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Man Overboard from Sailing Vessel OCEAN BREEZE

UPDATE :

The type of boat is different from what was previously reported.

A Man Over Board (MOB) incident has occurred, and a search and rescue operation is underway since the Austrian Volvo 70 Ocean Breeze (skipper Johannes Schwartz) lost a crew member overboard. The operation is coordinated by MRCC Norfolk, USA. According to some Danish sources, the family of the man who fell overboard has been informed.





Issued: December 2, 2024, 3:32 AM UTC


URGENT: The United States Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) Norfolk is currently responding to a report of a man overboard from the sailing vessel OCEAN BREEZE.

Details:

  • The incident occurred on December 2nd at approximately 2:03 AM UTC (8:03 AM CET).
  • The OCEAN BREEZE reported the man overboard at position 20-22.985N 042-56.945W (approximately 130 nautical miles east of Bermuda).
  • Current weather conditions in the area include:
    • West-northwesterly winds at 23 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
    • Possibility of thunderstorms and waves up to 2.9 meters (9.5 feet).
  • The OCEAN BREEZE is a sailing vessel registered in the Netherlands with MMSI number 244573001.

Request:

Mariners transiting the area are urged to exercise caution, maintain a sharp lookout for the person overboard, and render assistance if possible.

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