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Distress Alert Issued in Atlantic Ocean - UK Coastguard Requests Assistance

 Issued: May 28, 2024, 14:08 CEST (12:03 UTC)

Source: INMARSAT

Relayed by: United Kingdom Coastguard

Nature of Distress: Mayday Relay (vessel or person reporting distress on behalf of another)

Details:

  • A distress alert was received via COSPAS-SARSAT at 28°11'41" North (45°46.7N) and 09°51.7' West (009°51.7W) by the United Kingdom Coastguard.
  • The alert originated from a Spanish Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) with identification number one.
  • The exact nature of the distress and assistance required are currently unknown.

Request for Assistance:

Vessels in the vicinity of the distress position (45°46.7N, 009°51.7W) are requested to proceed to the location and attempt to establish contact with the source of the distress alert. They should determine the nature of the distress and what assistance is needed.

Reporting Information:

Any vessel that is able to assist or that has information about the situation is requested to report to the United Kingdom Coastguard.

Weather Conditions in the Area:

  • Cloudy
  • Southwesterly winds at 16 knots with gusts up to 20 knots
  • Waves: 1.9 meters (6.2 feet)

Important Note:

The United Kingdom Coastguard is coordinating the response to this distress alert.

Please be aware that this is a developing situation and further information may become available.


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