About Research Vessel
A research vessel is a ship or boat designed, modified, or equipped to carry out research at sea. Research vessels carry out a number of roles. Some of these roles can be combined into a single vessel but others require a dedicated vessel.
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Emergency crews at Leith dockyard as ship tips over
Emergency services have been dispatched to a dockyard in Edinburgh after a ship tipped over.
The Research Vessel Petrel began to tilt to one side at Imperial Dock in Leith at about 08:30.
Police said it had become dislodged from its Holding On a dry dock. It is not known if anyone has been injured.
The Scottish Ambulance Service said it had dispatched five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams and a special operations team.
Pictures posted on Social Media show the vessel leaning at a 45-degree angle.
The 76m (250ft) ship, which is owned by The Estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen , was placed into long-term moorage in 2020 as a result of " operation challenges" during the Covid pandemic.
Before this, it had been used for Deep Water searches for shipwrecks and war graves at sea.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: " Officers and emergency service colleagues are responding to an incident at Imperial Dock in Leith, whereby a ship on dry dock has become dislodged from its holding.
" The Public are asked to avoid the area to allow emergency service access. "
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it had sent four fire engines and " A Number of specialist resources".
Leith councillor Adam McVey described The Incident as " terrifying" for those on board.
He Said on Twitter: " Emergency services are responding to a major incident at Leith Docks - a ship has been dislodged from its holding in strong winds.
" My thoughts are with those who've been injured & hope everyone recovers quickly. Please avoid area. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
