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JMT M99

JMT M99

JMT
Photo: cornishguardian.co.uk

The 11 meter long fishing vessel JMT M99 sank off the coast of Plymouth.  The small scallop trawler had not returned to its home port of Plymouth and authorities contacted. A search was launched with RNLI lifeboats from Looe and Fowey along with a helicopter.  Debris was found off Rame Head near Eddystone Lighthouse. Later reports stated a body was also discovered.  The JMT had departed from Plymouth with 2 persons on board to fish around the Eddystone area.

Loch Inchard

Loch Inchard

Loch Inchard UL44
Photo: Shipspotting.com

The 18 meter long, 97 gt fishing vessel Loch Inchard UL44  became disabled off Scrabster, Scotland. The Loch Inchard had suffered steering failure and requested assistance. The RNLI lifeboat from Thurso was dispatched and took the fishing vessel under tow back to Scrabster. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.