Here are a selection of shouts,
Not all shouts are publicised
November 12th 2011
Pager callout from Aberdeen coastguard to assist person in inflatable blown ashore near Culbin Forest. Casualty located. 1 person picked up and returned to Findhorn Boatyard. No medical assistance required.
August 26th 2011
Called to assist yacht Cathleen aground at entrance to the 'Old Bar', 3miles west of Findhorn. MIRO rescue boat launched on rising tide, vessel located and towed into deeper water. Cathleen escorted back into Findhorn Bay in failing light.
July 8th 2011
Called by Aberdeen coastguard following reports of a capsized vessel off Burghead. Occupants confirmed safely ashore by rescue helicopter and MIRO vessel stood down.
March 20th 2011
Called by coastguard at 1920hrs. Two teenagers cut off by tide on sandbar near mouth of Findhorn bay. Casualties recovered by MIRO and landed at boatyard into care of Burghead coastguard shore patrol.
March 19th 2011
Called by Aberdeen Coastguard at 0445 hrs to assist in search for missing person. Carried out inshore search along coast to Nairn. Casualty located in Culbin Forest by rescue Helicopter. Stood down at 0630. MIRO vessel refuelled and back on station at 0710 hrs.
December 10th 2010
MIRO were called by Aberdeen MRCC to attend the old bar to assist persons cut off by the tide. On arrival at scene we found an emergency services vehicle which had become bogged down.
MIRO then assisted in the removal of equipment and 5 persons from the scene and returning them to shore where the were taken care of by a coastguard unit, unfortunately the tide had risen to an extent where the vehicle could not be recovered at that time. It is understood the vehicle was on an operational incident assisting Northern Police in a search.
No persons were at risk at any time during this event as safety was managed from the outset.
MIRO were called by Aberdeen MRCC to attend the old bar to assist persons cut off by the tide. On arrival at scene we found an emergency services vehicle which had become bogged down.
MIRO then assisted in the removal of equipment and 5 persons from the scene and returning them to shore where the were taken care of by a coastguard unit, unfortunately the tide had risen to an extent where the vehicle could not be recovered at that time. It is understood the vehicle was on an operational incident assisting Northern Police in a search.
No persons were at risk at any time during this event as safety was managed from the outset.
24th November 13.38 - 14.30
Called by Coastguard to investigate Kite/Wind surfer off Minton point. Casualty spotted by Helicopter MIRO then in attendance Kite surfer had equipment failure and was performing self rescue. Stood by until surfer ashore.
Called by Coastguard to investigate Kite/Wind surfer off Minton point. Casualty spotted by Helicopter MIRO then in attendance Kite surfer had equipment failure and was performing self rescue. Stood by until surfer ashore.
20th August 2010 – 1500 hrs
Called by coastguard to assist motor cruiser ‘Panda’ . Vessel ½ mile off Nairn with broken rudder. Tide ebbing rapidly. Vessel located by MIRO at anchor. Insufficient depth to enter harbour. 2 persons taken ashore then MIRO returned to casualty to lay second anchor. Vessel to be recovered by harbour staff on next tide.
1700hrs MIRO refuelled and ready for further service.
Called by coastguard to assist motor cruiser ‘Panda’ . Vessel ½ mile off Nairn with broken rudder. Tide ebbing rapidly. Vessel located by MIRO at anchor. Insufficient depth to enter harbour. 2 persons taken ashore then MIRO returned to casualty to lay second anchor. Vessel to be recovered by harbour staff on next tide.
1700hrs MIRO refuelled and ready for further service.
31st July 2010 – 1515 hrs.
Called by coastguard to assist yacht Sandpiper drifting off Nairn with broken rudder. Vessel located and towed into Nairn Harbour.
1800 hrs. MIRO refuelled and ready for further service.
Called by coastguard to assist yacht Sandpiper drifting off Nairn with broken rudder. Vessel located and towed into Nairn Harbour.
1800 hrs. MIRO refuelled and ready for further service.
23rd July 2010 – 1350 hrs.
Called to assist yacht White Rabbit. Yacht’s engine overheating and giving insufficient power to enter Findhorn Bay against tide. Vessel anchored near safewater mark. Crew taken ashore. 2045hrs Yacht towed into harbour and placed on mooring.
Called to assist yacht White Rabbit. Yacht’s engine overheating and giving insufficient power to enter Findhorn Bay against tide. Vessel anchored near safewater mark. Crew taken ashore. 2045hrs Yacht towed into harbour and placed on mooring.
18th July 2010 - 1650 hrs.
Called by coastguard. Waterski boat with engine problems drifting towards rocks south of Burghead Harbour entrance. Vessel located . Miro crew member transferred to casualty. Boat towed into Burghead Harbour and handed over to Coastguard.
1720 hrs. MIRO refuelled and ready for further service
Called by coastguard. Waterski boat with engine problems drifting towards rocks south of Burghead Harbour entrance. Vessel located . Miro crew member transferred to casualty. Boat towed into Burghead Harbour and handed over to Coastguard.
1720 hrs. MIRO refuelled and ready for further service
24th June 2010
Called by Coastguard to vessel drifting with failed engine in inner bay. Vessel located with two persons on board. Taken under tow and brought in to piers.
Called by Coastguard to vessel drifting with failed engine in inner bay. Vessel located with two persons on board. Taken under tow and brought in to piers.
18th June 2010
Called out by Aberdeen Coastguard. Person trapped by collapse of sand dune on beach in Burghead Bay. Concerns about rising tide. Casualty rescued by shore party. MIRO stood down
Called out by Aberdeen Coastguard. Person trapped by collapse of sand dune on beach in Burghead Bay. Concerns about rising tide. Casualty rescued by shore party. MIRO stood down
11th June 2010
Called to Vessel swamped in Findhorn Bay. Persons in water. Both persons recovered and vessel later pumped out.
Called to Vessel swamped in Findhorn Bay. Persons in water. Both persons recovered and vessel later pumped out.
22nd May 2010
Called by Coastguard to person trapped by incoming tide on sandbar off Nairn. Arrived on scene. Stood by whilst casualty rescued by Helicopter. Return to Findhorn.
Called by Coastguard to person trapped by incoming tide on sandbar off Nairn. Arrived on scene. Stood by whilst casualty rescued by Helicopter. Return to Findhorn.
