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“Spirit of Guernsey” called to assist local 10m Fishing Boat with fouled propeller

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Tuesday 30th December, 2014

1835 A call was received by Guernsey Coastguard from the local fishing boat “Petite Mel” that her propeller was foul on some netting and that she required immediate assistance. The fishing vessel was just east of Beaucette Marina ….and close to rocks. Due to the precarious location of the vessel , an immediate Lifeboat Red was called and the “Spirit of Guernsey “ dispatched to go to the assistance of the disabled fishing boat

1837 Lifeboat Red

1855 Lifeboat pier-heads proceeding to the casualty

1905 Lifeboat on scene.

1915 Lifeboat returning to St Peter Port, casualty under tow

1935 Lifeboat arrives at the pierheads with the tow.

2000 Back on station

Missing kayaker

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The St Peter Port Lifeboat “Spirit of Guernsey” was launched at 16:20 and Air Search 1 alerted after a member of the public had reported to the police that they had observed 2 kayaks on the South coast, and that a little later only 1 was returning with the other drifting empty.

 The missing kayaker was located on rocks off Icart point and the lifeboat was directed to the scene arriving at 16:33, where the casualty was recovered from the rocks suffering from hypothermia and injuries to his legs.

The casualty was transferred to an ambulance on arrival at St Peter Port, and the Spirit of Guernsey was back on station at 17:30.

“Spirit of Guernsey” called to rescue person on Rocks close to St Martins Point

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1507 A call was received by Guernsey Coastguard from a member of the public that a person was shouting for Help on Longue Pierre Beacon close to St Martins Point.

At this time the Sarnia was proceeding south and was requested to divert to Longue Pierre area to investigate.

1510 Lifeboat Red …. Tasked to the area to assist. Airsearch Red — also requested.

1524 Lifeboat pier-heads proceeding to St Martins Point. Request for St John Ambulance Inshore Rescue Boat

1534 Lifeboat on scene, “ Sarnia “ + dory recovering person from Longue Pierre beacon. Casualty transferred to “Spirit of Guernsey” At this time the casualty advised the Lifeboat Crew that there was an additional person missing, last seen one hour ago!

Sarnia, It's Tender and Lifeboat Spirit of Guernsey off St Martin's Point 14-11-14 Pic by Tony Rive

This information escalated the search considerably. The additional assets of “Jethou Flyer” “Leopardess” were requested to assist. The Guernsey Police were requested to muster the Civil Defence Volunteers and asked to commence a Cliff Search form Fermain around to Moulin Huet areas.

Spirit of Guernsey heads back to St Peter Port with one Male Casualty 14-11-14 Pic by Tony Rive (7)

On further questioning of the Survivor on-board the Lifeboat, it was apparent that their boat had sunk rapidly just South of Fermain Bay. The other casualty was apparently a strong swimmer. Calls from members of the Public started to come in of another person clinging to rocks close to shore, so the focus of the search was moved to this area.

1558 A 999 call was received from the person we were searching for that he was safely ashore. Police were requested to attend and took this survivor immediately to A+E at the P.E.H.
With this information, once it was established that everyone was safe, the Search Operation was called off and everyone was stood down.

1609 Marine assets retuning to St Peter Port, where the casualty on the Lifeboat will be checked on arrival by St John Ambulance + Rescue Staff.

1618 Lifeboat pier heads.

1632 Lifeboat back on Station

The Guernsey Search and Rescue Services are very grateful for all the assistance and support or the various Emergency Services and additional assets, that worked together to achieve a very successful result.

Wavedancer

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Tuesday 16th September, 2014

The relief St Peter Port lifeboat was called to the aid of the 11 metre vessel ”Wavedancer” after it called Guernsey Coastguard for assistance.

The Jersey registered motor cruiser with two persons on board had picked up some floating rope in both propellers, which completely disabled the vessel.

The Daniel L Gibson left St Peter Port at 14:03 Local Time and arrived safely back with the casualty in tow at 16:20

Jersey Ski Boat in 2nd incident

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Tuesday 16th September 2014

The St Peter Port lifeboat was called into service twice more this evening. The first was for the medivac of a patient from Herm to Guernsey at 16:50 and the second to search for a broken down ski-boat between Guernsey and Jersey.

The 5.5 metre jersey registered ski-boat was found by the Daniel L Gibson at 18:37 and established a tow. The lifeboat then proceeded towards Jersey where the St Helier Lifeboat took over the tow and proceeded to Jersey with the two crew members on board.

The Daniel L Gibson left the scene at 19:07 and was back on station at 20:05.

NB: This was the second incident involving this vessel after it had to be rescued off the East coast of Sark on Friday evening

40ft Fairline 5 miles East North East of Platte Fougere

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The St Peter Port Lifeboat was called out at 18:25 on Friday 12th September to go to the aid of a twin engine 40 foot Fairline which was approximately 5 miles East North East of Platte Fougere. The vessel had suffered failure of one engine and was experiencing difficulties with steering.

The Daniel L Gibson was alongside the casualty at 18:58 where it established a tow and was safely back in St Peter Port at 19:45.