The 150 meter long, 6309 dwt ro-ro ferry Norcape went aground in the harbour at Troon, Scotland. The vessel was unable to refloat itself and requested a tug for assistance. While the tug attempted to pull the Norcape free, a rope snapped injuring one of the crew. The crewman was taken to hospital and later released. The Norcape was reloated later that day. No reports of damage or pollution being released.
The trawler Progress LK378 sank while fishing for crab in bad weather off South Uist, Scotland. The Progress became disabled when a rope became entangled around the vessel’s propeller. The high winds and rough seas quickly swamped the vessel. The two crew on board sent out a distress call and abandoned ship with just lifejackets. The two men were in the water for 30 minutes when two fishing vessels arrived on scene. The Anita and Ocean Maid rescued one crewman each. Both men arrived safely and were unharmed.
The 44 meter long fishing vessel Andre Leduc became disabled just prior before entering Peterhead Harbour, Scotland. The Andre Leduc had lost power after an engine failure. The RNLI lifeboat responded to the scene while the Leduc’s crew restarted the engine. The lifeboat escorted the fishing vessel into the harbour. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
