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Tranquillity BF7

Tranquillity BF7

Tranquility BF 7
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The 18 meter long fishing vessel Tranquility BF 7 suffered water ingress in the North Sea off Unst, Shetland. The crew discovered the vessel had flooding via its fish hold and sent out a distress call requesting assistance. Two lifeboats with a coastguard helicopter were dispatched to the scene. The helicopter dropped a dewatering pump to the Tranquility which was able to bring the flooding under control. The lifeboats escorted the Tranquility back to port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

Fenja Disabled

Fenja Disabled

The 81 meter long, 2432 dwt freighter Fenja became disabled off Unst, Shetland Islands.   The Fenja’s engine had failed and the crew was unable to restart it.   The tug Anglian Earl was dispatched and took the Fenja under tow bound for Lerwick.   All of the 11 crew on board the Fenja were uninjured.

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Beryl sinks off Shetland Islands

Beryl sinks off Shetland Islands

The fishing vessel Beryl BF411 sank off the coast of Unst Island, Shetland Islands.  The fishing vessel had contacted the Shetland Coast Guard that the vessel was taking on water and the pumps aboard the vessel were unable to keep up.  The Coast Guard responded by sending out a helicopter with additional pumps.   A nearby fishing vessel Onward also responded.   The Onward alongside the Beryl BF411 to take on board 4 of the Beryl’s crew.  The master of the Beryl stayed onboard to wait for the additional pumps.   As the helicopter arrive, the Beryl had listed heavily preventing the use of the pumps.  The master of Beryl abandoned ship and was picked up by the Onward.  No reports of injuries.

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