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Scotland & NI 113/01
23 February 2001
ENGINE FAILURE FOR COAL CARRIER
Shetland
Coastguard received a
call at 2:00 a.m. on 23 February 2001 from the Master of the
Norwegian registered cargo vessel ‘Langesund’ who reported
that the vessel had suffered engine failure 13 miles north
west of the Fair Isles.
The 5060 GRT vessel, carrying 7000 metric tons of coal, is on
passage from Graymercy in the USA bound for Aurdalstangen in
Norway and has a crew of seven.
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Anglian Monarch
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Within
25 minutes of the first report the vessel's Chief Engineer
managed to restart the main engine and 'Langesund' got underway
only to suffer engine failure for a second time at 3:10 a.m.
Shetland Coastguard tasked the Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) 'Anglian
Monarch' to the scene with an expected time of arrival of 10:00
a. m., whilst 'Langesund again regained engine power and
continued on her way.
Shetland Coastguard Watch Manager, Dave Phillips commented,
"At no time did the 'Langesund' request assistance, however
due to the fact this vessel has broken down twice in as many
hours the ETV will continue to the scene as a precautionary
measure at this time."
Weather on scene is northwesterly force 4 to 5; with a moderate
2 to 3 metre swell. |
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