Investigation launched after collision on Firth of Clyde

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The fishing vessel Serinah sank after a collision with the oil tanker Apache between Ardrossan and Arran.

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a fishing boat sank following a collision with a tanker in the Firth of Clyde.The Marine Accident Investigation Branch , which investigates marine accidents involving UK vessels worldwide and all vessels in UK territorial water, confirmed on Friday that it had launched a probe into the collisionThe Serinah was built in 2000 in Eyemouth in the Borders, and is understood to have been fishing out of Troon since 2019.

The Ministry of Defence also confirmed an RAF Poseidon aircraft was involved in the emergency response. Police Scotland, who were informed of the incident around 4pm, later reported no injuries as a result of the collision. "We understand that there are no injured parties and all crew members are safe and well. There are also no risks to the environment.

 

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