A cargo ship which ran aground on the west coast last week dragged its anchor in high winds yesterday.
The 423ft Lysblink Seaways crashed into rocks at Ardnamurchan Point at around 2am on Wednesday but floated clear at high tide just before 9pm on Thursday.
The vessel, which was carrying paper to Norway, was anchored in the Sound of Mull.
A coastguard spokesman said yesterday: “Early this morning the increased wind caused the vessel to drag her anchor.
“A tow line was placed on board and, as per the contingency plan, the Lysblink Seaways was towed back out to sea.
“This vessel is stable and at anchor 1.5 miles east of Kilchoan in Mingary Bay with her nine crew on board.
“No oil sheen has been reported today and salvage work has been progressing well.
“The temporary exclusion zone of 656ft for the vessel’s new location is now in place.”
Salvors are making final preparations for the transfer of fuel oil from the damaged tank to other internal tanks on board the vessel.
This fuel will be removed from the Lysblink Seaways when the weather improves.
The work will have to be completed before the vessel can be towed away from the area for repair.
High winds of up to 60mph in the Sound of Mull are forecast to continue until tomorrow.
The vessels Forth Jouster and Kingdom of Fife are on scene to assist with the salvage operation.
The Scottish Environment Group is monitoring the operation and has a representative on scene.
A marine response centre has been established to assist with the oversight and delivery of counter-pollution measures.