Distress Beacon Activated in North Atlantic Ocean

Distress Beacon Activated in North Atlantic Ocean, Search Hampered by Severe Weather

A distress beacon was activated on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, at 09:43 UTC (10:43 CET) in the North Atlantic Ocean. The United Kingdom Coastguard issued a MAYDAY message requesting vessels in the area to proceed to the beacon's location at 58° 40.8′ North, 19° 41.5′ West and investigate the situation.

The identity of the vessel in distress is currently unknown.

The United Kingdom Coastguard is coordinating the rescue effort. However, the search is being hampered by severe weather conditions in the area. Winds are currently gusting up to 52 knots (60 mph) with waves reaching 8 meters (26 feet).

Reporting Information:

Phone: +44 344 382 0025
Email: UKMRCC@HMCG.GOV.UK

Weather Conditions:

Wind: 41 knots sustained, gusting to 52 knots
Sea State: Very rough, with waves up to 8 meters
Forecast: Severe weather conditions expected to continue for the next several hours

Additional Information:

The United Kingdom Coastguard is urging all vessels in the area to exercise caution and to be on the lookout for any signs of distress.
The search and rescue operation is being coordinated by the United Kingdom Coastguard in conjunction with other emergency services.
Updates on the situation will be provided as they become available.

UPDATE 2024-03-21 10:14 UTC:
There is currently this ship in the area:

BEITIR NK 123 (IMO: 9674830) is a Fishing Vessel and is sailing under the flag of Iceland. Her length overall (LOA) is 86.3 meters and her width is 17.62 meters.

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