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CEG Universe

CEG Universe

CEG Universe
Photo: RNLI

The 65 meter long, 1260 dwt cargo vessel CEG Universe ran aground on Kyle Rhea near Glenelg, Scotland. The CEG Universe was loaded with a cargo of salt bound for Gairloch when it suffered rudder failure and struck bottom.  The vessel requested assistance with RNLI lifeboats from Kyle of Lochalsh and Mallaig responding. Both lifeboats aided in keeping the CEG Universe in position until a tugboat from Kyle arrived. The tug and lifeboats towed the CEG Universe to the harbour in Kyle. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Nicola

Nicola

Nicola
Photo: orcadian.co.uk

The 95 meter long, 5050 dwt general cargo vessel Nicola became disabled off Pentland Firth, Scotland. The Nicola had suffered engine failure and gone adrift near Strathy Point.  The crew alerted authorities who dispatched the Coastguard tug Herakles to the scene.  The tug took the Nicola under tow and proceeded to Scapa Flow.  No reports of injuries to the 8 crew, damage or pollution released.

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