Reviews & Ratings for the Ile-De-Sein

On the evening of September 14, 2016, a critical medical evacuation unfolded 80 miles southeast of Barrow, Alaska, as a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew, stationed in Kotzebue, responded promptly to an urgent distress call. The France Rescue Coordination Center contacted the 17th Coast Guard District command center regarding a crew member from the fishing vessel 'Ile De Sein,' a 55-year-old man, who was exhibiting alarming symptoms consistent with a heart attack. After consultation with the on-duty flight surgeon, the decision for a medevac was made. The highly trained Jayhawk crew swiftly hoisted the individual from the vessel and transported him to the safety of Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital in Barrow. At the time of the rescue operation, weather conditions included visibility of 11 miles, wind speeds of 10 mph, and cloud ceilings at approximately 2,000 feet, allowing for a successful mission.

A fire erupted in the generator compartment of the cable laying vessel 'Ile De Sein' on May 4, 2015, at approximately 7:30 p.m. while docked in Honolulu. Local firefighting units swiftly responded to the incident, managing to extinguish the blaze by around 10 p.m. Fortunately, all crew members were evacuated safely with no injuries reported. The 'Ile De Sein' had arrived in port earlier that same day. For an image of the incident, visit: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-osi8V1a2vsA/VUgKIYKYa4I/AAAAAAAAMFU/DSQ52rhwbcQ/s1600/Ile%2Bde%2BSein%2C%2Ban%2BAlcatel%2BLucent%2Bcable-laying%2Bship%2B4May2015.JPG

On June 16, 2011, the vessel 'Ile de Sein' made its way back to Bayonne at 6 a.m., navigating through light rain. This mission was crucial as it resulted in the recovery of 104 bodies from the tragic crash of Air France flight A447. Authorities are currently focusing their efforts on identifying the deceased using DNA samples. A German news report, complete with images, can be found here: http://www.blick.ch/news/ausland/die-traurige-ankunft-der-ile-de-sein-174752.