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Fishing vessel troubled in storm off Ouistreham
On the evening of Oct 22, 2025, the CROSS Jobourg received a distress call of the "Perle d'alabâtre", with four people on board, which had suffered and engine failure, en route from Dieppe, off Ouistreham. The fishing vessel "L'Avenir" (IMO: 8545484), operated by the same shipowner, went to assist and tried to take in tow the vessel. Difficult weather conditions hampered the towing effort and led to a collision between the two vessels. The "Perle d'alabâtre" suffered a leak caused by a breach in its bow above the waterline. The CROSS then engaged the lifeboat 'SNS 17-11-Philippe Kieffer' (MMSI: 228210810) of the SNSM station in Ouistreham. The bulk carrier 'Olga' (IMO: 9109548) was diverted by the CROSS to give the "Perle d'alabâtre"shelter from the rough sea conditions and allow to establish a towing connection to the lifeboat. The four fishermen took refuge on the bridge, and the towing operation began at around 1:00 a.m. The 'Olga' received authorization to continue its voyage. On the morning of Oct 23, the sea conditions raised fears that the vessel might capsize. The CROSS engaged a H160 helicopter of the Navy base in Maupertus to evacuate the four crew fishermen. Initially, hoisting them from the vessel proved impossible due to the poor weather conditions. The CROSS then diverted the passenger m/v "Mont Saint Michel" (IMO: 9238337) to protect the "Perle d'alabâtre" Its good positioning mitigated the vessel's movements and made the evacuation of the four crew members possible. The Maritime Medical Coordination Unit was alerted and coordinated the care of the sailors by a fire brigade from Ouistreham. Meanwhile, the towing operation was continued, and the convoy arrived at the port of Ouistreham at noon. Report with photos and video: https://www.premar-manche.gouv.fr/communiques-presse/operation-d-assistance-et-de-remorquage-d-un-navire-de-peche-au-large-de-ouistreham-14 https://www.franceinfo.fr/environnement/evenements-meteorologiques-extremes/tempetes/tempete-benjamin/tempete-benjamin-sauvetage-perilleux-en-pleine-mer_7571215.html
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