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Chant du Loup

Chant du Loup

Chant du Loup
Photo: lemarin.ouest-france.fr

On the afternoon of January 1, the fishing vessel Chant du Loup went aground in the English Channel just outside the harbor of Dieppe, France.  The Chant du Loup had contacted the Gris-Nez Regional Operational Surveillance and Rescue Center (CROSS) that the fishing vessel had become disabled. The vessel’s propeller had been entangled with a net and was unable to maneuver. 

The SNSM dispatched the 18 meter long lifeboat SNS 080 (MMSI: 227002990) to assist.  While the lifeboat was headed to the Chant du Loup, a nearby fishing vessel came to their aid. The fishing vessel attached a towline and proceeded back to Dieppe. Approximately 15 kilometers off Dieppe, the towline parted and the Chant du Loup went adrift. The lifeboat was on scene and took over the tow of the Chant du Loup. 

By evening, the lifeboat and the Chant du Loup had reached the entrance to the Dieppe when the towline parted again. Before another towline could be attached, the fishing vessel was driven onto the breakwater. The fishing vessel suffered hull damage and water ingress, but the area was to hazardous for other vessels to approach. The French Navy deployed a Dauphin helicopter which evacuated all 5 crew members off the Chant du Loup. Reports state the crew were given medical care once back on shore.

Reports state the Chant du Loup had partially sunk by the stern. The salvage of the vessel is now under the Seine-Maritime Maritime and Coastal Delegation.

 

Nuevo Monteveo

Nuevo Monteveo

Nuevo Monteveo
Photo: Salvamento Maritimó

On the morning of December 29, the 13 meter long fishing vessel Nuevo Monteveo caught fire in the Bay of Biscay some 8 miles from Playa Franca Rivadeva, Spain. The four crew on the Nuevo Monteveo abandoned ship into a life raft as the fire swept through the fishing vessel.  Fortunately, all were rescued by the nearby 9 meter long fishing vessel Eva Dos (MMSI: 224224340) who transported them to San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain. An ambulance was waiting for the crew, but the crew were reported to be in good condition with only sustaining minor bruises.

Nuevo Monteveo
Photo: coperibadesella.com

The Salvamento Maritimó would dispatched the 15 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Castor (MMSI: 224007650) to assist in fighting the fire on the Nuevo Monteveo.  The fire would be extinguished a short time later.

The Nuevo Monteveo sustained severe damage from the blaze with much of the superstructure gutted.  No further details reported.

 

 

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island
Photo: dkilbo.com

On the afternoon of December 27, an 20 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Sea of Japan about 48 nautical miles northeast of Ulleungdo Island, South Korea. The fishing vessel had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The vessel requested assistance with the South Korean Coast Guard immediately dispatching a patrol vessel to the scene. The patrol vessel would reach the fishing vessel, but bad weather conditions prohibited towing.  The patrol vessel stood by the fishing vessel until the next morning when towing could be started. The vessels proceeded 96 kilometers to the safety of Sadong Port, Ulleungdo.

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island
Photo: dkilbo.com

There were no reports of injuries to the 8 crew on board the fishing vessel. The Coast Guard conducted breathalyzer tests and inspected the fishing vessel’s equipment. No further details reported.