The 10 meter long, 9 ton fishing vessel Red Vixen became disabled after engine failure while off Plymouth, England. The fishing vessel requested assistance and the RNLI launched a lifeboat to the scene. The Red Vixen was taken under tow and safely returned to Plymouth harbour. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 20 meter long, 284 ton fishing vessel Calypso Z84 collided with a tanker while off the coast of England. The fishing vessel suffered significant damage and flooding in the bow compartment. The five crew on board were hauling in nets at the time of the incident and were unharmed in the collision. The Calypso was able to proceed to Zeebrugge, Belgium safely. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 12 meter long, 20 ton fishing vessel Gerry Ann became disabled off Sutton, England. The vessel had its propeller fouled by its own nets and could not maneuver. The Gerry Ann requested assistance and the Plymouth RNLI responded sending a lifeboat to the scene. The lifeboat took the fishing vessel under tow back to Sutton harbour. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
