Oban Lifeboat’s successful fundraisers
Oban RNLI Lifeboat's fundraisers have collected their first £1,000 raised by Betty's Pots.
Oban Lifeboat
Major search of Highland loch was false alarm with good intent
A major search operation of a Highland loch was launched yesterday afternoon, following a report of a person in the water.
Person reported to be in the water as Oban lifeboat launched to assist
Oban lifeboat has this afternoon been launched to assist in a search operation after a person has been reported in the water.
Oban Lifeboat baby celebrates her 18th birthday
Celebrating your 18th birthday is always a major occasion.
Ferry comes to rescue of sailors after catamaran capsizes
A capsized catamaran sparked a rescue operation involving a CalMac ferry.
Yellow object in Skye bay forces search from Kyle lifeboat
A yellow object reported in Broadford Bay on Skye has prompted an RNLI lifeboat to investigate.
Oban lifeboat launched on third shout of the day as crew required to assist medical transfer from Mull
The Oban lifeboat crew have been paged for a third time today to assist in a medical transfer from Mull to Oban.
Oban lifeboat launched to assist broken down yacht near to Seil
Oban lifeboat was launched earlier this afternoon to assist a yacht suffering from engine failure near to Seil island.
Oban lifeboat launched to aid stranded boat
Oban's lifeboat crew rescued two stranded crew members and their dogs after their boat ground to a halt on Monday evening.
Open day still means no rest for Oban lifeboat crew as busy weekend ensues
Despite the weekend being earmarked for Oban lifeboat’s annual open day, the crew were not allowed any respite after being called out three times over the course of the weekend.
Oban lifeboat launched to assist medical transfer at Glensanda Quarry
Oban lifeboat has been launched this evening to assist with the transfer of a casualty from Glensanda Quarry.
Paramedics transported in to two different Islands to assist casualties
Paramedics had to hitch a ride from lifeboat crews to attend to two separate casualties on two remote islands.
Student with suspected dislocated leg rescued by lifeboat from Kerrera
A 22-year-old female student was rescued by a coastguard rescue team and the RNLI lifeboat from Oban yesterday afternoon after falling whilst out climbing with a group and suffering a leg injury.
Oban lifeboat launched to assist student with suspected dislocated leg on Kerrera
A coastguard rescue team and the RNLI lifeboat from Oban have been launched to assist a student with a suspected dislocated leg on the Isle of Kerrera.
Stranded humpback whale gives young students first hand experience in marine science
A humpback whale which became stranded in Oban has left a lasting impression on the group of marine science students who helped it return to sea.
Stornoway Coastguard Operations Centre assists two separate broken down vessels
The Coastguard Operations Centre in Stornoway has today been aiding two broken down vessels off Iona and Benbecula.
Oban Lifeboat crew raise over £1,000 through fundraising events
A lifeboat crew in the west of Scotland have raised more than £1,000 to help them stay afloat in the New Year.
Floating canoe sparks search at Corran Ferry
Emergency services are currently conducting a thorough search ofthe Corran area following reports of an empty canoe in the water.
Oban lifeboat rescues lost hill walkers
Oban lifeboat assisted in the rescue of two lost hill walkers on the Morven Peninsula last night.
Oban Lifeboat joins search for missing person in early hours of the morning
Oban Lifeboat was launched in the early hours of yesterday morning to search for a missing person.
Oban lifeboat called to assist second incident in one day
Oban RNLI lifeboat was called to assist a yacht dragging its anchor in Craignure bay on the Isle of Mull yesterday.
Oban lifeboat launches to becalmed yacht
An Oban lifeboat was launched yesterday afternoon to a yacht becalmed west of Bach Island.
Oban lifeboat tows fire-stricken fish carrier
A fire aboard a 500-tonne live fish carrying vessel yesterday resulted engine failure and a call-out for a local lifeboat.
Drama as vessel loses power in stormy seas and drifts towards rocks
Rita Campbell
Yacht ran aground near Oban
Oban Lifeboat was called out to the aid of a yacht which ran aground in Dunstaffnage bay with three people on board on Sunday.
Men charged with stealing boat in Oban
Two men have been reported to the fiscal in connection with allegations of the theft of a boat after it ran out of fuel and they had to be rescued from an uninhabited island.
Lifeboat goes to aid of two people who have been out all night in dinghy
Oban Lifeboat has been tasked to go to the aid of two young people who have been at sea all night in a small dinghy.
Oban Lifeboat called out three times in one day following airport exercise
Oban Lifeboat was called to three separate incidents in a day, at the same time as participating in a multi-agency exercise, on what turned into a hectic weekend.
Cash prize draw for Oban Lifeboat
A prize of £1,000 is up for grabs in a charity draw being organised by Oban RNLI.
Island patient with breathing difficulties taken by lifeboat to Oban
Rita Campbell
Lifeboat makes medical transfer from Mull to mainland
Oban lifeboat helped transfer a medical patient to hospital in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Lifeboat evcuates patient from Mull to the mainland
A patient has been transferred from Mull to the mainland by lifeboat.