Invergordon Lifeboat Launches to Assist Trawler off Tarbat Ness
At 04:27 Sunday 14 September,the volunteer crew of Invergordon RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat were paged by HM Coastguard to assist the East Sutherland Rescue Association with a 33ft trawler carrying two persons onboard, located approximately five nautical miles northwest of Tarbat Ness Lighthouse.
After an assessment, it was decided that establishing a tow was the safest course of action given the circumstances and location. The trawler was successfully taken under tow and brought back to Invergordon’s West Harbour, where it was secured alongside to enable repairs.
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