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Trawler damaged in triple allision in Saint-Guénolé
The trawler ''L'Estran' (MMSI: 227317750) was in allision with two others, the 'Kavellig' (MMSI: 227317750) and the "Louarn Couz", 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 dealign 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. Reports with photo and video: 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
Medevac off Penmarc'h
On Sep 5, 2019, a crew member of the "Louarn Couz" was medevaced off Penmarc'h by a Dragon 29 helicopter. AT 3:05 p.m., the CROSS Corsen was alerted by the ship as one of the 23-year-old fishermen complained of upper body pain. The vessel was then 3.3 miles north of Penmarc'h. The Dragon 29 helicopter was boarded by a SAMU medical team in Brest before joining the trawler. The fisherman was airlifted and transported to the Laennec Hospital in Quimper. The " Prince d'Eckmühl", the lifeboat of the Saint-Guénolé's SNSM station, which was conducting offshore engine tests, was also mobilized. French report with photo: https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/penmarch-29760/penmarc-h-un-marin-pecheur-helitreuille-6506665
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