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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.

UPDATE : the boat appears to have arrived at the port of Madeira. Funchal, Madeira – A distress call has been issued for the sailing vessel Allegra (MMSI 235071981, call sign 2CEC4), overdue from a voyage to Madeira. The vessel, a 13-meter aluminum cutter rigged with two headsails, was last reported on June 21st, approximately 450 nautical miles southwest of Madeira, making slow progress towards the island at a speed of 3.2 knots. There is one person onboard. The vessel is described as having a distinctive UV yellow mainsail cover and a white aluminum arch. Urgent Appeal to Mariners All vessels in the vicinity are urged to maintain a sharp lookout for the Allegra. If sighted, please contact the nearest coastal station or the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Tenerife immediately via radio or by email at controltenerife@sasemar.es or phone +34922597551. Weather Conditions The weather in the area is deteriorating with a northeast wind increasing to 11 knots with gusts up to...

Location and Situation At 08:41 UTC on June 6, 2024, the United Kingdom Coastguard issued a Mayday Relay concerning the vessel TORM PHILIPPINES. The vessel, positioned at 50°36.1'N 019°20.8'W, reported a medical emergency involving a crew member who is suspected to have suffered a heart attack. Call for Assistance The UK Coastguard is urgently seeking any nearby vessels equipped with the necessary medical facilities and expertise to treat a heart attack. Ships in the vicinity that can provide significant medical care are requested to contact the UK Coastguard. Current Conditions The weather conditions in the area include a northwesterly wind blowing at 12 knots, with gusts reaching up to 19 knots. The sea state features northwesterly waves up to 2.2 meters. The sky is overcast, which might pose additional challenges for any emergency response efforts. About the Vessel The TORM PHILIPPINES, an oil and chemical tanker, sails under the flag of Denmark. With an IMO number of 944013...

  Issued: June 6, 2024 In a recent alert from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Sub Centre (MRSC) Cagliari, the Italian Coast Guard has notified all ships transiting the area of an ongoing search and rescue operation. The message, received on June 6, 2024, at 06:46 UTC, pertains to SAR Case 858, involving a white rubber boat adrift with approximately 10 persons on board (POB). Key Details: Vessel Description: White rubber boat Persons on Board: Approximately 10 Current Status: Adrift Actions Requested: In accordance with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the Hamburg Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR Convention) of 1979, all ships transiting through the area are requested to: Maintain Vigilance: Keep a sharp lookout for the adrift vessel. Report Sightings: Any sightings of the vessel should be reported immediately to MRSC Cagliari. The Italian Coast Guard is coordinating the search and rescue efforts and relies on the cooperation ...

Source: Inmarsat (Received: June 5, 2024, 3:20 PM UTC) The Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Natal is currently conducting search operations for the Brazilian vessel "BURRA LEITEIRA." The last reported position of the vessel was at 04° 41.1' South and 034° 01.2' West. Call to Action for Nearby Vessels Authorities are requesting all vessels in the vicinity of the missing vessel's last reported position to adjust their course, if possible, to pass near the search area. Mariners are advised to increase vigilance and report any sightings of the "BURRA LEITEIRA" or signs of distress to the MRCC Natal immediately.

The UK Coastguard is currently coordinating a search and rescue operation for a distress beacon alert received on May 21st, 2024, at 11:11 UTC. The source of the beacon remains unknown, but its last known position was at 45° 26.97N 011° 00.72W, heading east at the time of the alert. Current Situation: The merchant vessels M/V ALICE (general cargo) and M/V CAROLINE ESSBERGER (oil/chemical tanker) are already on scene or en route to the distress position. Aircraft R40 has completed its search of the area, and CG99 is deploying to assist. Weather conditions are challenging, with winds of 20 knots gusting to 28 knots from the northwest, overcast skies, and 3-meter waves. The weather is expected to worsen later in the day. Call to Action for Vessels in the Area: The UK Coastguard is urging any vessels in the vicinity of the distress position to proceed to the area and assist in the search. Vessels are also requested to attempt contact with the source of the beacon to determine the nature of...

Distress call received on May 7th for Maersk Seletar container ship A desperate search is underway for a crew member who went overboard from the Maersk Seletar container ship on May 7th, 2024. The incident occurred approximately 120 nautical miles west of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, at around 8:32 AM UTC. The missing crew member has been identified as Osborn Miranda (D.O.B. 11-17-1988). His family is extremely worried and pleads for any information regarding his whereabouts. Rescue Efforts and Public Outreach The Maersk Seletar, with callsign WTAA and MMSI 369309000, issued a distress message upon the incident. Nearby vessels have been urged to assist in the search for Mr. Miranda. Unfortunately, despite ongoing search efforts and favorable weather conditions, there have been no signs of Mr. Miranda for thirteen days. Amplifying the Call to Action This critical situation has yet to gain significant media attention. To raise awareness and expedite the search efforts, Mr. Miranda's famil...

  Last Updated: April 15, 2024 A distress call (MAYDAY) has been relayed by Cape Town Radio on behalf of the cargo ship "KAVO PERDIKA" (call sign V7A2850). Details of the Distress Call: Vessel: KAVO PERDIKA (MMSI: 538008865, IMO: 9584889) Flag: Marshall Islands Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier Position: 22° 18.368’ South, 038° 05.485’ East Emergency: One crew member reported overboard Weather Conditions in the Area: Southerly winds at 15-18 knots Partly cloudy skies Waves up to 2.7 meters (9 feet) Call to Action: All vessels in the vicinity of the KAVO PERDIKA are urged to assist in the search for the missing crew member. If you are able to help, please contact Cape Town Radio via High Frequency (HF) radio.

April 14, 2024 23:10 UTC The Indian Coast Guard (MRCC Mumbai) has issued a distress message regarding a missing fisherman, Thiru Chritin, aged 51, from the Indian fishing boat (IFB) Felaxiya (IND-TN-15-MM-5386). Details of the Missing Fisherman: Name: Thiru Chritin Age: 51 Last Seen Wearing: Black and Blue T-shirt and Dhoti Last Known Position: 21 Deg 14 Min N 068 Deg 29 E Weather Conditions: Current: Light sea with wind speeds of 10 knots from the Northeast. Forecast: Winds are expected to increase to 16 knots by the afternoon of April 15th. Call to Action: Mariners in the area are requested to be on the lookout for Thiru Chritin and to provide assistance if he is spotted. Please contact MRCC Mumbai

UPDATE: Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Coast Guards contacted the vessel and the crew is safe. Vessel Missing West of Barbuda - Search in Progress A Mayday relay has been issued by MRCC Fort de France for the fishing vessel "One Love". The alert was received on the night of April 12, 2024. The vessel is an Antigua and Barbuda flagged vessel, 13 meters long, with 3 people on board. The vessel departed Saint John's on April 10 for the fishing area west of Barbuda and has not returned as scheduled. Weather conditions in the area are adverse: rain, wind from the west-northwest at 24 knots with gusts up to 30 knots, and waves up to 3 meters high. Weather conditions are expected to remain stable in the coming hours. French maritime authorities are asking all vessels in the area to be vigilant and report any information to MRCC Fort-de-France. A search and rescue operation is underway to locate the fishing vessel "One Love" and its crew. Updates will follow. Anyo...

Chennai, India - April 4, 2024 - The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is searching for one missing crew member after the Indian fishing vessel PERIYA NAYAGI sank early this morning. According to a report from Inmarsat, the vessel sank at approximately 12:30 am IST (07:00 UTC) in a position approximately 14 degrees 20 minutes north and 81 degrees 2 minutes east, near Krishnapatnam (088 LT 52). Nine of the ten crew members on board have been rescued. The ICG is urging merchant vessels in the area to keep a sharp lookout for the remaining missing crew member and to render assistance if they are spotted. The ICG has requested that any vessels in the area acknowledge receipt of the message and provide their current position, course, and speed to assist in updating the search and rescue (SAR) plan. Vessel Details: Name:  PERIYA NAYAGI FISHBOT Flag:  India MMSI:  419910103 Contact Information for MRCC Chennai

UPDATE 25/03 8:00 UTC: The ship is currently anchored off Paranagua in Brazil March 22, 2024 - An Inmarsat distress alert was received at 11:04:17 UTC on March 22, 2024, for the LPG tanker BWEK ANHOLT. The vessel is currently located in position 25-58S 045-15W, approximately 1,200 nautical miles off the coast of Brazil. The BWEK ANHOLT departed Rio de Janeiro Anchorage on March 21 at 04:18 UTC and was en route to Montevideo, Uruguay, with an estimated arrival time of March 24 at 09:00 UTC. The vessel is a Maltese-flagged tanker built in 2008. It has a length of 120 meters, a beam of 20 meters, and a deadweight tonnage of 22,000. The current weather in the area is reported to be 23 knots with gusts to 36 knots, and seas of 3.2 meters. However, forecasts predict stable weather for the next few hours. Nearby vessels are requested to assist in the search and rescue operation. Any information should be reported to MRCCSAOPAULO@MARINHA.MIL.BR. Further Information: Vessel Name:  BWEK A...

Update 2024-03-14 17:54:34 UTC : Two crew members from the Nina Pope have been successfully rescued.

  Mumbai, India - March 13, 2024 - The Indian Coast Guard's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai is coordinating a search and rescue operation for a missing crew member from the Indian cargo vessel MV Ambuja Shakti. Details of the Incident Date and Time of Report:  March 13, 2024, at 05:15 IST (09:45 UTC) Vessel:  MV Ambuja Shakti (MMSI 419476000, Call Sign: AUCLAIS) Flag:  India Vessel Type:  Cement Carrier Last Reported Position:  20 Deg 17.8 N 072 Deg 15 E (approximately 28 nautical miles south of Umargam Light) Nature of Distress:  Man Overboard (MOB) Request for Assistance The MRCC Mumbai is requesting all mariners transiting the area to be on the lookout for the missing crew member and to render assistance if possible. Any sightings should be reported immediately to the MRCC Mumbai.

  A call for medical assistance was received by the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) Norfolk on February 20, 2024, at 20:12 UTC for the cruise ship Ambition . The ship is currently located in the Atlantic Ocean near 24°N 47°W , with a radius of 200 nautical miles. Details of the Situation: Date and Time:  February 20, 2024, at 20:12 UTC Location:  Atlantic Ocean, centered at 24°N 47°W (radius 200 nm) Ship:  Cruise ship Ambition Status:  Requesting medical assistance Route:  Departed Ponta Delgada, Portugal 4 days ago, en route to St. George's, Grenada Call to Action: RCC Norfolk urgently requests any vessels in the vicinity of the Ambition to provide assistance if possible. Important Notes: The nature of the medical emergency is not currently known. Please refrain from sharing any information that could compromise the rescue efforts or identify individuals involved. For updates, monitor official channels of RCC Norfol...