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.