Belfast Coastguard alerted to possible fire on board tug
LONDON. March 17, 2008/3mnewswire.org/ -- Earlier today it was reported to Belfast Coastguard that a fire had broken out on the Tug 'Kingston' which, at time, was towing a barge `Sanba' outbound in the Victoria Channel, Belfast Lough.
The Coastguard immediately requested the launch of the Donaghadee Lifeboat and Bangor Inshore Lifeboats. The Bangor Coastguard Rescue Team were also turned out, and Belfast pilots and vessels in the vicinity also responded. A mayday was also rebroadcast into the area by the Coastguard.
After an assessment on board by members of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service fire personnel and the crew of the casualty vessel, it was confirmed that a shaft bearing had overheated on board causing smoke to appear.
A tow was then established with the tug and barge being taken to Belfast harbour for repairs.
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