breakwater at St Monans harbour.
The helm requested the ALB to launch in support of the ILB because of the local conditions.
The ILB made for the casualty location by zig-zagging the large heavy swell.
On scene the casualties were two males fishing on the breakwater with the swell washing over the breakwater at times.A crew man was landed on the breakwater to assist in the transfer to the ILB in the heavy swell.
The casualties were safely landed at St Monans with their fishing gear and handed over to the Coastguard.
ALB stood by with blankets if required.
The ILB returned to Anstruther behind to ALB for support.
Weather - Overcast
Visibility - Good
Wind - Near gale SE
Sea - Rough 3m swell
10/2012
23/04/12
16:51 - 19:30
ROS:-01728/2012
ALBForth Coastguard requested ALB launch to report of an elderly person injured on the Isle of May.
ALB crew located the injured woman (who was also diabetic).
First aid was given for her injuries including a possible broken ankle and the casualty transferred to the ALB with her husband.They were safely returned to Anstruther harbour where the casualty was transferred to pontoon assisted by shore crew
and checked out by an off duty NHS technician, then handed over to ambulance staff for treatment.Weather - Overcast
Visibility - Good
Wind - Light breeze
SW - 1
08 & 09/2012
22/04/12
14:13 - 16:35
ROS:-01729/2012
ALB & ILBForth Coastguard requested launch of both boats to report of RIB with three persons on board stranded off the Isle of May.
ILB had launched first and was proceeding to the scene, when Coxswain was able to confirm that the casualty vessel was
actually tied up alongside the harbour and the passengers were safely ashore. ILB requested to stand down and return to Anstruther to provide cover.ALB proceeded to the scene, took the passengers on board and towed the casualty vessel to Anstruther and relocated the RIB on its trailer.
Weather - Clear sky
Visibility - Good
Wind - Gentle breeze
East - 3
06 & 07/2012
21/04/12
15:37 - 16:45
ROS:-01716/2012
ILB & ALBALB on exercise spotted two boys trapped in the water, up to their waist off Castle Street beach Anstruther.
Coxswain requested ILB (having finished exercise) to launch and guide / recover the casualties to the shore.ALB stood by, until casualties safely on the shore, then proceeded with the planned exercise.
Weather - Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind - Gentle breeze
East - 2
Service No. 05/2012
ROS:-01418/2012
GIN 278542
DATE 07/04/12 15:37 - 16:40
ILBRequest from Forth Coastguard to assist a yacht on passage from Port Edgar, with mechanical problems
entering Anstruther harbour with two persons on board.With propeller & steering problems the yacht was drifting out of control.
ILB launched and towed the casualty to a berth within the harbour.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Overcast
Visibility: Good
Wind force: Light breeze
Wind dir: SW
Sea state: Slight
Swell m
Service No. 03&04/2012
ROS:-01260/2012
GIN 277826
DATE 31/03/12 14:24 - 19:00
ALB & ILB
Request from Forth Coastguard to assist a pleasure boat in difficulties, with a mechanical problem off Elie. One person on board.
ILB first on scene and took up the tow that was passed to ALB. The casualty was towed to St Monans
though insufficient water meant that the ILB had to tow the vessel into the harbour.The casualties boarding boat was also located, towed to St Monans harbour and tied up alongside the casualty vessel.
Lifeboats returned to Anstruther, ILB re-housed and ALB tied up to Middle Pier to await sufficient tide to re-house.Crew recalled and ALB re-housed.
Photo M Bruce 31/03/12
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Clear sky
Visibility: Good
Wind force: Light breeze
Wind dir: NW
Sea state: Slight
Swell m
Service No. 02/2012
ROS:-00608/2012
GIN
DATE 19/02/12 13:23 - 14:55
ILBRequest from Forth Coastguard to assist a dive boat with mechanical problems off Elie.
On route crew informed that divers were in the water and unable to return to the boat.
ILB on scene and located two divers and transferred them to the dive boat,
with a third swimming back to the casualty vessel and one other person on board to assist
Crew established that nobody required assistance, before towing casualty into Elie harbour
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Clear sky
Visibility: Good
Wind force: Mod breeze
Wind dir: E
Sea state: Slight
Swell m
Service No. 01/2012
ROS:-00072/2012
GIN None
DATE 05/01/12 09:55 - 11:00
DNL
A request for assistance was received by the Coxswain, from the owner of MFV Challanger sinking within Pittenweem harbour.Three crewmembers were able to co-ordinate transporting the portable salvage pump the two miles to from the Lifeboat Station
to assist the Harbour Master, owner and skipper of the vessel, to pump out sufficiently water to enable the vessel to beach safely.
With no further assistance required the crew returned to Anstruther Lifeboat Station.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Clear sky
Visibility: Good
Wind force: Light breeze
Wind dir: NW
Sea state: Slight
Swell m
