Container Ship Encounter - Aground Off Greenock Tonight

The Dutch-registered container ship - Encounter - ran aground just off Greenock Esplanade after coming out of the Ocean Terminal at about 18:24.

The 7,500 tonne vessel was re-floated with the aid of Svitzer tugs, and towed back to the terminal by at around 20:30 tonight.

Encounter Aground - Off Greenock Esplanade 

Encounter Aground - Off Greenock Esplanade

Encounter Aground - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Encounter Re-Floated and Tugs Assisting - Off Greenock Esplanade

Fire Service Attends the Encounter Aground - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Encounter Aground - Off Greenock Esplanade - Tugs Assisting to Refloat

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