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Fishing boat breaks apart on rocks off Orkney coast
Overview
Footage has captured a fishing boat being battered apart by the sea, 11 days after running aground off the west coast of Orkney. The vessel, named Genesis, had been abandoned after striking rocks near the Old Man Of Hoy on 1 October, prompting a major rescue operation that successfully airlifted all 17 crew members to safety.
Key points
- A fishing boat named Genesis was captured breaking apart on rocks 11 days after running aground off the west coast of Orkney.
- The vessel struck rocks close to the Old Man Of Hoy on 1 October, leading to an abandonment of the ship.
- All 17 crew members were winched to safety by Coastguard helicopters and taken to shore following a mayday call.
- The rescue operation involved the RNLI lifeboat from Stromness, coastguard helicopters, the Northlink passenger ferry Hamnavoe, and other emergency services.
- The crew, consisting of individuals from Spain and Indonesia, have all since left Orkney.