Sirena-Seaways Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On November 8, 2018, at 2 a.m., the ferry 'Baie de Seine' en route from Portsmouth to Bilbao was forced to change course and head to Brest for an emergency medical evacuation. A female passenger required immediate attention, prompting the vessel to navigate to Brest due to adverse weather conditions that made safe operations at sea challenging. Upon arrival, the 'Baie de Seine' anchored in the port area, as the tides hindered access to the dock. Throughout the day, the Bay of Biscay's inclement weather led the ferry company to cancel the continuation of the crossing to Bilbao. Consequently, the 'Baie de Seine' safely returned to dock at 1 p.m., allowing the disembarkation of its 280 passengers and their vehicles. By 3 p.m., the ferry set sail back to Portsmouth with approximately 15 passengers willing to re-board, while the remaining travelers opted for road transport to reach Spain.

In the early hours of April 4, 2016, a critical medical situation unfolded aboard the ferry 'Baie de Seine'. At 12:15 a.m., the CROSS Corsen received an urgent notification from the Maritime Medical Consultation Centre (MMCC) in Toulouse regarding a 74-year-old British passenger who had fallen seriously ill while traveling from Santander to Portsmouth, approximately 25 miles north of the island of Ouessant. The situation prompted a swift response as a Cayman helicopter, equipped with a specialized medical team, was dispatched from the naval air base at Lanvéoc Poulmic. Taking off at 12:50 a.m., the helicopter arrived at the scene by 1:12 p.m. Medical personnel quickly assessed the passenger and, ensuring their stability, hoisted them aboard the helicopter. The patient was then expedited to La Cavale Blanche Hospital in Brest, where they arrived at 2:25 p.m. This timely and coordinated effort highlights the critical role of maritime emergency services in ensuring passenger safety at sea. For additional details and visuals, you can refer to the official French report [here](https://www.premar-atlantique.gouv.fr/communiques-presse/vacuation-medicale-passager-britannique-ferry-baie-seine-large-pointe-bretonne.html).

On June 30, 2015, at approximately 4:30 PM, a critical medical situation arose aboard the ferry 'Baie de Seine,' which was traveling 40 miles north of Roscoff en route to Bilbao. The CROSS Corsen was alerted by CROSS Jobourg regarding a 51-year-old passenger experiencing severe abdominal pains, necessitating immediate evacuation. In response, a coordinated effort began involving the CCMM de Toulouse, the Medical Maritime Coordination (SCMM) in Finistère, and CROSS Corsen. The collective decision was made to airlift the passenger to Hospital Cavale Blanche in Brest. A Cayman helicopter from the naval base in Lanvéoc-Poulmic was dispatched at 5:21 PM, equipped with a medical team. Upon arrival at the ferry, the team successfully hoisted the patient and transported him to the hospital, arriving by 7:30 PM, ensuring timely medical intervention for the ailing passenger.