RNLI pays tribute to lifesaver Billy Deacon on anniversary of tragic death
Tributes have been paid to the brave lifesaver Billy Deacon on the 24th anniversary of his tragic death. Lerwick RNLI issued a post of remembrance…
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Trawler is towed to safety in 20-hour rescue operation
Aith Lifeboat volunteers spent 20 hours at sea yesterday (Friday) helping to recover a whitefish trawler which had lost power and was taking on water…
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Emergency services ask people to ‘stop and think’ about water safety following recent deaths in Scotland
Emergency services and rescuers are continuing to plead for folk to heed water safety advice following several tragic drownings in Scotland. Shetland police tweeted a…
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Online auction helps raise almost £10,000 for Aith lifeboat
The crew of the Aith lifeboat have thanked the community after a massive fundraising effort earlier this month which raised nearly £10,000. With the traditional…
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Film celebrating lifeboat communities to premiere at Mareel
A new film featuring archive footage and celebrating RNLI communities in Scotland will premiere at Mareel later this month. Launch! On the Sea with Scotland’s…
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Auction prizes sought to help Aith lifeboat ride out Covid storm
Organisers of the Aith Lifeboat open day are seeking auction prizes for an online event this summer.
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Lerwick lifeboat quickly attend injured fisherman in need of medical care
An injured crewman in need of medical care was rescued from a French fishing vessel off the Shetland coast. The RNLI’s Lerwick lifeboat crew launched…
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Volunteer lifesavers tow family’s yacht to safety after its engine failed
A family of three have been towed to safety after their yacht’s engine failed near Shetland. The RNLI Lerwick lifeboat was tasked to assist the…
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Auction raises over £5,000 for RNLI in absence of Aith gala
An online fundraiser organised in place of the annual Aith Lifeboat gala has raised over £5,500 for the RNLI.
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Owners asked to let coastguard know if boats are left unattended
Boat owners are being reminded to please inform the coastguard if they will be leaving vessels unattended for any period of time.
READ FULL STORYMissing kayakers prompt sea search – and fresh calls to ‘stay home and stay ashore’
Concerns for two kayakers who were reported missing led to the Aith lifeboat and coastguard teams being called into action on Sunday – and prompted…
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WATCH: Local trawler towed to safety after running aground
The Aith lifeboat crew had to come to the rescue of a local trawler this morning (Saturday) after she ran aground near Trondra.
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Two Lerwick lifeboat crew qualify as mechanics
Two Lerwick lifeboat crew members have completed their training as lifeboat mechanics.
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Dry weather as hundreds enjoy open day
Hundreds turn out to enjoy annual open day at Victoria Pier.
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