Probe launched after ferry runs aground near Orkney and evacuates 60 passengers
dailyrecord.co.ukAn investigation has been launched after a ferry ran aground in Orkney, leading the the evacuation of 60 passengers. RNLI crews were scrambled to the incident on Saturday, May 29 after teams received a mayday call.
Pentland Ferries, who run the vessel, MV Pentalina, say smoke was detected in the engine room before she became grounded off the village of St Margaret's Hope.
Sixty passengers, including three children and an infant, were evacuated from the ferry, as well as some of the crew. It was later refloated and moored at a nearby pier.Helen Inkster, managing director of Pentland Ferries, said: “Our first priority was the safety of our passengers and we can confirm that all are safe and well.
All were transferred from the vessel to the lifeboats and then taken to the Cromarty Hall in St Margaret’s Hope, before going home or to their accommodation.”She thanked those who helped with the operation, saying: “The vessel was moved from the beach to the linkspan at 6.30 this morning and is now undergoing a survey, from which we will know what (if any) damage has been sustained.
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