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| Boat sinks after stricken tug crew rescued off Devon coast | Boat sinks after stricken tug crew rescued off Devon coast |
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| A boat that collided with a tug it was being towed by has sunk. | |
| The eight-strong crew of the tug Christos XXII, containing up to 200 tonnes of diesel, had to be rescued after the collision. | |
| The tug was holed by the decommissioned Moto Vessel Emsstrom, off Hope's Nose, off Torbay, Devon. | |
| Divers are assessing the damage to the Christos, which was sailing from Germany to Turkey, to decide how to repair the 40cm gash in the hull. | |
| Two lifeboats, the Exmouth and Torbay, and two naval ships, including HMS Lancaster, were sent to the scene, after the alarm was raised. | |
| The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said the pumping of water from the Christos was going well and so far there were no reports of pollution. | The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said the pumping of water from the Christos was going well and so far there were no reports of pollution. |
| An inflatable pollution control boom is being used to contain any diesel spillage. | An inflatable pollution control boom is being used to contain any diesel spillage. |
| Wooden pegs | Wooden pegs |
| The MCA said salvage experts were onboard the vessel and divers had been deployed to inspect and repair the hole. | The MCA said salvage experts were onboard the vessel and divers had been deployed to inspect and repair the hole. |
| The incident started at about 21:30 GMT on Sunday when the 70m (230ft) tug slowed to check a problem with the tow and was struck on the port side, by the Moto Vessel Emsstrom. | |
| A gash nearly 40cm (16in) long was opened up and the ship began to take on water. | A gash nearly 40cm (16in) long was opened up and the ship began to take on water. |
| Crew members tried to plug the tear with wooden pegs and pump the water out. | Crew members tried to plug the tear with wooden pegs and pump the water out. |
| The Christos sent a Mayday call that was picked up by Brixham coastguards who have been co-ordinating the rescue. | The Christos sent a Mayday call that was picked up by Brixham coastguards who have been co-ordinating the rescue. |
| The two lifeboats have been at the scene with HMS Lancaster and the navy vessel HMS Severn. A second tug, the MTS Vulcan, was also standing by. | The two lifeboats have been at the scene with HMS Lancaster and the navy vessel HMS Severn. A second tug, the MTS Vulcan, was also standing by. |
| A third tug, the Brent, was sent to the scene in an attempt to see if the Christos could be towed to safety. | A third tug, the Brent, was sent to the scene in an attempt to see if the Christos could be towed to safety. |
| A helicopter from RMB Chivenor was used to bring salvage pumps to the scene. | A helicopter from RMB Chivenor was used to bring salvage pumps to the scene. |
| Peter Davies, from Brixham coastguard spokesman said the operation was continuing. | Peter Davies, from Brixham coastguard spokesman said the operation was continuing. |
| "Things have improved significantly since the early hours. It's carrying about 200 tonnes of diesel. Certainly the indications are from the salvage company that things are progressing well," he said. | "Things have improved significantly since the early hours. It's carrying about 200 tonnes of diesel. Certainly the indications are from the salvage company that things are progressing well," he said. |