Lifeboat tows yacht to safety after engine fault
Volunteer lifesavers rescued a stricken yacht after she suffered an engine fault.
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Lifeboat launched after engine fire on sailing boat
The Lerwick Lifeboat has been tasked to assist the crew of a sailing boat after her engine caught fire.
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Volunteer lifesavers honoured after rescuing 600 casualties over 33 years
Two of the Lerwick Lifeboat’s volunteer crew members have been honoured for their combined 33 years of service saving lives at seas. RNLI Lerwick chairman…
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Fire on feed barge at Lerwick’s Greenhead base
A fire broke out on board and unmanned feed barge at Lerwick’s Greenhead base.
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Lifeboat and coastguard helicopter called to rescue casualty on fishing vessel
The Lerwick lifeboat and coastguard helicopter have been called to attend a casualty on board a fishing vessel.
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Council ferry rescues crew from sinking scallop trawler
Lerwick Lifeboat launched for its first callout of the year late last night (Saturday) to aid a scallop trawler taking on water after running aground…
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RNLI sail Christmas tree out of Lerwick harbour
Lerwick RNLI took advantage of the deteriorating winter weather today (Saturday) to practice some drills — and sign a festive farewell to 2024. The local…
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WATCH: Santa makes grand entrance to kick start Christmas festivities
Santa Claus made a grand entrance to get this year’s Christmas festivities under way.
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Lifeboat reunion to take place
Former crew and volunteers connected to Lerwick Lifeboat Station are invited to a reunion event as part of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary celebrations. Participants will…
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Lerwick Lifeboat reunion to bring together volunteers and crew from throughout the ages
Former crew and volunteers connected to Lerwick Lifeboat Station are invited to a reunion event, as part of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary celebrations.
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Lifeboat volunteers celebrate 200 years of RNLI
Aith and Lerwick lifeboat volunteers signed a symbolic scroll which marked 200 years of RNLI history.
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Whalsay pupils raise thousands for RNLI
Whalsay School pupils raised almost £3,000 for the RNLI following a fish and chip fundraiser.
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Crew welcome fundraiser on epic 8,500 mile tour of the British Isles
Life-saving crew and their families welcomed a fundraiser who is undertaking a motoring adventure in support of their charity.
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Lerwick Lifeboat assists yacht with engine problems
Lerwick lifeboat launched this morning (Saturday) to assist a 14-metre yacht with engine problems, south of Lerwick. The German-registered vessel with six people on board…
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