VIDEO: Watch coastguard rescue crew from boat after it started taking on water
ByReporter
The Lerwick lifeboat, Lerwick harbour’s pilot boat Knab and the Sumburgh-based coastguard helicopter were called out yesterday morning after a Norwegian fishing boat with 10 crew on board started taking on water just north of Bressay.
Shetland Coastguard was alerted at 7.30am after the Sea Hunter had initially contacted Lerwick harbour asking for assistance.
The lifeboat quickly got two crew on board the Sea Hunter to attach a towline, while the helicopter lowered pumps to help stem the ingress of water.
The 144ft fishing vessel was then taken to Lerwick Greenhead Base, where she was alongside at about 8.45am.
Crews from the Lerwick fire station have now started pumping the Sea Hunter dry.
VIDEO: Watch coastguard rescue crew from boat after it started taking on water