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Fortitude

Fortitude

The fishing vessel Fortitude went aground near Lochinver, Scotland.  The fishing vessel had struck rocks and suffered hull damage including water ingress.   The vessel contacted the RNLI who dispatched a lifeboat to the scene.   The RNLI lifeboat brought a pump to the vessel which was able to keep the flooding in check, but not lower the water level.   A second pump was requested and delivered by a Coastguard helicopter.  With both pumps in operation, the Fortitude was taken under tow by the lifeboat and proceeded to Lochinver harbour.   Both vessels arrived safely at the harbour and the Fortitude was lifted from the water using the new boatlift.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Royal Sovereign

Royal Sovereign

photo: trawlerphotos.co.uk

The 17 meter long fishing vessel Royal Sovereign became disabled while approaching the harbour at Sovereign, England.  The trawler had suffered a malfunction with its steering.  The vessel contacted the RNLI requesting assistance.   The RNLI all-weather lifeboat was dispatched and took the Royal Sovereign under tow.   The vessels proceeded into the harbour where the trawler safely moored.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

photo: trawlerphotos.co.uk
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Belfast Collision

Belfast Collision

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The 87 meter long, 2376 dwt freighter Union Moon collided with the 186 meter long, 1500 dwt ro-ro ferry Stena Feronia in Belfast Lough.   The Union Moon struck into the side of the ferry gashing a large hole in the ferry’s hull.   Fortunately, the damage was above the waterline.   The bow of the Union Moon was crushed, but the watertight bulkhead held and the freighter remained afloat. Multiple RNLI lifeboats responded to the scene (video below) providing support and damage control.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.  Both vessels proceeded to Belfast escorted by tugs and the lifeboats.  The ferry was en route to Belfast from Merseyside‘s Birkenhead with 51 passengers and 47 crew.  Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.   A report states the master of the Union Moon failed an alcohol test and has been charged.

Passengers on board the Stena Feronia stated they heard a loud bang with emergency alarms sounding soon after.  They were instructed to put on life jackets and prepare to evacuate to the lifeboats on board.  Reports state the crew remained in control and kept passengers calm during the incident.

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