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Solidarity with castaways after loss of fishing vessel

Solidarity has been taking hold among the fishermen and the maritime community of Dieppe after the loss of the 'Tim Bao' on July 2, off the coast of Saint-Valery-en-Caux. The two fishermen Evan Bunet and Bryan Lucas, who were aboard the whelk-fishing vessel owned by Franck Villard, were saved, but then there was the idea of offering a charity sale to benefit the shipowner and his two sailors, who were left without their tools. Dieppe fishermen who wish to do so can donate a portion of their catch at the Dieppe fish market on Aug 5 and Oct 15, the proceeds of which will be donated in full to them. Furthermore, on social media, the mayor of Dieppe indicated that the City was keen to financially support the three men. This solidarity donation of €3,000 will be presented to the city council.

Fishing vessel sank, crew rescued from life raft

On July 2, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., the CROSS Gris-Nez received a distress signal from the 'Tim Bao', which was located off the coast of Saint-Valéry-en-Caux. CROSS watchstanders attempted to contact the vessel but received no response. The CROSS informed the shipowner and then deployed thelifeboat 'SNS 080 - Notre Dame de Bonsecours' from the Dieppe SNSM station, The shipowner confirmed the presence of two fishermen on board the vessel. The CROSS broadcast a Mayday Relay message in the area. The fishing vessel "M'Alizé" offered its assistance and was engaged by the CROSS to conduct a search of the area. The CROSS also engaged the lifeboat SNS 089 "Cap Fagnet" from the Fécamp SNSM station, the RIB 'SNS 500' from the Saint-Valéry-en-Caux SNSM station, and the patrol boat 'Mavar' as well as a public service helicopter of the 35F French Nav. At noon, the crew of the 'Mavar' located a life raft and rescued the two fishermen aboard The 'Notre Dame de Bonsecours' picked up the castaways for treatment by rescuers and first aid. The CROSS then established a conference call with the Maritime Medical Coordination Unit in Le Havre to assess the victims' condition. The doctor recommended that they should be taken to the dock by a rescue and casualty assistance vehicle (VSAV) from the Service départemental d'incendie et de secours de la Seine-Maritime, once they had been brought ashore by the lifeboat. At 2:30 p.m., they were taken to Dieppe hospital with minor injuries and shock. The 'Tim Bao' had sunk, but no pollution had been detected at this stage.