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Man overboard near Cape Infanta, South Africa: Search underway

 A search and rescue operation is underway for a man who went overboard from the fishing vessel F/V SEAWIN DIAMOND near Cape Infanta, South Africa, on [data].

The man was reported overboard at approximately [ora] UTC. The vessel's position at the time was 36°33.0S 22°07.4E.

Winds in the area are northwesterly at 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas are 2.5 meters with good visibility. Conditions are expected to deteriorate slightly over the next few hours.

The SEAWIN DIAMOND is a South African-flagged vessel with MMSI 601061600 and callsign ZR8025. The vessel is currently in port at Cape Town.

Several vessels in the area are assisting with the search, and MRCC Cape Town is coordinating the operation.

Anyone with any information about the missing man is urged to contact MRCC Cape Town or Cape Town Radio.

Additional information:

  • The man's name and nationality have not been released.
  • The cause of the man going overboard is unknown.
  • A full search and rescue operation is underway, including the use of search aircraft and vessels.

We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.


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