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Man in Yellow Life Raft Reported South of Desroches Islands

 Distress Relay Issued by Reunion MRCC

A distress relay has been issued by Reunion MRCC for a man adrift in a yellow life raft south of the Desroches Islands, which are located south of the Seychelles.

All vessels in the vicinity of the designated search area, centered at 5.0°S, 53.0°E with a radius of 150 nautical miles, are urged to be on high alert and report any information related to this distress situation.

Weather Conditions

Current weather conditions in the search area include:

  • Wind: Southeast at 14 knots with gusts up to 24 knots
  • Sky: Overcast with possibility of rain in the coming hours
  • Waves: 1.7 meters

It is important to note that weather conditions are expected to worsen.


For any information or to report sightings related to this distress case, please contact Reunion MRCC.


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