Statement issued on Nicola Faith as survey ship spotted in waters above sunken fishing boat
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) will use a specially designed barge to raise the ship from the seabed
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A FISHING boat that went missing along with three crew members will be taken ashore as part of an investigation into the cause of its disappearance. The Nicola Faith, which went missing on January 27, will be raised from the seabed about 2.2 miles off Rhos Point so that an in-depth examination and stability analysis can be carried out. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) said it has chartered a specially designed barge crane that to raise the boat when weather and tidal conditions are suitable. It will then be taken ashore to a secure location for further examination before being prepared for a stability assessment.
Wreck of Nicola Faith fishing boat to be raised from seabed as part of probe into its disappearance
The vessel will be lifted using a specially designed barge crane when the weather and tidal conditions allow
17:00, 13 MAY 2021
Sonar images of shipwreck found off North Wales coast which is believed to be the Nicola Faith vessel, and the missing vessel, inset. (Image: David Mearns/North Wales Live)
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