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A patrol boat is a relatively small naval vessel generally designed for coastal defence duties. There have been many designs for patrol boats. They may be operated by a nation's navy, coast guard, police force or customs and may be intended for marine or estuarine or river environments.

On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours

On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours
Aug 29,2023 9:41 pm

... Within half an hour of our departure from the Tunisian coastal city of Sfax and boarding the national coast guard Patrol Boat, the radar had intercepted its first signal...

Ministers face renewed pressure over boat crossings

Ministers face renewed pressure over boat crossings
Aug 13,2023 12:51 am

... French authorities said the migrant boat was first detected by a commercial vessel, before a French Patrol Boat was dispatched to the boat in distress...

Negligence may have led to 36 migrant deaths in Canary Islands, lawsuit alleges

Negligence may have led to 36 migrant deaths in Canary Islands, lawsuit alleges
Jul 12,2023 3:30 pm

... A Patrol Boat was despatched, but it arrived 10 hours after the migrants dinghy was first spotted by a Spanish rescue plane...

Hundreds of migrants rescued off Canary Islands

Hundreds of migrants rescued off Canary Islands
Jun 23,2023 3:31 am

... But the ship did not aid the dinghy because the operation had been taken over by Moroccan officials, which dispatched a Patrol Boat that arrived on Wednesday morning, 10 hours after it had been spotted by a Spanish rescue plane, according to Reuters...

At least 30 migrants feared dead in Canary Islands disaster

At least 30 migrants feared dead in Canary Islands disaster
Jun 22,2023 7:31 am

... The ship did not aid the dinghy because the operation had been taken over by Moroccan officials, which dispatched a Patrol Boat that arrived on Wednesday morning, 10 hours after it had been spotted by a Spanish rescue plane, Reuters reports...

Charity swimmer Iain Hughes missing in English Channel

Charity swimmer Iain Hughes missing in English Channel
Jun 21,2023 5:21 pm

... Multi-national search" In spite of search efforts involving French and Belgian military helicopters, plus navy and police Patrol Boats, Iain s whereabouts remain unknown, " the fire service statement continued...

Obituary: Nigel Lawson

Obituary: Nigel Lawson
Apr 3,2023 5:21 pm

... After completing his national service in the Royal Navy, where he commanded a fast Patrol Boat, he went into journalism...

Calais migrants: French rescuers failed to help sinking boat

Calais migrants: French rescuers failed to help sinking boat
Nov 24,2022 1:31 am

... The newspaper, Le Monde, quoting a leaked French police report, says the UK authorities sent a rescue vessel to the scene - but that they also asked France to send its Patrol Boat, Le Flamant, because it was closer...

Charity swimmer Iain Hughes missing in English Channel

Mar 6,2022 9:29 pm

A firefighter has Gone Missing while on a charity swim across the English Channel , it has been confirmed.

Iain Hughes, from Dudley, started the solo challenge with a support boat on Tuesday from Dover before disappearing.

Mr Hughes, 42, remains missing despite a search involving military helicopters and navy and police boats.

Based at Wednesbury fire station, he posted on Social Media Two Weeks ago that the swim had been delayed because of bad weather.

In a statement, West Midlands Fire Service said: " We Are heartbroken to confirm that one of our crew managers, Iain Hughes, is missing after his inspiring attempt to swim the English Channel for charity. "

Mr Hughes, a married father-of-two who has been with The Fire service since the Age Of 19, currently works in its technical rescue unit.

Multi-national search

" In spite of search efforts involving French and Belgian military helicopters, plus navy and Police Patrol boats, Iain's whereabouts remain unknown, " The Fire service statement continued.

Chief fire officer Wayne Brown , said Mr Hughes' disappearance was " unspeakably sad".

" We Are giving Iain's family all the support we can at this distressing time, " He Said .

The Channel Crossing is 21 miles (34km) and can take swimmers anywhere between seven and 27 Hours to complete.

Mr Hughes has been aiming to raise £21,000 for The British Heart Foundation, Midlands Air Ambulance and Fire Fighters ' Charity.

The Gris-Nez operational surveillance and rescue centre (CROSS) was informed a swimmer had disappeared on Tuesday, off the Cap Gris-Nez.

It sent helicopters from the French and Belgian navies, as well as a French Navy Patrol Boat , to join The Search .

'Thoughts and prayers'

The RNLI confirmed it had not been called on to assist.

On Wednesday, the Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation (CS& PF), which monitors swimmers in the channel, announced with " deep regret" Mr Hughes could not be found after a sea search.

The Channel Swimming Association said The Swimmer was not involved with the organisation and it was therefore unable to comment, but said its " thoughts and prayers" were with The Swimmer and His Family .

The Bbc has contacted HM Coastguard and Kent Police for comment.

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