Bembridge RNLI’s boat was called to carry out a medical evacuation from the 'Independence of the Seas', on Aug 31, 2018
Bembridge RNLI’s boat was called to carry out a medical evacuation from the 'Independence of the Seas', on Aug 31, 2018. The cruise ship had left Southampton and was heading down the Nab Channel. The lifeboat 'Alfred Albert Williams' met with the 'Independence of the Seas', and a member of the lifeboat crew, armed with a stretcher, was transferred to the ship. Due to the configuration of the cruise ship, it meant it was difficult for the Bembridge Lifeboat to hold safely alongside. It was decided to ask the nearby Pilot Boat 'Hampshire' to help in the transfer. This was successfully and safely carried out by the crew by 7 p.m. The RNLI’s Lifeboat crew made their way to Portsmouth. After a short wait for the ambulance to arrive at the Camber Dock, the lifeboat was then returned to Bembridge and was re-housed by 8 p.m. Report with photo: https://www.islandecho.co...
