Second emergency tug should be reinstated, MSP demands
Less than a month after the Orkney-based emergency tug was saved, calls are being made for a second vessel to be reinstated in Scottish waters.
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Government is ‘taking a gamble’ with safety over tug provision
Pressure is mounting on the UK government to maintain and enhance emergency tug cover, with one maritime union accusing the Tories of “gambling with safety”.
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SAVE THE TUG: ‘Residual risk’ of removing vessel identified
New analysis has identified a “residual risk” to marine safety in the event of emergency tugs being lost. Council leaders have seen a new risk…
READ FULL STORYSAVE THE TUG: Council adds to pressure on Westminster
The SIC is to ramp up pressure on the government over retaining the emergency tug and will seek to enlist the voices of other councils…
READ FULL STORYSAVE THE TUG: Stay up to date with The Shetland Times campaign
The Shetland Times Save the Tug campaign demands the retention of the Northern Isles-based emergency tug Herakles.
READ FULL STORYSAVE THE TUG: Support for emergency tug bridges party divides
Cross-party support in favour of tug retention has been voiced across the three island groups, and in the Highlands as well.
READ FULL STORYMinister to be briefed as pressure builds over tug
The Westminster government is coming under increased pressure to retain emergency tug cover.
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