Shetland Coastguard said that they were contacted by the crew of the ship around 8am on Saturday. A sister ship of the vessel, the Wilson Cane, initially stood by the ship, which was in a position approximately 18 miles north north east of Cape Wrath.
According to the Coastguard a private tow was then arranged, as it became apparent that the problem could not be repaired at sea.
The Orkney based tug/workboat C- Odyssey took the stricken vessel under tow, arriving in Kirkwall at 6pm tonight, Sunday.
The ship was also assisted by other vessels, including the Orkney Towage tug Einar, theC- Salvor, and the pilot boat Kirkwall Bay.
