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Amy Harris

Amy Harris

The 20 meter long  fishing vessel Amy Harris caught fire off the Isle of Arran, Scotland.  The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and cutoff the crew from wheelhouse.   The crew was able to contact the Coastguard by a mobile phone.  A helicopter was dispatched to the scene.   The four crew were winched to safety and were taken to Campbeltown.   No reports of injuries.  Reports state the authorities were monitoring the adrift fishing vessel.  No further details reported.

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Vos Sailor

Vos Sailor

Vos Sailor

The 43 meter long, 405 dwt standby vessel Vos Sailor became disabled in rough seas in the North Sea off Aberdeen, Scotland.    The Vos Sailor suffered significant damage from large waves over 20 feet high and winds over 70 knots.   The vessel suffered damage and severe water ingress quickly flooding the vessel.  A mayday call was sent out as the Vos Sailor became disabled.  Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene.   The helicopter was able to winch 11 crewmen to safety.  Reports state one crewman who suffered fatal injuries was left on board the vessel.   One rescuer also suffered minor injuries during the rescue.  The Vos Sailor remained adrift in the North Sea until a tug could reach the scene from Invergordon.  The tug will take the Vos Sailor under tow back to Aberdeen.

 

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