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Distress call issued for rubber boat carrying 40 people off Libyan coast

 A distress call has been issued for a rubber boat in distress carrying approximately 40 people on board, according to a message received from the Libyan Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) via the Inmarsat system.

The key details of the situation are as follows:

  • Date and Time: The message was received on March 6, 2024, at 06:35 UTC.
  • Issuing Authority: JRCC Libya, on behalf of the Libyan Navy Coast Guard.
  • Location: The boat is in distress at position 33°02.6′N 12°00.7′E.
  • Description: The vessel is a rubber boat and is reported to be traveling at a speed of 4 knots on a course of 010 degrees.

Request for Assistance: All ships in the area are requested to divert their course towards the reported location of the distressed vessel. If visual contact is established, they are instructed to contact JRCC Libya for further instructions.


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