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Francine – Z 90

Francine – Z 90

Francine Z90
Photo: RNLI

The 30 meter long fishing vessel Francine – Z90 caught fire in the English Channel off Lizard Point.  The fire started in the vessel’s engine room from an electrical short circuit.  The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze which had spread onto the main deck. The Francine – Z90 requested assistance with the RNLI lifeboat and a Coast Guard helicopter responding.  The helicopter arrived on scene and airlifted 3 crew off the trawler. The three crew had suffered from smoke inhalation while fighting the fire.  The remaining crew on board was able to extinguish the fire and proceeded to Newlyn harbor escorted by the RNLI lifeboat.  No reports of pollution released. Reports state the vessel will be inspected and will undergo repairs.

English Channel Collision

English Channel Collision

The 290 meter long bulk carrier Cape Canada collided with the 254 meter long bulk carrier Mei Hua Hai in the English Channel off the Lizard coast.  The duty officer on the Cape Canada had made a mistake resulting in the collision of the two vessels.  Both bulk carriers sustained some damage to the hull, but an inspection by the Coastguard found both vessels were still seaworthy.  The coastguard released the  Cape Canada and Mei Hua Hai to continue on their voyages.  The Cape Canada was en route to Sept-Ilies from Dunkerque while the Mei Hua Hai was headed to Baltimore from Hamburg. No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.