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Cap Jean

Cap Jean

Cap Jean
Photo: francetvinfo.fr

The 12 meter long fishing vessel Cap Jean ran aground off Cape de Miquelon, Saint Pierre, France. The fishing vessel requested assistance with a pilot boat, a SNSM lifeboat and the French Navy vessel Fulmar responding. The vessels found the Cap Jean resting on a sandbank and would remain aground until the rising tide. Several hours later at high tide, the pilot boat pulled the Cap Jean free then towed the fishing vessel to Miquelon. No reports of injuries to the 7 crew, damage or pollution released.

Izel Vor

Izel Vor

Izel Vor
Photo: francetvinfo.fr

The 12 meter long fishing vessel Izel Vor foundered in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc off Grand Léjon Lighthouse, France. The crew had alerted authorities that the fishing vessel had uncontrolled water ingress and was in danger of sinking. Authorities dispatched two rescue vessels while the SNSM launched their lifeboat from Loguivy de la Mer. The two crew of the Izel Vor were safely rescued and taken back to Saint-Quay-Portrieux. No reports of injuries. The Izel Vor sank and rests under 7 meters of water.  Authorities have issue a notice of the danger the wreck.  No details if the fishing vessel will be raised and salvaged.

Caraibes

Caraibes

Caraibes
Photo: letelegramme.fr

The 13 meter long fishing vessel Caraibes became disabled off Pierres-Vertes, France. The trawler had run over a net which became entangled in the vessel’s propeller. The Caraibes went adrift and requested assistance. The SNSM lilfeboat was dispatched to the scene and towed back to port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.