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Scot Isles

Scot Isles

Scot Isles
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The 99 meter long, 3179 dwt bulk freighter Scot Isles became disabled in rough weather in the Baltic Sea between Gotland, Sweden and Latvia.   The vessel was en route to Liepaja from Riga with a cargo of timber when the cargo shifted resulting in a 15 degree list to starboard.   The vessel sent out a distress call with the Swedish Coast Guard responding.   The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene and was able to make contact with the crew.   The master of the vessel refused to evacuate the seven crew on board preferring to continue towards Liepaja.  A Latvian rescue ship was dispatched to help escort the Scot Isles once it entered its territorial waters.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Scot Isles

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Kirsten

Kirsten

The 88 meter long, 3290 dwt freighter Kirsten went aground off Mikelbaka, Latvia.    The Kirsten was able to refloat itself and proceeded to Riga Bay.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   Latvian Coast Guard launched an investigation into the incident.  Reports state one or more crew were intoxicated on the bridge at the time of the accident.

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Kate Aground

Kate Aground

The fishing vessel Kate went aground off the shore of Kaltene, Latvia.   The crew of the Kate were rescued by the Latvian patrol vessel Skrunda.   Another vessel has been assigned to monitor the Kate for any possible release of pollution.   The Kate had nine tons of diesel fuel on board when it went ashore.   Local and state authorities have been involved to prevent any pollution releases.   No reports of injuries.

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