Sailing Vessel Wander Lust II Overdue in Indian Ocean

The Indian Coast Guard has issued a call for assistance in locating the overdue sailing vessel Wander Lust II.

Details:

Date Received: May 13, 2024 (UTC)
Issuing Authority: MRCC Mumbai (India)
Reporting Authority: MRCC Gris Nez, France

Vessel Information:

Name: Wander Lust II
MMSI: 236112325
Callsign: ZDQG9
Flag: Gibraltar
Description: White hull, 18 meters long, 9 meters maximum beam
Number of People on Board: 2 crew

Last Known Position:

Latitude: 03 Deg 14.60 South
Longitude: 060 Deg 30.78 East (Important Note: This translates to the Indian Ocean, not the Atlantic where Gris Nez is located. There might be a data error in the reported position.)

Current Weather Conditions in the Area:

Wind: 10 to 16 knots
Scattered thunderstorms
Rough seas

Request for Assistance:

Vessels transiting the area around the Indian Ocean coordinates provided (03 Deg 14.60 South, 060 Deg 30.78 East) are requested to:

Maintain a sharp lookout for the Wander Lust II.
Render any necessary assistance if the vessel is located.

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