Freighter in Distress Rescued Near Somerset Island

Iqaluit, Canada – A dramatic rescue operation unfolded in the waters near Somerset Island on July 31st when a distress call was received by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton. The initial alert, issued at 15:55 UTC, reported a disabled vessel in need of immediate assistance due to inclement weather.

The vessel in distress was later identified as a 28-foot Silver Dolphin cabin cruiser with eight people on board. Despite initial confusion about the vessel's type and location, the Canadian Coast Guard swiftly coordinated a search and rescue effort.

Multiple agencies, including Prescott Maritime Communications and Traffic Services Centre and Iqaluit Maritime Communications and Traffic Services Centre, were involved in the operation. Fortunately, the distress call was followed by a positive update at 17:45 UTC confirming that the Silver Dolphin was receiving assistance.

The successful rescue of the eight individuals aboard the Silver Dolphin is a testament to the swift and coordinated response of the Canadian Coast Guard and other involved agencies. While the specific details of the rescue operation have not been released.

Comments

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

UPDATE: The crew members were rescued.

Distress Call Issued for Missing Sailing Yacht "ILAN7" in Ionian Sea

Issued by Inmarsat: 2024-04-23 12:45:02 Z The Italian Coast Guard is seeking assistance from all vessels transiting in the Ionian Sea to locate the missing sailing yacht "ILAN7". Details of the missing yacht: Name: ILAN7 Flag: Great Britain (UK) MMSI: 232029740 Callsign: MIBL9 Description: White with a blue underline, 14 meters long with a maximum width of 4 meters. Last known position: Latitude 37° 52.9282 N, Longitude 18° 22.9029 E (communicated on April 21, 2024). Departed from: Malta on April 11, 2024. Destination: Preveza, Greece. Number of people on board: One. Weather conditions in the search area: Winds up to 28 knots with gusts up to 38 knots. Waves up to 3.5 meters. All vessels in the Ionian Sea are requested to: Maintain a sharp lookout for the yacht "ILAN7". Report any sightings or information to the Italian Coast Guard at the following numbers: IMRCC Rome: Phone: +39 06 5924145 or +39 06 59084409 Fax: +39 06 5922737 or +39 06 59084793 Inmarsat C: 424744

Sailing Yacht Sunbeam Overdue – Italian Coast Guard Issues Search and Rescue Alert

UPDATE 08 Sptempber 2024: The vessel was located in the port of Denia. Alarm no longer active. With the post on Facebook the captain lets us know that they are fine: Oisin Margey Hi, I am the captain of Sunbeam. We are fine and currently approaching the East Coast of Spain. So sorry we did not hear the vhf call and very grateful for the concern for our well being. It is very much appreciated. Please get in touch if you need more information. Take care and safe sailing.

Sea warnings

Search This Blog