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Two services were held simultaneously on Sunday afternoon to remember Coastguard winchman Bill Deacon, who died 20 years ago following the courageous rescue of crew members from stricken cargo vessel Green Lily. At a cairn, built by Bressay residents in memory of Mr Deacon’s heroism, member... Read more...
A trio of local residents who helped to rescue a man from Lerwick Harbour have been honoured with bravery awards from the Royal Humane Society. Port controller Ryan Leith received the Royal Humane Society’s Testimonial on Vellum, one of the society's top awards, for jumping into the water. The ... Read more...
Lerwick Port Authority's on duty port control officer Ryan Leith used his own initiative and sea swimming experience when he went to the aid of a man in his twenties who got into difficulty after going into the water at Lerwick Harbour late on Thursday night at around 11.30pm. From his position a... Read more...
Nine people have been rescued after a yacht caught fire west of mainland Shetland. (more…) Read more...
The coxswain of Lochinver lifeboat and his volunteer crew are to receive recognition for their daring rescue of the crew of Lerwick registered fish carrier Norholm. Four fishermen had to be rescued from the Norholm when their vessel lost engine power in a strong westerly gale and was drifting to... Read more...
An injured walker was flown to Clickimin landing site from a “remote coastal path” near Scalloway yesterday before being taken to Gilbert Bain Hospital. A Shetland Coastguard spokesman said that coastguards had been alerted by police who had received a call from the female walker about 1.50... Read more...