Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Aqua-Harvester

On July 27, 2019, at approximately 3:45 PM, the fish carrier 'Viking Caledonia,' with a crew of five and laden with 60 tons of live fish, found itself aground at coordinates 56°51'12.0" N, 005°42'48.0" W in the picturesque Loch Ailort, situated south of Mallaig. Fortunately, there have been no reports of pollution from the incident. The Stornoway Coastguard promptly requested assistance, leading to the Mallaig RNLI lifeboat being dispatched to the scene. Additionally, the supply tug 'Annie E' was en route to the grounding location, arriving by 8:30 PM. By 1:25 AM on July 28, the fish carrier was successfully refloated thanks to the efforts of the 'Annie E.' Subsequently, the 'Viking Caledonia' resumed its journey towards Mallaig, with an expected arrival time of 4:40 AM. To ensure the vessel's safety, an underwater inspection of the hull has been scheduled in Mallaig for the afternoon of July 29.

On July 17, 2019, at 9 p.m., the ferry 'Viking Caledonia' experienced a significant main engine failure while navigating from Larne to Mallaig. The vessel found itself adrift approximately 10 miles south-southwest of Mallaig Harbour, precisely at coordinates 056 51 54.0 N, 005 56 24.0 W. Initial assessments suggest that the engine troubles were likely caused by a malfunctioning turbocharger. Fortunately, the Mallaig RNLI lifeboat promptly responded to the emergency, taking the stranded ferry under tow. The 'Viking Caledonia' was successfully brought into Mallaig Harbour and secured alongside on July 18 at 1:15 a.m., ensuring the safety of all onboard.