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Fishing vessel aground in Troon harbour
At half past seven this morning Clyde Coastguard received a call from fishing vessel 'Oceania' reporting that they had run aground just outside of Troon Harbour with five persons on board.
Clyde Coastguard requested Androssan Coastguard Rescue Team and Troon RNLI Lifeboat attend the scene to assist the stricken vessel.
Shortly after the lifeboat arrived on scene they vessel was able to refloat itself. Although the Master reported that he was still able to steer the vessel, the vessel's diesel tank had been ruptured and an amount of diesel oil was now leaking.
Discussions then followed regarding where the vessel ought to be towed, taking into consideration the leaking fuel. Once it was reported that the diesel tank had ceased to emit any more fuel oil the vessel was then taken into Troon Harbour where it will later go on to a local boatyard for repairs.
Clyde Coastguard Watch Manager Jackie Lewis said:
"All five crew are still on board the fishing vessel, which is a local vessel that operates out of Troon.
After discussions with the Harbour Master, vessel owners and ourselves the vessel has now been towed in to Troon Harbour by Troon Lifeboat with the intention of it later going on to Fairlie Boatyard.
The vessel is no longer leaking fuel oil and a large portion of the diesel in the water has now been dispersed by the movements of the high speed ferry and other vessel traffic in the area."
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