Tug with three crew drifting off Fitful Head

THE AITH lifeboat and the Coastguard search and rescue helicopter 102 have been launched to assist a 28 metre tug that lost power a few miles off the southwest corner of Shetland mainland.

The three strong crew of the Northern Viking alerted Shetland Coastguard at 10.40 on Saturday morning.

At the time her position was given as seven miles northwest of Fitful Head.

The helicopter is on scene as is the fishing vessel Alison Kay. The lifeboat is expected to arrive at 12.30.

The Northern Viking was on her way from Scalloway to Lerwick when her engine failed.

More to follow..

Shetland News — free to read

Membership helps pay for journalism

If you value impartial local journalism, become a member of Shetland News and get:

• Only local ads.
• Members' weekly newsletter.
• Bookmark stories and join the comments.

Already a member? Sign in to hide this message.

One-time

Monthly

Quarterly

Yearly

£50

£75

£100

£125

Amount More Options £150£200£250£300£350

£3

£5

£7

£10

Amount More Options £15£20£25£30£35

£10

£15

£20

£25

Amount More Options £30£35£40£45£50

£60

£80

£100

£120

Amount More Options £140£160£180£200£220

Continue

Remind me later

Billing: Your monthly subscription of £10 will be billed on or shortly after the 15th of each month. You can change how much you pay or cancel at any time.