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Distress Alert Issued for BWEK ANHOLT

UPDATE 25/03 8:00 UTC: The ship is currently anchored off Paranagua in Brazil


March 22, 2024 - An Inmarsat distress alert was received at 11:04:17 UTC on March 22, 2024, for the LPG tanker BWEK ANHOLT. The vessel is currently located in position 25-58S 045-15W, approximately 1,200 nautical miles off the coast of Brazil.

The BWEK ANHOLT departed Rio de Janeiro Anchorage on March 21 at 04:18 UTC and was en route to Montevideo, Uruguay, with an estimated arrival time of March 24 at 09:00 UTC.

The vessel is a Maltese-flagged tanker built in 2008. It has a length of 120 meters, a beam of 20 meters, and a deadweight tonnage of 22,000.

The current weather in the area is reported to be 23 knots with gusts to 36 knots, and seas of 3.2 meters. However, forecasts predict stable weather for the next few hours.

Nearby vessels are requested to assist in the search and rescue operation. Any information should be reported to MRCCSAOPAULO@MARINHA.MIL.BR.

Further Information:

  • Vessel Name: BWEK ANHOLT
  • IMO Number: 9403786
  • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
  • Flag: Malta
  • Length Overall: 120 meters
  • Breadth: 20 meters
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Port of Departure: Rio de Janeiro Anchorage, Brazil
  • Date of Departure: March 21, 2024
  • Port of Destination: Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Estimated Time of Arrival: March 24, 2024
  • Current Weather: 23 knots with gusts to 36 knots, seas of 3.2 meters
  • Weather Forecast: Stable for the next few hours


Search and Rescue Contact:

  • MRCC SAOPAULO


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  1. UnknownMarch 24, 2024 at 1:28 AM

    Is everyone on board safe? What happened to the vessel? We would deeply appreciate an update! Thank you!

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  2. maxminMarch 26, 2024 at 2:05 AM

    At the moment we only know that the ship, after the distress call, was still in Paranagua in Brazil.
    For more info contact :
    MRCC Brazil

    Telephone:
    +55 21 2104 6056 Alternate: +55 21 2104 6863 +55 21 2253 8824

    Email:
    mrccbrazil@marinha.mil.br

    Salvamar Brasil:
    https://www.marinha.mil.br/salvamarbrasil/

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