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RNLI 2 Trawlers 0

RNLI 2 Trawlers 0

The RNLI lifeboats rescued two trawlers that became disabled.  The Islay and Campbeltown lifeboats were dispatched to the trawler Rambling Rose which was disabled after its engine failed while off the Island of Gigha, Scotland.  The Rambling Rose was later able to restart its engine and proceeded to Kennacraig escorted by the Campbeltown lifeboat.  The Tobermory lifeboat was dispatched to the aid of the trawler Gangwarily.   The Gangwarily had suffered engine failure while off Gunna Sound, Tiree.  The Tobermory lifeboat took the trawler under tow and proceeded to Arinagour.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released in either incident.

 

 

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Arcturus

Arcturus

The 12 meter long trawler Arcturus became disabled near the entrance to the harbour of Eyemouth, Scotland.  The trawler’s engine failed and the master contacted Forth Coastguard.  The RNLI lifeboat from Eyemouth responded and took the Arcturus under tow into the harbour.  None of the three crew on board were injured.  The Arcturus was returning from a fishing trip before the engine failed.  No reports of damage or pollution being released.

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Stena Navigator Disabled

Stena Navigator Disabled

The 134 meter long, 2430 dwt ro-ro ferry Stena Navigator became disabled off the coast of Scotland near Corsewall Point when it suffered engine problems.  The Stena Navigator was bound for Belfast when both engines suffered partial failures.   The ferry drifted for several miles until the crew was able to get one of the engines running again at half-power.   Two tugs were dispatched to the scene and accompanied the ferry as it proceeded to Belfast.  No reports of injury of the 70 passengers and 47 crew on board.   No reports of damage or pollution being released.

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