Distress Call: Italian Coast Guard Seeking Vessels for Migrant Rescue (3 Boats)

Alert Issued: Thursday, October 17, 2024 (09:32 UTC)

Issuing Authority: Italian Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Rome

All vessels transiting the designated search area

SAR Cases No. 2275, 2294, 2295 - Urgent Assistance Needed

Details:

The Italian MRCC Rome is conducting a search and rescue operation for three (3) vessels carrying approximately 10 migrants each. These boats are believed to have departed from Algeria and are currently unaccounted for.

Weather Conditions:

Significant deterioration expected.
Winds reaching 19 knots from the North by this evening.
Choppy seas with waves up to 1 meter.
Partly cloudy skies.

All vessels in the vicinity are urged to maintain a sharp lookout for any signs of the missing boats. In case of a sighting, please report it immediately to the Italian MRCC

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