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Daily Record
12-08-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Kayaker helicoptered to safety after getting into trouble off most southern point of Scotland
Lifeboat, coastguard crews and a Stena Line ship responded to the kayaker's mayday call. A kayaker had to be helicoptered to safety after getting into trouble off the Mull of Galloway. Lifeboat and coastguard crews, as well as a Stena Line ship, were involved in the operation after the kayaker issued a mayday call at around 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon. The combined efforts saw the person winched into the Coastguard's Rescue 199 helicopter and taken to Whitehaven Hospital. Lifeboat teams from Stranraer and Girvan, along with Coastguard teams from Portpatrick, Ballantrae, Girvan and Stranraer, were involved in the search for the kayaker, along with the Coastguard helicopter and the Stena Hibernia which had been on its way to Belfast. The helicopter found and winched them on board and flew them to West Cumberland Hospital, where Whitehave Coastguard had prepared the landing site. Stranraer Lifeboat team recovered the kayak and handed it to the Drummore Coastguard team. An RNLI spokesperson said: 'This was a fast-moving and potentially life-threatening situation. Thanks to the swift response and coordination between multiple RNLI, HM Coastguard rescue teams, the Coastguard helicopter, and the crew of the Stena Hibernia, the casualty was located and brought to safety quickly.' The incident was one of three call outs for the Stranraer Lifeboat and the Coastguard crews that day. Just after 3pm, the lifeboat was launched to two a broken down vessel in Wig Bay in Loch Ryan to safety. And just before 10pm the crew was back out to help the crew of cabin cruiser which had washed ashore at Port Logan. The boat couldn't be towed but the three crew members – one of whom was in the water – were taken to safety
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MJR Power & Automation to upgrade Stena Line's power management systems
MJR Power & Automation, a UK-based marine electrical engineering specialist, has secured a contract from Stena Line to enhance the power management systems aboard the Stena Scotia and Stena Hibernia vessels. The contract encompasses the design, engineering, supply, and commissioning of advanced power management systems to improve the operational efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of the two Ro-Ro freight vessels. The upgrades will incorporate modern digital control technology, enhanced monitoring capabilities, and improved automation features to optimise load sharing, power availability, and system redundancy both in port and at sea. The project is scheduled to be completed with minimal disruption to vessel operations during planned dry dock periods. MJR Power & Automation managing director Paul Cairns said: 'This award builds upon our longstanding relationship with Stena Line and reinforces our reputation as a trusted partner for critical vessel automation and power system projects. 'Our team is proud to support Stena Line's vessel operations in the UK & Ireland providing local services to the fleet.' The Stena Scotia and Stena Hibernia, which operate as sister vessels transporting goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, will continue to play a critical role in the region's logistics network following the upgrades. These enhancements align with Stena Line's commitment to improving vessel performance, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility across its fleet. Stena Line fleet manager Mark Scoular said: 'The upgrades of the power management systems on the Stena Scotia and Stena Hibernia underscores our commitment to investing in our existing fleet for the long-term. 'These innovative enhancements will boost efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our vessels continue to serve vital routes across the Irish Sea.' In April this year, Stena Line introduced a concept design for the Stena Futuro, a new RoRo vessel that targets a 20% reduction in energy usage. This initiative is part of the company's strategy to cut CO₂ emissions by 30% by 2030. "MJR Power & Automation to upgrade Stena Line's power management systems" was originally created and published by Ship Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
