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Fisherman Overboard Cape Sable Island Nova Scotia
UPDATE Dec. 28, 2022 UPDATE: SEARCH SUSPENDED FOR FISHERMAN LOST AT SEA. Yesterday December 26th 2022, the Lobster industry lost one of their own. Christian Lee Atwood aged 27 years was lost over-aft of the MV Little Weasel II at about 8:15 am, while lobstering off shore in the Outer Island and Green Island area in the early morning. The exact cause of the incident at this time is unclear but it...
BOLO: SV Mesh Key West to Cayman
UPDATE: December 25, 2022 at 11 AM Amateur Radio Operator in Cayman reports SV Mesh is 3 to 4 hours out from Cayman and all is well on board. SV Mesh is currently using his engine. Coast Guard Cayman is monitoring. RCC Miami advised. Bolo Canceled.Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets RCC Miami USCG requests assistance in locating SV Mesh, a 1968, 44 foot aluminum...
Four Lobster Fishermen Missing off Isla Mujeres
UPDATE: Dec. 13, 2022 11:00 AM - Boat Watch members have reported that all fishermen have been accounted for. Authorities are now investigating the case as a crime at sea. Bolo canceled.Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets UPDATE Dec. 12, 2022 2:30 PM: 3 of the 4 Lobster fishermen found deceased. Four lobster fishermen are reported missing off Isla Mujeres,...
SV STIGHER Dismasted Atlantic
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets MRCC Fort de France issued a Safety Message on December 11, 2022 for SV STIGHER with four persons on board dismasted at: 18-23.00N 050-19.00W Vessels in vicinity are requested to keep a sharp lookout and assist if possible. Report to MRCC Fort de France. UPDATE: MRCC advised at 10 AM December 11, 2022: "operation is still in...
BOLO for SV ATREVIDA II Cape May to Marathon
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard, survivors from sailboat Atrevida II available to speak with media WHO: Coast Guard personnel, crew of the Atrevida II, and family WHAT: Speaking with media about rescue efforts for overdue vessel WHEN: Wednesday at 7 p.m. WHERE: Coast Guard Station New York at 10 Search Lane, Staten Island, NY, 10305 Editor’s Note: Media interested in attending are requested to...
SV Watoosh Assisted by USCG San Juan
On December 7, 2022, USCG Cutter Doyle assisted SV Watoosh with diesel fuel and is escorting the SV to Salinas, Puerto Rico. SV Watoosh with Lonnie and Rita aboard was on passage from Curacao to Puerto Rico. They left Curacao on December 1, 2022. They are OK at this time. USCG appreciates the response and assistance from the cruising community. The Ship "Sider Colombia" also assisted. The...
SV “Anywhere” Assisted by USCG North of Puerto Rico
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets UPDATE Nov. 26, 2022 at 8PM: USCG Cutter DOYLE arrived on scene with SV ANYWHERE and provided diesel. They will escort until vessel is within VHF range with Sector San Juan. SV "Anywhere", a 40 foot sailing vessel with a solo sailor, has shredded sails and is low on fuel. Last known position at 6:30 AM is 23 degrees 37 N and...
SV Pirouette Arrived St. Martin from Halifax
UPDATE November 24, 2022: Cancel Bolo For SV Pirouette Captain Roy Sugden has arrived safely in St. Martin.Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets A Overdue Bolo has been issued for SV Pirouette on passage from Halifax,Nova Scotia to St. Martin. Solo Canadian Captain Roy Sugden, age 74, left on October 23, 2022. He intended to travel east of Bermuda. The captain is...
BOLO for Stolen SV KE ‘OLA KAI Colombia
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets Boat Watch has received a report that stolen SV KE 'OLA KAI was seen leaving Cartagena, Colombia November 19, 2022 and is possibly in the Rosario Islands. The boat is a 2000, 46 foot Moody, US documented, navy blue hull with a distinctive custom arch for solar panels. The name of the boat has been removed and is flying a pirate...
Golden Globe Race Captain Rescued
UPDATE from Boatwatch members: "UPDATE from Boatwatch members: The rescuing boat is Minnehaha, sailed solo by skipper Kirsten Neuschäfer. Kirsten put her race on hold, diverted and rescued him, and then handed him over to the ship."Yachting Monthly Tapio Lehtinen is safely onboard the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier Darya Gayatri and is on his way to Singapore. The Golden Globe Race skipper, who...