Distress Call: Sinking Boat with 65 People on Board in Mediterranean Sea

A distress call was received by Inmarsat this morning from the Italian Coast Guard (IMRCC Rome) on behalf of the Libyan Navy Coast Guard. A boat carrying approximately 65 people is sinking in the Mediterranean Sea.

Last Known Location:

Latitude: 33° 14.173 N
Longitude: 12° 08.322 E
Date/Time: August 8, 2024 at 09:25 CEST (approx. 07:25 UTC)

Call to Action:

All vessels in the vicinity of the above location are urged to divert their course and proceed to the area. If you make visual contact with the sinking boat, please communicate immediately with the Libyan authorities using the following contact information:

Phone:
- 00218910349739
- 00218214449149
- 00218217173377
- 00218214449488
Fax: 00218213606868
Email:
- LMRCC.1@MOD.GOV.LY
- LMRCC.2@MOD.GOV.LY
- LCG.OPS.RM@MOD.GOV.LY
- LCG.NAV.ROOM@GMAIL.COM

Confirmation:

If you are able to assist in this search and rescue operation, please send a confirmation email to the Italian Coast Guard (IMRCC Rome) at itmrcc@mit.gov.it including your ship's satellite phone number.

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