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Coastal Isle

Coastal Isle

The 89 meter long, 2973 dwt freighter Coastal Isle went aground near Bute, Scotland.  The Coastal Isle was proceeding through the Firth of Clyde when it struck rocks just south of the island.   The Coastal Isle contacted the Clyde Coastguard who monitored the situation until a tug could be dispatched to the scene.   The tug arrived and pulled the Coastal Isle off the rocks.   The vessels proceeded to Greenock where the Coastal Isle is to be inspected.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The Coastal Isle was en route to Greenock from Belfast before the incident occurred.

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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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Onward

Onward

The 48 meter long fishing vessel Onward caught fire off Stromness, Orkney, Scotland.  The crew sent of a distress call with the Shetland Coastguard and a merchant vessel responding.   The Coastguard dispatched a helicopter from Sumburgh which was able to winch the five crew safely.   The crew were later taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia.   No further details reported.

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