An operation is under way off the northwest coast involving a large tanker, which the Coastguard says has developed cracks in its deck.
British marine authorities say they will accommodate a request for port assistance from a tanker that got into difficulty off the Donegal coast this morning.
The 42,000 tonne Genmar Companion was en route from Rotterdam to New York when the captain requested assistance, seeking a port in which to carry out repairs.
The tanker, which is carrying 54,000 tonnes of gas oil, is 25 miles from Tory Island.
It will now make its way to Belfast for repair works.
