Amber-Light Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On November 5, 2023, around noon, the cargo vessel 'Wilson Corinth' successfully reached the sheltered bight of Scapa Flow after encountering electrical difficulties with its generator. The vessel had been stranded in position 58° 52' 28.8" N, 004° 13' 48.6" W, approximately 29.3 nautical miles northwest of Dunnet Head the previous day. It was towed into safety by the tug 'Ievoly Black', following a night transit through the Pentland Firth. Upon its arrival near Kirkwall, it was met by the tugs ‘Erlend’ (IMO: 8820339) and ‘Strathdee’ (IMO: 9393993), who provided additional support. The pilot boat ‘Scapa Pioneer’ (MMSI: 232004749) facilitated the final docking process by delivering the pilot at 11:30 a.m. The 'Wilson Corinth' successfully berthed at the Kirkwall jetty by 1 p.m. After addressing the electrical issues, the ship set sail again on November 6 at 7 p.m., resuming its journey towards Grundartangi with an estimated time of arrival on November 9 at 8 p.m.

The freighter 'Wilson Corinth' faced an unexpected setback on November 4, 2023, when it encountered an electrical failure in its generator, rendering its engine inoperative. This incident occurred at coordinates 58° 52' 28.8'' N and 004° 13' 48.6'' W, approximately 29.3 miles northwest of Dunnet Head. To provide assistance, the tugboat 'Ievoli Black' came to the freighter's aid in the western waters of Orkney, beginning the tow towards Kirkwall. The convoy is anticipated to arrive at its destination by 10 a.m. on November 5. At the time of the incident, the 'Wilson Corinth' was transporting a significant cargo load of 3,954 tons of coal and had a crew of eight members on board, ensuring that essential shipping operations continue in the region.

In the early hours of November 4, 2019, the cargo vessel 'Wilson Corinth', which was making its way from Flushing to Grunddartangi carrying a load of coal, encountered a critical situation as it experienced a loss of engine power approximately 30 nautical miles northeast of Cape Wrath. The vessel's crew attempted to restart the engines but were unsuccessful. In response to the emergency, the Coastguard's emergency tug, 'Ievoli Black' (IMO: 9439242), was dispatched to provide support, positioning itself west of Orkney. The HM Coastguard took charge of coordinating the situation. Initially, the master of the 'Wilson Corinth' expressed confidence that the crew would be able to fix the problem independently, but the emergency tug remained nearby as a safety measure, ready to offer a tow if necessary. By November 5, both vessels were reported underway, moving at a speed of 4.3 knots.