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Amadeus Amethist

Amadeus Amethist

Amadeus Amethist
Photo: normandie-actu.fr

The 88 meter long cargo vessel Amadeus Amethist became disabled in the English Channel near Fécamp, France. The Amadeus Amethist was headed to Fécamp from Antwerp in ballast when it suffered engine failure in rough seas. The crew dropped anchor and requested assistance.  Tugs were dispatched to assist as the cargo vessel was being pushed by the strong winds and heavy seas.  As the risk of the vessel going ashore increased, a helicopter was dispatched to the scene.  The helicopter lowered personnel to the Amadeus Amethist and was able to assist in restarting the engine. The vessel proceed into port a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

L’Europe

L’Europe

L'Europe
Photo: (CROSS) of Jobourg

The 23 meter long fishing vessel L’Europe caught fire off Barfleur, France. The crew on board were alerted to a  fire broke that broke out in the engine room. The crew of the L’Europe engaged the fire suppressant system and were able to contain the blaze, but not before the main engine was damaged. Authorities dispatched a helicopter along with a SNSM lifeboat to the scene while two nearby trawlers proceeded to the L’Europe. Assisted by authorities, the crew were unable to restart the main engine, but were able to start an auxiliary motor to bring up the L’Europe trawl. The SNSM lifeboat escorted the L’Europe being towed by another trawler to Port-en-Bessin. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Modern Express

Modern Express

Modern Express
Photo: twitter

The 164 meter long, 10454 dwt ro-ro car carrier Modern Express became disabled in the Bay of Biscay while en route to Le Havre, France. The Modern Express was loaded with a cargo of vehicles and 3,700 tons of wood from Owendo, Gabon when it suffered a cargo shift.  The shift caused the car carrier to develop a heavy starboard list of 40 degrees.  The crew requested assistance and a helicopter was dispatched by Spanish authorities.  All 22 crew on board the car carrier was air lifted to safety.  A tug arrived on scene and was monitoring the situation. Reports state the owners  of the Modern Express have arranged to have a salvage firm to assess the risks and evaluate salvage options while the vessel remains far off the coast.