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Windcat 9

Windcat 9

Photo: RNLI

The 18 meter long, 35 gt high-speed workboat Windcat 9 was damaged near Spurn Point, Humber, England.  The vessel had been holed while working at an offshore wind farm.   The Windcat 9 sent out a distress call that the vessel was in danger of sinking.  The RNLI launched two lifeboats and a RAF rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene.  A nearby vessel came to the assistance of the workboat safely transferring the 3 crew and 12 passengers.   The rescue helicopter and RNLI lifeboat crew transferred two pumps on board the vessel and were able to get the flooding under control.  The Windcat 9 was taken under tow and proceeded back to Grimsby.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Huelin Dispatch

Huelin Dispatch

Photo: RNLI

The new 90 meter long, 2500 tonne container vessel Huelin Dispatch went aground  near Alderney, England.  The Huelin Dispatch was on its maiden voyage with containers from Southampton to the Channel Islands when it grounded onto the rock pinnacle Pierre au Vraic.  The vessel contacted the RNLI lifeboat from Alderney which inspected the vessel spotting damage to the Huelin Dispatch’s stern.   The crew also reported that there was some water ingress, but was able controlled by temporary repairs.  No reports of injuries to the eight crew on board.   The container vessel refloated on the rising tide and  proceeded to Falmouth to drydock.

 

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Scotia W

Scotia W

The 24 meter long survey vessel Scotia W became disabled close to  Sheringham Shoal off Cromer, England.  The survey craft had suffered engine failure and the crew were unable to restart them.  The vessel contacted the RNLI who dispatched a lifeboat from Cromer.  The lifeboat took the Scotia W under tow and proceeded to Great Yarmouth.  The pair of vessels arrived several hours later without incident.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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