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Motion · S6M-08510 · 4 Apr 2023

Peterhead Lifeboat Crew Commended for Dramatic Boat Rescue

Lodged by Liam Kerr (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 32 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends the Peterhead-based Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) crew for its heroic rescue mission, which saved the lives of five fishermen on board the Opportunis IV in 2021; understands that the fishing boat had lost power during a violent storm, and was unable to secure a tow line from another fishing vessel; further understands that the crew of the Opportunis IV were towed to the safety of Peterhead harbour by the RNLI Peterhead crew, in tumultuous and dangerous conditions, by navigating a safe route through the shoreline-based rocks; believes that RNLI volunteers, Craig Aird, Murdo Mackenzie, Martyn Simpson, Michael Dyke, Jonathon Hutton, and Cox Patrick Davidson, selflessly put their own safety at risk to help others; notes that each member of the crew received letters of commendation from the RNLI, and sincerely thanks all RNLI volunteers for tirelessly giving up their time for such a selfless cause.

Supporters (32)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.