Sea warnings

On January 19, 2025, at approximately 1100 hours UTC, the Sri Lankan fishing vessel SLFV SAMUDITHA 04 (Registration Number: IMUL-A-1262 MTR) reported being adrift due to engine failure. The vessel, with a crew of six onboard, was last located at coordinates 11° 06' N, 82° 42' E. This position is approximately 168 nautical miles from Nagapattinam Lighthouse (083 bearing). Vessel Description: Color: Green and White Length: 40 feet (14 meters) Width: 4 meters Flag: Sri Lanka MMSI: 417126241 Current Weather Conditions: Wind: Northeasterly at 15 knots, with gusts up to 20 knots Sea State: Moderate, with waves reaching 1.5 meters Sky: Partly cloudy Request for Assistance: Ships transiting the area are urged to: Maintain a sharp lookout for the drifting vessel. Establish communication with the crew if spotted. Provide necessary assistance. Notify the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Chennai with updates.

  MAYDAY - A sailing vessel named Ocean Kid has reported a fire onboard and is currently in a life raft near the position 47°00.45'N 006°19.41'W. There is one person on board the life raft. All ships in the vicinity are requested to keep a sharp lookout and report any information to MRCC ETEL. Meteo conditions: Clouds with a high probability of rain Wave height: 1.1 meters Wind: 3 knots from the East, increasing to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots in the coming hours Additional Information: The EPIRB signal was reported at 406 MHz. There is one person on board the life raft. Please share this information widely to help us locate and assist the Ocean Kid.