Reviews & Ratings for the Fv-Andre-Leduc

Authorities in the Faroe Islands have taken swift action by seizing four French trawlers, including the 'Haltenbank Pairtrawl', 'Cap Saint Georges', 'Andre Leduc' (249 gt, IMO: 9294915), and 'Bressay-Bank Pair Tr', due to fishing in a prohibited zone east of Fugløy. The incident occurred on June 19, 2016, when the Faroe Islands' Coastguard vessel 'Tjaldrið' discovered the trawlers operated by Boulogne-based company Euronor engaging in fishing activities in an area that had been recently closed due to high concentrations of juvenile fish. Following their interception, the two pair teams were escorted to Kollafjørður, where they docked later that night. Skippers from two of the trawlers assert they were not aware of the fishing ban and have refused to accept the penalties, pushing the matter into a legal dispute. While the Faroese authorities had notified their French counterparts regarding the closure, the message apparently did not reach the vessels before they were boarded. At the time of the apprehension, the pair teams had only just started their fishing activities and held minimal catch onboard. For further insights and images, visit the original Icelandic report: http://www.jn.fo/fronsku+trolararnir+eru+komnir+a+kollafjord+myndir.html.

On November 22, 2011, the fishing vessel 'Andre Leduc' encountered a critical situation, losing power just before entering the safe confines of Peterhead Harbour. The incident occurred due to an engine failure, prompting an urgent response from the local Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The lifeboat 'Misses Robertson of Kintail' was launched at 7:52 p.m. to assist the stricken vessel. Simultaneously, the crew aboard the 'Leduc' worked diligently to restart their engine. Once operational, the lifeboat escorted the fishing vessel safely into the harbour. At the time of the rescue, the wind was measured at force 4, with a sea swell of 1.5 meters. The 'Misses Robertson of Kintail' returned to its berth in Peterhead by 9:30 p.m., ensuring a safe conclusion to the operation.