A tug which has been circling the Strumble Head area today (Monday) has prompted several calls to coastguards.

The vessel named The North has a barge in tow but is unable to continue her journey due to weather conditions.

She cannot manoeuvre into Fishguard shelter because of her size and shape so is cruising round the Strumble area until conditions improve.

She was first reported as a possible capsized vessel at 9:52am today. Milford Haven coastguard HQ said that they have received several subsequent calls about her today from other people thinking she was in distress.

"We have spoken to the crew and there is no problem," said a spokesman. "They are just killing time until conditions improve."