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On October 4, 2012, the dedicated crew of the Kinghorn RNLI Lifeboat sprang into action to perform a crucial rescue mission in the Firth of Forth. The incident unfolded in the morning when the Aberdeen Coastguard received a distress call at approximately 8:40 a.m. from the crew of the tanker 'Coral Meandra'. An engineer aboard the vessel had suffered a severe finger injury while working in the engine room. Recognizing the urgency, the Kinghorn Lifeboat team was called upon to facilitate a speedy transfer to a medical facility. At the time of the emergency, the tanker was anchored about two miles east of Kirkcaldy. Prompted by the seriousness of the situation, the lifeboat crew was notified at 9:02 a.m., and with commendable efficiency, they arrived at the tanker in just 12 minutes. Initially, the 'Coral Meandra' had hoped to utilize a helicopter for the evacuation. However, due to the anticipated 45-minute wait for the helicopter and growing concerns for the engineer's health, Aberdeen Coastguard redirected assistance efforts to the Kinghorn Lifeboat crew. The tanker utilized its own lifeboat to lower the injured man to sea level, allowing the RNLI crew to carefully transfer him to their vessel. Following the successful evacuation, the lifeboat returned to Kinghorn, where an ambulance awaited the injured sailor for immediate medical care. This quick response showcases the stellar teamwork and dedication of maritime rescue organizations in managing medical emergencies at sea. For further details, including images, visit the report: http://rnli.org/NewsCentre/Pages/RNLI-Kinghorn-Lifeboat-Medivac-of-Sailor.aspx.