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Alarm no longer active.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.

Italy, September 6, 2024 – The Italian Coast Guard (Guardia Costiera) has issued a Search and Rescue (SAR) alert for the sailing yacht "Sunbeam" (call sign DFPF2, MMSI 211762320).

According to the MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Center) Roma, the vessel departed Palermo, Italy, bound for Genoa on September 3, 2024, and has not been heard from since.

Authorities are requesting all ships transiting in the area to:

Maintain a sharp lookout for the yacht "Sunbeam."
Report any sightings immediately to the MRCC Roma using the following contact information:
Telephone: +39 06 5924145 or +39 06 59084409
Fax: +39 06 5922737 or +39 06 59084793
Inmarsat C: 424744220
Email: itmrcc@mit.gov.it (Please acknowledge receipt of this message by email, including your ship's satellite phone number)

Details of the missing vessel:

Name: Sunbeam
Call Sign: DFPF2
MMSI: 211762320
Flag: Germany
Type: Unknown
Length Overall (LOA): 28 meters
Width: 6 meters

The Italian Coast Guard is urging all mariners in the area to keep a vigilant watch and report any information that might assist in locating the missing yacht.

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