Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Daniel-Laval

In the early hours of April 12, 2015, at 12:20 AM, the dredging vessel 'Daniel Laval' was working off the coast of Le Havre when it unexpectedly unearthed an object that resembled outdated munitions. Concerned about the potential danger, the crew promptly notified the CROSS Jobourg, which took immediate action by alerting the Centre of Maritime Operations (COM) in Cherbourg. Responding swiftly, COM dispatched a specialized team of three deminers aboard an EC 225 helicopter from the naval base at Maupertus. After thorough investigation, the suspicious find was confirmed to be a harmless gas cylinder. By 5:15 AM, the naval helicopter successfully returned the demining team to base, allowing 'Daniel Laval' to continue its dredging operations without further interruption.

On March 27, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., the dredge 'Daniel Laval' was conducting operations off the coast of Le Havre when it unexpectedly unearthed an object resembling an explosive device. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Jobourg was promptly notified of the discovery. Subsequent investigation by a specialized team of clearance divers from La Manche confirmed that the object was a World War II-era shell, measuring approximately 60 cm in length and 15 cm in diameter. A dedicated team of three divers was winched aboard the 'Daniel Laval' by a Navy Dauphin helicopter to safely handle the situation. After depositing the shell in the designated drop zone, the helicopter team successfully recovered the divers and returned to their base at Maupertus around 5:15 p.m. Following these events, the dredge 'Daniel Laval' was able to resume its dredging activities without further incident.