French fishing vessel detained by Naval Service off Cork coast
The detention was made approximately 45 nautical miles south-west of Mizen Head.
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The detention was made approximately 45 nautical miles south-west of Mizen Head.
The vessel was 250 nautical miles off the Irish coast.
It’s the 12th such vessel detained by the Naval Service so far this year.
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Those rescued are receiving food, water and medical treatment as required.
The people now aboard the ship are receiving food, water and medical treatment.
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