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Man Overboard from Celestyal Journey - Urgent Assistance Needed

 Issued: November 25, 2024 (04:36 UTC)

Source: Réunion MRCC (Réunion Island)


Alert:
A man overboard situation has been reported from the passenger ship Celestyal Journey.

Details:

  • Last Seen: November 22, 2024 at 09:00 UTC
  • Last Known Position: 01°05'32" North, 056°00'09" East
  • Description of Missing Person: Male, 30 years old

Urgency: All vessels in the vicinity of the Celestyal Journey's last known position are requested to assist in the search effort. Please maintain a sharp lookout for any sign of the missing person and report any information to Seychelles MRCC or Réunion MRCC (Réunion Island).

Weather Conditions:

  • Wind: 8 knots with gusts up to 11 knots from West-Northwest
  • Sky: Partly cloudy
  • Sea: Slight swell
  • Rain expected in the coming hours

Additional Information:

  • The Celestyal Journey is a passenger ship sailing under the flag of Bermuda.
  • The ship is approximately 220 meters long and 32 meters wide.
  • The ship's destination is Doha.

Any information could be crucial.

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