COTE DES FLANDRES

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Ferry located distressed migrants

On May 11, 2021, the CROSS Gris Nez received a call from the 'Côte des Flandres', serving between Dover and Calais, reporting a migrant boat in difficulty seven miles off Calais. The lifeboat 'SNS 077-Notre-Dame-de-Risban' of the SNSM station in Calais was mobilized to assist and rescued the four castaways on board. They were dropped off in Calais at 9:36 a.m. where they were taken care of by the fire brigade and border police.

DFDS welcomes new ferry in its fleet

DFDS has welcomed its second new ferry, the "Côte des Flandres" on its Dover-Calais service. The ship sailed into Dover on Feb 23, 2016 at 8:15 p.m. after its inaugural voyage from Calais. The passenger and freight ferry has been transformed in her brand new DFDS livery, mirroring sister ship, the "Côte des Dunes", which came into service on Feb 9. The ship has undergone extensive interior renovations, creating modern and spacious passenger facilities such as the Lighthouse café, self-service restaurant the 7Seas and a large shop stocked with a variety of holiday essentials and luxuries. There is also a children’s soft play area to help keep the little ones entertained on-board, whilst those wanting a relaxing voyage can choose access to upgrade to the Premium Lounge. Report with photo: http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-welcomes-latest-vessel-to-dover-calais-route/

Disputed ferry towed to Dunkirk

On Sep 14 the "Berlioz" was towed to Dunkirk by the tugs "Thorax", "Triton", "VB Adroit", "Robuste" and "Aventureux". The ship of My Ferry Link was berthed at the Quay Escaut around noon. Dutch report with photos: http://www.tugspotters.com/site/content/2015/09/myferrylink-berlioz-arriving-dunkirk-1409/