Moray Firth Medivac sparks launch of Invergordon RNLI

Invergordon’s Volunteer crew were paged to launch to assist with a medical issue on board a workboat which was anchored 2 miles off Nairn where a crew member was requiring medical evacuation.

The Lifeboat launched with a crew of six and made best speed in force six weather conditions from the west to the reported location of the 51m vessel, where the crew on board were making arrangements for the lifeboat arrival.

Arriving on scene at 9:50am, the lifeboat manoeuvred to the aft pilot gate where two casualty trained crew brought the stricken crewman aboard and commenced casualty care as the lifeboat then departed and made the return journey back to Invergordon’s West Harbour to liaise and hand over the care to the Scottish Ambulance Service.

The lifeboat was washed, refuelled and made ready for service by 11:15am.

Coxswain Gavin Mackenzie said, “Today’s callout showed the training we undertake in all weather conditions, ensured a quick response from the volunteer crew to the situation and the casualty care given was precise and accurate to comfort the casualty on the transit back to shore”

Michael MacDonald, Lifeboat Press Officer, 01349 853915 [email protected]

Natasha Bennett, RNLI Regional Media Officer for Scotland, 07826 900639, [email protected]

Martin Macnamara, RNLI Regional Media Manager for Scotland, 07920 365929, [email protected]

RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789

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