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Cemfjord

Cemfjord

The 83 meter long bulk carrier Cemfjord capsized in Pentland Firth between Scotland and Orkney Islands. The Cemfjord was en route to Runcorn from Aalborg with a cargo of cement when the vessel lost stability and quickly overturned.  It suspected the crew had no time to react to as there was  no distress call was sent from the Cemfjord.  Authorities were alerted when the bow of the Cemfjord was spotted by the  passing ferry Hrossey.  Authorities dispatched four RNLI lifeboats, multiple…

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New Venture K112

New Venture K112

The 15 meter long fishing vessel New Venture K112 ran aground on Seal skerry off Eday Island, Orkney Islands.  The New Venture had run aground in strong tides and was pushed onto the rocks. The three crew on board contacted authorities. The Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat was dispatched to the scene.  The lifeboat found the New Venture listing to starboard, but not taking on water.  The lifeboat safely transferred the crew off the New Venture and stood by for the rising…

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