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Vessel loses power in stormy seas Boat loses power after wave hits
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A dive support vessel with 94 people on board lost power in storms in the North Sea more than 100 miles off the Aberdeen coast. A dive support vessel with 94 people on board lost power after being hit by a wave in North Sea storms more than 100 miles off the Aberdeen coast.
Coastguards said no-one was in any danger on board the CSO Orelia, but two other ships, the Far Strider and the Far Sovereign, stood by. Coastguards said no-one was in any danger on board the CSO Orelia, but two other ships, the Far Strider and the Far Sovereign, had been standing by.
The 6,300 ton dive support vessel regained limited power on Friday morning and is holding her position. The 6,300-ton dive support vessel regained limited power on Friday morning and was holding her position.
The Pacific Blade tug is due to meet the vessel and tow her back to port. A tug joined the vessel and the situation was being assessed.
The vessel had been drifting three miles north of the Alba and Brittania installations, but passed them safely.
George Downie, Aberdeen Coastguard watch manager, said: "The weather has been very difficult.
"It seems likely that the vessel lost power after it took a wave which caused electrical problems."