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The cargo vessel 'Ambassadeur' has successfully arrived at its destination port after a troubling incident at sea. On April 8, 2023, the ship was involved in a collision with the French trawler 'Loïc Lucas - CN 387642' (IMO: 228118000; MMSI: 228118000), approximately 70 kilometers north of Cape Antifer. After the unfortunate event, the 'Ambassadeur' docked at the port of Moerdijk on April 9, securely mooring in the East dock around midday. The crew of the trawler, which tragically sank within half an hour of the collision, was rescued and brought ashore in Dieppe at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the incident. Following their return, they were questioned by the French Coastguard regarding the circumstances of the accident. The two vessels collided at the edge of the traffic separation zone off Pas-de-Calais while the trawler was actively fishing in calm seas, displaying all navigational lights. Reports indicate that the 'Ambassadeur' struck the 'Loïc Lucas' on its port side aft, leading to the trawler's rapid sinking. Thankfully, the crew was recovered by the vessel 'Rève de Mousse' around 2 a.m. from a life raft, a testament to the swift response of nearby vessels.

In the early hours of April 8, 2013, a serious maritime incident occurred involving the French trawler 'Loïc Lucas - CN 387642' and the cargo ship 'Ambassadeur'. The collision took place approximately 70 kilometers north of Cape Antifer, Seine-Maritime, just after midnight under circumstances yet to be determined. At that time, the 'Ambassadeur' was on a route between Lübeck and Moerdijk. Following the impact, the trawler sustained significant damage, leading to a leak and ultimately initiating the sinking process. In response to the emergency, multiple fishing and merchant vessels in the vicinity were promptly redirected to the site to provide assistance. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Jobourg coordinated efforts with MRCC Gris-Nez to dispatched a Navy EC 225 helicopter named Belligou to the scene. As the situation escalated, all four crew members aboard the 'Loïc Lucas' evacuated the sinking vessel and took refuge in a life raft. The cargo ship 'Ambassadeur' altered its course to offer further aid. However, it was the fishing vessel 'Rève de Mousse 1' that was the first to arrive at the distress call and successfully rescued the fishermen. They were subsequently brought to safety and transported ashore at Dieppe during the morning hours of April 8.