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Fishing vessel P'tit Vox sank after collision with Saint Jean
On March 9, 2026, at 9.09 p.m., the the 'P'tit Vox- CN.460284' (MMSI: 227560670),13,7 gt, with three crew members and 2,5 tons of fuel on board, was struck on its side by the 'Saint Jean-DP.686677', 48,52 gt, off the coast of Port-en-Bessin. At 9:10 p.m. it informed CROSS Jobourg of an uncontrollable leak in the engine room, which was immediately flooded, and sank within 17 minutes. The other vessel did not sustain significant damage. of the vessels sank. Another fishing vessel, the 'Indépendant-CN.639153' (MMSI: 228844000), which was nearby, came to the aid of the three fishermen, who were rescued at 9.11 p.m. safe and sound. At 9:34 p.m. the SNSM Port-en-Bessin was put on alert to taken on board the castaways. However. the water level prevented the RHIB from setting sail. "The Independent" headed towards Port-en-Bessin where the RNIB 'SR7-047-Pluto' took on board the castaways. At 10:27 Pp.m. they were dropped off ashore and taken into the care of the Bayeux fire department's ambulance team. The Gendarmerie went to the scene to carry out the standard procedures and conduct an investigation. The wreck was being monitored for potential pollution. Report with photo: https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/normandie/calvados/un-bateau-de-peche-sombre-au-large-de-la-normandie-apres-une-collision-avec-un-autre-navire-3312828.html
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