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Abeille-Normandie

IMO Number
9442421
Vessel Type
Offshore Tug Supply Ship
Flag
France

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Vessel Specifications

MMSI
228415800
Callsign
FMQR
Width
22.0 m
Length
92.0 m

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Latest News

29 Migrants Rescued Following Distress Call Near Stella Beach
May 28, 2026

On May 27, 2023, a series of migrant vessels were detected attempting to navigate the treacherous Strait of Dover, prompting an immediate response from the CROSS Gris-Nez. The agency quickly mobilized...

Successful Rescues: 11 Migrants Saved in Multiple Operations Along French Coast
May 26, 2026

On May 23, a series of operations unfolded as the CROSS Gris-Nez received reports of several migrant boats in distress off the French coast. In response, a robust rescue effort was initiated, deployin...

Daring Rescue Operations Save Migrants in the Strait of Dover
Apr 26, 2026

On April 25, 2026, the CROSS Gris-Nez responded to several distress calls involving migrant vessels in the treacherous waters of the Strait of Dover. In a concerted effort, the agency deployed an arra...

Successful Rescues: 23 Migrants Saved in Straits of Dover Operations
Apr 20, 2026

On April 18, 2023, a series of migrant boat departures were detected in the Strait of Dover, prompting an immediate response from CROSS Gris-Nez. A robust fleet of rescue assets was deployed to overse...

Tragic Sea Rescues: 111 Migrants Saved, Two Lives Lost in Dover Straits Operations
Apr 02, 2026

On the night of March 31, multiple migrant vessels were reported in the tumultuous waters of the Strait of Dover, prompting urgent responses from the CROSS Gris-Nez. At approximately 7:30 a.m., the ge...

Tragic Incident Aboard Emergency Tug 'Abeille Normandie' Leaves Young Soldier Injured
Mar 16, 2026

On March 14 at approximately 4 p.m. local time, a 23-year-old soldier suffered critical injuries after being shot while on duty aboard the emergency tug 'Abeille Normandie' in the Boulogne port area....

Rescue Operations Save 119 Migrants in Channel Over Two Days
Feb 27, 2026

In a series of dramatic rescue missions during the night of February 24 to 25, a total of 119 migrants were saved from perilous crossings in the Strait of Dover. The CROSS Gris-Nez received multiple r...

Successful Rescues: 69 Migrants Saved in Two Operations in the Strait of Dover
Feb 10, 2026

In a dramatic series of events on the night of February 8, 2023, the CROSS Gris-Nez monitoring system in the Strait of Dover registered multiple departures of migrant vessels. Reports from the Dunkirk...

33 Migrants Rescued in Multiple Operations Across the Strait of Dover
Dec 16, 2025

On December 13, 2025, the CROSS Gris-Nez reported several migrant boat departures in the busy Strait of Dover. To ensure the safety of individuals at sea, a comprehensive rescue operation was launched...

Heroic Rescues of Migrants in Distress on November 6
Nov 10, 2025

On November 6, multiple migrant boats were reported in distress, prompting an extensive response from the CROSS Gris-Nez. The coordination involved several maritime and aerial assets: the state-charte...

Rescue Operation in Petit-Fort-Philippe: 36 Migrants Saved from Distress
Nov 10, 2025

On November 8, a critical rescue mission unfolded in the Petit-Fort-Philippe area as the CROSS Gris-Nez received alerts concerning multiple vessels carrying migrants. Among these calls for help was a...

94 Migrants Rescued from Distress near Dunkirk
Nov 07, 2025

On the morning of November 6, 2023, a surge of migrant boat departures was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez, prompting an extensive rescue operation off the coast of Dunkirk, France. The operation mobil...

Extensive Migrant Rescue Operations Conducted by French Authorities
Oct 20, 2025

In a series of coordinated rescue missions starting on October 17, 2023, the CROSS Gris-Nez R played a pivotal role in assisting migrant vessels in distress across the French coast. Early that day, vi...

Tragic Rescues: 194 Migrants Saved, Three Lives Lost in September 9 Missions
Sep 11, 2025

On September 9, a series of critical rescue operations were orchestrated by the CROSS Gris-Nez to aid migrant vessels attempting to cross the treacherous waters off the French coast. Early in the morn...

Emergency Tug Averts Tragedy: 23 Migrants Rescued Off Pas-de-Calais
Sep 08, 2025

On the morning of September 6, the CROSS Gris-Nez received an urgent alert regarding multiple migrant vessels departing from the Pas-de-Calais coast. In response, a coordinated rescue operation was pr...

Rescue Operations Save 31 Migrants in Pas-de-Calais
Aug 26, 2025

On August 24, a series of daring rescue missions unfolded off the coast of Pas-de-Calais, leading to the successful extraction of 31 migrants in distress. Early morning reports reached the CROSS Gris...

Rescue Operations Save 39 Migrants in the English Channel
Aug 18, 2025

In the early hours of August 8, 2023, major maritime rescue efforts unfolded along the coasts of Nord and Pas-de-Calais, leading to the successful rescue of 39 migrants. The CROSS Gris-Nez, France's m...

Emergency Operations Aid 83 Migrants in the English Channel
Aug 18, 2025

On August 10, 2023, the CROSS Gris-Nez undertook multiple rescue missions in response to distress calls from migrant boats in the English Channel. Early that morning, the CROSS received an alert regar...

Comprehensive Rescue Operations Save 164 Migrants Off the French Coast
Aug 18, 2025

On August 11, 2023, a series of coordinated rescue efforts were initiated by CROSS Gris-Nez to provide crucial assistance to migrants in distress at sea. The operations began in the evening when a mig...

Heroic Rescue: 94 Migrants Saved from Several Boats off French Coasts
Jul 31, 2025

On the night of July 29, the CROSS Gris-Nez received vital information regarding the departure of migrant boats near the Nord and Pas-de-Calais coasts. Early that night, a vessel was reported leaving...

Rescue Operations Save 107 Migrants in Bold Maritime Efforts
Jul 21, 2025

On July 17, a significant maritime operation unfolded when the CROSS Gris-Nez was alerted to a distressed migrant boat departing from the mouth of the Authie River. The French patrol vessel 'Flamant'...

83 Migrants Rescued in Dramatic Midnight Operations
Jul 14, 2025

In a series of urgent rescue operations on the night of July 9, 2025, two ships played pivotal roles in saving 83 migrants from perilous situations in the English Channel. Initial reports came to the...

Four Ships and Boats Rescue 149 Migrants in Coordinated Effort
Jul 05, 2025

In a dramatic series of events over the night of July 3 and into July 4, 2023, a coordinated rescue mission saw four ships and boats come together to assist 149 migrants in peril off the northern coas...

136 migrants rescued in numerous missions
Jun 23, 2025

99 migrants rescued from various boats
Jun 16, 2025

54 migrants rescued off Sangatte
Jun 12, 2025

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