TRICOLOR collision with Kariba: Initial steps & priorities

Save human lives:

• All crewmembers saved
• Crew brought to Zeebrugge & Dunkirk

Enhance safety on site:

• One wreck buoy with quick flash installed
• French naval vessel and UK coast guard vessel deployed on site
• Two other vessels standing by on site as safeguard
• Navigational warnings broadcast (France, Belgium, UK)

Protect the environment:

• French authorities ordered owners to eliminate pollution threat
• Oil removal contract with SMIT Salvage in place same day as casualty