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A west coast fisherman is set to be compensated by the MoD after he was forced to take evasive action during a Nato exercise which wrecked his nets. A west coast fisherman is to claim for compensation from the MoD after he was forced to evasive action during a Nato exercise which wrecked his nets.
The Silver Cloud was fishing off Kinlochbervie when it was ordered to turn round because there was a submarine lying directly in its path.The Silver Cloud was fishing off Kinlochbervie when it was ordered to turn round because there was a submarine lying directly in its path.
John MacKenzie was forced to turn his boat, which resulted in his brand new nets being torn to shreds.John MacKenzie was forced to turn his boat, which resulted in his brand new nets being torn to shreds.
The Joint Warrior exercise has been ongoing for the past two weeks.The Joint Warrior exercise has been ongoing for the past two weeks.
The incident happened in the North Minch on Wednesday.The incident happened in the North Minch on Wednesday.
Rare incidents Mr MacKenzie's claim is being investigated by the MoD.
We are aware of a possible claim for compensation MoD spokesman
The ministry of defence said it took safety seriously and surface warships were in contact with fishing boats and any submarines close by.
A spokesman said the Royal Navy had been in touch with the fisherman and Mallaig and Northwest Fishermen's Association.
Mr MacKenzie said that when initially given the order to turn round, he replied saying that was impossible and he had no time to haul the nets.Mr MacKenzie said that when initially given the order to turn round, he replied saying that was impossible and he had no time to haul the nets.
He was then given a second order which he said was accompanied by a helicopter overhead.He was then given a second order which he said was accompanied by a helicopter overhead.
It is understood the submarine was French.It is understood the submarine was French.
Mr MacKenzie has applied for compensation and understands he is likely to receive it. Mr MacKenzie said he has applied for compensation.
The Mallaig and Northwest Fishermen's Association, of which he is a member, said such incidents were rare because the Royal Navy kept them well-informed about such exercises.The Mallaig and Northwest Fishermen's Association, of which he is a member, said such incidents were rare because the Royal Navy kept them well-informed about such exercises.
They said this incident had been caused by the unpredictable weather but that the Navy had handled the incident well.They said this incident had been caused by the unpredictable weather but that the Navy had handled the incident well.
The MoD spokesman said: "We are aware of a possible claim for compensation and if a claim is received, the fisherman's account will form part of the investigation as to whether any compensation is due.
"Our priority in the short term, however, is safety of all mariners and initial indications are that no submarine in the exercise closed within 6,000 yards of the fishing vessel."