Ferry PENTALINA suffered fire in engine room and subsequently ran aground near pier at St Margaret’s Hope, Orkney Islands, north coast of Scotland, at around 1930 LT Apr 29. All passengers on board were safely evacuated. As of 0350 UTC Apr 30, ferry is understood to be still aground. The ship suffered hull breach with minor water ingress, fire is understood to be extinguished.
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