Urgent: Mayday Alert for Sailing Vessel Casablanca

UPDATE 12/07/2024:

Norfolk, Virginia – July 11, 2024 – The Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) Norfolk has confirmed that the distress alert issued earlier today for the sailing vessel Casablanca (MMSI 227121980) was a false alarm.

The initial 406 MHz EPIRB activation triggered an urgent search and rescue operation. However, subsequent communications revealed that the distress signal originated from the sailing vessel Akory. The master of the Akory has confirmed that there was no emergency.

Norfolk, Virginia – July 11, 2024 – The Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) Norfolk has issued an urgent marine distress alert for the sailing vessel Casablanca, with MMSI 227121980. The vessel, a 7-meter French-flagged sailboat, was last reported at position 27-42.4N 056-04.93W.

The alert was triggered by a 406 MHz EPIRB activation at 110950Z JUL 24, providing no additional information beyond the vessel's identity and location.

Mariners in the vicinity are strongly advised to:

Exercise extreme caution
Maintain a vigilant lookout
Report any sightings or information to RCC Norfolk:
- Phone: 757-398-6231
- Fax: 757-398-6392
- Email: D05-SMB-D5CC(AT)USCG.MIL

Weather Conditions:

The area is experiencing East winds of 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots and 1.7-meter swells. The sky is partly cloudy with no significant weather changes expected in the near future.

The Casablanca is a 7-meter sailing vessel with a beam of 2 meters.

This is a developing situation. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Comments

Distress Alert: Sailing Vessel Kiliki Overdue and in Need of Assistance

UPDATE: The crew members were rescued.

On the night of March 6, 2025, at 22:16 UTC, a crew member of the merchant vessel MV Ariadne fell overboard in the central Adriatic Sea, approximately 30 nautical miles off the Italian coast, at latitude 41°39'N and longitude 16°50'E. Current weather conditions in the area are favorable, aiding search and rescue operations. The Italian Coast Guard promptly initiated search operations, deploying naval units and helicopters to locate the missing mariner. All vessels transiting the area have been alerted and are requested to maintain vigilant watch, reporting any sightings to the National Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (IMRCC) in Rome. The Coast Guard commander emphasized the importance of collaboration among maritime units in emergencies like this, noting that swift intervention is crucial to increasing the chances of successful rescue operations. Search efforts will continue unabated until the missing mariner is found or until authorities deem it necessary to conclude ...

PAN-PAN Alert: Sailing Vessel SKYFALL Requests Assistance in South Atlantic

February 28, 2025 – A PAN-PAN distress message has been issued for the sailing vessel Skyfall (MMSI: 235099478), a 13-meter sailing yacht flying the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is experiencing critical rigging issues and is at risk of losing its mast. The crew has requested urgent assistance. Distress Details Message Received: February 25, 2025, at 05:57 UTC Vessel Name: Skyfall (Call Sign: 2GPT6) Position: 22° 22' 26.4" S, 001° 31' 42.0" W Crew Onboard: 2 persons Issue: Loose rigging, expected mast loss Assistance Required: Additional diesel jerry cans from nearby vessels Weather Conditions in the Area Wind: 15 knots, gusting to 19 knots from ESE Wave Height: 1.9 meters Sky Conditions: Mostly clear to partly cloudy Call for Assistance Any vessels in the vicinity are strongly encouraged to assist. Skyfall requires extra fuel to maintain power and stability as the crew deals with their rigging failure. Mariners able to provide aid should report to ...

Sea warnings

Search This Blog