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Mayday Call from vessel "Recipe" in Distress

28 June 2024 - The UK Coastguard has issued a Mayday alert for a vessel in distress in the Atlantic


Ocean. The vessel, named Recipe, sent out a distress signal via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system at 05:55 UTC today.

The vessel is currently located at position 45° 09.4'N 028° 00.2'W, approximately 250 nautical miles northwest of the Azores islands. Current weather conditions in the area are:

  • West-southwest winds at 16 knots with gusts up to 20 knots
  • Waves up to 2 meters
  • Cloudy skies with a chance of rain

There is no information available on the number of people on board the vessel or their nationality. The UK Coastguard is requesting that any vessels in the area proceed to the distress position to render assistance and attempt to contact the vessel Recipe to determine the nature of the distress and the assistance required.

The UK Coastguard is coordinating the search and rescue effort.

Stay tuned for updates.

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