Sea warnings

  A distress signal has been issued for a capsized canoe in the Atlantic Ocean. The incident occurred on January 7th, 2025, at 0035Z (GMT) in position 14.35N longitude 017.01W. Details of the Incident Three people were on board the canoe. Two people have been rescued. One person is currently missing. Weather Conditions Sea state: Slight sea Wind: 8 knots with gusts up to 12 knots from the northeast Sky: Clear Request for Assistance Mariners in the area are requested to keep a sharp lookout for the missing person and report any sightings to MRCC Dakar. Additional Information The cause of the capsizing is not yet known. This information will be updated as it becomes available.

RCC Delgado received a report of two flares, one white and one red, sighted around 1330 UTC on 03 January 2025, in the approximate position of 18-27.48N 038-32.15W. While the source of the flares remains unconfirmed, RCC Delgado suspects they may have been launched by the S/V Vicarello, a 12-meter white catamaran sailing under the French flag. The last known position of the S/V Vicarello was on 28 December 2024 at 23-48.18N 042-22.25W, with Martinique as their intended destination on 06 January 2025. Current Conditions: Wind: 10 knots with gusts up to 15 knots from the Northeast. Waves: 2.5 meters. Forecast: Improving conditions in the coming hours. Urgent Request: All vessels in the vicinity are requested to keep a sharp lookout for the S/V Vicarello and report any sightings or signs of distress to RCC Norfolk or RCC Delgado immediately. Note: This information is based on the provided report and may be subject to change.

Here's an English article based on the provided information: Urgent: Sailing Vessel "Pasadena" Overdue Fort-de-France, Martinique - The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Fort-de-France has issued an urgent alert for the sailing vessel "Pasadena" (call sign BMH37Q). The vessel departed from Cabo Verde around December 20th with the intention of reaching Antigua and Barbuda, but has not arrived at its destination. The "Pasadena" is a 12.20-meter white sailboat flying the Australian flag. Two people are believed to be on board. The vessel is suspected to have low battery power. The last known position of the "Pasadena" was on December 27th at 16°42.72N 042°49.50W, heading northwest at a speed of 11 knots. Action Requested All vessels in the vicinity are requested to: Attempt to contact the "Pasadena" on VHF Channel 16. Maintain a sharp lookout for the vessel. Assist if possible. Contact the MRCC Fort-de-France immediate...

Fort-de-France, Martinique - The Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Fort-de-France has issued a Mayday Relay concerning the Belizean fishing vessel Falcon II (MMSI: 312489000). The vessel, with a length of 21 meters, activated its Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) at a position of 11° 51.80' N 053° 33.33' W. The MRCC is currently investigating the situation and is requesting all vessels in the vicinity to maintain a sharp lookout for the Falcon II and to report any information regarding the vessel to the MRCC in Fort-de-France. The Falcon II is a fishing vessel registered in Belize.