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BOLO for F/V “Nahoa” in Distress Near Hawaii
UPDATE: December 08, 2021 9:39 AM Eastern JRCC Honolulu has confirmed the vessel to not be in distress. Bolo canceled.Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 406 MHZ FROM "F/V NAHOA " on December 08, 2021 at 11:15 UTC at location 19-40N 157-21W. The MMSI of this fishing vessel is 367 780 410 and the LOA is 25 meters. VESSELS IN VICINITY...
BOLO for Stolen Boat, MV “Gina Page”, Pompano Beach Florida
This boat was stolen in Pompano Beach Florida in September 2021. Report any sightings or information to the Sheriff's office, Detective Hopkins or to the nearest police department. It is a 2005 Edge Water with the name "Gina Page" on both sides.
Distress Call Relayed Over HF SSCA Radio KPK, Papua, New Guinea, South Pacific
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets UPDATE: November 7, 2021 10:18 Eastern 050812Z DEC 21 HYDROPAC 3506/21(73). BISMARCK SEA. PAPUA NEW GUINEA. DNC 05. 23 FOOT VESSEL CAPSIZED IN VICINITY 03-02.22S 142-06.72E ON 04 DEC. NUMEROUS PERSONS REMAIN MISSING. VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO JRCC AUSTRALIA, PHONE: 612...
BOLO: SV La Mouette Stolen From St. Vincent
SV "La Mouette" Stolen Boat Watch has received a report of a stolen Lagoon 38, white with a blue stack pack/lazy bag. The yachts name is "La Mouette". It left the mooring ball in Blue Lagoon, St Vincent at around 6pm yesterday Sunday November 27th. This has been reported to SVG Coast Guard. Report all sightings to the nearest Coast Guard or police authorities.
USCG Suspends BOLO For Missing Boater North of Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets The Coast Guard is searching for a 44-year-old man in the vicinity of Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina, Saturday. The man departed the Federal Point Yacht Club on Monday 22 Nov 2021, on his 19-foot SeaCraft vessel. Sector North Carolina command center watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast and launched...
BOLO For Three Bahamians Sandy Point, Abacos to Nassau, Bahamas
UPDATE: Nov. 27, 2021 8:30 PM All Found Safe in Sandy Point Thank you to BASRA and all who help locate these 3 boaters. BOLO Sandy Point, Abacos to Nassau Keep a lookout for 3 males that left Sandy Point around 3:30 yesterday Nov. 26, 2021, headed to Nassau. There has been no contact since af 4pm on Nov. 26. Victor Moore, Mykell Moore and Tevin Moore are on board. The boat is a white...
BOLO for SV Sanctuary on Passage from Myrtle Beach, SC to St. Thomas USVI
UPDATE: Nov.27, 2021 - USCG cancels Bolo.Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets JRCC Miami has requested assistance in locating SV Sanctuary, a 50 foot Gulfstar on passage from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to St. Thomas USVI. SPOT position as of 4 PM Eastern was 21-04.48 / 066-54.30.24. This is approximately 198 NM NW of St. Thomas. Three persons on board departed...
Colombian Coast Guard Assists SV Starlight II Off Santa Marta
On November 25, 2021, Boatwatch was contacted by family and friends regarding SV Starlight II losing all power after leaving Puerto Velero, Colombia. Many thanks to the Colombian Coast Guard for assisting Don Cavers and SV Starlight to arrive safely in to Santa Marta.
Dinghy Found Playalinda Beach Titusville Florida
UPDATE: November 25, 2021 5:00 PM Boat Watch has determined that the dinghy belongs to the vessel SV Miller's High Life. Boat Watch has communicated with the owner and put him in contact with the finder of the dinghy. The boat was on passage in rough seas from Charleston to Cape Canaveral, Florida.On November 25, 2021, a grey dinghy was found on Playalinda Beach Titusville Florida. The dinghy...
Cancel BOLO for SV Bella Dawn Marathon/Boot Key, Fl to Bimini, Bahamas
Missing sailor from the Keys is safe in the Bahamas a week after being blown off course BY DAVID GOODHUE UPDATED NOVEMBER 04, 2021 12:23 PM Update: November 4, 2021 9:30 AM Good News! USCG RCC Miami reports that SV Bella Dawn is safe and well in the Exumas, Bahamas. Thanks to everyone who helped look for him.Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets Bolo...