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Aquarius BF 89

Aquarius BF 89

Aquarius
Photo: RNLI

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.

Capernaum

Capernaum

Capernaum
Photo: RNLI

The 9 meter long fishing vessel Capernaum became disabled in the North Sea off Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. The Capernaum had run over an anchor line and have it wrap around the  propeller.  The disabled fishing vessel requested assistance with the RNLI lifeboat responding.  The lifeboat towed the Capernaum back to port.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.