Cargo ship under tow to Lerwick

The cargo ship Industrial Kennedy, which lost power and began drifting on Thursday, is shown being towed into Lerwick by the Orkney-based emergency tug, Herakles.

The 8,000-tonne vessel, which measures 130 metres, suffered engine failure 170 miles north west of Foula.

A crew of 13 was on board. The vessel is shown under tow on Saturday.

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