The 91 meter long, 3330 dwt general cargo vessel FRI SEA ran aground in Loch Linnhe at Corpach, Scotland. The FRI SEA was manoeuvring to dock when it ran aground. No reports of injuries to the 7 crew on board. No reports of damage or pollution released. Reports state the vessel will be refloated on the following high tide.
On February 27, the 20 meter long fishing vessel Aquarius BF 89 became disabled off Noup Head on the Isle of Westray, Orkney, Scotland. The Aquarius was proceeding in heavy swells with waves reaching 6 meters when it’s gearbox failed. The vessel requested assistance with the Stromness RNLI lifeboat responding. The lifeboat arrived on scene and was able to pass a towline to the fishing vessel. Both vessels proceeded towards Orkney. A tug was requested, but the lifeboat continued to tow the Aquarius until another fishing vessel Discovery arrived and took over towing to Scrabster. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.