Reviews & Ratings for the Fromveur-Ii-Fich

After a grounding incident on September 3rd near Molène in Finistère, the ferry 'Fromveur II' is now on the verge of completing extensive repairs. The vessel struck a rock, resulting in damage that has since been addressed at the Piriou Concarneau shipyard. As of early October, the ship's operator, Penn-ar-Bed, reported that significant repairs, including crumpled steel and dents, have been successfully completed, with sheet metal work finalized. Preparations for painting are set to commence, and the ferry is anticipated to be re-launched over the weekend of October 5-6, contingent upon weather conditions. Following successful trials, 'Fromveur II' is expected to resume its ferry operations to the islands of Molène and Ouessant between October 10 and 15.

The 'Fromveur II' ferry, which experienced significant damage, will be out of commission for a minimum of three weeks while it undergoes repairs at Moros in Concarneau starting from the morning of September 4. The vessel sustained two breaches on its starboard side, measuring 45 centimeters and 20 centimeters in length, with a width of five centimeters each. In total, the hull was damaged over a two-meter area, and the port stabilizer also incurred impact. A thorough damage assessment is being conducted in conjunction with Piriou Shipyard and Bureau Veritas to determine any structural deformations to the hull. To maintain service between Molène and Ouessant during this repair period, the 'Enez Eussa 3' has been designated as the replacement ferry. In the meantime, an investigation has been initiated to ascertain the circumstances that led to the 'Fromveur II' straying from its designated fairway and navigating to the right of the narrow access channel leading to the port of Molène, an approach marked by two poles. The presence of thick fog during the incident made visual navigation extremely challenging. The Coastguard has since questioned the crew and submitted their findings to the prosecutor on the morning of September 5. For detailed information including photos and videos, you can view the French report here: http://bretagne.france3.fr/2013/09/05/fromveur-ii-le-bilan-des-degats-et-des-questions-312681.html.

On September 3rd at 10:30 PM, the ferry 'Fromveur II' made its way to dock in Concarneau. Following its arrival, the technical director and chief engineer of the operating company Penn-ar-bed conducted a thorough inspection on September 4th, after the vessel was lifted onto a slipway at 8 AM. This inspection revealed a significant breach measuring 45 centimeters long and 5 centimeters wide on the starboard side, specifically at the stabilizer. For further details and images related to the damage assessment, visit the French report here: http://www.ouest-france.fr/ofdernmin_-Les-degats-sur-le-Fromveur-II-en-cours-d-expertise-a-Concarneau_40771-2225480-pere-bre_filDMA.Htm