- A vessel which ran aground in The Minch more than six weeks ago has successfully been refloated and towed to a dry dock in Loch Kishorn.
- After its cargo was removed, the boat was re-floated and towed to a dry dock.
- Highland Council said it had been monitoring for any pollution reaching the shores of Skye and mainland Highlands.
A salvage team has successfully re-floated a cargo ship that ran aground on rocks in late March, reports BBC.
Cargo vessel refloated
The MV Kaami got into difficulty between the isles of Skye and Lewis. Its crew was unharmed. The ship was carrying pellets of a fuel made from waste.
After its cargo was removed, the boat was re-floated on May 5 and towed to a dry dock. The journey to Kishorn took 14 hours in total after beginning at midday on May 4 when the tide was at its lowest.
No signs of pollution!
The vessel showed no signs of polluting the area surrounding her perch with the dock gate to remain open until later this week before it will be pumped dry to allow for recycling of the ship.
Stephan Hennig, who oversaw the operation, said it had been a “hugely successful operation” praising the work of all involved which has not left any long-lasting damage to the environment.
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Source: BBC
