Sea warnings

  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 ...

  The Italian Coast Guard has issued an urgent alert regarding the disappearance of the sailing boat "Nephele," a 15-meter white vessel with two French nationals on board. The boat departed from Palermo on March 3, 2025, at 15:30 UTC (Z) en route to Porto Corallo, Sardinia. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) was between 16:00 and 17:00 UTC on March 4, 2025. However, no further contact has been received, raising concerns about the safety of the crew. Call for Assistance to Ships in the Area All ships transiting in the area are urged to remain vigilant and maintain an increased lookout for any signs of the missing vessel. Any sighting or relevant information should be promptly reported to the Italian Coast Guard. The Italian Coast Guard appreciates any assistance from maritime traffic in locating the missing vessel and ensuring the safety of its crew. Ships are requested to acknowledge receipt of this alert.