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Fatal tug capsize came after ‘breakdown’ of safety systems, report finds

Master George Taft, 65, and deckhand Ian Catterson, 73 died in the incident off Greenock, Inverclyde, in February 2023.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024

Capsized Greenock tugboat recovered from River Clyde after salvage mission

The vessel had been escorting the Hebridean Princess cruise ship into the harbour around 3.30pm on Friday, February 24.

Daily Record · Mar 12, 2023

Greenock tugboat salvage mission gets underway to raise sunken ship after tragedy

The tug boat, operated by Clyde Marine Services, capsized off Custom House Quay in Greenock on Friday, February 24.

Daily Record · Mar 12, 2023

First picture of Clyde tugboat tragedy sailor as friend pays heartfelt tribute

George Taft, of Greenock, was one of two crewmen who died when a tugboat overturned on Friday.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

Major rescue operation resumes on Clyde after tugboat with two people onboard capsizes

The operation had been stood down and "handed over" to Police Scotland from Coastguard when their involvement came to an end at 8pm last night after almost five hours of searching.

Daily Record · Feb 25, 2023

Major rescue operation for capsized boat on Clyde stood down by Coastguard and police

Emergency services were called the River Clyde in Greenock after reports of a capsized vessel at Custom House Quay in Greenock on February 24 at 3.30pm.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2023