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Search Underway for Sailing Vessel "Lhor One" in the Atlantic Ocean

 March 4, 2024 - The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) Norfolk is currently coordinating a search and rescue operation for the 19-foot (probably wrong value) sailing vessel "Lhor One" following a distress beacon alert received at 03:23 UTC.

Details of the Incident:

  • Date: March 24, 2024
  • Time: 03:23 UTC
  • Location: 26° 37.7 N 047° 20.2 W
  • Vessel: "Lhor One" - 19-foot sailing vessel
  • Number of People on Board: 2

Distress Beacon Activation:

The "Lhor One" activated its 406 MHz Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), which alerted RCC Norfolk of the vessel's distress situation.


The USCG is urging all mariners in the vicinity of 26° 37.7 N 047° 20.2 W to keep a sharp lookout for signs of distress, such as flares, lights, or debris, and to render assistance if possible.

Mariners who sight the "Lhor One" or any signs of distress are requested to immediately contact RCC Norfolk.

Time is of the essence in this search and rescue operation. The USCG is utilizing various resources, including aircraft and vessels, to locate the "Lhor One" and its crew.

  • The reason for the distress beacon activation remains unknown at this time.
  • The identity of the individuals on board the "Lhor One" has not been publicly released.

The weather conditions in the search area for the "Lhor One" are currently experiencing winds between 15 and 30 knots and waves up to 4 meters high. These factors are hampering search and rescue operations.


The vessel in danger could be the boat of the skipper Sogestran Seafrigo :



UPDATE :

There has been a significant development in the search for the "Lhor One," a 19-foot sloop sailboat that went adrift in the Atlantic Ocean.

Positive Update:

  • A C-130 aircraft from the US Coast Guard (USCG) has located the "Lhor One" and is currently guiding a merchant vessel to its position. This means the two individuals onboard are no longer adrift and are expected to be safely retrieved shortly.


From Boatwatch.org :

Rescue of two sailors successful! RCC Norfolk coordinated with a Greek Merchant Ship, Frio Ionian, to divert. The ship and sailors are on their way to Panama and will fly home to France from there.

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