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Storm Wrecks Feed Barge at Highland Fish Farm
29 Oct
Summary
- A feed barge sank at a fish farm in Highland Loch following Storm Boelo.
- No injuries were reported, and fish pens remained intact after the incident.
- Environmental protection is a priority during the barge recovery operation.
A feed barge succumbed to severe weather conditions brought by Storm Boelo, sinking at a fish farm located in a Highland loch on Sunday. The incident occurred at Bakkafrost Scotland's Sgeir Dughall site in Loch Torridon.
Salmon firm Bakkafrost Scotland confirmed that no personnel were harmed during the event. Importantly, all fish pens at the facility remained secure and undamaged, mitigating potential losses of farmed salmon.
The company is currently evaluating the condition of the submerged barge and its contents. They are developing a plan for its safe recovery, with a strong emphasis on protecting the surrounding marine environment.
HM Coastguard was alerted to the sinking on Tuesday morning. While no one was reported in distress, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's counter pollution and salvage team was notified. The site is under observation, and no significant pollution has been detected thus far.
