First Call Out During Lockdown

There was an ongoing incident at Dunnottar Castle which required support from the lifeboat. The crew were tasked to provide safety cover and under take a shore line search of the area. The incident was resolved quickly and the boat stood down.
As the boat was returning to the harbour they were then tasked to assist a small fishing boat with 3 persons on board which had broken down and was drifting towards the rocks. The crew established a tow line and towed the boat back to the harbour with all 3 persons safe and well.
The boat was then refuelled and made ready for service again.

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.

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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.