All hands on deck

The Mekhanik Yartsev a Russian freighter got into difficulties off Portsmouth in the early hours of Boxing Day. The vessel is currently anchored off Hill Head and has developed a 20-degree list, it has power and is stable. There is a plan to move her to Southampton. Some of her cargo of wood has been lost overboard. Her crew of 13 have remained on board.

At about 10:00hrs  this morning (28thDecember 2017) with a calm sea and the local RNLI lifeboat off her stern several tugs escorted the Mekhanik Yartsev out of the Solent into Southampton Water and into port.

More shipping danger in the Solent. Visit by a click on my old post below

https://andyfinnegan.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/o-hear-us-when-we-cry-to-thee-for-those-in-peril-on-the-sea-support-the-life-boats/