Tours of Emergency Towing Vessel success in Scotland

People in the northern Highlands have had an opportunity to see the new Emergency Towing Vessel - Ievoli Black - up close and personal during an event held in Ullapool.

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency’s ETV was a visitor to a local Rotary Club and RNLI Open Day which saw hundreds of people visiting harbour side for the event.

Russel Freeman from the MCA said: ‘The size of the vessel meant people really couldn’t miss it and it was really popular, with several hundred people coming onboard to have a look. The vessel performs a vital role in protecting the Scottish coastline and it’s right that people should be given the opportunity to visit the ship and meet the crew.  They were given guided tours and were genuinely interested in all they saw.’


The ETV will be in Lochinver on 22 July, Stornoway on 4 August, Kirkwall, Orkney on 11 August, Lerwick, Shetland on 18 August and the Kyle of Loch Alsh on 8 September.





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