Clyde Coastguard were contacted this evening at twenty to eight by the 1400 tonne Russian Bulk Carrier Aleksandr Nevskiy reporting a stowaway on board
Clyde Coastguard put the vessel in touch with the police, who have advised that they drop the man off at Stornoway in the morning where the police will meet him.



Clyde Coastguard, Duty Watch Manager, said,



we were pleased to be able to advise the skipper on what to do, we have a great working relationship with the police, who are now dealing with this issue.

Posted By: Sophie Hirsh

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