Stranded Transocean rig rescue set to start
The rescue of the stricken Transocean Winner oil rig in the Western Isles is expected to take place at the weekend.
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Transocean Winner rig expected to make scheduled stop after being refloated
A 17,000-tonne oil rig which ran aground in the Outer Hebrides which was successfully refloated is expected to arrive at a temporary location this morning.
Salvors get on board stricken Transocean rig
A salvage team was last night expected to spend the night on the grounded oil rig on Lewis after finding a safe access in difficult weather conditions.
Transocean rig salvage operation could “cost millions”
The cost of removing a stranded 17,000 tonne rig off the Western Isles could cost millions of pounds, according to a salvage expert.