Resolved Incidents

Update on S/V MINSHARA overdue between Margarita Venezuela and Martinique in the Caribbean The former owner of this vessel reported it overdue to Boatwatch.org this morning, 20 OCT 2019. The vessel departed Margarita, Venezuela on Monday, 14 OCT 2019 on a voyage to Martinique. There were four...

Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA)  HF Radio Service KPK is pleased to report the recovery of the catamaran SV KAISOSI which was stolen from an anchorage at Newfound Harbor in the Florida Keys at approximately 1200 hours on March 30, 2018.  The vessel was last seen traveling toward Key West...

This case is an example of the various Ham Radio networks, coming together to assist rescue resources, in this situation, the Jamaica Defense Force. Ham Radio and Single Side Band Communication can provide the constant voice on the radio that is so helpful during an emergency. Maritime Mobile...

UPDATE: October 14, 2019 – Good News from the South Pacific The Joint Rescue Coordination Center in Papeete has confirmed that SV MARISA is safe in Fakarava lagoon since approximately October 13, 2019. A big thank you to SV Jacaranda, Chuck and Linda and other cruisers for the update. UPDATE: ...

The USCG Rescue Coordination Center in Miami requested assistance from Boat Watch Net (Boatwatchnet.org) in locating a vessel which activated a SPOT Locator device at approximately 0658 hrs, 17 September 2019.  The activation was from position 21 05.595 N / 071 56.670 W or approximately 60 NM East...