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Distress Call: Yacht Nina Pope in Need of Assistance

Update 2024-03-14 17:54:34 UTC:

Two crew members from the Nina Pope have been successfully rescued.

Update 2024-03-15 :

It has only just been learned that there were 3 crew members. Two were rescued but a third has died.


The two crew members were rescued by the FRONT POLLUX VESSEL, a Crude Oil Tanker coming from Argentina.



Issued: March 14, 2024, at 07:18 UTC

Source: Cape Town Radio via Inmarsat

Urgency: Distress - REASON FOR DISTRESS IS FLOODING AND SINKING.

Details:

  • An undesignated Garmin SOS distress signal was received by Cape Town Radio.
  • The vessel in distress has been identified as the yacht "Nina Pope."
  • Location: 37° 55' 18.7" South, 7° 31' 04.4" West (South Atlantic Ocean)

Request for Assistance:

  • All vessels transiting near the reported location are urged to divert and render assistance to the yacht Nina Pope if possible.

  • Any sightings of the Nina Pope or information regarding its condition should be reported immediately to Cape Town Radio or MRCC Cape Town.

Weather conditions:

  • Overcast skies: The sky is completely covered with clouds, indicating a lack of sunlight and potentially gloomy weather conditions.
  • Wind speed: 33 knots: This is a relatively strong wind, capable of causing significant wave action and making sailing or other water activities challenging.
  • Gusts to 37 knots: These brief, intense bursts of wind can be even more disruptive than the sustained wind speed, and mariners should be prepared for sudden changes in wind conditions.
  • Seas: 19 feet: These waves are considered to be "moderate" in size, and can be hazardous to small craft. Larger vessels may experience some discomfort but should be able to operate safely.


more photos and info on this vessel:

https://www.instagram.com/sailing_ninapope
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