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RNLI Oban Lifeboat Station

Oban Lifeboat Station

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Oban Lifeboat Station operates its Shannon lifeboat from one of the oldest buildings in Oban. Located in the attractive fishing port and popular west coast holiday town, it’s one of the busiest all-weather lifeboat stations in Scotland.

Oban Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Oban's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Oban.
Our Lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Oban
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
Latest News
Sand art on a beach which says 'Be aware tidal cut off' in large letters.
Local info, forecasts and tide
Find local safety information and get the 5-day forecast and tide times for your area.
Local info
A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Oban's history
Take a look back through key events from the history of our lifeboat station in our timeline.
Our history

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Oban Lifeboat Station 
South Pier
Gallanach Road
Oban 
PA34 4LS

Station phone number

01631 563733

Accessibility

Station parking for crew only. 

Visiting times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.

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News and media from Oban Lifeboat Station

Tom and Tom shaking hands standing in the sunshine in front of Oban's Shannon class lifeboat, The Campbell-Watson
Article Crew training
Tom sails through key training milestone
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Three lifeboat crew members in their yellows are joined by Brian Clarke on the aft deck of the Shannon class lifeboat. Brian and Ally are shaking hands.
Article Rescue
Oban RNLI thanked by rescued yachtsman
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Oban's Shannon class lifeboat 13-50 beginning to move off from its jetty with some foam coming from its water jets.
Article Rescue
Oban Lifeboat responds to mayday from yacht
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12 ocean-going yachts following line astern of the lifeboat
Article Lifeboats
Clippers farewell, two shouts and a cat
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