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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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Red Vixen

Red Vixen

The 10 meter long, 9 ton fishing vessel Red Vixen became disabled after engine failure while off Plymouth, England.   The fishing vessel requested assistance and the RNLI launched a lifeboat to the scene.  The Red Vixen was taken under tow and safely returned to Plymouth harbour.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Gerry Ann

Gerry Ann

The 12 meter long, 20 ton fishing vessel Gerry Ann became disabled off Sutton, England.  The vessel had its propeller fouled by its own nets and could not maneuver.   The Gerry Ann requested assistance and the Plymouth RNLI responded sending a lifeboat to the scene.   The lifeboat took the fishing vessel under tow back to Sutton harbour.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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