PSP PLUVIER
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102 migrants rescued alive, ten year old girl and two women died
On the morning of Sep 28, a migrant boat was reported departing from Blériot Plage, and the 'Ridens' was dispatched by the CROSS Gris-Nez to monitor the situation. In response to a request for assistance from the boat's occupants, the rescue ship immediately rescued all 105 migrants directly from the boat. The CROSS Gris-Nez then also deployed the 'VB Abeille Normandie' and the PSP 'Pluvier' as reinforcements. Three people requiring urgent medical attention were immediately taken into care. A team from the Maritime Emergency and Resuscitation Service (SMUR) was then transported aboard the 'Ridens' by the French Navy's Dauphin helicopter based in Le Touquet. Upon arrival, the team confirmed the deaths of the three individuals—a 10-year-old child and two women. A team of four rescuers from SDIS 62 as well as two crew members from the 'Abeille Normandie' were also deployed to the 'Ridens' to help with the care of the rescued boat people.
24 migrants rescued off Petit-fort-Philippe
On the morning of Oct 22, 2025, the CROSS Gris-Nez was notified of the departure of several migrant boats in the Strait of Dover amd deployed the PSP "Pluvier", "Minck" and "Ridens". The "Ridens" was deployed to monitor one of the boats, which was located off the coast of Petit-fort-Philippe. The overloaded inflatable boat was in a worryingly fragile condition with a weakened floor and partially deflated tubes. TheCROSS then deployed the "Pluvier" to reinforce surveillance of the boat. On the late afternoon, the "Pluvier" and the "Ridens" launched their boats and rescued 24 people. The other migrants refused the assistance offered by resources, which maintained their surveillance until British rescue services took over. The "Pluvier" docked in Calais on the evening to disembark the rescued migrants, whjo were taken into care by the government emergency services.
Smoke development in engine room
On Sep 1 at around 11:00 a.m., the crew of the PSP 'Pluvier', while on patrol off Cap Gris Nez, detected significant smoke coming from its engine compartment. The CROSS Gris Nez immediately relayed a message requesting assistance from the resources present in the area. Several ships and air assets were deployed to assist. The 'PSP Cormoran', the BSAM 'Rhône', and the emergency tug 'Abeille Normandie' headed towards the position. Meanwhile, the French Navy's Dauphin helicopter, based in Le Touquet, was deployed to facilitate the transfer of response equipment from the 'Abeille Normandie' to the 'Pluvier'. The incident was quickly brought under control by the boat's crew. Late in the afternoon, two sailors suffering from mild smoke inhalation were medevaced by the SNSM lifeboat 'SNS 076'' and taken to Boulogne for treatment at the local hospital. The 'Pluvier' docked in Boulogne-sur-Mer on the evening for further investigations.
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