Freight ship towed to Kirkwall
(Picture: Craig Taylor)
The freight ship Wilson Fedje which experienced mechanical problems while west of Orkney yesterday, Saturday, has been taken to safety to Kirkwall Harbour, after a 18 hour tow.
Shetland Coastguard said that they were contacted by the crew of the ship around 8am on Saturday. A sister ship of the vessel, the Wilson Cane, initially stood by the ship, which was in a position approximately 18 miles north north east of Cape Wrath.
According to the Coastguard a private tow was then arranged, as it became apparent that the problem could not be repaired at sea.
The Orkney based tug/workboat C- Odyssey took the stricken vessel under tow, arriving in Kirkwall at 6pm tonight, Sunday.
The ship was also assisted by other vessels, including the Orkney Towage tug Einar, the C- Salvor, and the pilot boat Kirkwall Bay.