Oban lifeboat launches to assist yacht
A busy week continued for Oban Lifeboat, which was launched to assist a yacht with engine failure, west of Kerrera.
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Emergency services called to incident off Western Isles coast
Lifeboat crew are currently attending an incident off the coast of Stornoway. The RNLI team launched from the Lewis capital around 1.25pm today. A spokesman said: “Lifeboat crew are currently working at an incident.” More to follow.
German boat rescued from Buckie harbour by two lifeboats
A small German boat was towed back to safety at Buckie Harbour after running into trouble half-a-mile out at sea.
Charity accused of spreading ‘nonsense’ about Peterhead crew suspension
The RNLI has been accused of spreading “nonsense” about the reasons its Peterhead crew was temporarily stood down.
Boyfriend dresses up as crewman to shock lifeboat woman with proposal during training drill
A member of Aberdeen's lifeboat team took the plunge in remarkable fashion when her partner disguised himself as a crewman and proposed during a drill.
Fraserburgh lifeboat crew help stricken trawler
Fraserburgh lifeboat crew were called into action to help a stricken trawler for the first time since their counterparts in Peterhead were suspended.
Lifeboat sent to Greenpeace-occupied rig in the Highlands
Safety fears have been raised after protesters aboard an oil rig in the Highlands had reportedly placed themselves in a 'precarious position'.
Lifeboat called to help broken down vessel off Moray coast
The lifeboat at Buckie has been launched to help a vessel in trouble off the coast. It was dispatched at around 9.15pm to help a broken down boat off the coast north of the town. A Coastguard spokeswoman said the lifeboat crew are working to tow the boat to safety.
Peterhead lifeboat suspended over ‘personal rivalries and historic disagreements’ among crew
Peterhead lifeboat has been suspended due to "personal rivalries and "historic disagreements" among its crew.
Peterhead lifeboat stood down after aircraft pick up distress beacon
Peterhead's lifeboat crew have been stood down after a distress beacon signal was picked up earlier.
New lifeboat on the way for Stonehaven’s RNLI crew
A coastal community in Aberdeenshire will get a new lifeboat this winter, allowing the local RNLI team to save lives at sea faster and more safely.
Lifeboat launched to help ambulance on Raasay
A lifeboat has been launched to help ambulance crews working on Raasay. Crews received a call for assistance just after 8pm, with the vessel launching from Portree. A Coastguard spokesman said: “We may potentially be involved in helping to bring the patient back.” The injured person’s condition is not known at this time.
North lifeboat crew rescue two people stranded on yacht
A lifeboat crew has rescued two people from a stranded yacht.
PICTURE UPDATE: Broken down boat’s distress call answered quickly by north-east crew training in nearby water
A "broken down" fishing vessel was hauled back to shore after a mayday call was answered by an RNLI crew which was in the water conducting training exercises at the time.
PICTURE UPDATE: Broken down boat’s distress call answered quickly by north-east crew training in nearby water
A "broken down" fishing vessel was hauled back to shore after a mayday call was answered by an RNLI crew which was in the water conducting training exercises at the time.
New Aberdeen lifeboat named in honour of helicopter crash victims
The legacies of 16 men killed in a north-east helicopter crash have been remembered with the naming of a new lifeboat.
Lifeboat crews launched in emergency call to Knoydart
Lifeboat crews alongside paramedics are currently on route after an emergency call was made to an injured person on Knoydart. The RNLI team received a call of a person injured at around 12.27pm today. Ambulance paramedics are being transported to the person by the lifeboat team. More to follow.
Lifeboat crews at multiple incidents off Fraserburgh
Coastguard teams have been called to several incidents off the north-east coast this afternoon.
Aberdeen beach tragedy: Authorities trying to trace families of women who died after ‘underestimating’ treacherous conditions
An extensive investigation is under way following the deaths of two women in a tragic midnight swimming accident off Aberdeen beach.
Lifeboat launched after flare sighting
A rescue crew was sent from Loch Ness Lifeboat Station shortly after 11pm tonight.
Lifeboat called after man falls off scooter at north-east harbour
A man was taken to hospital after falling off a scooter near a north-east harbour.
Lifeboat called after North Sea worker falls ill
Lifeboat crews in Aberdeen were sent to help a sick crew member aboard an offshore vessel this evening.
Islands diver airlifted after suffering the bends
A diver had to be airlifted to hospital this morning after falling ill with decompression sickness.
VIDEO: North lifeboat crew haul 50ft yacht back to shore after it drifted from berth unmanned
A north lifeboat crew acted quickly to stop a 50ft yacht from drifting into the path of ships in the Cromarty Firth after it drifted from its berth in stormy seas.
Lifeboat crews toasted at north-east pub handover
Lifeboat crews were toasted at a north-east bar as charity funds were handed over.
Helicopter called after report of man struggling at sea off Benbecula
A lifeboat and helicopter were called out to help a man reportedly struggling in the sea near Benbecula this evening.
Macduff lifeboat volunteers honoured for lengthy service
Three members of an RNLI lifeboat crew have been honoured for their combined 85 years of service.
Fishing vessel towed back to north-east harbour after losing power
A lifeboat was launched in the early hours of this morning to help tow a fishing vessel back to a north-east harbour.
Lifeboat launched from Portree on Skye
Stornoway Coastguard were called to assist a vessel with engine trouble earlier today. Coastguard were alerted to the incident, off Loch Snizort, at 12.46pm. A coastguard spokesman said: “A tugboat is assisting the vessel back to port, alongside Portree Lifeboat.”
Fraserburgh lifeboat crew called out
A north-east lifeboat has been called out after a man was seen in the sea near Fraserburgh.
Oban lifeboat crew are top of the tree
Navigation on the high seas can be tricky at the best of times, but the crew at Oban Lifeboat Station utilised their navigational aids at the weekend to spread festive joy and cheer.
Lifeboat crews assist police in coastline operation
RNLI lifeboat crews are working along the Moray coast after their assistance was requested by police.