Reviews & Ratings for the Arklow-Beach

On August 22, 2014, at approximately 3:00 PM, the CROSS Etel responded to a maritime emergency following a collision between the cargo vessel 'Arklow Beach' and the fishing trawler 'Elluma', situated about 14 nautical miles southwest of Penmarc'. While the 'Arklow Beach' sustained minor damage and proceeded towards Dunkirk, the 'Elluma' experienced significant damage at the bow but fortunately did not suffer any leakage. The captain of the trawler was reported to have breathing difficulties and a hand injury, although his deckhand remained unharmed. After assessing the situation via a conference call that included the Center of Maritime Medical Consultation (CCMM) in Toulouse, it was determined that a medical evacuation for the skipper was necessary. Consequently, the CROSS Etel deployed a Navy Base Lanveoc Cayman helicopter, which took off at 4:10 PM and successfully delivered a medical team to the site by 4:49 PM. The injured captain was airlifted at 5:15 PM and transported to the hospital in Quimper for treatment. Meanwhile, the SNSM lifeboat from Guilvinec escorted the damaged trawler and its remaining crew member back to the port of Guilvinec, where the vessel was subsequently pulled from the water for further inspection. For detailed reports and photographs, please visit: [Quimper Maville](http://www.quimper.maville.com/actu/actudet_-accident-en-mer-collision-entre-un-chalutier-et-un-navire-de-commerce_6-2605115_actu.Htm), [Le Telegramme](http://www.letelegramme.fr/bretagne/penmarc-h-collision-entre-un-chalutier-et-un-cargo-un-blesse-22-08-2014-10307876.php), [Ouest France](http://www.ouest-france.fr/accident-en-mer-collision-entre-leluma-et-un-navire-de-commerce-2772923).