Missing Sailing Boat "Nephele" – Italian Coast Guard Issues Alert

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.

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