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Indian Coast Guard Issues Distress Call for Unknown Vessel

March 15, 2024 - The Indian Coast Guard's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai issued a distress alert today at 08:13 UTC following a beacon activation from an unidentified vessel.

The alert, received via Inmarsat, originated from an Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) with HEX ID 2DC423B940FFBFF and MMSI number 366073162. The beacon's position is reported at 10 degrees 45 minutes North and 61 degrees 30 minutes East, approximately 272 nautical miles southwest of Kavaratti Light (India).

The MMSI number currently cannot be linked to any known vessel, making identification of the vessel's type or name impossible.

The Indian Coast Guard is urging all mariners in the area to maintain a sharp lookout and provide assistance if the vessel is sighted. Any contact with the vessel should be reported immediately to the MRCC Mumbai.


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