Overdue Fishing Vessel "Dark" - MRCC Fort De France Issues Distress Relay

The Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Fort De France issued a distress relay on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 at 11:17 PM UTC concerning the overdue fishing vessel "Dark."

Details of the Vessel:

Name: Dark
Length: 8 meters (24 feet)
Description: Grey exterior, orange interior
Flag State: Dominica
Number of People on Board: 2

Last Known Activity:

Departed Soufriere, Dominica on June 24th for a fishing area southwest of Dominica.
Failed to return as scheduled.

Weather Conditions in the Area:

Wind: Easterly at 16 knots with gusts up to 22 knots
Sea State: Rough, with waves up to 1.5 meters
Rain showers

MRCC Fort De France requests all vessels in the vicinity to be on the lookout for the fishing vessel "Dark" and report any information to them.

The authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of "Dark" to contact MRCC Fort De France as soon as possible.

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