Catamaran "Ataraxia" Overdue in North Caribbean

UPDATE 11/07/2024:
from Facebook:

Henry Dames on Sailing vessel Ataraxia a 31ft Catamaran was anchored in Fort de France during Hurricane Beryl on monday. After the wind started calming down in the afternoon a lot of swell started coming into the bay and the anchorage became untenable. We believe he dropped his anchored between 19h00 and 20h00 and left the bay.

His mobile has been offline since this time and last AIS data, position and speed are worrying. He's inreach is also not on which is very unusual. If anyone has seen him or the his boat please get in touch ASAP.

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Fort-de-France, Martinique – July 9, 2024 – The Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Fort-de-France has issued a Mayday relay for the sailing catamaran "Ataraxia". The 10-meter vessel, flying the Namibian flag, departed from Fort-de-France, Martinique, on July 1st at 9:00 PM local time with a single person on board. It was bound for the North Caribbean but has not been heard from since.

The catamaran is described as having a white hull and unknown sail color. The vessel's MMSI number is 659487000.

The MRCC Fort-de-France is urging all ships in the vicinity to maintain a sharp lookout and report any information regarding the missing catamaran.

Current weather conditions in the area include east winds at 12 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, waves of 1.3 meters, and overcast skies with a chance of rain.

The search and rescue operation is ongoing.

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