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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.

 

Two Sunk Off Hon Lon Island

Two Sunk Off Hon Lon Island

Hon Lon Island
Photo: tuoitre.vn

On the morning of July 28, the fishing vessels CM-05006-TS and CM-05430-TS sank in the South China Sea some two nautical miles southeast of Hon Lon Island, Vietnam. Authorities were alerted that the squid boat CM-05006-TS with 5 crew had sunk after a severe thunderstorms.  Twenty minutes later authorities learn another another squid boat CM-05430-TS with 4 crew sank in the same waters.

Authorities dispatched a rescue team aided by two private vessels to the scene. All 9 crew members from both fishing vessels were rescued and brought ashore. Reports stated the crew received medical treatment, but provided no details if any crew suffered injuries. Authorities worked with local fishermen and were able to salvage both vessels.  The two fishing vessels were towed to Bai Chet for repairs.