Lifeboat crew return after 18-hour call
The coxswain of the Lerwick lifeboat has spoken about the “horrible” conditions his crew experienced while on an 18 hour call-out. Stephen Manson described the…
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RNLI aid two-man crew after engine failure
Lerwick Lifeboat went to the aid of a scallop dredger yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) after the vessel had reported trouble with her engine. At the request…
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Fundraiser on quest to visit all RNLI stations sets sights on Lerwick and Aith
A car mechanic, who set himself a quest to visit every RNLI station in the British Isles is ready for his most northerly expedition – thanks
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Yacht crew hail ‘remarkable’ Lerwick Lifeboat team
The crew of the Marlin sailing yacht have hailed the Lerwick Lifeboat team who helped them on Sunday before the start of the second leg…
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Lifeboat safely helps vessel to harbour
Lerwick Lifeboat rescued a motor vessel in the early hours this morning (Wednesday) after she had suffered from mechanical failures. Coastguard confirmed the unnamed Norwegian…
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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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Thousands raised for Aith lifeboat crew
Aith RNLI have raised £12,000 since April over two events to help them replace worn out kit and repair lifeboats. Fundraising began in April with…
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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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Lerwick Lifeboat receives big donation from Living Lerwick
Living Lerwick have presented a cheque for over £2,000 to the Lerwick Lifeboat.
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Lifeboat crew receive special commendation for 20 hour sea rescue
Lifesavers have been commended for their efforts during a 20 hour rescue operation at sea.
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New pontoon in place for Aith RNLI
Aith RNLI have announced the addition of a new berthing pontoon. The 24-metre floating dock, built by engineering and fabrication contractor Malakoff, will be available…
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RNLI responds to reports of medical casualty in Foula
Volunteer rescuers set out this morning (Friday) to bring a casualty from Foula to the Mainland for medical treatment. The coastguard confirmed an emergency call…
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‘They’re definitely going the extra mile’ – fundraising cyclists call in at RNLI stations
A cycling fundraiser covering the entire British coastline and visiting every RNLI lifeboat station has completed its Shetland leg. Alan Cheesley and the Cycle4Fun cyclists…
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New coxswain for Lerwick lifeboat
A new full-time coxswain has been appointed to the Lerwick lifeboat. Twenty-nine-year-old Stephen Manson starts in the role today (Monday), replacing Darren Harcus who has…
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