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Saint Philippe

Saint Philippe

Saint Philippe

On the evening of July 28, the 15 meter long, 103 gt fishing vessel Saint Philippe (IMO: 9917440) was damaged in the English Channel off coast of Fort de l’Heurt, France. The Saint Philippe had suffered damage to the engine resulting in a power blackout on the vessel. The trawler requested assistance with the SNSM station in Boulogne-sur-Mer responding.  The 18 meter long SNSM lifeboat Président Jacques Huret (MMSI: 227003610) was dispatched and took the Saint Philippe under tow and proceeded to Boulogne-sur-Mer.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Virginie

Virginie

Virginie
Photo: SNSM

On the morning of July 28, the 19 meter long, 114 gt fishing vessel Virginie (IMO: 8678437) became disabled in the English Channel some 26 nautical miles west of Pointe de la Hague, France. The fishing vessel had run afoul of its nets which got wrapped around its propeller. The Virginie requested assistance with the SNSM lifeboat responding.  The lifeboat took the Virginie under tow and proceed to Cherbourg.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

L’En-ma

L’En-ma

L'En-ma
Photo: lamanchelibre.fr

On the early morning of May 20, the 16 meter long fishing vessel L’En-ma (IMO: 8543890) caught fire in the English Channel while berthed at a quay in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, France. The local fire brigade found the vessel completely engulphed in flames. Some 50 fire fighters were mobilized to tackle the blaze. After 6 hours, the fire was extinguished. Authorities placed booms around the L’En-ma to contain any pollution released.

Fire damage to the L’En-ma was extensive, but the fishing vessel was still reported afloat. There were no reports of injuries from the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.