[Stronsaylimpet] Varagen grounding - 3 enquiries under way

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/From BBC Radio Orkney on Facebook:/

There are three enquiries now underway into the grounding of the Varagen 
100 meters off Rapness pier in Westray on Friday evening.
The crew have been interviewed by the Marine Accidents Investigation 
Branch, and there are separate investigations being carried out by 
Orkney Ferries and by OIC harbours.
The hull of the vessel has also been surveyed by divers for the Maritime 
and Coastguard Agency who will decide what - if any - action is needed 
before she can re-enter service.
The ferry re-floated on a rising tide just over an hour after becoming 
stuck on sand with 41 passengers and 10 crew on board.
The OIC says there were no injuries, no water was taken on board, and no 
fuel released.
Harbour Master and Head of Marine Services, Jim Buck, will be on ”Around 
Orkney” tomorrow morning. Hear the programme live on 93.7fm, BBC Sounds 
and UK Radioplayer, tell Alexa to “play BBC Radio Orkney” or hear it on 
demand later via our Mixcloud page.
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