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Stricken boat being towed to port Stricken boat towed to Islay port
(about 9 hours later)
A fishing boat with seven crew, which had been taking in water while working in the Atlantic off western Scotland, is being towed to land by a lifeboat. A fishing boat with seven crew, which had been taking in water while working in the Atlantic off western Scotland, has been towed to land by a lifeboat.
A Royal Navy helicopter had flown 23 miles south of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides to winch the crew to safety.A Royal Navy helicopter had flown 23 miles south of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides to winch the crew to safety.
But it was decided that towing the boat was safer because of weather conditions said to be "tricky".But it was decided that towing the boat was safer because of weather conditions said to be "tricky".
Water is being pumped from the vessel and it is due to reach Port Askaig on Islay at 1030 GMT. Water was pumped from the vessel as it was taken to Port Askaig on Islay by the coastguard.
At one stage it was reported that four of the crew had been winched to safety.
Conditions at sea were reported to include waves about three metres high.Conditions at sea were reported to include waves about three metres high.
The boat was also contending with strong southerly winds.The boat was also contending with strong southerly winds.
Andy McMillan, Clyde coastguard watch manager, said the vessel, Niamh Aine, was being taken into Port Askaig.
He added that all crew members were safe and well.
"The fact that this situation did not become more serious is a credit to all those involved in the vessels rescue and the merchant vessel that stood by to offer their assistance", he said.