MAYDAY Call for Sailing Vessel Baradozig

UPDATE :

There is a glimmer of hope as the sailing vessel Baradozig has reactivated its AIS signal.

Etel, France – The Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Etel has issued a distress alert for the sailing vessel Baradozig with the call sign FOTT. The vessel, carrying three people, was last known to be at the position 45°10.86'N 008°01.40'W.

The distress beacon was activated at approximately 0500 UTC on November 11, 2024. MRCC Etel is currently coordinating the rescue operation and has requested ships in the area to keep a sharp lookout and proceed to the distress position. Any information regarding the vessel should be reported immediately to MRCC Etel.

Vessel Details:

Name: Baradozig
MMSI: 226166000
Flag: France
Length: 13 meters
Width: 6 meters

Weather Conditions:

Wind: East-Northeast at 15 knots with gusts up to 19 knots
Sky: Partly cloudy
Waves: Up to 2 meters

The maritime community is urged to assist in the search and rescue efforts for the Baradozig and its crew.

Comments

Distress Alert: Sailing Vessel Kiliki Overdue and in Need of Assistance

UPDATE: The crew members were rescued.

On the night of March 6, 2025, at 22:16 UTC, a crew member of the merchant vessel MV Ariadne fell overboard in the central Adriatic Sea, approximately 30 nautical miles off the Italian coast, at latitude 41°39'N and longitude 16°50'E. Current weather conditions in the area are favorable, aiding search and rescue operations. The Italian Coast Guard promptly initiated search operations, deploying naval units and helicopters to locate the missing mariner. All vessels transiting the area have been alerted and are requested to maintain vigilant watch, reporting any sightings to the National Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (IMRCC) in Rome. The Coast Guard commander emphasized the importance of collaboration among maritime units in emergencies like this, noting that swift intervention is crucial to increasing the chances of successful rescue operations. Search efforts will continue unabated until the missing mariner is found or until authorities deem it necessary to conclude ...

PAN-PAN Alert: Sailing Vessel SKYFALL Requests Assistance in South Atlantic

February 28, 2025 – A PAN-PAN distress message has been issued for the sailing vessel Skyfall (MMSI: 235099478), a 13-meter sailing yacht flying the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is experiencing critical rigging issues and is at risk of losing its mast. The crew has requested urgent assistance. Distress Details Message Received: February 25, 2025, at 05:57 UTC Vessel Name: Skyfall (Call Sign: 2GPT6) Position: 22° 22' 26.4" S, 001° 31' 42.0" W Crew Onboard: 2 persons Issue: Loose rigging, expected mast loss Assistance Required: Additional diesel jerry cans from nearby vessels Weather Conditions in the Area Wind: 15 knots, gusting to 19 knots from ESE Wave Height: 1.9 meters Sky Conditions: Mostly clear to partly cloudy Call for Assistance Any vessels in the vicinity are strongly encouraged to assist. Skyfall requires extra fuel to maintain power and stability as the crew deals with their rigging failure. Mariners able to provide aid should report to ...

Sea warnings

Search This Blog