Belfast Coastguard alerted to possible fire on board tug
London, 17 March/GNN/ --
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (069/08) issued by The Government
News Network on 17 March 2008
Earlier today it was reported to Belfast Coastguard that a fire had broken
out on the Tug 'Kingston' which, at time, was towing a barge `Sanba' outbound
in the Victoria Channel, Belfast Lough.
The Coastguard immediately requested the launch of the Donaghadee Lifeboat
and Bangor Inshore Lifeboats. The Bangor Coastguard Rescue Team were also
turned out, and Belfast pilots and vessels in the vicinity also responded. A
mayday was also rebroadcast into the area by the Coastguard.
After an assessment on board by members of the Northern Ireland Fire and
Rescue Service fire personnel and the crew of the casualty vessel, it was
confirmed that a shaft bearing had overheated on board causing smoke to appear.
A tow was then established with the tug and barge being taken to Belfast
harbour for repairs.
Monday, March 17, 2008
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