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An Diveliour

An Diveliour

Photo: littoral-manche-atlantique.over-blog.net
Photo: littoral-manche-atlantique.over-blog.net

The fishing vessel An Diveliour sank off Le Havre, France after capsizing when struck by a rogue wave.  Authorities were alerted when the vessel’s emergency beacon was activated.   Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene which spotted a life raft with the three crewmen from the An Diveliour.  The crew were hoisted to safety and taken ashore.  The men were taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia.  Authorities report that some debris spotted around the area where the vessel sank.

Photo: Maritime Prefecture
Photo: Maritime Prefecture
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Viking Sun

Viking Sun

Photo: francebleu.fr
Photo: francebleu.fr

The 133 meter long passenger ship Viking Sun allided on the Rhine River with three bollards on a pontoon used to moor vessels at Gerstheim, France.  The Viking Sun was attempting to moor when it struck the bollards resulting in a three meter long gash along the port side of the foreship.   The damage was above the waterline and there was no water ingress.   No reports of injuries to the 189 passengers and 47 crew on board.

Photo: lalsace.fr
Photo: lalsace.fr

Passengers were transferred to another vessel and proceeded to Kehl.   There passengers were safely landed and were given accommodations at a local hotel.   The Viking Sun was towed away and taken to the lock at Gerstheim.  French authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  Initial reports state the cause of the allision was human error.

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Alize 3

Alize 3

Photo: trawlerpictures.net
Photo: trawlerpictures.net

The 16 meter long fishing vessel Alize 3 became disabled while off Écréhous, France.  The Alize 3 had its propeller fouled by shipping container nylon cover.   The Coast Guard dispatched a patrol boat to the scene.   Two divers were able to clear the propeller and the fishing vessel was able to resume its voyage.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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