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In the early hours of June 21, 2021, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a critical distress call was relayed by the British Coast Guard regarding the sailboat 'Hydra 4', which was suffering from significant water ingress and in danger of sinking. The vessel was located 22 nautical miles northeast of Barfleur, prompting immediate action from maritime authorities. The freighter 'Hardy', which was on its way from Bayonne to Hamburg and expected to arrive on June 28, responded quickly to the distress call, notifying CROSS Jobourg of its involvement in the rescue operation. The CROSS Jobourg also took swift action by broadcasting a MAYDAY RELAY message and deploying multiple Search and Rescue (SAR) resources to the vicinity of the stricken sailboat. Due to poor sea conditions, the freighter was unable to launch its lifeboat. Nevertheless, it successfully moored alongside 'Hydra 4' on its starboard side to assist the three crew members on board. Additionally, the ferry 'Mont Saint Michel' positioned itself downwind of the sailboat to offer further support. Once safely aboard the freighter, the three crew members were subsequently hoisted by the Caïman Marine helicopter and transported to the military schools of Querqueville for evaluation and assistance from the rescue team (SECMAR) and Cherbourg firefighters. Fortunately, none of the crew required hospitalization. As the lifeboat 'Amiral de Tourville' arrived on scene, the team determined that due to the conditions, a dewatering operation was not feasible before attempting to tow the sailboat. Observations by the SNSM crew indicated a slight iridescence on the water's surface during the sinking, which dissipated naturally due to local sea conditions. In response to the situation, an urgent notice to mariners (AVURNAV) was issued by the maritime operations center (COM) of the Channel and North Sea maritime prefecture to alert them about the wreckage and prevent further incidents. For additional details, you can view the official report and accompanying photo [here](https://www.premar-manche.gouv.fr/communiques-presse/operation-d-assistance-et-de-sauvetage-d-un-voilier-au-large-de-barfleur-50).

The cargo vessel 'Hydra'. which faced an unfortunate incident on May 27 when it collided with the embankment of the Kiel Canal at Rüsterbergen due to a fire in the engine room's switchboard, is back on the move. The ship departed from the South Quay at the canal port of Brunsbüttel on June 1 at 8:40 a.m., towed by the powerful tugs 'Taucher O. Wulf 8' (MMSI: 211328570) and 'Watergeus' (IMO: 9110860). It successfully reached the port of Delfzijl on June 2. Following necessary repairs, the 'Hydra' set sail again on October 4 at 9:45 a.m., heading towards Ijmuiden, with an expected arrival on October 5. This incident and the vessel’s journey highlight the resilience and coordination of maritime operations in challenging situations.

On May 27, 2017, the cargo ship 'Hydra,' navigating from Nyköping to Antwerp, encountered an unfortunate incident as it collided with the embankment of the Kiel Canal at Rüsterbergen during its westward journey. The vessel, which had successfully passed through the locks at Kiel Holtenau at 5:15 a.m., reported a fire in the switchboard located in the engine room, leading to its grounding on the southern shore of the canal. In response to the situation, the tugs 'Bugsier 15' and 'Wal' were dispatched from Brunsbüttel to assist in refloating the stranded ship. After their efforts were successful, the 'Hydra' safely docked at the South Quay of the canal port in Brunsbüttel at approximately 8 p.m. This incident highlights the challenges faced by maritime operations in busy waterways. For more information and visuals, please see the accompanying photo here: http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2670256.