Maritime Distress Alert Issued by United Kingdom Coastguard: Assistance Needed in the North Atlantic

UPDATE:
SEELONCE FEENEE : the alarm is no longer valid

The United Kingdom Coastguard has issued a distress alert following the receipt of a COSPAS-SARSAT 406 MHz emergency signal. The alert details a vessel or persons in distress in the North Atlantic, with the distress position reported at:

45°57.4'N 23°14.1'W

All vessels in the vicinity are urgently requested to proceed to the distress location to render assistance. The Coastguard emphasizes the importance of immediate action to ensure the safety of those involved.

Vessels responding to the distress alert should report their status and any relevant information to the United Kingdom Coastguard .

The Coastguard is coordinating the response and will provide further instructions to vessels in the area.

Weather Conditions in the Area

Mariners should exercise caution, as conditions in the area are challenging:

Wind: 8 knots, gusting to 13 knots, from the west.
Sea State: Waves up to 5 meters in height.
Visibility: Cloudy skies with a chance of rain.

The distress alert was issued at 241207 UTC (25 November 2024).

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