RNLI Queensferry Lifeboat

11/10/2026

📟 Shout 📟

Queensferry Lifeboat volunteers were paged at 6.46pm on Sunday 4th October. The tasking was to reports of a vessel aground south of Aberdour, with 2 persons on board.

The lifeboat launched with 4 crew on board and made way to the reported location. Whilst en route, the coastguard provided an update that the boat had refloated with the incoming tide and was making way to Burntisland. The lifeboat continued to the scene and made contact with the crew from the casualty vessel. They had lost the use of their electrics, including their navigation lights and equipment but were otherwise well. Due to the fading light and lack of navigational electronics, it was determined the best course of action was to shadow the vessel to Burntisland to ensure the vessel arrived safely.

Once the vessel was safely berthed at Burntisland, the volunteers were stood down and returned to station at 8.20pm. This was tasking number 92 for Queensferry Lifeboat Station volunteers.

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27/09/2026

📣 Join the RNLI Fundraising Crew in Queensferry! 📣

Are you looking for a rewarding way to support your local community?

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our RNLI Fundraising Crew in Queensferry.

Whether you can spare a few hours a month or help out at local events throughout the year, your support will help raise vital funds that enable the RNLI's lifesaving work.

No previous fundraising experience is needed, just a willingness to get involved, meet new people and make a difference.

Interested in joining us?

Take a look by clicking on the link below and if interested, click ‘apply’:
https://volunteer.rnli.org/opportunities/122832-event-support-volunteer-queensferry-2026-08-28

Together, we can help save lives at sea 🌊

Support local RNLI fundraising events in and around South Queensferry, volunteering as and when it suits you to help save lives at sea.

22/09/2026

Congratulations to Mark, who has now qualified as a Launch Vehicle Driver 🚜👏

Mark is now able to launch and recover our Atlantic-85 lifeboat using our unique Pasquali tractor and launch-recovery system.

His assessment involved a launch and recovery exercise, dealing with emergency procedures along the way, followed by a test on the theory behind shoreside operations- which he sailed through!

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21/09/2026

💙 Celebrating Women in Search and Rescue 🧡

This weekend two of our female volunteers had the privilege of joining a group of 40 others just like them from 24 Lifeboat Stations across Scotland for the RNLI's Women in SAR event held by Dunbar, Eyemouth and St Abbs Lifeboat Stations.

The female volunteers came together for two days of afloat and shoreside activities, skills workshops and presentations from keynote speakers. The weekend spanned across RNLI Eyemouth Lifeboat and RNLI Dunbar Lifeboats stations and included afloat exercises on the Shannon, Trent, D-class and St Abbs Lifeboat.

The event allowed the group to connect with like-minded female volunteers from across Scotland, learn resilience and to support and inspire women in Search and Rescue roles.

The initiative is the second of its kind and follows the inaugural event held by Kessock RNLI last year. Launched in 2019 by the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), Women in SAR (WISAR) is a global movement open to all lifeboat stations, including the RNLI and independent operations.

Jill Hepburn, Head of Region for RNLI Scotland, said: ‘We come together from across the RNLI and wider SAR family, to get afloat and build our operational skills, but more importantly to meet our peers and build connections, share knowledge and experiences, spark ideas and learn from each other all whilst taking the opportunity for some good healthy discussions and feedback.'

📷 Richard Ellis/A View From My Camera

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30/08/2026

📟 SHOUT 📟

At 1629 yesterday, Saturday 29th August, Queensferry Lifeboat volunteers were tasked by HM Coastguard to reports of a female on Cramond IsIand with an ankle injury.

The lifeboat arrived on scene and two crew members were put ashore to locate the casualty. With a music event happening on the Island at the same time and crowds of people attending, this proved challenging. However, after some communication with the lifeboat surveying the scene from the water, the casualty was located on a rocky slope on the north of the island.

The casualty was in a lot of pain and after a first aid assessment it was found that she was suffering from a suspected lower leg fracture. The crew on scene administered pain relief and reassured the casualty. Whilst first aid was ongoing, the lifeboat transported three members of CRT to the island to assist with extraction due to the difficult location.

As plans were being made for evacuation, reports of a further casualty came through who was on another part of Cramond Island and was unconscious but breathing. The lifeboat crew made sure the first casualty was stable and comfortable, before heading to deal with the further casualty. Again, due to the number of people on the island locating the second casualty proved tricky. However, once located, our volunteers undertook a casualty assessment. Thankfully, the casualty came around after administering some oxygen and was then able to talk to crew. It was determined that the best course of action was to evacuate her to Cramond Village to an awaiting ambulance.

Whilst at Cramond Village, the lifeboat picked up SORT paramedics and transported them to Cramond Island. SORT along with two lifeboat crew were placed ashore to deal with the first casualty. Due to the difficult location, it was assessed that the best evacuation option was by helicopter. Whilst waiting for the helicopter, SORT and lifeboat crew dealt with a further casualty with a head injury but it was determined they did not require any further medical assistance.

Coastguard helicopter Rescue 199 evacuated the casualty with the leg injury to an awaiting ambulance at Cramond Village. As members were leaving the scene, a further casualty presented themselves and had reportedly fallen from height and was complaining of lower back pain. This casualty was assessed by SORT and was advised to attend A&E when possible.

Once all casualties had been assessed and treated where necessary, the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station at approximately 2000.

This was a great example of a multi-agency incident, where lifeboat crew, coastguard, SORT, ambulance, police and coastguard helicopter teams worked together for a successful resolution to the incident.

We would like to extend our thanks to all those involved, including the members of the public who assisted on the Island🤝

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28/08/2026

It is with great sadness that Queensferry Lifeboat Station volunteers mourn the passing of Morag Goulden, one of our long serving fundraising volunteers.

Morag joined the fundraising team around 17 years ago and has contributed greatly over her years of volunteering. Morag will be remembered for her love of interacting and meeting with people at our fundraising events such as Open Day, Loony Dook and our various store collections. She was also involved with a number of other local and national charities and organisations who have benefitted from her determination and enthusiasm in raising funds over the course of her volunteering roles.

In Morags memory and as a mark of respect, we have lowered our station flag to half mast today. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this very sad time.

23/08/2026

📣 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 📣

Applications are still open for volunteer fundraiser roles at Queensferry Lifeboat Station!

Come and be part of the brilliant team that put together our fundraising events and keep our station running!

We would love to hear from you if you enjoy being part of a team, learning new skills and meeting new people 🧡

Find out more and apply below 👇

You will enable volunteer RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives at sea by carrying out and supporting vital fundraising activity in your local community.

18/08/2026

🚨 New Helm Alert 🚨

Congratulations to Petra who passed her command assessment on Monday afternoon and is now a helm! 👏👏

Petra has undertaken rigourus training over the past few months in order to be able to manage and handle the lifeboat under high pressure situations at sea. Along with training at station, this included undertaking week long command and boat handling courses at the RNLI College in Poole. And culminated in a practical assessment where skills in managing emergency procedures, searches and various rescue scenarios were tested.

It wasn't long before Petra commanded her first shout, just 24hrs later, when the pager sounded this afternoon at 1805 and the situation was resolved with a successful outcome!

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13/08/2026

🧡 Welcome to the crew! 💙

The votes are in and our new crew mascot has been named, welcome to the crew Slip! 😎

He's earned his pager and joined fellow crew members at the station- if you've been around the station, you may have spotted him on our Meet the Crew board! 👀

Congratulations to Morven who chose the winning name and also won Slip's knitted partner 👏 👏

08/08/2026

It was a festive atmosphere in Queensferry this morning as Queensferry RNLI volunteers represented the station in the annual Ferry Fair Parade alongside many other community groups! 💙🧡