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Lifeboat anchored near white building.

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.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

2.56am 1 July 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Oban Lifeboat Station

2.56am 1 July 2025
9.02pm 29 June 2025
3.40pm 29 June 2025
4.37pm 27 June 2025
1.55pm 27 June 2025
1.03pm 25 June 2025
12.55pm 25 June 2025
2.43am 21 June 2025
1.45pm 16 June 2025
4.23pm 11 June 2025
4.20pm 29 May 2025
5.36am 22 May 2025
6.42pm 21 May 2025
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

Today's weather

16°C Sunshine
Min: 9°C Max: 16°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

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Oban Lifeboat responds to becalmed yacht with engine failure
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The Oban Lifeboat heading away from the camera in moderate seas and wind
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Head injury
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A picture taken from the lifeboat as it stood off about 50 metres from the yacht capturing some of the yellow of the superstructure of the Shannon class lifeboat
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Vessels go to aid of sinking yacht
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Oban RNLI meet The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh
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