Tug close to sinking in Esbjerg

SHIPPING: While towing a drilling rig into the port of Esbjerg, in the morning of June 28, the tug Skuld collided with the rig and suffered a large leak below the waterline. Just a quick response from two other tugs prevented that the Skuld sank.

The accident occurred when the tug's main engine conked out, then the Skuld hit the rig.

The two other tugs involved in the task quickly pulled the Skuld to the quay where the fire department was ready with powerful pumps.

Booms were laid out around the tug, and even if gas oil leaked out from the vessel, it was expected that the diesel quickly evaporated.

Source: jv.dk