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Oban Lifeboat Station

Oban Lifeboat Station operates its Shannon lifeboat from one of the oldest buildings in Oban. Located in the attractive fishing port and popular west coast holiday town, it’s one of the busiest all-weather lifeboat stations in Scotland.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Oban Lifeboat Station

11.19pm 17 May 2025
7.29am 17 May 2025
4.19pm 1 May 2025
9.38pm 21 April 2025
6.19pm 15 April 2025
10.38pm 10 April 2025
10.31pm 10 April 2025
1.02am 16 March 2025
9.56am 4 March 2025
8.17pm 15 February 2025
12.52pm 5 February 2025
1.40pm 24 January 2025
12.36pm 17 January 2025
10.28am 16 January 2025
2.40am 8 January 2025
3.39pm 5 January 2025
4.10pm 22 December 2024
12.35pm 21 December 2024
8.23am 13 December 2024
6.49am 5 December 2024

Today's weather

21°C Sunshine
Min: 8°C Max: 21°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Oban Lifeboat Station 
South Pier
Gallanach Road
Oban 
PA34 4LS

Station phone number

01631 563733

Accessibility

Station parking for crew only. 

Visiting times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.

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News and media from Oban Lifeboat Station

A searchlight from the Oban Lifeboat illuminates a small blue-hulled motorboat in the darkness with two lifeboat crew members visible onboard
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Drifting motorboat
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A white yacht with the Shannon class lifeboat in a calm reflecting sea with Oban in the background
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Entangled yacht
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Seven members of the crew in full kit pose in the evening sunshine in front of the Oban lifeboat with the Northern Lighthouse vessel Pharos in the background
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Say hello to Mayday Milers
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Mayday call to bulk carrier
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