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Ar Louarn

Ar Louarn

Ar Louan
Photo: francetvinfo.fr

The 16 meter long, 29.9 gt fishing vessel Ar Louarn sank off Cotinière, Saint Pierre d’Oléron, France. The trawler had suffered water ingress and notified authorities. The vessel’s EPIRB distress beacon was activated a short time later.  Authorities requested all nearby vessels to assist in search and rescue for the crew of the Ar Louarn.  Aircraft and SNSM lifeboats were also dispatched to the scene. An hour later a fishing vessel found one of the three crew of the Ar Louarn. He was in good condition, but the other two crew were still reported missing.  A search of the area found a debris field near where the trawler sank.

Dawn Breaker

Dawn Breaker

Dawn Breaker
Photo: uscg

On November 6, the 28 foot long fishing vessel Dawn Breaker caugh fire off Plum Island near Ipswich, Massachusetts. The Dawn Breaker was pulling in lobster traps when a fire broke out in the wheelhouse. The captain, the single person on board, donned an emergency suit and was forced to jump into the sea to escape the blaze. Another vessel was able to rescue him a short time later. The Dawn Breaker burned  until the lobster boat sank.

Rockland Gulf

Rockland Gulf

Rockland Gulf
Photo: bangordailynews.com

On November 1, the fishing vessel Rockland Gulf ran aground near Jameson Point, Rockland, Maine. The lobster boat had broken free of its mooring and drifted ashore. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The vessel was expected to be refloated on a high tide. Authorities asked the owner to remove all fuel and oil off the vessel to avoid any potential release of pollution.