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Rescue Craft Aground

Rescue Craft Aground

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Two rescue craft went aground near the harbour at Aberdeen, Scotland.   The first boat had been launched by the 82 meter long supply vessel Grampian Talisker when the boat lost power.   The boat drifted until was aground on the rocks near the shoreline.   A second boat was launched to come to the aid of the first.   However, the second boat also ran aground as the tide receded.  No reports of injuries to the eight crewmen on board the two boats.   Reports state the boat was performing a routine exercise.   The vessels will be recovered when sea conditions allow.

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Denarius

Denarius

The 18 meter long fishing vessel Denarius caught fire off Orkney, Scotland.   The crew activated the vessel’s EPIRB alerting the coastguard.   The coastguard was unable to contact the vessel and dispatched rescue boats and helicopter to the scene. The helicopter arrived on scene and found the six crew of the Denarius had escaped to the vessel’s liferaft.   The helicopter winched up the six crew to safety.   The patrol boat Jura arrived later and took the Denarius under tow back to Macduff.   No reports of injuries.   The authorities have launched an investigation into the fire.

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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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