Drilling rig update

Following the grounding of the semi-submersible drilling rig Transocean Winner on the Isle of Lewis, the Secretary of State's Representative (SOSREP) for Maritime Salvage and Intervention Hugh Shaw is now in discussions with the owners Transocean and the salvors.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Aug 2016, 12:56 BST
Updated 8th Aug 2016, 14:03 BST

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency’s counter pollution branch and the SOSREP have both been monitoring the situation since yesterday evening and the local authority, police and Marine Scotland have all been kept informed.

There is 280mt of diesel on board and this situation is being monitored.

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The drilling rig has now grounded on the west side of the Isle of Lewis near Carloway. SMIT Salvage has been mobilised to deal with the incident.

Police Scotland and HM Coastguard Rescue Teams are also on scene.

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