Rescue vessel tows stranded fishing trawler to Dalvik

On October 20, the ICE-SAR rescue vessel Sigurvin successfully towed the 475-ton fishing vessel Hildur to the port of Dalvík. The vessel had lost its ability to move due to fishing gear becoming entangled in the propeller.

The incident occurred approximately halfway between the town of Siglufjordur and the island of Grimsey. The weather in the area was favorable, so there was no threat to the eight members of the Hildur crew.

The rescue boat Sigurvin, with a displacement of just over 30 tons, reached the much larger vessel at around 11:00. The crews secured the towline and headed towards Dalvík. The caravan reached the port shortly after 16:00. In order to safely bring the damaged vessel to the quay wall, Sigurvin stood close to its side. After the operation was completed, the rescue boat headed back to Siglufjörður to maintain watch.