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Hamnavoe

Hamnavoe

Hamnavoe

On the morning of October 22, the 112 meter long, 1200 dwt ro-ro pasenger ferry Hamnavoe  (IMO: 9246061) suffered damage while crossing the Pentland Firth off Scotland. The Hamnavoe was en route to Scrabster from Stromness when it suffered a cargo shift.  Two vans and 3 cars on the vehicle deck sustained damage, but there were no injuries on board. The ferry was able to proceed with a starboard list and reached Scrabster under its own power. There the passengers and undamaged vehicles were unloaded.  No reports if the Hamnavoe  had sustained any damage caused by the cargo shift.

Reports state the crew carried out a full review after the incident. The UK Marine Accident Investigation Board stated they were making enquiries to determine if an investigation was warranted. There were no reports of pollution released. The Hamnavoe returned to service later the same day.

 

Nicola

Nicola

Nicola
Photo: orcadian.co.uk

The 95 meter long, 5050 dwt general cargo vessel Nicola became disabled off Pentland Firth, Scotland. The Nicola had suffered engine failure and gone adrift near Strathy Point.  The crew alerted authorities who dispatched the Coastguard tug Herakles to the scene.  The tug took the Nicola under tow and proceeded to Scapa Flow.  No reports of injuries to the 8 crew, damage or pollution released.

Golden Promise

Golden Promise

The 62 foot long fishing vessel Golden Promise ran aground off the island of Stroma, Pentland Firth, Scotland.   The fishing vessel  listed over to starboard and crew prepared to abandon ship.    The master sent out a distress call to Aberdeen Coastguard.   The Coastguard sent out a helicopter while the Longhope and Thurso lifeboats were launched.  The RNLI lifeboats reached the scene, but the surf made it impossible to transfer the crew safely.   The crew on the Golden Promise waited until the rescue helicopter reached the scene.   It winched the five crew off the fishing vessel and took them back to Lossiemouth.    The Golden Promise is being monitored for any possible pollution being released.   No reports of injuries.

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