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Ludovic Geoffray W202

Ludovic Geoffray W202

The 17 meter long trawler Ludovic Geoffray W202 became disabled after suffering water ingress while off Howth, Ireland.  The trawler with seven crewmen on board contacted the RNLI who dispatched their all-weather lifeboat from Howth.   The lifeboat reached the scene and took the trawler under tow.   An Irish Coast Guard helicopter reached the scene and was able to winch down a dewatering pump to the Ludovic Geoffray.   Weather conditions made the rescue effort difficult with force six winds and a three meter swell.   The towline between the lifeboat and trawler parted several times, but both vessel were able to reach Howth harbour 10 hours later.    No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Amy Jane Sinks

Amy Jane Sinks

Amy Jane formerly Heather Jane

The trawler Amy Jane sank off Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland while fishing for crab.   The trawler began to take on water fast requiring all six crew to abandon ship.   The crew, in their survival suits, activated the distress beacon and evacuated to the liferaft.   The RNLI lifeboats from Lough Swilly and Portrush headed towards the scene.   A rescue helicopter from Slingo reached the scene first and winched all six men to safety.   The Portrush lifeboat took the liferaft under tow to avoid it becoming a hazard.   No reports of injuries.

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Bridget Carmel

Bridget Carmel

The 24 meter long trawler Bridget Carmel collided with the 239 meter long tanker Ocean Lady near Wicklow harbor, Ireland.  The trawler sustained some damage to its fishing gear, but no damage below the waterline.   The RNLI lifeboats from Holyhead and Wicklow assisted the trawler as it proceeded back to Wicklow under its own power.  The three crew on the Bridget Carmel were uninjured, but shaken by the incident.   The Ocean Lady sustained no damaged and proceeded on its voyage.   No pollution was released.

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