Saturday, April 14, 2007

Tug Boat Capsized in Atlantic

The BBC reported a tug boat capsized in the Atlantic, North of Scotland. There were 15 crew member on board. 10 were rescued, but 3 died. The other 5 crew were still unable to find including a 15 year old who is said on a work experience.

The cause of the capsize are still being investigate. However, some sources said, while the tug boat was pulling an oil rig anchor away from the rig, it suddenly made a sharp turn causing the boat in an unbalance situation due to the change of forces acting on the tug boat by the line it was pulling.

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BBC Scotland: Boat Capsized in Atlantic

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