Sun 13 September 20

Both lifeboats launched to assist a casualty on a fishing vessel

Time Out  2020-09-13 21:00:00

Time In  2020-09-13 23:50:00

Type  Fishing vessel

Position  SSE Portland Bill

Coxswain  Karl Sargent

Mechanic  Rod Britton

ALB launched to a Mayday from a local fishing vessel who had found the skipper of another local fishing vessel unconscious, 2nm east of Portland Bill. Upon discussion with the DLA and Duty Coxswain it was decided that the ILB should also be launched.

The ALB was launched.
Upon arrival on scene, the casualty vessel and local fishing vessel in attendance were located alongside each other. Crew were transferred to the vessels, and took over CPR on the casualty. The casualty was then transferred by stretcher onto the ALB where CPR was resumed.
The ALB then departed the scene with the casualty for Heli ops. The Helicopter medic was taken onboard, and instruction was given to make best speed back to Weymouth with the casualty.

The ALB was brought back into berth where the awaiting ambulance crew took over care of the casualty onboard.