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Emma Louise

Emma Louise

Emma Louise
Photo: RNLI

On July 17, the 16 meter long, 242 gt fishing vessel Emma Louise – TO60 (IMO: 8664151) sprung a leak in the Celtic Sea off Pendeen, Cornwall, England. The Emma Louise requested assistance with the RNLI lifeboat from Sennen Cove responding. The 16 meter long RNLI lifeboat City of London III (MMSI: 235050719) arrived with the Emma Louise bringing dewatering pumps. After three dewatering pumps were onboard the fishing vessel, the lifeboat escorted the Emma Louise back to Newlyn.  When the vessels reached Land’s End, the 17 meter long RNLI lifeboat from Penlee, the Ivan Ellen (MMSI: 235005122), took over the escorting duty. The vessels arrived in Newlyn harbour safely.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Emma Louise

 

Twilight PZ33

Twilight PZ33

Twilight
Photo: RNLI Penlee

On September 10, the 25 meter long fishing vessel Twilight PZ330 (IMO: 8816039) caught fire while berthed in Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall, United Kingdom. The fire started in the vessel’s galley and quickly got out of control.  The Falmouth Coastguard was alerted and  requested the RNLI lifeboat from Penlee to respond.  The lifeboat arrived on scene and began firefighting efforts with multiple sea hoses. A short time later the Penzance fire brigade arrived on scene and continued the fire fighting efforts from the dock.  A crewman from the Twilight had escaped the fire, but had suffered smoke inhalation requiring him to be taken to hospital.  After an hour the blaze was completely extinguished.  The extent of damage to the vessel was not reported.

Calypso – Z84

Calypso – Z84

Calypso Z84
Photo: RNLI

On February 23, the 35 meter long fishing vessel Calypso Z84 became disabled in the Celtic Sea off Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom.  The Calypso had suffered a broken gear box and gone adrift in heavy seas.  The crew requested assistance with nearby fishing vessels and the RNLI lifeboat from Padstow responding.  The fishing vessel Soetkin was able to pass a line to the Calypso and begun a tow to Milford Haven.  No reports of injuries.

The tow was later to be transferred to the 34 meter long tug Svitzer Caldey when the tug collided with the fishing vessel. Another tug took over and towed the Calypso to Pembroke. An inspection found the Calypso had sustained damage up to the centreline. Reports state the Calypso was taken to a ship yard for repairs.  No details to any damage to the Svitzer Caldey.