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Trawler sank in triple allision in Saint-Guénolé
The trawler ''L'Estran' was in allision with two others, the 'Kavellig' (MMSI: 227317750) and the "Louarn Couz' (MMSI: 227638580), in the fishing port of Saint-Guénolé in Penmarc'h on the early morning of Dec 22, 2025. While reversing it llided with the other fishing boats that were moored alongside each other. The "Kavellig" was struck broadside and sank. The "Louarn Couz" was also damaged. It was moored alongside the quay between the quay and the "Kavellig" and suffered leaks. There was no one on board and no one was hurt. Initial operations to refloat the sunken trawler were attempted on the morning of Dec 23. "Balloons were positioned under the hull to raise it, but it didn't work because it was low tide and there wasn't enough water. A large pollution containment boom has been deployed by the fire department to prevent pollution, as there was oil and fuel oil on board. A second salvage attempt took place on the early afternoon, during which the "Kavellig" was refloated alongside the quay. But the operation failed once more, as the ship has sunk again after the inflatable tubes have burst. A crane is attempting to right the vessel, but for now, it remained completely submerged. Divers were also on site. This delayed operation also had consequences for dealing with the "Louarn Couz" which was scheduled to be lifted by crane and transported with the assistance of the SNSM Saint-Guénolé station for repairs. The 'Kavellig' was hauled ashore on Dec 23, after a day of refloating operations. According to skipper Anthony Le Brun, the damage to the vessel following the allisionwas extremely extensive. On Dec 24 the focus was on assessing the damage at the port of Saint-Guénolé in Penmarc'h. The hull planks were seriously damaged, as were the internal structure and the wheelhouse. The ship's deck was also lifted due to the impact crushed like a barrel. The trawler was likely beyond repair. Reports with photos and video: https://www.letelegramme.fr/finistere/pont-l-abbe-29120/le-bateau-est-foutu-mis-au-sec-le-chalutier-coule-a-penmarch-ne-devrait-pas-etre-reparable-6953933.php https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/bretagne/finistere/quimper/video-rarissime-un-chalutier-coule-un-bateau-de-peche-et-en-endommage-un-second-en-faisant-marche-arriere-3271457.html https://www.ouest-france.fr/mer/peche/video-operation-renflouage-d-un-navire-de-peche-dans-le-port-de-saint-guenole-e8ea9fc5-32f7-38f9-85e0-ef47112869c7
Trawler refloated 10 days after grounding
The "Estran" was refloated in the night of Jan 30. The vessel was docked in the port of Saint-Guénolé. The three lifeboats "Prince d'Eckmühl" from Penmarc'h, the "Men Meur" from Guilvinec and "Margodig" from Loctudyand as well as boat of SOS Plongée were mobilized since Jan 30 6 a.m. and continued their efforts at 8 p.m. after the work was temporarily suspended. The trawler had been sealed and already moved during the afternoon. It was righted and stabilized with Lifting bags. It could be successfully dewatered during the night hours. While the hull was not damaged, the damage inside was significant because everything was flooded. Damage was estimated to be 1.5 million Euros according to the shipowner, and several months of work would be required. French reports with photos and video: http://www.ouest-france.fr/penmarch-lestran-ete-renfloue-cette-nuit-1895536 http://bretagne.france3.fr/2014/01/31/l-estran-est-renfloue-406129.html http://www.ouest-france.fr/lestran-sera-renfloue-ce-jeudi-matin-1898079
Salvage has started
The salvage operations at the "Estran" at St. Guénolé started on Jan 30 morning. Three lifeboats of the SNSM participated in salvage operations as well as a diving company from Concarneau. The operation of the three lifeboats, a trawler and SOS Plongée were suspended in the afternoon. They should be resumed around 8 p.m. The damage was expected to be between 1 and 1,5 million Euros. French reports with photos and video: http://www.francebleu.fr/faits-divers/renflouage-marins-pecheurs-saint-guenole-snsm/les-operations-de-renflouage-de-l-estran-debutent-ce-jeudi-1230716 http://www.ouest-france.fr/penmarch-lestran-renfloue-ce-jeudi-matin-1892704 http://www.ouest-france.fr/penmarch-le-renflouement-de-lestran-suspendu-1892862
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