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French sailboat Ribambelle in distress near 17°08'60N 58°37'10W

 Issued: December 16, 2024, 07:53 UTC

The MRCC Fort De France has received a distress beacon signal from the French sailboat Ribambelle. The estimated position of the distress is 17°08'60N 58°37'10W.

All vessels in the area are urgently requested to:

  • Maintain a sharp lookout for the sailboat Ribambelle.
  • Attempt to establish contact with Ribambelle.
  • If contact is made, proceed to the reported position and offer assistance.
  • Report any information regarding Ribambelle to the MRCC Fort De France.

Contact details for MRCC Fort De France.

Additional Information:


  • Vessel: Ribambelle (MMSI: 227057460)
  • Type: Sailing Vessel
  • Flag: France
  • Length Overall (LOA): 12 meters
  • Width: 4 meters

Weather conditions in the area:

  • Wind: 16 knots with gusts up to 21 knots, East Southeast
  • Sky: Cloudy with a chance of rain in the coming hours
  • Wave height: 2.3 meters

Please share this information with any vessels in the area that may be able to assist.


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