Bourbon, International leader in marine services for modern offshore

Off the coast of Cherbourg / Barfleur

A container ship which, following a ballasting problem in Seine Bay, developed a 35° list. The crew was evacuated from the vessel by helicopter. The Abeille Languedoc, after towing the vessel away from the scene, deliberately ran it aground on a beach to prevent it from capsizing. A 21-day operation that included pumping out the cargo holds and engine rooms, refloating and towing to Le Havre to unload the cargo. Involved tugs from Les Abeilles Le Havre.