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Distress Message: Overloaded Migrant Boat in Need of Assistance

Received: October 27, 2024, 11:07:15 UTC

From: MRCC Rabat (Morocco)

Urgency: PAN PAN

Situation: A migrant boat is overloaded, disabled, and adrift. There are approximately 100 people on board (POB). They require urgent assistance.

Last Known Position (LKP):

  • Time: October 27, 2024, 20:06:58 UTC
  • Latitude: 20° 48.33' North
  • Longitude: 18° 34.11' West

Vessels in the Area:

  • M/V STAR ISTIND (Call Sign: LAMP5)
  • M/V LAEM CHABANG EXPRESS (Call Sign: VRRQ4)
  • Tanker GALOP (Call Sign: 9V5486)
  • MORNING PRIDE (Call Sign: V7FM4)

Request:

The aforementioned vessels are in a position to assist. They are requested to proceed to the provided datum (latitude/longitude) and report to MRCC Rabat or the nearest Coast Radio Station (CRS).

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