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The engine of the "Silver Fjord" broke down on May 13, 2010, leaving the ship drifting off the coast of Westray in the Orkney Islands so it had been taken under tow. The "Silver Fjord" had 10 people on board and was carrying a cargo of fruit and vegetables. Shetland Coastguard's emergency towing vessel, the "Anglian Sovereign", and its Sumburgh-based rescue helicopter were initially called into action. A commercial tug, Orkney Towage's "Harald", took the "Silver Fjord" under tow and headed for Kirkwall where the ship was safely berthed at 1011. p.m. Sea conditions were described as moderate and the Silver Fjord was not thought to have been in obvious danger.