Oban lifeboat benefits from CalMac staff survey
CalMac staff have helped raise £2,500 to support crew members joining the Oban lifeboat.
The west coast ferry operator pledged to donate £2 to the RNLI for every survey form returned during a recent exercise to gather feedback from staff on what they thought about the company and to provide ideas on how to improve the business.
‘We were delighted so many staff took the time to fill in their forms. Not only did we get valuable information about how we can work better as an organisation, but we are able to help out an organisation that does so much to keep west coast waters safe,’ said CalMac director of operations Robert Morrison.
Last year CalMac took part in 14 rescue operations with the RNLI and is a valued partner to the emergency services.
‘We train regularly for emergency responses with the Oban crews so know them well and, with many of our own staff RNLI volunteers, it was a perfect fit when we were looking for an organisation to support. It was also a great incentive for staff to contribute their thoughts to help us improve services,’ said Robert.
Oban’s lifeboat – RNLB Mora Edith MacDonald – last year responded to 80 emergencies.
The donation will be used to train two new crew members and supply them with the equipment they need to become fully operational.
‘The crew are extremely grateful to all the CalMac staff who took the time to fill in a survey and raise this fantastic sum to support our work. Last year was one of our busiest ever and we are up there with the busiest stations in the whole of the UK, so they can be sure the money will be put to good use,’ said Oban RNLI’s Iain Fulton.