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**Title: 'Ridens' Conducts Dramatic Rescue of 16 Migrants off Dunkirk** On April 17, 2026, the CROSS Gris-Nez received alarming reports regarding a surge of migrant boats departing from the coast of Dunkirk. In response, a coordinated rescue operation was immediately initiated, deploying multiple resources to ensure the safety of those at sea. The assets involved in the operation included the rescue vessel 'Ridens', the BSAM 'Garonne', and two emergency response vessels, 'ESMP 03' and 'ESMP 04', originating from Calais and Dunkirk respectively. Earlier during the night of April 16, a makeshift boat carrying migrants was sighted near the Gravelines area, prompting CROSS to act swiftly. The 'Ridens', along with 'ESMP 03' and 'ESMP 04', was dispatched to monitor the situation and offer assistance. Despite the efforts of the rescue team, the occupants of the boat declined the help and pressed onward toward England. As the migrant vessel continued its arduous journey, the 'Ridens' was quick to respond to unfolding circumstances. Deploying its rescue boat, known as EDO, the crew was able to successfully rescue 16 individuals who were in urgent need of assistance. Meanwhile, the rest of the group aboard the makeshift vessel proceeded toward British waters, under vigilant observation by the BSAM 'Garonne'. The rescued migrants were promptly brought aboard the 'Ridens' and later disembarked at the port of Dunkirk. Once ashore, they received vital care from land-based rescue services, ensuring their urgent needs were addressed in a critical moment of distress. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced in maritime migration and the commitment of rescue operations in responding to emergencies at sea.

**Title: 72 Migrants Rescued in Coordinated Operations Across the English Channel** In an intensive series of rescue missions spanning the night of April 12 to 13, 2026, a total of 72 migrants were saved from perilous conditions in the Strait of Dover. The CROSS Gris-Nez, the operational arm coordinating maritime safety, received multiple alerts regarding migrant vessels departing from various points, leading to a rapid response involving an extensive array of resources. To ensure the safety of those attempting the crossing, the CROSS Gris-Nez deployed several key assets, including the patrol vessel 'Thémis', the Action Air Environnement aircraft, and the maritime security vessel ESMP 03, alongside the surveillance craft 'Maroni' of the maritime gendarmerie. Additionally, two rescue vessels, 'Ridens' and 'Minck', were called into action. Late on April 12, the Ostend Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) notified CROSS Gris-Nez about a Belgian migrant vessel in distress. In response, the Belgian patrol boats 'SPN-01' and 'Orka' were dispatched to oversee the situation. To assist, the 'Ridens' was sent to relieve them and promptly deployed its rescue craft (EDO) after five individuals signaled for help. Following this, the 'ESMP 03' from Dunkirk joined the mission, eventually followed by the 'Thémis', which executed a successful rescue of 21 additional migrants who had suffered a breakdown. These individuals were transported safely to Calais, where local rescue services awaited. Continuing their vigilance, the 'Ridens' maintained observation over the distressed vessel and ultimately rescued 47 more migrants still aboard, ensuring they too were brought ashore at Calais. In a related incident during the same night, the Dunkirk lighthouse detected another migrant boat navigating towards the shore to collect additional individuals. The CROSS Gris-Nez swiftly responded by deploying the 'Pluvier' and the 'Ridens', which launched its rigid inflatable boat to provide immediate assistance. An aerial search was also conducted by the Action Air Environnement aircraft, which played a critical role in locating individuals in need of help. Four migrants then requested aid, and the 'Ridens' safely boarded them and transferred them to the 'Maroni', which transported them to Dunkirk. Overall, the CROSS Gris-Nez coordinated five distinct operations that resulted in the successful rescue of 72 migrants attempting the treacherous journey across the English Channel from France to the UK. All individuals rescued were subsequently handed over to shore-based emergency services for further support.

**Title: Dramatic Migrant Rescues in Dunkirk: 102 Lives Saved Amid Tragedy** **Content:** In a flurry of life-saving operations on the night of April 7, 2023, the Dunkirk lighthouse alerted the CROSS Gris-Nez about a migrant vessel departing from Dunkirk-East. The CROSS promptly dispatched the rescue vessel 'Ridens' to surveil the situation, as the boat navigated towards Malo-les-Bains beach to gather additional migrants. Compounding the efforts, the rigid inflatable boat of the 'Oyapock' was deployed to enhance the rescue operations amid the tumultuous embarkation phase. By late night, both the 'Ridens' and the 'Oyapock' successfully rescued a total of 12 individuals. However, chaos ensued when the migrant boat experienced mechanical failure, leaving 67 people stranded on board. The dedicated teams swiftly moved in, with the rigid inflatable boats from both 'Ridens' and 'Oyapock' executing a rescue for the remaining passengers. The 'Ridens' returned to Dunkirk in the early morning hours of April 8, where the 79 rescued individuals were disembarked and subsequently transferred to shore-based emergency services for aid. Shortly thereafter, the National Gendarmerie alerted CROSS Gris-Nez about another migrant boat in distress in the Bay of Somme region. The CROSS swiftly responded by deploying an Action Air Environnement aircraft, alongside the 'Armoise', to monitor the continuously evolving situation. The 'Armoise' went on to rescue 23 migrants who had requested assistance, safely landing them at the port of Boulogne for handover to land-based rescue teams. In total, the CROSS conducted a series of four rescues on April 7, successfully bringing 102 people to safety and into the custody of local emergency services. Tragically, the situation took a grim turn on the morning of April 9 when four migrants - two men and two women - lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat. The prefect of Pas-de-Calais confirmed that the victims succumbed to strong currents while trying to board a taxi boat, a tactic often employed by smugglers to evade authorities by picking up migrants in coastal waters. In a related incident off the coast of Boulogne, between Équihen-Plage and Hardelot-Plage, rescue services managed to save at least 42 individuals. The series of events highlights the ongoing crisis of migration across the English Channel, emphasizing both the heroic efforts of rescuers and the dangers faced by those attempting the perilous journey.

**Title: Tragic Night at Sea: 111 Migrants Rescued from Dangers of the Dover Strait, Two Lives Lost** **Content:** On the night of March 31, a series of distressing migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez in the busy Strait of Dover. As dawn broke at approximately 7:30 a.m., a vessel off the coast of Zuydcoote triggered a notification from the gendarmerie to the CROSS. In swift response, the rescue vessel 'Ridens' was dispatched to provide essential monitoring and support for the boat’s occupants. By around 9:30 a.m., the boat made its way towards Gravelines, where around 30 migrants eagerly awaited on Petit Fort Philippe beach for their boarding opportunity. The CROSS quickly augmented its efforts with additional assistance from the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service, deploying the safety vessels 'ESMP 03' and 'ESMP 04' to support the 'Ridens' as the boarding process commenced around 10:00 a.m. Launching its operational rescue boat (EDO), the 'Ridens' successfully rescued eight individuals in distress, three of whom required urgent medical care. Following their retrieval, all eight migrants were brought aboard the 'Ridens', and a conference call was established with the Maritime Medical Coordination Center in Le Havre. This coordination led to the deployment of a Mobile Emergency and Resuscitation Service (SMUR) team to provide immediate assistance. Despite prompt medical interventions, two of the rescued individuals were tragically pronounced dead. The third person, in dire need of urgent care, was taken ashore at Gravelines beach and transferred to local emergency services. In a proactive measure, the CROSS deployed a Dauphin helicopter from the French Navy to conduct an aerial reconnaissance of the area to ensure no further individuals were in jeopardy. The 'Ridens' then navigated towards Dunkirk, where the remaining migrants, along with the two deceased, were disembarked at the port. Under the oversight of the Maritime Prefect, CROSS Gris-Nez continued its search and rescue operations, employing multiple vessels, including the Seaowl company's 'Minck' and 'Ridens', along with maritime gendarmerie RIBs 'ESMP 03', 'ESMP 04', and 'ESMP 11'. Additionally, assets like the emergency tug 'Abeille Normandie', the customs patrol boat 'Jacques Oudart Fourmentin', and the surveillance vessel 'Oyapock' assisted in the operations. The Dauphin helicopter based in Le Touquet, alongside both nautical and land resources from the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service, complemented the multi-faceted rescue efforts. During the ongoing night operations, the CROSS intercepted another vessel reportedly rescuing migrants off the beach of Sainte-Cécile, successfully aiding all 77 individuals on board and subsequently transferring them to the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer. Simultaneously, another report concerning a migrant boat near Sangatte with 12 occupants led to the immediate dispatch of the 'Minck', which effectively rescued all individuals and brought them safely to the port of Calais. The 'Ridens', further supported by the JOF (Journée d'Opérations Maritimes - Maritime Operations Support Unit), also assisted a migrant vessel originating from Dunkirk, aiding 15 individuals who were then disembarked at Calais. In summary, the CROSS orchestrated a total of eight operations to tackle the perilous migrant crossings from France to the United Kingdom, culminating in the rescue of 111 individuals, while heartbreakingly confirming the loss of two lives.

**Title: 103 Migrants Rescued from Multiple Boats in the Strait of Dover** In a series of dramatic maritime rescue operations on March 19 and 20, 2026, authorities in the Strait of Dover successfully saved 103 migrants attempting to cross the treacherous waters. The CROSS Gris-Nez reported multiple departures of migrant boats, prompting the deployment of specialized rescue resources to address the urgent situations. Among the vessels assigned to the operation were the rescue ship **Ridens**, the patrol boat **Cormoran**, and the surveillance vessel **Oyapock**. During the night hours, the Dunkirk signal station spotted a migrant boat in the Dunkirk-East sector and relayed the information to the CROSS. In response, the **Ridens** was dispatched along with the Action Air Environnement aircraft to maintain aerial surveillance while awaiting the vessel's arrival. Upon reaching the scene, the **Ridens** successfully rescued 21 individuals, who were then transported to the Calais dock, where they received care from local shore-based rescue services. Shortly after, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Ostend informed CROSS Gris-Nez of their deployment of the patrol boat **Castor** to monitor another migrant vessel that had departed from Belgium. To support the **Castor**, the **Oyapock** was sent out. The **Cormoran** later took over the mission, successfully rescuing four additional migrants, who were also disembarked in Calais. On March 20, an increased response was evident as both the **Minck** and **Ridens** were called back into action, joined by the **Oyapock**, **Cormoran**, and the patrol boat **Jeanne Barret**. That night, the MRCC in Ostend reported that it had sent the **Orka** to keep an eye on yet another migrant boat leaving Belgium. To relieve the **Orka**, the **Oyapock** was deployed before being followed by another shift change to the **Cormoran**. Tragically, the migrant vessel faced engine failure, prompting the activation of the Emergency Distress Organization (EDO). A total of 78 migrants were rescued and later transported to the Calais dock, where they too received assistance from onshore rescue services. These rescue operations underscore the persistent challenges faced in the region and the dedication of maritime authorities to ensuring the safety of those risking their lives at sea.

**Title: 46 Migrants Rescued in Series of Maritime Operations in the Strait of Dover** On March 9, 2023, a flurry of migrant boat departures sparked urgent responses from maritime authorities in the Strait of Dover. The Centre Regional Opérationnel de Surveillance et de Sauvetage (CROSS) Gris-Nez sprang into action, deploying a robust fleet of rescue resources, including: - Rescue vessels 'Minck' and 'Ridens' - Patrol boats 'Jeanne Barret' and 'Géranium' - The surveillance vessel VSMP 'Rondache' - Lifeboat 'ESMP 03' from the Calais Maritime and Port Security Platoon (PSMP) At approximately 8:00 a.m., the Border Police (PAF) alerted CROSS to the presence of a migrant boat in the Aa Canal near Gravelines. The 'Jeanne Barret' was initially dispatched to monitor the situation and prepare for potential assistance. By 9:30 a.m., the 'Rondache' and 'ESMP 03' took over monitoring duties. Come 10:00 a.m., the 'Ridens' was sent to further support the mission. As the day progressed, the migrant boat attempted to head toward Gravelines beach to collect additional passengers but unfortunately suffered an engine malfunction, preventing it from proceeding across the Channel. Despite offers of help from the 'Ridens,' the migrants on board declined any assistance, maintaining this stance until around 4:50 p.m. It was then that some migrants finally requested help, leading to the 'Ridens' rescuing 13 individuals. Subsequently, the vessel made its way to Calais for debarkation, where the rescued migrants were handed over to the state land services at 8:45 p.m. Simultaneously, the CROSS had dispatched the 'Minck' to replace the 'Ridens.' By 7:30 p.m., the 'Minck' successfully rescued five more migrants, although 14 others on the vessel continued to resist assistance. The precarious boat ultimately ran aground on the beach, prompting CROSS to instruct the 'Minck' and local security forces to survey the coastline to ensure all migrants safely reached shore. At around 12:20 a.m., the 'Minck' brought the five rescued migrants to Dunkirk, where they also were taken in by land-based rescue services. In total, CROSS executed four operations leading to the successful rescue of 18 migrants who received care from rescue teams. The night of March 9 saw yet another migrant boat sighted in the Dunkirk vicinity, prompting a further response from CROSS Gris-Nez. The 'Minck' monitored this new boat, which experienced an engine failure around 4:00 a.m. Thanks to the timely response of the crew already in communication with the boat, all 28 occupants were safely rescued. The 'Minck' towed the abandoned boat and returned to Dunkirk harbor, ensuring that all migrants were cared for upon arrival. These coordinated operations underscore the ongoing humanitarian efforts in the region as the risks associated with maritime crossings continue to challenge authorities and migrants alike.

**Title: Lifesaving Missions: The Ridens Rescues 21 Migrants in Two Operations** **Content:** On March 6, during a surge of migrant boat departures in the Strait of Dover, the CROSS Gris-Nez swiftly mobilized a robust search and rescue operation. Key assets deployed included the rescue vessels 'Minck' and 'Ridens,' the emergency tug 'Abeille Normandie,' and the BSAA 'Argonaute' to ensure the safety of those at sea. Around 3:40 a.m., the CROSS Gris-Nez received a report from the MRCC Ostend concerning a migrant vessel that had set sail from Belgium. This boat was being monitored by Belgian maritime units prepared to assist if needed. At approximately 3:50 a.m., as the vessel crossed into the French search and rescue zone, the 'Ridens' was dispatched by CROSS to take over from the Belgian responders. By 6:00 a.m., as the operation progressed near the beaches of Gravelines, another group of migrants boarded the 'Ridens.' The critical moment came at around 8:00 a.m., when the 'Ridens' successfully rescued an individual seeking assistance. The support mission continued until around 9:00 a.m., when the 'Argonaute' took over monitoring duties, allowing the 'Ridens' to return to Dunkirk with the rescued migrant. The following day, March 7, 2026, reports indicated additional migrant boat departures, prompting another coordinated effort from CROSS Gris-Nez. Alongside the 'Minck,' the 'Ridens,' and the 'Abeille Normandie,' the VSMP 'Rondache' joined the mission. At approximately 9:30 a.m., the Northern Fire and Rescue Operations Center (CODIS 59) alerted CROSS to a migrant vessel in the vicinity of Malo-les-Bains. The 'Ridens' was promptly dispatched to the area, ready to deploy its Operational Drôme Craft for emergency support. Throughout the day, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the 'Ridens' executed a remarkable operation, rescuing a total of 20 individuals who required urgent assistance. As dusk fell, around 7:50 p.m., the 'Abeille Normandie' assumed the monitoring duties from the 'Ridens,' allowing it to make its way back to Calais. The rescued migrants were disembarked at approximately 8:40 p.m. and subsequently handed over to the relevant state authorities for care and support. These critical missions underscore the ongoing challenges faced in the Strait of Dover and the invaluable work of maritime rescue teams in ensuring the safety and well-being of those risking perilous journeys.

On Jan 28, at around 11.20 p.m. a migrant boat departure was reported to the CROSSGris-Nez in the Dunkirk area by the Dunkirk signal station. The 'Ridens' was deployed to the scene, and on Jan 29 at around 2:00 a.m., the boat, which was overloaded and unsuitable for such a crossing, suffered an engine failure. The 'Ridens' launched its rescue boat and, noting that many migrants were not wearing life jackets, distributed them to everyone. At approximately 3:35 a.m., the crew of the 'Ridens' rescued the 61 people aboard the still-struggling boat, before disembarking them at the port of Dunkirk, where they cared for by shore-based teams.

During the night of Jan 18 and on Jan 19, several departures of migrant boats were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez in the Strait of Dover. In order to monitor the boats, the following resources were deployed by CROSS Gris-Nez: - the hydrographic survey vessel (BH) 'Lapérouse'; -the rescue vessels 'Minck' and 'Ridens'; - the patrol boat (VCSM) 'Oyapock'; - the rigid inflatable boat 'ESMP 04' from the Dunkirk Maritime Gendarmerie; - the patrol boat DFP1 'Jacques Oudart Fourmentin'; - the lifeboat 'Notre Dame des Flandres-SNS 276' of the SNSM station in Graveline; - the hydrography survey vessel 'BH LA´pérouse -A 791'. On Jan 19 at approximately 5:45 a.m., the 'Ridens' reported a makeshift boat in the Malo-les-Bains area. The CROSS deployed the 'Ridens', which launched its RIB to monitor the boat, which headed towards a group of migrants waiting on the beach to board, which began around 7:00 a.m. During this phase, the RIB rescued three migrants, who were first transferred to the 'Ridens' and then to the 'ESMP 04', to be taken back to the port of Dunkirk, where they were dropped off at around 12:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the 'Ridens' and its RIB continued to monitor the migrant boat heading out to sea. It was taken into custody by British resources at around 2:30 p.m. At around 8:00 a.m., another migrant boat was reported by the Dunkirk semaphore off the Braek breakwater. The CROSS Gris-Nez deployed the 'Oyapock', which quickly relocated it. At around 9:20 a.m., the 'Oyapock' rescued eight migrants, who were requesting assistance. The remaining occupants of the boat refused the offered assistance and continued on their way. At around 10:15 a.m., the 'Lapérouse' was dispatched by CROSS to relieve the 'Oyapock', which was to disembark the eight migrants rescued on board. However, given the rapidly deteriorating condition of the precarious boat, which still carried the majority of the group of migrants, the 'Lapérouse' launched its own boat to assist the 'Oyapock' and rescue all the migrants, who were now requesting assistance from the state resources. In total, 79 people were rescued and taken aboard the 'Oyapock'. They disembarked in Dunkirk and were cared for by land services around 12:30 p.m. Seven of them were taken to the Dunkirk hospital.

During the day and night of Jan 17 and 18, several departures of migrant boats were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez in the Strait of Dover. To monitor the boats, the following resources were deployed: the rescue vessels 'Minck' and 'Ridens'; the French Navy hydrographic survey vessel (BH) 'Lapérouse'; the 'ESMP 04' of the Dunkirk Maritime Gendarmerie; and the patrol boat (VCSM) 'Oyapock'. On Jan 17 at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Dunkirk signal station was informed of a migrant boat launching in the Malo-les-Bains areaThe CROSS deployed the 'ESMP 04' to monitor the boat, which was subsequently relieved by the 'Ridens'. During the morning, the boat encountered difficulties due to a loss of buoyancy, and several people fell into the water. The 'Ridens' immediately launched its dinghy to provide assistance. Once the castaways were safely recovered, other occupants of the boat also requested to be rescued. In total, the 'Ridens' took 44 people on board and then headed towards Calais to disembark them at the dock at 5.30 a.m. The remaining occupants of the boat refused the offered assistance and continued on their way, under the surveillance of the 'Oyapock'. , On Jan 18, at around 12:30 a.m., the police reported to the CROSS the embarkation of migrants in the Malo-les-Bains area The CROSS again deployed the 'Ridens' to the position, which had also been reported by the Dunkirk signal station. Around 1:30 a.m., the 'Ridens' maneuvered at the entrance to the Port of Dunkirk East to protect the migrants' boat from maritime traffic. Around 2:30 a.m., using its rigid inflatable boat, the 'Ridens' rescued three migrants who had requested assistance. The remaining occupants of the vessel refused to the offered assistance and continued on their way. Around 11:30 a.m., the three rescued were disembarked at the port of Dunkirk, where they were taken into the care of the state's land-based services. On the whole, the CROSS deployed state resources to respond to eight departures of boats attempting to cross from France to the United Kingdom. 47 migrants were rescued.

During the day and the night of Jan 14, 2026, several departures of migrant boats were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. To monitor the boats, the following resources were deployed by CROSS Gris-Nez: the rescue ships 'Minck' and 'Ridens', the hydrographic survey vessel 'Lapérouse', the 'ESMP 04' and 'Rondache' of the Dunkirk Maritime Gendarmerie's Maritime and Port Security, the customs patrol boat 'Jacques Oudart Fourmentin', the surveillance vessel 'Oyapock', and the lifeboat 'SNS 087-Jean Bart II' of the Dunkirk SNSM station. At around 12:30 a.m., a police patrol and the Dunkirk semaphore station reported the departure of a migrant boat in the Malo-les-Bains area. The CROSS Gris-Nez dispatched the 'Ridens' to monitor the situation. After several hours at sea, some of the boat's occupants accepted the assistance offered by the 'Ridens', which took on board nine migrants. The remaining occupants wished to continue their crossing. Given the physical condition of the people rescued, and following a situation assessment with the Maritime Medical Coordination Center SAMU in Le Havre, it was decided to transfer them to the 'Jean Bart II' for rapid disembarkation at the port of Dunkirk, where they were cared for by the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service of the Nord. Around 6:00 a.m., a merchant ship detected a migrant boat near the entrance to Dunkirk West port. The CROSS Gris-Nez deployed the 'Oyapock' to monitor the situation. Around 7:30 a.m., the ship rescued 15 migrants and disembarked them at the port of Dunkirk at around 9:00 a.m. One of them was taken into the care of the SDIS 59. Meanwhile, those who remained on board the vessel did not continue their crossing attempt and returned to shore on their own, while the 'ESMP 04' and the 'Rondache' were monitoring the area. The 'Ridens' then rescued 20 other migrants requesting assistance. They were disembarked at the port of Calais at around 1:30 p.m. A an ambulance) from the Fire and Rescue Service of Pas-de-Calais was also on site to provide paramedic care. In total, 44 migrants were rescued.

On Dec 13, 2025, several departures of migrant boats were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez n the Strait of Dover. To monitor the boats, the following resources were deployed by CROSS Gris-Nez: The "Minck" and "Ridens"; the "VB Abeille Normandie". the "Lapérouse" and "Thétis" as well as a Dauphin helicpter of the French Navy. the lifeboats 'SNS 276-Notre-Dame des Flandres', 'SNS 087-Jean Bart II', 'SNS 7-035-Reuze' and 'SNS 077-Notre-Dame du Risban', the surveillance vessel "Oyapock", the patrol boat "Ouranos" as well as the 'ESMP 03' and 'ESMP 04' from Calais and Dunkirk amd am Air Environment Action Aircraft chartered by the State. Around 8:15 a.m., a witness reported the departure of a migrant boat in the Leffrinckoucke area. The 'SNS 087' and the 'SNS 7-035' were dispatched by the CROSS to monitor the boat. Around 9:40 a.m., the 'SNS 7-035' rescued one migrant who requested assistance and took him to the port of Dunkirk, where he was met by a vehicle from the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service. The 'SNS 087' and the "Lapérouse" took turns monitoring the vessel until it was taken into care by the British services. Around 10:50 a.m., witnesses teported the departure of a migrant boat in the Sangatte area. The "VB Abeille Normandie" and the 'SNS 077' were dispatched by the CROSS to monitor the boat. Around 11:30 a.m., four people fell into the water. The 'SNS 077' immediately recovered two people, while the other two were rescued by the "VB Abeille Normandie'. All four people, suffering from early signs of hypothermia, were taken aboard the 'SNS 077' and then quickly transferred to Calais. During the transit, a conference call was established with the Maritime Medical Coordination Center. The four people were taken into care by the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service of Pas-de-Calais at around 12:25 p.m. The "VB Abeille Normandie" continued to monitor the migrant boat until it was taken into care by the British services. At 2:14 p.m., the gendarmerie reported the departure of a migrant boat in the Grand Fort Philippe channel. The "Ridens" was dispatched by the CROSS to monitor the vessel. Around 10:20 p.m., following an engine failure, the "Ridens" rescued 28 migrants who were requesting assistance. The boat eventually restarted the engine and was taken into custody by British resources around 11:40 p.m. The migrants rescued by the "Ridens" disembarked around 2:20 a.m. at the port of Calais and were taken into the care of land-based rescue services.

On the morning of Oct 22, 2025, the CROSS Gris-Nez was notified of the departure of several migrant boats in the Strait of Dover amd deployed the PSP "Pluvier", "Minck" and "Ridens". The "Ridens" was deployed to monitor one of the boats, which was located off the coast of Petit-fort-Philippe. The overloaded inflatable boat was in a worryingly fragile condition with a weakened floor and partially deflated tubes. TheCROSS then deployed the "Pluvier" to reinforce surveillance of the boat. On the late afternoon, the "Pluvier" and the "Ridens" launched their boats and rescued 24 people. The other migrants refused the assistance offered by resources, which maintained their surveillance until British rescue services took over. The "Pluvier" docked in Calais on the evening to disembark the rescued migrants, whjo were taken into care by the government emergency services.

Since Oct 17, everal assistance and rescue operations were coordinated by the CROSS Gris-Nez R to assist migrant boats. On the morning of Oct17, shore based patrols reported the departure of a migrant boat in the Baie de Somme. The CROSS engaged the 'Abeille Normandie' and the Action Air Environnement border police aircraft for an SAR operation. The 'Abeille Normandie' rescued all 81 people on board the boat. They were disembarked at the Quai de l'Europe in Boulogne-sur-Mer and taken into care by government services on land. At the same time, the CROSS was notified aobut the departure of a boat from Berck-sur-Mer and deployed the 'Garonne' of the rench Navy along with the border police's Action Air Environnement surveillance aircraft to conduct a visual surveillance of the boat. The boat, with 21 people on board, headed towards the Equihen-Plage, where it embarked more people. Due to engine damage, the migrants requested rescue by the 'Garonne', which retrieved all 80 people on board. They were dropped off during the mid-afternoon at the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer. where they were taken into care by government services. On the evening of Oct 17, the CROSS engaged the 'Minck' and the border police surveillance aircraft to locate a boat in the Slack dunes area. Once in the area, the 'Minck' monitored the boat. Following a request for assistance from some of the boat's occupant, the ship picked up 24 people on board. They were dropped off at the Paul Devot quay in Calais in the middle of the night. The remaining occupants of the boat, refusing the assistance offered by the 'Minck', continued on their way to the United Kingdom, On the morning of Oct 18, the CROSS Gris-Nez was notifired about the presence of a migrant boat in the Petit-Fort-Philippe area and deployed the 'Ridens' toi the area. Following the sudden deflation of the rubber boat, the 'Ridens' launched its operational rescue boat (EDO) and rescued 25 people. The remaining occupants refused the assistance offered by the 'Ridens', which remained nearby. Two of the rescued people on board required medical assistance. The CROSS engaged the Maritime and Port Security Vessel 'ESMP 03' of the Maritime Gendarmerie in Calais to transfer them from the 'Ridens' and bring them back to the dock at the Paul Devot pontoon in Calais, while the 'Ridens' continued its surveillance. It then also returned to Calais to disembark the remaining migrants, who were taken into care by the State emergency services.

On Sep 28, the CROSS Gris-Nez was alerted to the departure of several boats carrying migrants from various points along the coasts of Nord, Pas-de-Calais and Seine-Maritime. The ''Laplace', the 'Flamant', the 'Minck' and 'Ridens', the 'Jacques Oudart Fourmentin', the 'SNS 7-034 Notre-Dame des Sables' the semi rigtid 'Quartier-maître Gilbert Vandenberghede'from the SNSM station in Cayeux-sur-Mer, the 'SNS 067 Mona Rigolet', the 'Maroni', the patrol vessel 'Géranium , the semi rigid 'Ouranos'', a Dauphin helicopter of the French Navy base in Le Touquet, and a S100 drone of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) were deployed. During the night of Sep 27, a land patrol of the internal security forces reported a boat carrying migrants off the beach at Equihen. The 'Minck' was deployed by the CROSS,and arrived at the area. During the crossing, a propulsion failure forced the migrants to request assistance from the 'Minck', which immediately came to their assistance. The 50 occupants of the boat were taken aboarded by the 'Minck' and brought to Boulogne-sur-Mer, where they were taken care of by border police and civil protection teams. At around 4:30 a.m., the CROSS was alerted that a group of migrants were crossing by sea off the coast of Dieppe. The'SNS 067 Mona Rigolet' was engaged and relocated the boat with the support of the Dieppe signaling system. The RIB from the Cayeux-sur-Mer SNSM station, 'Quartermaster Gilbert Vandenberghe', and then the customs patrol boat took turns monitoring the boat as it sailed north along the coast. At 2:25 p.m., the boat headed north of Stella beach to take on board more migrants. After the boarding was completed, ther boat headed toward the UK waters, and the patrol boat announced that it had rescued one injured person. After a medical teleconference, the decision was made to evacuate the injured to Boulogne-sur-Mer for medical treatment. The patrol boat was relieved by the 'Géranium' and then by the 'Minck' to monitor the boat as it continued its journey. On Sep 28 at 6:20 a.m., a land patrol reported to the CROSS a boat carrying migrants that had just left Ecault beach and was experiencing navigational difficulties. The 'Jacques Oudart Fourmentin' was deployed by the CROSS. At 7:00 a.m., the gendarmerie's land patrol announced that the boat had just docked on the beach and dropped off 49 of its occupants. Numerous cases of hypothermia and one teenager found unconscious were treated by the firefighters of the SDIS 62. The teenager was later declared dead by the medical services. At 7:47 a.m., the lightened boat headed back out to sea. The Dauphin helicopter and the 'Maroni' were engaged by the CROSS and relocated it with the assistance of the Boulogne-sur-Mer semaphore station off Cap d'Alprec'h. The 'Maroni' monitored the boat until its occupants were rescued by the British authorities. Around 8:30 a.m., a boat was reported to the CROSS leaving from Leffrinckoucke beach. The Dunkirk semaphore spotted the boat heading towards the beach at Malo-les-Bains where a new group of migrants was waiting. The ' Ridens' was engaged by the CROSS. At 9:40 a.m., the boat headed towards the UK. The 'Ridens' signaled to the CROSS that around ten people had been dropped off on the Braek sea wall and that it had recovered one person suffering from hypothermia. At 2:30 p.m., the 'Ridens' went to the aid of the boat with engine failure and, in several rounds, recovered 66 people on board, among them 34 men, 28 women and four children, The dDisembarkation was planned at Calais and one injured person required medical treatment. The CROSS deployed the 'Flamant' to monitor the remaining occupants of the boat as they continued their journey to the UK.

On Aug 10, several assistance and rescue operations were conducted by the CROSS Gris-Nez to assist migrant boats. On the early morning, theCROSS was alerted that a migrant boat had suffered an engine failure in the Leffrinckoucke area and depliyed the 'Ridens' to monitor the boat. A few hours later, some migrants reported that the boat had broken down and requested assistance. The 'Ridens'rescued 59 people. Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French resources and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Ridens' were then dropped off at the quay in Calais. On the same morning, two people were rescued aboard two different boats following requests for assistance. The first person, rescued by the intervention, 'Abeille Normandie', was dropped off at the quayside in Calais. The other person, rescued by the 'Minck', was dropped off at Gravelines. Later, another migrant boat was reported leaving the Bay of Somme. The CROSS then engaged the patrol boat 'Entre deux baies' from the SNSM station in Fort-Mahon-Plage to monitor the boat, which then suffered an engine failure. With the support of the 'SNS-511-Sainte-Blaise' from the SNSM station in Cayeux-sur-Mer, all 22 occupants of the boat were brought ashore in Cayeux-sur-Mer to be taken care of by land-based services. A total of 83 people were rescued by the State emergency services.

On the night of Aug 15, the CROSS Gris-Nez was alerted by a land patrol to the departure of a migrant boat in the Dunkirk port area and deployed the 'Ridens' to monitor the boat. During the monitoring, the boat suffered engine failure. All 78 people on board requested assistance. The crew of the 'Ridens' took the migrants on board. They were disembarked at the quay in Calaisand taken into care by the rescue services on land.

On the night of July 28, the CROSS Gris-Nez was alerted to the departure of several migrant boats off the coast of Nord and Pas-de-Calais and deployed the 'Ridens' to monitor a boat off the coast of Petit Fort Philippe. During the monitoring, several people aboard the boat requested assistance. The 'Ridens' then launched its operational drom boat (EDO). Once on site, the crew rescued all 40 people on board. The migrants were dropped off at the quay in Calais on the morning of July 29. On July 29, the patrol vessel 'Flamant' was deployed to monitor a second boat that had left the Aa Canal. Once in the area, the 'Flamant' launched its EDO and began monitoring the boat. Following requests for assistance from some migrants, the crew rescued a total of 15 people. The remaining occupants of the boat refused the offered assistance and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Flamant' were dropped off at the quay in Calais in the late afternoon. Thus, a total of 55 people were rescued and taken into care by government resources.

On July 27, numerous migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. In the middle of the night, the departure of a boat was reported to the CROSS in the area of Petit Fort Philippe. The CROSS deployed the 'Ridens' to monitor the boat. Once on site, the crew rescued 32 people. Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French resources and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Ridens' were then dropped off at the quay in Calais. Early in the day, a boat was reported to CROSS Gris-Nez, which deployed the 'Jaqcues Oudart Fourmentin' to locate and monitor the boat. After several hours of navigation, the CROSS engaged the patrol boat 'Pluvier' to the scene, which assisted four people from the boat. Several people still on board refused the assistance offered by French resources and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Pluvier' were then transferred to the lifeboat 'SNS 087-Jean Bart II' from the Dunkirk SNSM station and dropped off at the dock in Dunkir. Shortly after, while the same boat was still being monitored, nine more people requested assistance from the 'Pluvier'. They were talem on board and also dropped off at the dock in Calais. In total, 45 people were rescued and cared for by state resources.

On the night of July 13, two migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez Regional. The first migrant boat was reported off Blériot beach in the middle of the night. The CROSS depolyed the 'Cormoran' to monitor the boat. After several hours of navigation and facing changing weather conditions, several people aboard the boat requested assistance. The 'Cormoran' launched its operational drome boat (EDO) to make contact. After an initial refusal of assistance, the EDO rescued seven people, and then continued to monitor the boat, which continued its voyage towards British waters with the remaining occupants having refused assistance. Once they had been taken into care by British resources, the 'Cormoran' was engaged in a second reported departure of migrants in the Hemmes-de-Marck area. The CROSS Gris-Nez also deployed the Schiebel S100 drone and the 'Ridens'. Faced with a breakdown in their boat, all migrants requested assistance and were rescued by the EDOs of the 'Cormoran' and the 'Ridens'. In addition to the seven migrants rescued earlier, the Cormoran recovered 41 people, while 26 migrants were picked up by the 'Ridens'.

On the nigh of July 9 , numerous migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. First, in the middle of the night, the departure of a boat was reported to CROSS in the Dunkirk area, The 'Ridens' was deployed to monitor the boat. In response to a request for assistance from people on board the boat, the ÄRidens' recovered five people and continued to monitor the boat, which continued its voyage towards British waters, with the remaining occupants having refused all assistance. Subsequently, the 'Ridens' rescued another three migrants requesting assistance. The eight migrants were then disembarked in Calais in the mid-afternoon of July 10, where they were cared for by land-based rescue services. The 'ÄAbeille Normandie' was then deployed by the CROSS Gris-Nez to locate and monitor a boat reported in the Calais area. Once on site, the RIAS tug the poor condition of the boat, which was beginning to break up, and launched its two RIBs to assist the boat's occupants. The 'Abeille Normandie' rescued all 75 people and disembarkied them at the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer. where they were taken into care by land authorities. In total, as of July 10, 2025, 83 people were rescued and taken into care by government resources.

From the night of June 20, 2025, to June 21, numerous migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. First, the departure of a boat was reported to the CROSS in the Cayeux-sur-Mer area. The "SNS 708 - Quartier Maître Gilbert Vandenberghe" from the Cayeux-sur-Mer SNSM station was deployed aling with the semi-rigid boat "SNS 7-034 Notre Dame des Sables" from the Berck-sur-Mer SNSM station. The 'Abeille Normandie' took over from the 'SNS 7-034' and monitored the boat. Once on site, the tug launched its RHIB to assist the boat during a migrant boarding phase along the beach. The RHIB rescued one person from the water and delivered him at the beach at Cayeux-sur-Mer. Later on June 20, the CROSS Gris-Nez engaged the 'Minck' to assist another migrant boat that had left from the beach at Hardelot. Once on site, the 'Minck' started monitoring the boat, which was heavily laden and in poor condition. In response to a request for assistance from people on board the boat, the 'Minck' recovered 20 people and continued to monitor the boat, which continued its voyage towards British waters, with the remaining occupants having refused assistance. Once the migrants on board the boat had been taken into care by British assets, the 'Minck' headed for Boulogne-sur-Mer to drop off the 20 people. On the morning of June 21, more migrant boat departures were reported to the cROSS Gris-Nez, starting with a boat from the port of Dunkirk West. The CROSS successively engaged the "SNS 276 - Notre Dame des Flandres" from the Gravelines SNSM station and the 'Oyapock' of the Maritime Gendarmerie and later the 'Ridens' as a relief to monitor the boat. Once on site, the 'Ridens' reported a request for assistance from some of the boat's occupants following an engine damage. During an initial recovery phase, the boat began to break up, and some of its migrants fell into the water. The CROSS Gris-Nez then again engaged the SNS 276,' the 'Oyapock' and an RHIB of the patrol boat 'Flamant' to assist the 'Minck' in recovering the castaways. 38 people were recovered and transferred aboard the 'Minck'. The remaining occupants of the boat were taken into care by British resources. The 'Minck' then headed to the port of Calais, where the rescued people could be taken into care by the land authorities. At the same time, the departure of a boat was reported to the CROSS from the Bay of Wissant. The CROSS deployed the 'Abeille Normandie' to locate it and monitor the boat. Once on site, the tug reported the poor condition of the boat, which was beginning to break up, and launched its two rubber boats, which recovered all 77 people from the boat. The castaways were dropped off at the port of Boulogne-sur-Me, where they were taken into care by the land authorities. In total, during these operations, 136 people were rescued and taken into care by state resources.

On June 18, at around 5:00 a.m., the 'Ridens' reported a migrant boat in distress to the CROSS Gris-Nez off the coast of Malo-les-Bains, and it was closely monitoring the vessel. The overloaded dinghy broke up in the open sea, amidst the sandbanks off Dunkirk. The CROSS Gris-Nez immediately deployed the resources of the 'Ridens' and the SNSM, including the RHIB 'SNS 035 Reuze' and the lifeboat SNS 087 Jean-Bart II' to assist. The 'Ridens' quickly rescued 23 people, the 'SNS 035' six people, and the'Jean Bart II' 49 people. A doctor, a volunteer SNSM member aboard the lifeboat, provided first aid to three victims. A total of 78 people were rescued. Around 10:00 a.m., all migrants were disembarked at the port of Dunkirk at 10 a.m., to be treated by shore based rescue services. The three injured people were taken to hospital: two with severe hypothermia and one suffering from a hemorrhaging leg. At the same time, the CROSS Gris-Nez deployed a Dauphin helicopter of the French Navy, based in Le Touquet, to conduct search operations, in support of the nautical resources on site, including the French Navy's hydrographic vessel, the 'Lapérouse'. Following the search, which was coordinated by the CROSS Gris-Nez, with no other shipwrecked people reported, the Maritime Prefect of the Channel and North Sea ended the SAR operation.

On the night of June 12 and on June 13, numerous migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. On the evening the CROSS was informed by the police that a migrant boat off Slack Beach was showing signs of difficulty. In coordination with land-based services, the CROSS deployed several resources, including the French Navy's Dauphin helicopter based in Le Touquet and resources from the SDIS 62 to locate and rescue the boat people. In coordination with the MRCC in Dover, a British aircraft was also diverted to participate in the search. However, once in the area, the resources did not report the presence of any boat in the water and therefore were stood down. Secondly, a floating but unpowered boat was spotted by land services off Pointe aux Oies. The CROSS engaged the 'Abeille Normandie', which confirmed the boat was adrift with three people on board. The emergeny tug rescued the migrants, who were taken to Boulogne-sur-Mer and taken into care by land-based rescue services. Later that night, a second boat requested assistance off Audresselles. The CROSS engaged the French Navy's hydrographic survey vessel 'Laplace', which joined the boat. Four of its occupants requested assistance, They were picked up and taken in Calais. The remaining migrants on the migrant boat refused any assistance and continued on their way. During the same night, another boat was reported in difficulty off the coast of Gravelines. The location of the boat, overloaded with 50 people, was located by the Schiebel S100 drone of the CROSS Gris-Nez. The latter also engaged the lifeboaat 'SNS 276 - Notre Dame des Flandres' from the Gravelines SNSM station, which rescued two people on board, while the boat continued on its way. On the morning of June 13, another boat was spotted on the beach at Quend. The CROSS engaged the surveillance vessel 'Yser' from the French Maritime Gendarmerie to locate the boat. Two people, who were found in difficulty, were rescued by the 'Yser' and brought ashore, where they were treated by the local land rescue services. The same morning, another boat was spotted off the coast of Dunkirk. The CROSS engaged the RHIB 'ESMP04' of the Maritime and Port Security Platoon of the French Maritime Gendarmerie,and then the patrol boat 'Flamant'. The troubled boat quickly took on water, and the patrol boat began assisting the occupants, joined by the rescue vessel 'Ridens' and the 'Abeille Normandie'. The 'Flamant' rescued 63 people and headed for the port of Calais. The other occupants initially did not require further assistance, as the boat continued to deflate. They were finally picked up by the 'Ridens' and the 'Abeille Normandie', which took them to the ports of Calais and Boulogne-sur-Mer), respectively. In total, 79 occupants of the boat were rescued and taken into care by land-based rescue services. Finally, on the early evening of June 13, a migrant boat was reported off the coast of Equihen-Plage. As weather conditions deteriorated, the CROSS deployed a Frontex aircraft to locate the boat, followed by the 'Flamant' and the patro l boat 'Pluvier'. After a request for assistance from the nine occupants of the boat, they were picked up by the PSP Flamant and brought to the dock in Boulogne-sur-Mer.