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Gotland

Gotland

Gotland
Photo: RNLI/Brian McGlennon

On October 7, the 85 meter long, 3577 dwt cargo vessel Gotland (IMO: 9411824) ran aground in the Kylerhea near the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The Gotland was en route to Belfast from Wolgast when it nearly ran ashore.  The Coastguard was alerted and RNLI lifeboats from Kyle and Portree responded. The lifeboats found the Gotland hard aground but in stable condition. A tug was requested and was on standby until the cargo vessel was refloated on the next high tide. The vessels proceeded to Glenelg Bay where the Gotland anchored.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The cause of the grounding was not reported.

Sara Lena

Sara Lena

Sara Lena BM 30
Photo: Newcastle Coastguard

On September 14,  the 16 meter long Sara Lena BM 30 (IMO: 8528852) ran aground in Ardglass harbour, Northern Ireland. The vessel had run up on the rocks and requested assistance. The Newcastle Coastguard along with the RNLI Portaferry lifeboat responded. The lifeboat stood by while the Coastguard dispatched a helicopter from Wales to rescue the crew.  The helicopter winched up two crew off the Sara Lena and carried them to shore. No reports of injuries.

The Sara Lena continued to be pounded by waves against the rocks during the night. By the next morning the Sara Lena had sank below the waves.  No reports if authorities will launch an investigation into the incident. No further details reported.

 

Twilight PZ33

Twilight PZ33

Twilight
Photo: RNLI Penlee

On September 10, the 25 meter long fishing vessel Twilight PZ330 (IMO: 8816039) caught fire while berthed in Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall, United Kingdom. The fire started in the vessel’s galley and quickly got out of control.  The Falmouth Coastguard was alerted and  requested the RNLI lifeboat from Penlee to respond.  The lifeboat arrived on scene and began firefighting efforts with multiple sea hoses. A short time later the Penzance fire brigade arrived on scene and continued the fire fighting efforts from the dock.  A crewman from the Twilight had escaped the fire, but had suffered smoke inhalation requiring him to be taken to hospital.  After an hour the blaze was completely extinguished.  The extent of damage to the vessel was not reported.