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Distress Signal from Fedor Konyukhov's Rowing Vessel "AKROS" in the Southern Indian Ocean

On March 28, 2025, at 10:26 UTC, the Réunion Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC Réunion) received a distress signal from the rowing vessel "AKROS," helmed by renowned Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov. The reported position was 42°25.67'S 59°30.60'E in the southern Indian Ocean. MRCC Réunion issued a MAYDAY RELAY, requesting immediate evacuation and urging all nearby vessels to assist and report any information regarding the distress.​



Fedor Konyukhov is celebrated for his extreme solo expeditions, including ocean crossings. In 2019, he completed a solo voyage across the South Pacific Ocean from New Zealand to Cape Horn aboard the "AKROS," a specially designed rowing boat built to withstand harsh oceanic conditions. The "AKROS" is equipped with advanced navigation and safety technologies, including satellite communication systems like Inmarsat, which facilitated the distress signal.​



As of now, further details regarding the circumstances leading to the distress signal are unavailable. Authorities are coordinating search and rescue operations, and nearby vessels have been alerted to provide assistance. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.​

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