RNLI Scotland news
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RNLI award for three generous Scottish sisters who saved hundreds of lives
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has presented the Robertson Trust with a prestigious award in recognition of its support for the charity that saves lives at sea.
The Trust Award was presented at the RNLI’s annual awards ceremony at the Barbican Centre in London today (17 May)...
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Gale force conditions for Invergordon's call out to a yacht
The Invergordon RNLI Trent Class Lifeboat Douglas Aikman Smith was launched shortly before 5pm on Tuesday 15 May to a yacht in difficulty in strong to near gale force North Westerly winds.
Aberdeen Coastguard received a Mayday call from the 10 metre yacht Toytown nine miles North East of Tarbat Ness...
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Three RNLI Gallantry Medals awarded to crew from Dungeness, Exmouth and St Abbs lifeboat stations
Three RNLI Medals for Gallantry – the RNLI’s highest accolade – were awarded to volunteer crew members from Dungeness, Exmouth and St Abbs lifeboat stations today (17 May) at the charity’s annual awards ceremony at the Barbican Centre in London.
Dungeness RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew member Garry Clark (48) was awarded a Silver Medal for Gallantry – one of the RNLI’s highest honours...
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Energy company's powerful support for RNLI wins charity award
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has presented SSE with an award in recognition of the energy company’s support for the charity that saves lives at sea. The Corporate Supporter Award was presented to SSE at the RNLI’s annual awards ceremony at the Barbican Centre in London today (17 May)...
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Oban RNLI lifeboat assists fishing vessel
At 4:40am on Tuesday 15th May Oban RNLI lifeboat Mora Edith MacDonald was tasked to a fishing vessel with three people onboard just outside of Oban Bay.
The fishing vessel had lost steering control and had therefore requested assistance...