Adrift Cargo Ship Taken in Tow
The Barbados-registered cargo vessel Skog, which was adrift off Orkney after encountering engine problems, is now under tow, the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) reported. The 99-meter cargo vessel, laden with a cargo of paper, reported that it was drifting without engine power and taking in water this morning, leading Shetland Coastguard to send a rescue helicopter to the scene. The Coastguard also requested the Stromness and Kirkwall RNLI all weather lifeboats. MCA's emergency towing vessel ETV Herakles was also dispatched to assist the vessel, and an industry stand by vessel Vos Hera attended as well. The disabled ship's 10 crew members remain on board and pumps were transferred on board the Skog by the Coastguard helicopter.
Shetland Coastguard Offer Sea Safety by Radio
96.2mhz. coastline. in case of an emergency to get help quickly. at Sea, to name but a few. Web address is: www.shetlandcoastguard.co.uk. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are committed to Accident Prevention. activities. the numbers of people involved to grow over the next five years. potential dangers that can be minimised by a few simple precautions. being adopted, that can be readily understood by those at sea and on the shore.
Fishing Vessel Sinks Following Collision
Harvester, 73 miles South East of Sumburgh reporting that they were in need of urgent assistance following a collision with the supply vessel Strilmoey. vessel of Harvester called Ocean Harvest. pair trawling when the collision occurred. Harvester sank. The Ocean Harvest is underway to Peterhead. to Stavanger in Norway. calm seas and a slight sea swell.
