The D-Class Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) was introduced to Aberdeen in 1968.

The current ILB on station at Aberdeen is D-536 RNLB Margaret II. She is kept on a trailer inside the ILB House and wheeled outside to a Schat Davit on the quayside when launching is required.

Where age restrictions allow, all Aberdeen crewmembers serve on both the AWLB and ILB.

RNLB Margaret II                                                                    SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE: D CLASS INFLATABLE INSHORE LIFEBOAT                       LENGTH: 4.9M

LAUNCH: DAVIT                                                                       BREADTH: 2M

CREW: 3                                                                                  MAX SPEED: 20 KNOTS

ENDURANCE: 3 HOURS AT 20 KNOTS                                        CONSTRUCTION: NYLON COATED HYPALON

Aberdeen's Inshore Lifeboats

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Margaret II on trailer outside ILB House 2001.

Relief ILB St Vincent Amazon, Aberdeen Harbour September 2001.