Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Cavema-Star

The stern trawler 'Ocean VII' arrived in IJmuiden on September 8, following a tragic incident that occurred on board the previous day. A 48-year-old Russian crew member lost his life after becoming ensnared in the net winch while working to retrieve fishing nets off the coast of France, approximately 50 km from Brittany. The maritime community mourns this loss as investigations into the accident continue.

On the morning of September 7, 2011, a distress call was received by CORSEN from their Dutch counterparts located in Den Helder. The communication alerted them to an injured sailor aboard the fishing vessel 'Oceaan VII', which was situated approximately 25 miles off the coast of Plougasnou. The 'Oceaan VII' had initially contacted the Dutch Telemedical Advice Service (TMAS), who subsequently notified the Dutch Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) regarding the situation. In response, CROSS Corsen dispatched an EC 225 helicopter from the Naval Air Station Lanvéoc Poulmic, equipped with a medical team from the military health service. Unfortunately, despite their swift response, by 9:30 a.m., the attending physician confirmed the sailor had succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident involving fishing gear. This incident underscores the inherent risks faced by those working in the fishing industry.