Night Monday received the Russian trawler Sevryba1 problems Vesterålsbankene.
The Russian trawler lay helpless in hurricane and heavy seas when JRCC was notified of the incident clock 04.40.
The trawler had received beam in the propeller.
– There was strong southwesterly storm, with hurricane-force winds. The wave height was around ten meters, said Steve Olsen, Commander of the Coast Guard, to TV 2.
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the risk of injury
Coast Guard vessel “KV Sortland» tried to initiate towage at 7:30 o’clock, but only at the second attempt clock 09.10 managed Coastguard attaching towing equipment.
in a dramatic video you can see how rescue crews being taken by the waves during the operation.
– the crew is trained for such operations, and we can carry a reduced risk of damage to material and personnel. The crew of the KV Sortland has shown that night rehearsal and training of such situations is producing results, says Olsen to TV2.
Wind and heavy seas
In a press release says commander captain that the weather can present challenges.
– challenges of our engagement was the weather – windy and rough seas. In such situations it is good with good maneuverability of the vessel.
In all, 36 people were aboard the trawler when it fell into trouble.
– After we have towed the casualty to Hadselfjord it’s up to the captain to consider what assistance he wishes, says Olsen.
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