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Lysblink Seaways accident investigation report published

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

November 19
00:00 2015

The report into MAIBs investigation of the grounding of cargo vessel Lysblink Seaways, is now published. The vessel ran aground at full speed and remained on the rocky foreshore near Kilchoan for almost 2 days during adverse weather. This resulted in material damage to its hull and the double bottom was breached, including some fuel tanks, resulting in 25 tonnes of marine gas oil entering the water. After the salvage the vessel was declared a constructive total loss and scrapped.

The report contains details of what happened and actions taken. Read more.

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