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Ronja Skye

Ronja Skye

Ronja Skye
Photo: RNLI

The 40 meter long fishing vessel Ronja Skye became disabled off Eilean Musdile Lighthouse near Oban, Scotland. The Ronja Skye had a fire break out in the vessel’s engine room. The crew was able to extinguish the blaze, but the fire disabled the main engine. Adrift, the Ronja Skye requested assistance. The RNLI lifeboat from Oban and the ro-ro ferry Isle of Mull responded. The lifeboat arrived on scene and attached a towline to the Ronja Skye. The ferry stood by while the lifeboat towed the Ronja Skye to a nearby anchorage where the fishing vessel could conduct repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Flying Dutchman

Flying Dutchman

Flying Dutchman
Photo: RNLI

The 2-masted sailing vessel Flying Dutchman ran aground in Oban Bay. The Flying Dutchman had run aground during low tide on a reef locally known as “The Scrat”.  The RNLI lifeboat responded to the scene and help disembark the passengers safely. The Flying Dutchman later refloated on the rising tide and was towed by the lifeboat to the pier in Oban.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.

Isle of Mull

Isle of Mull

The 90 meter long, 4,719 gt ferry Isle of Mull allided with the pier at Oban harbour, Argyll, Scotland.  The ferry was caught by a strong gust of wind and struck  the quay.  The ferry suffered damage to it’s bow, but no reports of injuries to the 177 passengers on board.   The vessel waited an hour until the conditions were favorable and was able to berth.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   The Isle of Mull was taken out of service until repairs can be made.

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