Cromarty Firth Oil Rig Medivac sparks launch of Invergordon RNLI
Invergordon RNLI Lifeboat ‘Agnes AP Barr’ was requested to launch Friday 29 December to carry out a medical evacuation from an oil rig anchored the Cromarty Firth
Upon arrival at 9:15am, the lifeboat approached the support barge already docked alongside to access the rig and two casualty-trained crew began casualty care assessment on the injured male.
The injured crew member was placed on a stretcher and medical attention continued once transferred to the lifeboat. The boat then returned to Invergordon's West Harbour, where the Scottish Ambulance Service took over the care of the injured person.
Coxswain Andrew Murray stated, "The callout today demonstrated the effectiveness of our training. Thanks to our rigorous training, the volunteer crew was able to respond quickly to the situation. The casualty care was precise and accurate, which helped to comfort the casualty during the transit back to shore.”
The lifeboat was washed, refuelled, and made ready for service by 10:15 am.
Notes to editors:
Invergordon RNLI is based at Shore Road, Invergordon IV18 0EX. The volunteers crew a Shannon Class Lifeboat ‘Agnes AP Barr’.
The station was founded in 1974 and celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2024 along with the RNLI’s 200th Anniversary.
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