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Tugs left tanker in limbo

The "Butterfly" has been left in limbo off Bermuda for nearly three days, waiting to deliver fuel for BELCO because two of the island’s tug boats were out of action. The mooring overtime bill, which was expected to be some tenthousands of dollars, was to be be picked up by BELCO. The "Butterfly" was due to come into the Oil Docks in St George’s on Sep 19, 2012, at 6:30 a.m. after arriving on Sep 18at 3:30 p.m. from the Bahamas. But she was unable to come alongside because two of Marine and Ports’ three tugs, the "Faithful" and "Edward M. Stowe", were undergoing repairs. The second tug should have been available on Sep 20 afternoon or evening, so the ship will was expected to dock at least on Sep 21 morning. The "Faithful" had begun to experience mechanical problems on Sep 18 and has been out of action undergoing repair work in Dockyard since. The "Edward M Stowe", which serves as a reserve tug in emergency situations, has been out of action for some time.