The 'Glen Sannox', serving on the route Troon-Brodick, suffered a technical issue in the port of Troon, which required an investigation on the foremidday of Feb 6. As a consequence, the scheduled sailings at 10:50 a.m. from Troon and 1:00 p.m. from Brodick had to be cancelled by the operator Calmac. An additional bus was operated from the Troon Terminal to the Ardrossan Terminal at 5:00 p.m. to meet the arrival of the 5:00 p.m.sailing operated by the ferry 'Alfred'. After the rerpairs aboard the 'Glen Sannox' were successfully completed, the service was resumed with the 3:10 p.m. sailing departing from Troon.
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SALVAMAR ALPHERATZ
Casualty
The sailing yacht 'Joulukka' with 10 people on board suffered rudder problems on Feb 6 and requesting towing assistance. The boat was located about 5.3 nautical miles southeast of Las Galletas. The CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Alpheratz' from Los Cristianos to the scene, which took the yacht in tow and safely pulled it to the Marina del Sur. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1887521687274479913
LOCHINVAR
Casualty
On Feb 6, the service on the route Lochaline-Fishnish by the 'Lochinvar' was delayed due to a broken down vehicle on the car deck. As a consequence, the 5:45 p.m. departure from Lochalinewas delaye, which was expected to have a knock on effect to the scheduled 6:05 p.m. sailing from the port of Fishnish.
CORVO
Casualty
The 'Corvo', with eight members on board, contacted the CCS Coruña of Salvamento Marítimo on the morning of Feb 7, 2025, to request assistance for a mechanical problem 31 nautical miles northwest of A Coruña. The SAR boat 'SAR Gavia' has been mobilized, which took the vessel in tow and safely pulled it to Oza for troubleshooting. Report and photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1887542595028504784 https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1887543546078503083/photo/1
SALVAMAR SAIPH
Casualty
On Feb 6, 2025, the Spanish flagged fishing vessel 'Es Virot', with three crew members on board, suffered a mechanical breakdown eight nautical miles east of Cala Ratjada (Mallorca). The CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Saiph' to assist, which took the ship in tow and safely pulled it to Cala Ratjada.
