Shipwreck Log

Photo: RNLI

The 87 meter long, 590 dwt passenger ship Serenissima went aground while entering Oban Bay near Argyll, Scotland.  The Serenissima was loaded with 61 passengers and 51 crew when it became stuck near the harbour on a sand bank known as Corran Ledge. The vessel contacted the RNLI who dispatched a lifeboat to the scene.   The RNLI lifeboat was able to refloat the vessel the following day.  The Serenissima proceeded into Oban Bay where it anchored and underwent inspection.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

The 20 meter long  fishing vessel Amy Harris caught fire off the Isle of Arran, Scotland.  The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and cutoff the crew from wheelhouse.   The crew was able to contact the Coastguard by a mobile phone.  A helicopter was dispatched to the scene.   The four crew were winched to safety and were taken to Campbeltown.   No reports of injuries.  Reports state the authorities were monitoring the adrift fishing vessel.  No further details reported.

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The 43 meter long, 405 dwt standby vessel Vos Sailor became disabled in rough seas in the North Sea off Aberdeen, Scotland.    The Vos Sailor suffered significant damage from large waves over 20 feet high and winds over 70 knots.   The vessel suffered damage and severe water ingress quickly flooding the vessel.  A mayday call was sent out as the Vos Sailor became disabled.  Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene.   The helicopter was able to winch 11 crewmen to safety.  Reports state one crewman who suffered fatal injuries was left on board the vessel.   One rescuer also suffered minor injuries during the rescue.  The Vos Sailor remained adrift in the North Sea until a tug could reach the scene from Invergordon.  The tug will take the Vos Sailor under tow back to Aberdeen.

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The 19 meter long tug Laura M suffered a fire while at Rosyth, Scotland.   The fire started in the engine room and was quickly extinguished by the crew.   No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.