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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Thermal imaging binoculars gifted to RNLI
The crew of the Lerwick lifeboat crew has accepted a donation of thermal imaging binoculars to aid their night-time search and rescue. The donation has…
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EnQuest makes charitable contributions through health and safety scheme
Three charities have benefited from almost £15,000 in donations from an energy giant. EnQuest made the bumper grants to Clan Cancer Support, Shetland Heart Screening…
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Lerwick lifeboat shop ready for busy summer season
The Lerwick lifeboat shop has had a refresh ahead of what it hopes will be another busy summer season. With the first cruise ship of…
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RNLI volunteers to mark 200th anniversary at event in London
Members of both Aith and Lerwick lifeboat station crews will today (Monday) attend a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey to mark the 200th anniversary of…
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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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