Fuelling Vessel Towed Ashore After Collision
A fuelling vessel has been towed into a harbour after a collision with a cargo ship.
A lifeboat was called to the scene two miles off Peterhead after Aberdeen Coastguard were alerted to the incident at around 5pm yesterday.
The two crew members on board the 24-metre Erin Wood reported it was taking on water following the collision with the Cyprus registered vessel Daroja.
An RNLI spokesman said the volunteer crew helped to pump water from the vessel before it was ready to be towed.
No one was injured.
A coastguard statement said: Aberdeen Coastguard requested the launch of Peterhead all-weather lifeboat and other vessels offered assistance.
The Erin Wood was taken under tow by a fishing vessel into Peterhead and the cargo vessel has also gone to Peterhead.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency will be attending both vessels and an investigation is under way.''
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has also been informed.