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Distress Call Issued for Missing Sailing Yacht "ILAN7" in Ionian Sea

Issued by Inmarsat: 2024-04-23 12:45:02 Z

The Italian Coast Guard is seeking assistance from all vessels transiting in the Ionian Sea to locate the missing sailing yacht "ILAN7".

Details of the missing yacht:

  • Name: ILAN7
  • Flag: Great Britain (UK)
  • MMSI: 232029740
  • Callsign: MIBL9
  • Description: White with a blue underline, 14 meters long with a maximum width of 4 meters.
  • Last known position: Latitude 37° 52.9282 N, Longitude 18° 22.9029 E (communicated on April 21, 2024).
  • Departed from: Malta on April 11, 2024.
  • Destination: Preveza, Greece.
  • Number of people on board: One.



Weather conditions in the search area:

  • Winds up to 28 knots with gusts up to 38 knots.
  • Waves up to 3.5 meters.

All vessels in the Ionian Sea are requested to:

  • Maintain a sharp lookout for the yacht "ILAN7".

  • Report any sightings or information to the Italian Coast Guard at the following numbers:

    • IMRCC Rome:
      • Phone: +39 06 5924145 or +39 06 59084409
      • Fax: +39 06 5922737 or +39 06 59084793
      • Inmarsat C: 424744220
      • Email: itmrcc@mit.gov.it
    • MRSC Reggio Calabria:
      • Phone: +39 096 5656268
      • Email: so.cpreggio@mit.gov.it

The Italian Coast Guard is urging all vessels to assist in the search for "ILAN7".

Additional information:

  • The yacht was reported missing on April 23, 2024.
  • There is only one person on board.
  • Weather conditions in the search area are difficult, with strong winds and high waves.


  • Further information will be provided as it becomes available.








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