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BOLO SV “SIDONIA” Saint Martin to Azores
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks MRCC Fort de France and the Command Center USCG San Juan request cruisers Be On The Lookout for SV “SIDONIA” on passage from St. Martin to the Azores with three persons on board. The SV was last heard from on March 18, 2025 reporting to MRCC Fort de France that the vessel had propeller issues. S/V departed SINT MARTEEN on...
Bolo for SV “VENTURE” St. Vincent to Grenada
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks BOLO for SV “VENTURE” on passage from Chateau de Lair, St. Vincent to Grenada. SV “VENTURE” left St. Vincent on Monday February 24, 2025, and has not been heard from since Tuesday February 25, 2025 when he advised he was without an engine. He was communicating via Messenger with family in Canada. Last recorded position on...
BOLO SV SKYFALL South Atlantic
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Network BOLO for SV SKYFALL South Atlantic SV SKYFALL has requested urgent assistance due to critical rigging issues and the risk of loosing the mast. SV SKYFALL’s last known position February 25, 2025 at 05:57UTC is at 22° 22' 26.4" S, 001° 31' 42.0" W. SV SKYFALL is a 13 meter sailboat, UK flag, MMSI: 235099478 with 2 persons on...
BOLO for FV MOYA Antiqua Eastern Caribbean
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks MRCC Fort de France requests assistance in locating FV MOYA with 3 men on board. FV MOYA left St. John's harbor on the west side of Antiqua on Friday Febriary 21, 2025 to go fishing and has not been heard from. On board our Captain Mathias Greenway, John Clancy and Mathew Glenmore. FV MOYA is described as a grey 30 foot...
BOLO FV BENJELOUNE Sea of Morocco with 18 Persons on Board
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks BOLO For FV BENJELOUNE in the Sea of Morocco with 18 Persons on Board FV BENJELOUNE is missing with 18 people on board in the Sea of Morocco. The last known position from radar was 55 NM southwest of the port of Dajla, Morocco on February 13, 2025. The FV did have some type of emergency communication. FV is 52 feet and...
BOLO SV QUIET On Passage To Marquesas Islands, South Pacific
Good News: Feb. 17, 2025 Boat Watch Facebook Moderator Rob Murray reports that the Ship Gaslog Houston was able to meet up with SV Quiet and furnish solo sailor John Jones food and supplies. SV Quiet is continuing on his passage to the Marquesas Islands. Many thanks to the Captain and Crew of the Ship Gaslog Houston.is a LNG Tanker and is sailing under the flag of Bermuda. Her length overall...
Distress Signal SV Walrus off Wilmington NC
Cancel Bolo - Two sailors were rescued from SV Walrus on January 28, 2025 by USCG helicopter. The SV was taking on water and is believed to have sunk. Thank you to RCC Norfolk and all who assisted to bring these sailors safely to shore.Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks BOLO for SV Walrus, taking on water, 90 Nautical Miles off Wilmington, NC., at 33-19.34N...
BOLO for SV Vicarello Gibraltar to Martinique
UPDATE: Cancel Bolo. All is well aboard SV Vicarello and they should arrive in Martinique within three days. RCC Norfolk sent out an "EGC message" and a ship located the SV. Apparently they had a Starlink malfunction and were unable to communicate to their shore side float plan people. Many thanks to RCC Norfolk and the ship for locating the SV. The Inmarsat C maritime mobile satellite system...
BOLO for SV ARCADIA Chesapeake Bay VA to St. Martin
UPDATE: Cancel Bolo - SV ARCADIA is safe in the Turks and Caicos after a passage in gales, damage to the mast and sails. Thank you to all for your help.Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks A BOLO has been issued by RCC Norfolk for overdue and unreported, SV ARCADIA overdue on a passage from the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia to St. Martin. SV ARCADIA is a 1971...
BOLO for Overdue SV ZEE DAME Texas to Honduras
UPDATE: Cancel BOLO Boat Watch received this email from the family on December 17, 2024: "Thank you so much for your help!! My dad was able to make contact and he has made it to Guanaja safely!!! He did have some engine trouble and wind working against him which caused the delay." Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks A BOLO has been issued for overdue SV ZEE...