Always Ready
A call from Aberdeen Coastguard – a vessel had sunk just outside the harbour.
Two fishermen had been rescued and were recovering at the Aberdeen RNLI station.
A call from Aberdeen Coastguard – a vessel had sunk just outside the harbour.
Two fishermen had been rescued and were recovering at the Aberdeen RNLI station.
“A tired-looking, the well-used centre has been transformed! The whole building is Covid-friendly and so much more comfortable and usable. Our Port Staff also hugely appreciate being on-site more regularly to be at the heart of our fishing community.”
For Walter, a flimsy tent was his only protection from the weather. After nine months he was offered a flat with only three days’ notice.
I remember meeting Barry one afternoon at the Royal Quays Marina, where his vessel was berthed. “Peter, the next 24 hours are critical for Kwesi,” were his chilling words.
Starting a new job as the world is turned upside down is tough for anyone. Jackie Dodds, Fishermen’s Mission Port Officer in Caithness, tells us how she dealt with an emergency and built relationships despite Covid–19.
George Ayoma is the Fishermen’s Mission Area Officer in Fleetwood on the northwest coast of England. George tells us of two fishermen who are proud ‘Men of the Sea.’