There is more to ETVs than just salvage

ETVs operate in all weathers. Anglian Sovereign take the disabled Wilson Dover in tow 40 miles off Orkney.

The British Government decision to terminate the contract to operate the four Emergency Towing Vessels (ETVs), stationed in strategic locations around the UK coastline, has been met with horror and disbelief by pundits from the shipping industry, emergency services and local authorities.

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