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.
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.
The 94 meter long, 4969 dwt freighter Norholm became disabled off Pentland Firth, Scotland. The Norholm engines had failed during a gale with heavy rain and 5 meter swells. The crew contacted the RNLI who launched the lifeboat out of Thurso. Luckily, the Norholm’s crew were able to restore partial engine power. The lifeboat escorted the Norholm to the safety of Scrabster harbour. All of the 7 crew on board were uninjured.
