Mayday Call Issued from Ship GLOBAL PEACE in Red Sea

Last Updated: April 15, 2024

A distress call (Mayday) has been issued by a vessel named "GLOBAL PEACE" with MMSI number 518100969. The call was relayed by Istanbul Radio on High Frequency (HF) radio frequency 12577 kHz.

Details of the Distress Call:

Vessel Name: GLOBAL PEACE
MMSI: 518100969
Last Known Position: Red Sea (exact coordinates not available)
Current Voyage Plan: Departed Al Mukalla on April 15, 2024, at 14:05 UTC+3 and is currently en route to Mukalla.
Reason for Mayday: Not yet reported

Additional Information:

The vessel's latest AIS data indicates that it is currently in the Red Sea.
No further information regarding the nature of the distress has been received.

Authorities:

Istanbul Radio and relevant maritime authorities in the region have been notified of the distress call. A search and rescue operation is likely to be initiated.

Updates:

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.

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