Shipwreck Log

On July 27, the 18.5 meter long fishing vessel La Renaissance ran aground on the Nénéma Reef near Poum, New Caledonia The  crew alerted the MRCC authorities which dispatched a helicopter to the scene.  The helicopter arrived on scene and airlifted three of the six crew on board the fishing vessel.  The owner of the La Renaissance requested a nearby a tug to refloat the vessel.  After the first attempt to refloat the La Renaissance failed, the second attempt succeeded.  The crew on board were able to restart the engines and proceeded to Koumac.  A SNSM lifeboat escorted the La Renaissance back to port.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.