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Boat back 'under its own power' Boat back 'under its own power'
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A fishing boat which was taking on water in the North Sea is heading home under its own power.A fishing boat which was taking on water in the North Sea is heading home under its own power.
The boat with six crew on board got into difficulties about 30 miles north north east of Peterhead on Monday morning. The Peterhead-registered Lapwing, with six crew on board, got into difficulties about 30 miles north north east of the town on Monday morning.
The helicopter from Shetland Coastguard took pumping equipment to the boat.The helicopter from Shetland Coastguard took pumping equipment to the boat.
An Aberdeen Coastguard spokesman said the Fraserburgh Lifeboat was heading out to meet the vessel as a precaution. He said sea conditions had been rough.An Aberdeen Coastguard spokesman said the Fraserburgh Lifeboat was heading out to meet the vessel as a precaution. He said sea conditions had been rough.