Distress Call Issued for Spanish Sailor in Black Sailing Vessel "Black Bit"

Update:

The Italian Coast Guard rescued the sailor. Following a satellite alert received yesterday through the COSPAS system managed with the Civil Protection Department, which located him about 110 miles off the Calabrian coast, an aircraft took off from the Guardia Costiera airbase in #Catania and a patrol boat departed from #RoccellaJonica - in addition to two merchant ships diverted to the area - tracked down the boat of the lone Spanish sailor, who was reached and rescued during the night,Issued: April 19, 2024, 1:30 PM UTC

From IMRCC Rome - Italian Coast Guard

Urgency: Distress

Summary:

The Italian Coast Guard (IMRCC Rome) has issued a distress call for a Spanish sailor who departed Crete for Sicily on April 11th aboard a black sailing vessel named "Black Bit."

Details:

The sailor's nationality is Spanish.
The vessel's name is "Black Bit."
The vessel's color is black.
The departure date from Crete was April 11th, 2024.
The destination was Sicily.

Current Conditions:

Wind: 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots from the northwest.
Sea state: Rough with 2-meter waves. Conditions are expected to worsen in the coming hours.

Request for Assistance:

All vessels transiting in the area are requested to be on the lookout for the "Black Bit." If spotted, please contact IMRCC Rome immediately.

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