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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.

Celtica Hav

Celtica Hav

Celtica Hav
Photo: bbc.co.uk

The 82 meter long, 1720 dwt cargo vessel Celtica Hav caught fire outside Aberdeen Harbour. The Celtica Hav was underway from Aberdeen with a cargo of malted barley when smoke was spotted coming from the cargo hold. The RNLI lifeboat was alerted and escorted the Celtica Hav back into the harbour.  Three local fire brigades were standing by on a quay to extinguish the smoldering fire. No reports of injuries or pollution released.