Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Umd-Hercules

In a dramatic turn of events, lifeboat crews were dispatched early on October 25, 2014, to assist the crew of the dredger "WD Mersey." The vessel was conducting dredging operations in the Cromarty Firth, specifically at Nigg, when it collided with an underwater obstruction. The Aberdeen Coastguard received an urgent call, prompting the launch of the Invergordon Lifeboat just before 7 a.m. Upon reaching the distressed dredger, the lifeboat team successfully evacuated the two crew members and employed a salvage pump to mitigate the flooding that resulted from the breach. The "WD Mersey," which was leaning precariously to port, was subsequently escorted back to Nigg Energy Park for a thorough underwater inspection by divers. The lifeboat crews concluded their operation around 11 a.m., ensuring the safety of all involved. For further details and visuals from the incident, visit: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/382947/highlands-crew-rescued-sinking-ship/ and https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/383096/rescue-operation-prevents-sinking/