Emergency evacuation from oil rig
An oil worker was evacuated from a deep-sea rig to Shetland this afternoon (Wednesday) in a medical emergency. Shetland coastguard said it received an evacuation…
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Debate to be held on coastguard helicopter
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has secured a debate on the future of coastguard helicopter services following plans to quadruple response times. Mr Carmichael previously…
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Lifeboat launched amid report of ‘fault’ with aircraft
The lifeboat has been launched this morning following a report of a “fault” with a helicoper trying to land at Sumburgh Airport. The coastguard confirmed…
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Search launched for missing man believed to have gone swimming in South Mainland
Rescue teams will resume their search this morning for a missing man.
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‘Eyes to the skies’ Santa joins coastguard crew to spread Christmas joy across the isles
Coastguard crew members welcomed aboard an extra special guest to help him on his important Christmas mission.
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Fisherman taken to hospital
A coastguard helicopter went to the aid of a fisherman onboard a vessel north of Shetland this morning (Tuesday). The R900 was called out before…
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Coastguard carrying out offshore medical evacuation
Emergency services are carrying out a medical evacuation at an offshore installation.
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Suspected mine is false alarm
A suspected mine in Yell turned out to be a false alarm after a bomb disposal team was sent to investigate. Last week, a mussel…
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Busy weekend for coastguard crews
The coastguard rescue helicopter has been called into action twice over the weekend. On Saturday it was called to collect someone who had fallen ill…
READ FULL STORYMussel farmer finds unexploded mine
The Marine and Coastguard Agency cordoned off an area where a suspected mine was found in Yell. Yesterday (Wednesday), a call to Police Scotland and…
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Fisherman airlifted to hospital in medical evacuation
A fisherman was airlifted to hospital last night (Tuesday) in a medical evacuation 36 miles nautical southeast of Sumburgh.
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Update: Lifeboat crew respond to rescue call at Sumburgh
The two-man crew of a fishing vessel are safe and well after the Lerwick lifeboat were called out to their aid Saturday evening. Fishing boat…
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WATCH: Eight fishermen rescued as boat sinks
Dramatic video footage has been released showing the rescue of fishermen after their boat sank 36 miles north-east of Bressay this morning (Sunday). The 27-metre…
READ FULL STORYCoastguard take casualty from Unst
A casualty was taken to hospital from Unst on Thursday morning.
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