Cargo ship drifting off Orkney Islands taken under tow

The Silver Fjord is carrying a cargo of fruit and vegetables

A broken down ship drifting off the coast of Westray in the Orkney Islands has been taken under tow.

The Silver Fjord, with 10 people on board, is 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 was heading for Kirkwall.

Sea conditions were described as moderate and the Silver Fjord was not thought to have been in obvious danger.