The 5,600-dwt Samskip Akrafell (buit 2003) was pulled free on Saturday night near Reydarfjordur.

Five crew members plus the captain had remained on board for the operation.

No pollution had been observed since the vessel got stuck earlier that day.

It was towed from the scene for inspections.

Pumps had been transferred to the ship by a coast guard vessel to combat water ingress.

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