Invergordon lifeboat aids stricken boat in firth
INVERGORDON Lifeboat launched for its first shout of the year to aid a vessel in difficulty in gale force winds.
The Douglas Aikman Smith launched yesterday (Monday) at 11.03pm to aid a disabled vessel near Cromarty Harbour.
With gale force winds gusting around 50 knots and rough sea conditions, the crew made best speed to the Morag M, a 68ft utility vessel who suffered an engine problem when trying to berth in the shelter of Cromarty Harbour.
Arriving on scene around 11.15pm the crew quickly established a towline to help secure the vessel and assisted in ensuring it berthed safely from the deteriorating weather conditions.
The Lifeboat then made its way back to her berth in Invergordon West Harbour, where she was refuelled and ready for service by 0.20am.
