Current, Resolved & Unresolved Watches
The mission of BoatWatch.org is to maintain a worldwide network of resources to aid mariners that are missing or overdue; have a boat stolen; or to whom urgent messages need to be relayed.
Sailor Survival Story, 6 days in a Life Raft
Don Cavers, the captain of SV Starlight tells his gripping story of shipwreck, survival at sea in a life raft and eventual rescue.
USCG San Juan Rescues SV Windward 35 NM North of Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Watch the Video of the RescueSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A Coast Guard Station San Juan crew and the crew of the research vessel Neil Armstrong assisted the distressed sailing vessel Windward in the Atlantic Ocean Thursday, approximately 35 nautical miles north of Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Assisted were a man, 63, and a woman, 57, U.S. citizens, after the man, who was the master of the 48-foot...
FV Gold Eagle Sinks off Honduras – Crew Rescued After Long Swim by FV Lady Victoria
This morning, February 12, 2022, KPK Radio Service received a radio call from FV LADY VICTORIA and learned the FV GOLD EAGLE sank in position 15-59 N / 080-30 W on the banks near Honduras overnight. The FV LADY VICTORIA is a regular caller on the KPK net and reported they heard yelling and men in the water at approximately 0430 hrs, and hoisted the Captain and three crew members of the FV GOLD...
BOLO for 39 People Missing from Overturned Boat Bimini, Bahamas to Ft. Pierce, Florida
MIAMI — The Coast Guard suspended the search for the 34 people missing at sea, Thursday, at approximately 6 p.m., from a capsized vessel, pending new information. A good Samaritan reported to Sector Miami watchstanders, Tuesday, at 8 a.m. that he had rescued a man from a capsized 25-foot vessel approximately 45 miles east of Fort Pierce Inlet. The survivor was brought to a local hospital to be...
Two Men Missing from British Virgin Islands on Boat “Gorda Sound”
Two men are missing in the British Virgin Islands that were last seen December 31, 2021 on a 36 foot Avanti powerboat, in Tortola, named, “GORDA SOUND”, which is also missing.The 36 foot Avanti, “GORDA SOUND” is described as having a white hull, white hard top, very distinctive white seats with orange stripes, and two Mercury outboard engines.Missing: Kelvin TurnbullKelvin Turnbull, Jr., DOB May...
$25,000 Reward re Missing Man Sugarloaf Key, Florida
39 Foot SeaVee Stolen from Chubb Cay, Bahamas
A 37 Foot SeaVee, made in Miami was stolen from Chubb Cay Bahamas January 11, 2022 at around noon. If you have information please call Corporal Smith @ 242-559-3969 or the nearest Coast Guard authorities.
Emergency Bolo for Overdue SV Breeze on passage from Curacao to Shelter Bay Marina, Panama
Cancel Bolo: Great News January 14, 2022 SV Breeze has safely made it to Shelter Bay Marina. He got caught in a storm, lost his wind vane & auto pilot, shredded his sails, and has been hand steering for the past week. Thank you so much for all your help!Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets An Emergency Bolo has been issued for SV Breeze who left Curacao on...
Overdue Bolo for SV Maluel 40 on Passage from Martinique to Turks & Caicos
On January 11, 2022, RCC Miami advised SV Maluel arrived safely. Cancel Bolo.On January 10, 2022, RCC Miami requested assistance in locating SV "Maluel 40"overdue on passage from Martinique to Turks & Caicos. The following information is available at this time. Report any sightings to the nearest Coast Guard of RCC Miami. Ship’s Name : MALUEL 40Call Sign : FAATType : CLASS 40Length : 16...
Debris of a 46 Foot Bavaria Sailboat found on Beach in Australia
Update: January 10, 2022 JRCC Australia advised and confirmed tonight that that "the imagery you have sent corresponds to a 14 metre Bavaria which was lost at sea off the coast of Nambucca Heads, NSW (30-36.4S 153-04.1E) in March 2021. Six persons were rescued and a number of them required hospitalisation." JRCC advised to pass our thanks to Boat Watch members and allay any concerns they may...