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.