Browsed by
Tag: RNLI

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.

Fluvius Tamar

Fluvius Tamar

Fluvius Tamar

The 90 meter long, 4200 dwt cargo vessel Fluvius Tamar sank in the North Sea off the coast of Ramsgate, England. The Fluvius Tamar was en route from Eemshaven, Netherlands with 3,800 tonnes of magnesium oxide bound for Pasajes, Spain. As the vessel passed some 30 miles off the coast, the Fluvius Tamar ran into difficulty. The cargo vessel was in strong northwesterly gale when it began to take on water. The vessel sent out a distress call that it was flooding rapidly and needed assistance.

Authorities launched rescue helicopters from Lydd and Lee-on-Solent along with a RNLI lifeboat from Ramsgate while another helicopter from the Netherlands join in the search and rescue operation.

The seven crew on the Fluvius Tamar had to jump overboard as the vessel sank before they were able to reach the life rafts.  Four crew were pulled from the water by the 180 meter long, 11585 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Norstream. The Norstream had responded to the distress call and arrived on scene first. Three other crewmen from the Fluvius Tamar were hoisted to safety by rescue helicopters.

The vessel now rests in 40 meters of water. Authorities report some pollution in the water.

Norstream
The ro-ro cargo vessel Norstream rescued 4 crew