Flying Phantom lost in tragic accident

摘要

The Clyde tug Flying Phantom and three of her crew were tragically lost when the vessel capsized and sank near Clydebank on 19 December 2007. Owned by Svitzer, Flying Phantom was one of three tugs towing the 39,000grt bulk carrier Red Jasmine, bound for Rothesay dock, in dense fog when the incident occurred. Initial reports indicated the tug may have grounded during the towing operation but the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is carrying out an extensive investigation.