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Service for capsized ship victims Boat survivor speaks of tragedy
(about 11 hours later)
A memorial service is to be held in Shetland for the dead and missing crew members of an oil rig supply ship which capsized in the North Atlantic. A survivor of the supply vessel which capsized off the coast of Shetland has spoken about the accident which left eight of his colleagues presumed dead.
The service, to be held on a beach, will be followed by a flight out to the scene of the tragedy, 86 miles north- west of the islands. Fighting back tears, Egil Hafsas said it took less than five minutes for the Bourbon Dolphin tug to topple.
Three people died when the Bourbon Dolphin overturned on Thursday. A further five crew members are missing. He said it was difficult to feel the joy of being rescued when he knew there were people who had been unable to get out of the boat.
Seven survivors were taken to Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick. A memorial service has been held on a Shetland beach.
Among the missing crew are 14-year-old David Remøy and his father Oddne Arve Remøy, thought to be the ship's captain. Relatives are due to be flown over the site of the capsized ship later.
'Families' grief' Mr Hafsas recounted his final moments on board the oil rig supply vessel before it overturned on Thursday.
Trond Myklebust, managing director of the ship's operator Bourbon Offshore, said the service for victims' families would be held at 1100 BST on Sunday. The most important thing is that we keep the boat afloat so we are able to find the people inside Trond MyklebustBourbon Offshore
He said: "We will bring flowers and it will let the families get their grief out." He said he had been on deck when the ship lurched and suddenly started to list.
Speaking about the planned flight over the ship, he added: "It is so everybody can see the boat, the environment and try and visualise what would have been going on. He ran into the accommodation part of the main deck, grabbed a life vest, and shouted for everyone to leave.
"We think that is very important for the relatives and this is something they want. The crewman described how he jumped into the water along with two young trainees.
"After that we will follow the relatives wishes. But I assume we will start to bring people home later in the day." Moments later the boat rolled over into the sea.
The boat capsized about 86 miles from ShetlandDutch company Smit Salvage are to lead the operation to recover the ship. Three people died in the incident and a further five crew members are missing presumed dead.
Spokeswoman Claudia van Andel said: "We will start as soon as possible as far as the recovery of the vessel is concerned. It is believed their bodies may still be inside the boat.
"It's very difficult to predict when the salvage operation will start, because it all depends on the local circumstances which the team are investigating right now" Among them are 14-year-old David Remøy, who was on work experience, and his father Oddne Arve Remøy, who was the ship's captain.
On Saturday night, families of the seven survivors were re-united with their loved ones at an hotel in Lerwick.
Relatives threw flowers into the sea at the memorial service
They joined relatives of the dead and missing men at the memorial service held at the water's edge.
Trond Myklebust, managing director of the ship's operator Bourbon Offshore, said of the planned flight over the ship: "It is so everybody can see the boat, the environment and try and visualise what would have been going on.
"We think that is very important for the relatives and this is something they want."
Mr Myklebust said an attempt would be made to tow the boat ashore at about midday.
"What is important from our side is that this will be done in a safe manner because the most important thing is that we keep the boat afloat so we are able to find the people inside," he said.
"It is very important for relatives to have a grave."
He defended the fact that a 14-year-old was on board the ship.
"We have a very strong community for the offshore industry and it's very common that boys who are interested in this join these vessels, " he said.
The boat capsized about 86 miles from Shetland
"It's done by our company and other companies and is a very good way of recruiting people into the profession."
Dutch company Smit Salvage are to lead the operation to recover the ship.
The ship was on a routine operation at the Transocean Rather drilling rig when it capsized.The ship was on a routine operation at the Transocean Rather drilling rig when it capsized.
Bourbon Offshore released the names of the eight crew members who died or were missing, including 44-year-old Mr Remøy and his son.Bourbon Offshore released the names of the eight crew members who died or were missing, including 44-year-old Mr Remøy and his son.
The others are Ronny Emblem, 25, Bjarte Grimstad, 37, Søren Kroer, 27, Frank Nygård, 42, Kjetil Rune Våge, 31, and Tor Karl Sandø, 54.The others are Ronny Emblem, 25, Bjarte Grimstad, 37, Søren Kroer, 27, Frank Nygård, 42, Kjetil Rune Våge, 31, and Tor Karl Sandø, 54.
The identities of the three bodies recovered have still to be confirmed and Shetland Coastguard confirmed the search for the remaining crew has been called off.The identities of the three bodies recovered have still to be confirmed and Shetland Coastguard confirmed the search for the remaining crew has been called off.
Grampian Police have also been helping investigate the incident. The police investigation has now been handed over to Norwegian authorities and a Norwegian government commission has been set up to investigate the incident.