Cote-Dalbatre Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On October 26, 2025, at 4 p.m., a technical malfunction struck the ferry 'Cote d'Albatre' shortly after its arrival from Dieppe, causing significant delays for passengers trying to disembark at Denton, Newhaven. Travelers found themselves confined aboard the vessel for several hours as technicians worked to resolve the issue. Emergency protocols were activated, allowing foot passengers to exit the ferry via an emergency walkway. However, car passengers faced a longer wait, as they were redirected back to Dieppe. Fortunately, the situation was resolved, and the ferry returned to its regular service by the evening of October 27. IMO number details were not disclosed, but the event underscored the importance of robust mechanical oversight in maritime travel.

On October 8, 2023, the ferry 'Cote d'Albatre,' which was navigating from Dieppe to Newhaven with 251 individuals on board, experienced a fire incident in its laundry room at coordinates 50 47 16 N, 000 03 22 E shortly after its 04:13 a.m. UTC arrival in Newhaven. The Newhaven and Birling Gap Coastguard Rescue Teams (CRTs) were immediately alerted at 04:20 a.m. Following this, emergency services including the East Sussex Fire and Rescue and Sussex police were called to the scene at 04:22 a.m. and the Southeast Coast Ambulance Service also joined in at 04:28 a.m. Prompt action saw the Newhaven CRT and East Sussex Fire and Rescue reach the vessel by 04:38 a.m. Fortunately, it was confirmed by 04:51 a.m. that the fire was localized to a tumble dryer and was successfully extinguished by the onboard crew. Importantly, no passengers or crew members were reported missing or injured during the incident. By 05:32 a.m., all Coastguard units had been stood down, concluding the Search and Rescue (SAR) operation.

On December 14, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., the ferry 'Cote d'Albatre' encountered an incident while entering Newhaven Harbour. The vessel, traveling from Dieppe to Newhaven, allided with a pier at coordinates 50°47'17" N and 000°03'20" E. This unfortunate event resulted in a significant dent to the starboard quarter of the ferry. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, nor any pollution caused by the allision. After the incident, the 'Cote d'Albatre' successfully berthed at the harbour and resumed its return journey to Dieppe at 3:40 p.m., with an estimated time of arrival back on December 16.

On July 28, 2015, a critical medical emergency unfolded aboard the M/V Côte d’Albâtre, which was sailing roughly 15 nautical miles off the coast of Dieppe while headed to Newhaven. The ship's crew reported a passenger experiencing a heart attack to the Marine Medical Consultation Centre (CCMM) in Toulouse, prompting urgent action. Following discussions involving the CCMM, the CROSS Gris Nez, and the Maritime Medical Coordination (SCMM) of Le Havre, a medevac operation was initiated. At 2:45 p.m., the CROSS Gris Nez coordinated the dispatch of a Dauphin helicopter from the Navy base in Le Touquet, which promptly transported a SMUR medical team from Boulogne-sur-Mer. By 3:10 p.m., the patient was successfully hoisted aboard the helicopter and subsequently transported to the hospital in Dieppe for medical treatment.