Highlands & Islands Stornoway rescue teams tasked to help fishing boat taking on water By Michelle Henderson December 10 2022, 9:01 am December 10 2022, 9:01 am Share Stornoway rescue teams tasked to help fishing boat taking on water Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/5146003/stornoway-rescue-teams-tasked-to-help-fishing-boat-taking-on-water/ Copy Link Rescue teams were called to Stornoway Harbour this morning after a fishing vessel was reported to be taking on water. Image: Shutterstock Rescue teams in Stornoway were tasked to rescue a fishing trawler after it began to take on water. Members of Stornoway lifeboat and the local coastguard rescue team were called to the harbour shortly before 6am this morning. The stricken vessel is believed to have become stuck under the pier during high tide causing water to flood the deck. Launched from Stornoway, Western Isles about half an hour ago – https://t.co/hvr2BDY4wD — RNLI: Out On A Shout (@outonashout) December 10, 2022 Crews made their way to the scene after the alarm was sounded at 5.51am. Prior to their arrival, the boat was towed from beneath the pier to safe harbour by a nearby fishing vessel. Crews left the scene shortly after 6.30am.
