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Eyemouth RNLI lifeboat called to assist trawler

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Eyemouth RNLI lifeboat and its volunteer crew were launched by the UK Coastguard at 11:20am on Monday 5 March 2018.

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A 10 metre trawler had suffered a broken wheelhouse window whilst on passage from Kirkcaldy to Blyth, and was making for Eyemouth to carry out repairs.

Unfamiliar with the harbour entrance, the UK Coastguard requested that Eyemouth lifeboat launch in order to escort the vessel to back to port.

The lifeboat was quickly on scene, 2 miles from Eyemouth, and stood by whilst the tide filled sufficiently to allow the trawler to safely enter harbour.

Once secured alongside, and with no further assistance required, the lifeboat was stood down and made ready for service, 90 minutes after the initial call.

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