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Distress Signal from Sailing Vessel BLEU BLANC SOLO

 Updated: June 5, 2024, 09:30 CEST

An AIS signal from sailing vessel BLEU BLANC SOLO was last received at 13:34 UTC on June 4, 2024, approximately 18 hours ago. This indicates that the vessel is likely continuing on its course.

It is possible that the distress signal was accidental. MRCC ETEL is continuing to investigate the situation and will provide further updates as they become available.

In the meantime, all vessels in the area are still advised to be on the lookout for BLEU BLANC SOLO and to report any information to MRCC ETEL.


Update: Two Vessels in Distress Signal Area

Updated: June 4, 2024, 1:01 CEST

Two vessels are in the area of BLEU BLANC SOLO's distress signal:

  • MINIBEX (IMO: 8626874): French-flagged Pilot Vessel. Length overall (LOA) 29 meters, width 6.76 meters. Presumed to be engaged in search and rescue.
  • IZEL VOR 2 (MMSI: 227649290): French-flagged Fishing Vessel. Length overall (LOA) 12 meters, width 5 meters. May be in the area for fishing activities.

All vessels in the area are advised to be on the lookout and to report any information to MRCC ETEL.



Source: INMARSAT

Date: June 3, 2024

Time: 10:45 PM UTC (11:45 PM CEST)

** urgency: Mayday Relay **

Details:

  • A distress signal has been received from the sailing vessel BLEU BLANC SOLO.
  • The vessel is equipped with an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) transmitting on 121.5/406/243 MHz.
  • The reported position of the EPIRB is 46°59′ North, 00°40′ West (Bay of Biscay).
  • Weather conditions in the area are reported as foggy with visibility of 700 meters.

Actions Requested:

  • All vessels in the vicinity of the reported position are requested to be on the lookout for BLEU BLANC SOLO.
  • Any information regarding the vessel should be reported immediately to MRCC ETEL (French Maritime Rescue Coordination Center) at +33 2 98 55 35 35.

Additional Information:

  • BLEU BLANC SOLO is a French-flagged sailing vessel with an MMSI number of 228215530.
  • The vessel is estimated to be 12 meters long and 6 meters wide.

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