The 3,632-dwt Wilson Gdynia (built 1994) ran into trouble on Saturday about 20 miles west of Skerryvore Lighthouse, south west of the island of Tiree.

The Barbados-flagged vessel alerted Stornoway Coastguard by VHF at around 10:30 local time on Saturday that it was in difficulties.

“The weather on scene is a concern with gale force winds and high sea,” said Carol Collins, Stornoway Coastguard watch manager.

“The