The 89 meter long cargo vessel Schokland became disabled off the Orkney Islands. The Schokland, loaded with wind turbine parts, was passing the island of Hoy when it suffered a power blackout after its main engine failed. A tug was dispatched and towed the Schokland to Pentland Firth. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 103 meter long, 6350 dwt supply vessel Subsea Viking caught fire while berthed at Kirkwall, Orkney Islands. The fire was quickly extinguished. The local fire brigade along with a Coast Guard tug remained on the scene. The tug continued to pump water onto the deck in order to cool down pressure tanks located on the deck of the Subsea Viking. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
