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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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Girl Rona

Girl Rona

The 14.8 meter long, 39 dwt fishing vessel Girl Rona capsized while approaching the mouth to the Teign River at Teignmouth Harbor, Devon, England.  The five crew on board took refuge on the high side of the wheelhouse.   Local residents contacted the RNLI who launched a lifeboat from Teignmouth.    The lifeboat rescued all five crewmen and returned to the station where paramedics were standing by.  No reports of injuries.   The RNLI lifeboat sustained some damage during the rescue.  The Girl Rona had 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 20 tons of fish on board when it capsized.  No reports of pollution being released, but the cargo of fish has been dumped overboard.  Initial attempts to right the trawler failed and a salvage company has been contracted with heavier equipment.

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Philomena

Philomena

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The 88 foot long, 160 ton fishing vessel Philomena became disabled off Shoreham-By-Sea, England in dense fog after suffering a steering failure.   The fishing vessel contacted the RNLI who dispatched a lifeboat to the scene.   The lifeboat was able to attach a towline and towed the Philomena to Shoreham safely.   No reports of injuries to the five crew on board, damage or pollution being released.

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