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Accord N 262

Accord N 262

Accord N262
Photo: dailyrecord.co.uk

The fishing vessel Accord N 262 ran aground at Kirkcudbright Bay, Kirkbudbright Scotland. The scallop dredger had struck upon the rocks during the night and suffered water ingress. Unable to stop the flooding, the crew alerted authorities and headed towards shore. The Accord N262 ran up onto the shore just meters away from the nearby Kirkcudbright RNLI station.

All five crew were safely evacuated off the vessel. No reports of injuries. The scallop dredger was later inspected for damage. Local authorities and the Maritime & Coastguard Agency are monitoring the scene for any possible release of pollution.

Later reports stated the Accord N 262 was repaired and refloated. The vessel proceeded into Kirkcudbright harbour.

 

 

Edward Henry DH100

Edward Henry DH100

Edward Henry
Photo: shetnews.co.uk

The 25 meter long fishing vessel Edward Henry – DH 100 became disabled off the Shetland Islands near Sumburgh. The crab boat had gone adrift and suffered a power blackout when the vessel’s engines failed. While the crew attempted to restore power, the Edward Henry was struck by a large wave along the starboard side. The wave struck with enough force to shatter windows and short out electronic equipment in the wheelhouse.

The master requested assistance with a helicopter from Sumburgh, the RNLI lifeboat from Aith and a nearby vessel Nor Solan responding.  The helicopter arrived first and monitored the situation while the crew attempted to restore power.

Edward Henry
Photo: bbc.co.uk

When the RNLI lifeboat reached the Edward Henry, the fishing vessel had restored power, but had no navigation system. The decision was made for the Edward Henry to follow the RNLI lifeboat and the Nor Solan back to Scalloway. The vessel proceeded back to port in heavy seas with waves over 10 meters high.

All the vessels arrived safely the next morning. The master of the Edward Henry sustained minor injuries and received treatment.