Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Massalia
IMO: 9006253
Passenger Ro Ro Cargo Ship, France
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Vessel Details
MMSI
227273000
Callsign
FNNO
Width
26.0 m
Length
162.0 m
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Austin
2024-01-10
Position: Medical Officer
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Latest News (4)
Medevac off Motril
On Dec 13, 2025, a medical evacuation was requested by the CROSS Gris Nez from the 'Massalia' which was located 11 nautical miles south of Motril, sailing eastbound. The CCS AlmerĂa of Salvamento MarĂtimo mobilised the SAR helicopter Helimer 211, which hoisted the French citizen and transported him to the AlmerĂa airport, where an ambulance picke him up for further transfer to hospital.
Normandia to become Massilia
The 'Normandie' will be renamed “Massilia” when Brittany Ferries effectively hands it over to La Meridionale in April 2025, when the ferry “Guillaume de Normandie” will join the Portsmouth-Caen line. A few days ago the ship passed through Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on its delivery trip and is on its way to Astander, where it will arrive on Feb 18 and receive the last details before its next incorporation. From June, the “Massilia” will replace the ferry “Pelagos” on the Marseille-Tangier line. This ship has been sold to the Egyptian company UME.
Medevac in Le Havre
On May 10, 2022, a passenger on the 'Normandie' encountered a health problem before arriving at the port of Ouistreham. The crew contacted the maritime medical consultation center (CCMM) which then got in touch with the CROSS Jobourg. After the establishment of the diagnosis and the recommendation of a medical evacuation, the CROSS contacted the SAMU of Le Havre which deployed a medical team for an urgent transport to the Jacques Monod hospital in Le Havre. The CROSS decided to send the Civil Security Dragon 76 helicopter for the transport of the team on board.
Ferry assisted in rescue of fisherman
On Oct 6, 2021, the CROSS Jobourg was informed by the 'Normandie' that a crew member of the crew of the fishing vessel 'Thieresa' requires a medical evacuation following an accident during shell fishing. The ship was then 25 nautical miles north-west of Le Havre. The CROSS initiated a conference call with the maritime medical consultation cente in Toulouse and the SAMU in Le Havre. A medical evacuation of the sailor was recommended. The Dragon 76 helicopter based in Le Havre was deoloyed with a medical team from Le Havre on board to carry out the evacuation. The sailor was hoisted aboard the Dragon 76 where he received first aid while being transported to the hospital in Le Havre..
Frequently Asked Questions
🤕 Were there any injuries or accidents on Massalia?
Based on available news reports, Massalia has been mentioned in connection with injury-related incidents. There have been 3 news reports mentioning injury incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
đź’Ą Was Massalia involved in any collisions?
Based on available news reports, Massalia has been mentioned in connection with collision-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning collisions. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
🧑‍🚒 Was Massalia involved in any migrant rescue operations?
Based on available news reports, Massalia has been mentioned in connection with migrant-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning migrant operations. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.