On the night of Wednesday January 12 to Thursday January 13, 2022, the Gris-Nez regional operational surveillance and rescue center (CROSS) identified several boats in difficulty in the Strait of Pas-de-Calais, indicates the maritime prefecture. in a press release. Rescue operations continued throughout the day of January 13.
The CROSS has hired several nautical resources to help people in difficulty. The coast guard cruiser Nordet of the French customs came to the aid of 34 castaways that he recovered on board and then deposited at the port of Dunkirk.
The French Navy’s public service patrol vessel Flamant was involved in several rescue operations. He picked up 26 castaways on board and dropped them off at the ports of Dunkirk and Calais.
Supported on land
All the castaways, once back at the dock, were taken care of by the border police (PAF) and the departmental fire and rescue service (SDIS).
The maritime prefect of the Channel and the North Sea warns anyone who plans to cross the Channel of the risks involved. This maritime sector is one of the busiest areas in the world, the weather conditions are often difficult (120 days of wind greater than or equal to force 7 on annual average for example), it is therefore a particularly dangerous sector, especially during periods winter where the water temperature drops.
If you are the victim or witness of a sea incident, dial 196 by telephone or by VHF on channel 16.
