Search and Rescue Operation Underway for Fishing Vessel "One Love"

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A Mayday relay has been issued by MRCC Fort de France for the fishing vessel "One Love". The alert was received on the night of April 12, 2024.

The vessel is an Antigua and Barbuda flagged vessel, 13 meters long, with 3 people on board. The vessel departed Saint John's on April 10 for the fishing area west of Barbuda and has not returned as scheduled.

Weather conditions in the area are adverse: rain, wind from the west-northwest at 24 knots with gusts up to 30 knots, and waves up to 3 meters high. Weather conditions are expected to remain stable in the coming hours.

French maritime authorities are asking all vessels in the area to be vigilant and report any information to MRCC Fort-de-France.

A search and rescue operation is underway to locate the fishing vessel "One Love" and its crew. Updates will follow.

Anyone with information about the vessel's whereabouts is urged to contact MRCC Fort-de-France immediately.

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