Nominoë

On the late morning of October 21, the 21 meter long fishing vessel Nominoë (IMO: 8663468) caught fire in the Bay of Seine off the coast of Normandie, France. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and was quickly contained by the 4 crew on board. Unable to extinguish the blaze, the vessel sent out a distress call which was received by the Jobourg Regional Operational Surveillance and Rescue Center (CROSS).
Authorities dispatched a French Naval helicopter along with the 17 meter long patrol vessel Philippe Kieffer (MMSI: 228210810). The Philippe Kieffer arrived on scene and safely evacuated 3 crew off the Nominoë leaving only the captain onboard the fishing vessel. The naval helicopter airlifted 3 firefighters from Cherbourg to the Nominoë who were able to extinguish the blaze later that afternoon. No reports of injuries.
The Nominoë sustained significant damage to the engine room and was unable to proceed under its own power, but the hull remained intact. The 107 gt fishing vessel Dieppois (IMO: 8676362) was dispatched and took the Nominoë under tow to Dieppe. The cause of the fire was not disclosed.





