ALB SHOUT (AO): 04-12-2021

Incident Date04-12-2021Launch InstructAssembly OnlyLifeboat UsedALB Location of CasualtyTorbay area Tasked by Solent Coastguard at 11:12 to look for two overdue divers near the Ore Stone rock. Fortunately the divers were found fit and well prior to launch, crew stood down.

ALB SHOUT 44: 26-11-2021

Incident Date26-11-2021Launch Instruct14:38Lifeboat UsedALB Location of CasualtyTorbay area Launched to assist a yacht approx half a mile NW of Berry Head following a red flare and Mayday call One person on board the vessel which had a jammed headsail and engine difficulties. Weather on scene was blowing a steady 45 knots with lively sea conditions.ALBContinue reading "ALB SHOUT 44: 26-11-2021"

ALB SHOUT 43: 16-11-2021

Incident Date16-11-2021Launch Instruct19:14Lifeboat UsedALB Location of CasualtyTorbay area Launched to a reported Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) signal 1.5 miles east of Roundham head. The related PLB or vessel was not on any automatic identification system (AIS). Search started but could not track PLB ( no signal)Coastguards contacted boat owner who confirmed the vessel plus PLBContinue reading "ALB SHOUT 43: 16-11-2021"

ALB SHOUT 42: 04-11-2021

Incident Date04-11-2021Launch Instruct23:01Lifeboat UsedALB Location of CasualtySharkham area (Brixham) Launched to assist Devon and Cornwall Police

ILB SHOUT 61 : 16-10-2021

Incident Date16-10-2021Launch Instruct21:57Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyBrixham fish quay Launched to assist a fisherman off a fishing vessel moored on the Fish Quay, with a broken ankle. He was taken on board the ILB as the tide was too low to evacuate him on to the quay and then taken to the Lifeboat Station. OnceContinue reading "ILB SHOUT 61 : 16-10-2021"

ILB SHOUT 60 : 15-10-2021

Incident Date15-10-2021Launch Instruct12:57Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyOff Goodrington beach Launched to assist paddle-boarder stuck in the water 1/2 mile off Goodrington beach.The casualty was exhausted, had swallowed some water and could not get back onto his board so was taken to back to the beach and handed over to the Torbay Coastguard Rescue Team whilstContinue reading "ILB SHOUT 60 : 15-10-2021"