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Shipspotters all over the world => Shipping News and information => Topic started by: Niall Kelly on December 21, 2005, 05:30:33 PM

Title: Tanker grounds in Kyle of Lochalsh
Post by: Niall Kelly on December 21, 2005, 05:30:33 PM

The tanker 'Blackfriars' ran aground in the Kyle of Lochalsh.

Details from the BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4547692.stm

According to the report she was caught by a gust of wind. She was in ballast at the time and there was no reported pollution.

Title: Re: Tanker grounds in Kyle of Lochalsh
Post by: Ron on December 22, 2005, 10:15:33 PM

Anglian Prince in attendance. Refloated on the following tide and went to anchor in Loch Alsh. Some underwater damage forward. After inspection by MCA and divers, vessel given leave to sail to drydock.