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Trawler adrift in stormy seas
On Feb 16, 2017, the "Shkval" suffered engine failure in Barents Sea and was in immediate danger. The vessel with nine crew on board was trawling in the eastern part of the Barents Sea, when the engine failed, and the ship remained without propulsion power amidst the strong winds and heavy seas. The crew radioed a distress signal to the local authorities and requested assistance. The tug" Murmanryba" was deployed at 10 p.m. in order to tow the vessel to sheltered waters at Murmansk and expected on scene at midnight. The weather was moderate with winds speed up to 17 m/s, but the forecasts were worsening to severe storm. The ship was towed into the port of Murmansk on Feb 18 at 11.40 a.m.
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