At 2015 LT April 3 Liverpool Coastguard received a distress call from the cargo vessel Carrier, which ran aground at Raynes Jetty, Llanddulas, off Liverpool, Irish sea. A strong gale was blowing and a five metre swell was reported. Because of the location of the grounding Holyhead Coastguard coordinated the rescue. All seven of the Polish crew were taken uninjured from the ship by two rescue helicopters, rescue operation was completed at 0100 April 4. Maritime and Coastguard Agency to inspect damage at dawn. Vessel is loaded with stones, there are about 40 tons of fuel on board. Pics of distressed Carrier from local TV video. General cargo vessel Carrier IMO 8504959, dwt 2379, built 1985, flag Antigua, manager Reederei Erwin Strahlmann, Germany.
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