Stranded Container Ship Towed To Shore

The ‘Lysblink Seaways’ is now anchored at Scallastle Bay in the Sound of Mull.

She arrived there last night after being towed by the ‘Kingdom of Fife’ tug for the 17 mile journey, supported by the ‘Forth Jouster.’

The Emergency Towing Vessel ‘Herakles’ provided escort and safety cover. ‘Herakles’ was released at 10pm yesterday.

‘Lysblink Seaways’ continues to be stable. However the weather forecast for the coming days is not good which means she will remain where she is until conditions are more favourable.

A decision about where she will be taken for repair has yet to be made. In the meantime, the Norwegian tug ‘Luca’ has arrived to take over from the ‘Kingdom of Fife.’

The Scottish Environment Group continues to monitor events and is supporting the work being done.

A temporary exclusion zone of 100 metres is now in place.