Launches & Call Outs

Wednesday 5th August 2009

Lifeboats  RNLB Jim Moffat

Op. No     14-38

O.N              1275                                                        

Launch Time              14:15 BST

RTS Time                15:30 BST

Wind State              S.S/W Strong breeze 5 - 6

Sea State                Moderate

Visibility                  Good/Moderate

Service Description;

Clyde Coastguard paged the RNLI All Weather Lifeboat crew this afternoon to go to the aid of a 45 year old male with a head injury aboard a fishing vessel.

The All Weather Lifeboat launched to the incident and closed MFV TRIBUTE approximately six miles West of Troon. Two crew members from the ALB boarded the fishing vessel in order to assess the condition of the casualty. Once aboard it was apparent that the casualty was in need of immediate treatment for the severe blow which he had received above the left temple.

The casualty was assessed, stabilised and given oxygen while being prepared for the hazardous transfer to the ALB. Once aboard the Lifeboat the casualty was again stabilised as a fast transit was made to Troon Harbour and a waiting ambulance. The casualty was given over to the care of the Paramedics and the Lifeboat made ready for service.

“This call involved the hazardous transfer of the casualty from the fishing boat to the Lifeboat with several approaches required in a two meter swell between the two boats to effect these transfers to and from the ‘TRIBUTE’ the casualty was stabilised and treated in the same professional manner and response as all other calls made to any RNLI Lifeboat.”

The safe and speedy launch and recovery of both RNLI Lifeboats was ably assisted by members of the RNLI Lifeboats Shore Crew.

ALB Crew – 1 – 6 - 9 - 12 - NN