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Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) Distress Alert Received by JRCC UK


UPDATE:The UK Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC UK) has reported the cancellation of a Mayday distress alert received from an unknown Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) station. 

After further investigation, JRCC UK has confirmed that there is no emergency in the reported distress position. The Mayday alert has been officially canceled, and all search and rescue operations have been stood down.

At 08:27 UTC , the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) UK received a distress alert from an unknown EPIRB (MMSI : 219000628) in position 60 52.0N, 015 38.3W.

The EPIRB activation triggered a mayday call, indicating a potential emergency situation at sea. Currently, the area is experiencing winds of 24 knots with gusts up to 35 knots, and waves up to 4.5 meters high. Conditions will remain challenging in the coming hours.

Upon receiving the distress alert, JRCC UK immediately initiated their standard operating procedures to assess and respond to the situation. They have requested all vessels in the vicinity of the distress position to proceed towards the location and investigate the nature of the emergency. Vessels are also required to report back to JRCC UK with any relevant information regarding the situation.


Vessels can contact JRCC UK. It is crucial for all vessels in the area to respond promptly and provide any available information that could help determine the nature of the emergency and the assistance required.


JRCC UK is currently coordinating efforts to investigate the distress alert and ensure the safety of those at sea. They have urged all nearby vessels to remain vigilant and maintain communication with JRCC UK regarding their progress towards the distress position.


At 0900 UTC, JRCC UK confirmed that they are actively coordinating efforts to address the EPIRB distress alert. The situation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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