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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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St Amant

St Amant

The 17 meter long, 57 gt fishing vessel St Amant ran aground while entering Arbroath Harbour, Scotland.  The vessel remained aground until the next high tide.  The RNLI launched a lifeboat and assisted the St Amant into the harbour.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   Divers were scheduled to inspect the vessel for any damage from the grounding.

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