Lifeboat is launched to help another lifeboat
Lerwick Lifeboat crew launched this morning to go to the aid of a decommissioned offshore lifeboat with engine problems south of Shetland. The eight-metre vessel…
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Lifeboat called out after yacht runs aground
Lifeboat and coastguard teams have been called to assist a small yacht which ran aground in Lerwick Harbour this morning (Wednesday). The coastguard were called…
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WATCH: Lerwick Lifeboat open day draws in crowds
Crowds have gathered on Victoria Pier in Lerwick for the lifeboat open day. Among the attractions have been stalls, games, food and drink – as…
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Ziska zooms in
This picture by Ryan Leith shows the moment the Faroese Lifeboat Ziska is welcomed on her arrival at Lerwick harbour by the Lerwick Lifeboat. She…
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RNLI Lerwick always ready, says coxswain
Emergency beacons at sea can save lives, according to Lerwick coxswain Stephen Manson – whose team responded to a false alarm yesterday morning.
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Coxswain to take part in maritime rescue exchange in Oslo
Lerwick Lifeboat coxswain, Darren Harcus, will be taking part in a lifeboat crew exchange in Oslo next week, organised through the International Maritime Rescue Federation
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Lifeboat called out to help yacht
The Lerwick lifeboat was called out in the early hours of Sunday morning after a yacht began having problems in the Fair Isle Channel.
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Big-hearted Willum raises a grand for the lifeboat
A super-fit schoolboy has raised £1,000 for the RNLI by taking part in a gruelling swimming and cycling challenge – double his initial £500 target.
READ FULL STORYLifeboat called out to shellfish boat with propeller problems
The Lerwick lifeboat has been sent to the aid of a shellfish boat suffering propeller problems off Noss. The Sadie Joan made the call to…
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Lifeboat called from Boat Week to tow vessel to safety
A boat which got in to difficulty off Noss was assisted by the Lerwick lifeboat – which arrived on the scene straight from participating in…
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Swedish yacht towed into small boat harbour
A Swedish yacht was towed into Lerwick Harbour in the early hours of this morning.
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Coastguard, lifeboat and police teams were alerted to a situation last night after a man fell from Lerwick Harbour.
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Lifeboat call-out
Aith lifeboat was called out to assist a cargo vessel which had broken down with six people onboard. Shetland coastguard received the call at about…
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