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Atlantic Companion

Atlantic Companion

Atlantic Companion

The 292 meter long container ship Atlantic Companion became disabled off Fastnet Rock.  The Atlantic Companion was en route to Halifax from Liverpool when it suffered engine failure.  The vessel went adrift while the crew attempted to repair the engine and restore power. The crew was able restore power some 12 hours later and the boxship proceeded to an anchorage in Bantry Bay. There the crew continued repairs on the engine. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Disabled Fishing Boat off West Cork

Disabled Fishing Boat off West Cork

Courtmacsherry Lifeboat
Photo: RNLI

A 90 foot long, 110 ton fishing boat became disabled off the coast of Seven Heads in West Cork, Ireland.  The crew of five on the fishing vessel requested assistance with the RNLI lifeboat from Courtmacsherry responding.  The RNLI lifeboat found the vessel adrift south of the Old Head of Kinsale.  The lifeboat took the fishing boat under tow and proceeded back to Union Hall.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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