Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Arklow Ruler

High tide hasn't freed cargo ship run aground in Louth

The Coast Guard said the ship is currently in no danger, and is carrying no hazardous cargo.

ATTEMPTS TO FREE a cargo ship after it ran aground at the mouth of the River Boyne in Co Louth have been unsuccessful.

A spokesperson for the Coast Guard said it was hoped that the ship, the Arklow Ruler, would be freed from the bank during high tide last night.

However, it failed to raise the boat sufficiently, and another attempt will be made later this evening.

The 80m ship, which ran around yesterday morning, is carrying eight crew members and no hazardous cargo.

No pollution has been spotted by sea rescue helicopters.

The Coast Guard said the ship is currently in no danger.

Read: Lifeboat crew save four as boat gets stuck in mud in Lough Mahon>

Video: Watch the Costa Concordia being pulled upright>

Your Voice
Readers Comments
13
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.