Sea warnings

 We are alerting all vessels navigating in the specified area of a distress situation involving a boat with approximately 30 people on board. The last known position of the vessel is: Latitude: 37° 40' N Longitude: 018° 32' E Course: 290 degrees Speed: 6 knots (at 1207 UTC) In accordance with the SOLAS and SAR Hamburg Conventions of 1979, we request that you maintain a sharp lookout and, upon visual contact with the vessel in distress, immediately report the information to the following competent authority:  MRSC Reggio Calabria

Taipei, Taiwan - October 31, 2024 - Super Typhoon Kong-rey, one of the most powerful storms to hit Taiwan in decades, slammed into the island's eastern coast on Thursday afternoon, bringing heavy rains, violent winds, and widespread damage. According to reports from the Central Weather Administration (CWA), Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung County with maximum sustained winds of 184 kilometers per hour (114 miles per hour) and gusts reaching nearly 300 kilometers per hour (186 miles per hour). The typhoon triggered evacuations, caused at least one confirmed fatality, and injured at least 73 people. News outlets like ferozwala (@ferozwala) reported that schools and workplaces across Taiwan were closed in anticipation of the storm's arrival. Supermarkets were reportedly emptied by residents stocking up on supplies. Taiwanese authorities, alerted by the impending danger, evacuated over 8,600 people from flood-prone areas and regions susceptible to landslides and mudslides, as rep...

Super Typhoon Kong-Rey Bears Down on Taiwan with Devastating Force TAIPEI, Taiwan – A colossal and menacing Super Typhoon Kong-Rey is barreling towards Taiwan, threatening to unleash catastrophic winds and torrential rain. With one of the largest eyes ever observed in a major tropical cyclone, this storm is poised to deliver a devastating blow to the island nation. Meteorologists are warning of life-threatening conditions as Kong-Rey is expected to make landfall on Taiwan’s west coast on Thursday afternoon. The typhoon is packing sustained winds of over 150 mph, accompanied by towering waves and potentially deadly storm surges. Satellite imagery reveals a monstrous storm system with an eye so vast it dwarfs other tropical cyclones. Experts are comparing the typhoon's size and intensity to a "snowplow truck tire wrapped in steel-cold chains." The sheer scale and power of Kong-Rey have prompted urgent warnings for residents to prepare for the worst. Taiwanese authorities h...

An EPIRB distress signal has been detected by the Italian Coast Guard (MRCC Rome) at position 38° 13.96 N - 018° 14.53 E in the Mediterranean Sea. This alert was received on October 30, 2024, at 05:28 UTC. The Italian Coast Guard is urging all vessels currently transiting in this area to report any information related to the distress signal to the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) Reggio Calabria. Mariners are requested to maintain a sharp lookout for any signs of a vessel in distress and report any sightings immediately. Current weather conditions in the area include northerly winds of 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas are rough with waves reaching 1 meter. Visibility is reported to be good. The Italian Coast Guard requests that all vessels who receive this message acknowledge receipt by email, including their ship's satellite phone number. This will assist them in coordinating the search and rescue operation.

A small wooden boat carrying an estimated 150 people has been reported adrift in the Atlantic Ocean, prompting a search and rescue operation. The boat departed from Dakar on October 21 and experienced engine failure later that day at 26 Oct 0700 UTC. According to the latest report, the boat was navigating on course 104 with a speed of 4 knots in the vicinity of 20-29.3N, 018-23.3W at 27 Oct 2022 UTC. However, there is uncertainty about the boat's sailing condition and the well-being of the people on board. There has been no news since 27 Oct 2022 UTC. The dead reckoning position of the boat was reported to be 20-11.0N, 017-31.0W at 0834 UTC. Vessels in the vicinity are urged to keep a sharp lookout and report any sightings to MRCC Las Palmas. The international maritime community is working together to locate the boat and ensure the safety of its passengers. 

Received: October 27, 2024, 11:07:15 UTC From: MRCC Rabat (Morocco) Urgency: PAN PAN Situation: A migrant boat is overloaded, disabled, and adrift. There are approximately 100 people on board (POB). They require urgent assistance. Last Known Position (LKP): Time: October 27, 2024, 20:06:58 UTC Latitude: 20° 48.33' North Longitude: 18° 34.11' West Vessels in the Area: M/V STAR ISTIND (Call Sign: LAMP5) M/V LAEM CHABANG EXPRESS (Call Sign: VRRQ4) Tanker GALOP (Call Sign: 9V5486) MORNING PRIDE (Call Sign: V7FM4) Request: The aforementioned vessels are in a position to assist. They are requested to proceed to the provided datum (latitude/longitude) and report to MRCC Rabat or the nearest Coast Radio Station (CRS).

  Fort-de-France, Martinique – October 25, 2024 – A Mayday alert has been issued for the pleasure vessel "Independence Day," which is overdue on its voyage from Saint Lucia to Martinique. The 32-foot vessel, with two people on board and flying the French flag, departed Saint Lucia but has not yet arrived at its destination. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Fort-de-France is urging all ships in the vicinity to be on the lookout for the missing vessel and report any information to their office. The vessel is described as having a white hull. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and are coordinating search and rescue efforts.