![Storm Xaver Tosses a North Sea Standby Safety Vessel [VIDEO]](https://gcaptain.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Screen-Shot-2013-12-13-at-12.42.29-PM.jpg)
The Grampian Protector, a 44-meter Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel was working in the North Sea last week during the nasty storm Xaver. One of the vessels’ crew took the following video of the ship being tossed about in 100 knot winds and foam-streaked seas.
The ERRV Vos Dee was operating in the region and experienced winds of 185-190 km/h and swells averaging 12-14 meters. Click HERE for photos.
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