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Indian Sailing Vessel in Distress off Socotra Island, Yemen

Update: One Crew Member Missing from Sunken MSV Safina Al Zilani (BDI-284)

Mumbai, India - May 30, 2024 - An update has been received from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai regarding the search and rescue operation for the Indian cargo vessel Safina Al Zilani (BDI-284), which sank in the Arabian Sea.

One crew member missing

According to a message received from Inmarsat at 03:14 UTC today, May 30, 2024, eight crew members of the Safina Al Zilani have been rescued, while one remains missing. The search for the missing crew member is ongoing.

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 Mumbai, India - May 29, 2024 - The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai is coordinating a search and rescue operation for a sinking Indian mechanized sailing vessel, Safina Al Zilani (BDI-284), in the Arabian Sea.

Details of the Distress Call

  • Received: May 29, 2024, at 08:11 UTC (13:11 IST)
  • Vessel: Safina Al Zilani (MMSI: 419035100) - Indian Mechanized Sailing Vessel
  • Crew: 9
  • Location: Reported sinking near Socotra Island, Yemen (position 13°08′N 54°27′E)
  • Weather:** Wind: 16 knots from Southwest with gusts up to 24 knots; Waves: 2.7 meters; Visibility: Good

Urgent Request for Assistance

MRCC Mumbai is urging vessels transiting the area to proceed to the reported location at maximum speed and render assistance to the Safina Al Zilani. All assisting vessels are requested to maintain communication with MRCC Mumbai.

Safina Al Zilani

The Safina Al Zilani is an Indian cargo vessel sailing under the Indian flag. No further details about the nature of the distress or the cause of the sinking are currently available.

MRCC Mumbai Coordinates Rescue Efforts

MRCC Mumbai is actively coordinating the search and rescue operation. Further information regarding the status of the crew and the vessel will be provided as it becomes available.



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