Distress Call Issued for Greek Yacht Eros II in Ionian Sea

An Inmarsat message was received today, April 17th, 2024, at 19:26:49 UTC from the Italian Coast Guard (IMRCC Rome) regarding a missing Greek yacht named Eros II.

The information has been combined with an earlier message from the Joint Rescue Coordination Center Piraeus/Greece (JRCC Piraeus) received at 16:39:55 UTC.

Eros II departed Corfu, Greece, on April 14th, 2024, and was headed towards Catania, Italy. It is now overdue and considered to be in a difficult situation.

The yacht is described as a 12-meter vessel with a white hull and a blue mast. Its MMSI number is 239590900. There is one person on board, a 70-year-old Greek national.

Current weather conditions in the area:

Northwesterly winds at 23 knots with gusts up to 31 knots
Good visibility
2-meter waves

The Italian Coast Guard and the Greek Joint Rescue Coordination Center are requesting all vessels currently transiting the Ionian Sea to be on the lookout for Eros II and to report any sightings or relevant information.

If you have any information regarding Eros II, please contact the Italian Coast Guard at the following numbers:

Telephone: +39 06 5924145 or +39 06 59084409
Fax: +39 06 5922737 or +39 06 59084793
Inmarsat C: 424744220
Email: itmrcc@mit.gov.it

Alternatively, you can contact the Joint Rescue Coordination Center Piraeus/Greece at:

Email: jrccpgr@hcg.gr
Phone: +302104112500 or +302104220772
Fax: +302104132398

Ship owners are requested to acknowledge receipt of this message by email, including their vessel's satellite phone number.

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