Skip to main content

Possible Distress Situation: S/V Vicarello in the Atlantic


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.



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

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

UPDATE:  The crew members were rescued.
Post a Comment
Read more

Sailing Yacht Sunbeam Overdue – Italian Coast Guard Issues Search and Rescue Alert

  UPDATE 08 Sptempber 2024: The vessel was located in the port of Denia. Alarm no longer active. With the post on Facebook the captain lets us know that they are fine: Oisin Margey Hi, I am the captain of Sunbeam. We are fine and currently approaching the East Coast of Spain. So sorry we did not hear the vhf call and very grateful for the concern for our well being. It is very much appreciated. Please get in touch if you need  more information. Take care and safe sailing.
Post a Comment
Read more

Search and Rescue Operation for Overdue Aircraft in Ligurian Sea

Issued by IMRCC Rome - Italian Coast Guard Date: September 17, 2024 To: All Ships Transiting in the Ligurian Sea  A white and grey aircraft with blue stripes is overdue and a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation has been initiated.  In accordance with the SOLAS Convention and the SAR Convention Hamburg 1979, all vessels transiting in the Ligurian Sea are urged to maintain a sharp lookout for the missing aircraft. Any potential sightings should be reported immediately to IMRCC Rome. Weather Conditions: Be advised that current weather conditions in the Ligurian Sea include northeasterly winds of 20 knots with waves up to 2 meters high. Weather is expected to worsen in the coming hours. The overdue aircraft and worsening weather conditions make this a time-sensitive search and rescue operation. The Italian Coast Guard implores all vessels in the area to actively participate in the search and report any potential sightings as soon as possible.
Post a Comment
Read more