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SV Queal Activates EPIRB, Assisted by LPG Tanker Arago & JRCC Australia
On August 26, 2021, JRCC Australia advised Boat Watch that they have been coordinating the response to the EPIRB activation by SV Queal. Overnight LPG Tanker ARAGO accompanied the sailing vessel and intends to transfer the sailor at first light if weather conditions allow it. The EPIRB was activated on August 25, 2021 in the Tasman Sea, in the vicinity of 35-36.3S and 158-58.0E. All vessels are...
SV Linda Ellen Taking On Water With Damaged Hull, North Pacific
UPDATE August 14, 2021 6:30 Eastern Time USCG Honolulu has advised Boat Watch the two persons on board SV Linda Ellen have been rescued by a FV and they have no injuries. RCC Australia and other RCC's are assisting as the FV is not due for port soon. The SV was rescued via their EPIRB activation. Much gratitude to all the RCC's involved.Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and...
EPIRB Activated 730 NM WSW of the Mouth of the Columbia River, Washington
UPDATE at 8:00 PM Eastern JRCC Seattle advised that the sailboat in distress was assisted by a tanker answering the AMVER System Alert. No further assistance needed.Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets An unnamed 32 foot sailing vessel with one person on board, in position 44-05N / 141-12.8W or approximately 730 NM WSW of the mouth of the Columbia River,...
SV Enroute to Honolulu With Broken Mast Alerts USCG via Garmin In Reach
UPDATE August 2, 2021 USCG Honolulu provided the following information: S/V C Spray is not dismasted and is safely making way to Oahu at this time. We are in touch and maintaining communications with them as we track their progress. Safety Net message was cancelled at 022038 UTC AUG 21. Thank you for your assistance. No further HF relays are required at this time. Broadcast Version For...
Non Emergency Bolo for SV “Mar y Sol” Escondido, CA/San Felipe in the Gulf of California
Non-Emergency BOLO for S/V "Mar y Sol" UPDATE: July 23, 2021 Cancel Bolo. The family was contacted by the missing cruisers. UPDATE: Family members believe they left from Escondido, California A concerned family member has asked for assistance in locating the S/V Mar y Sol, which was last known to be in San Felipe, on Friday, 16 July 2021. They are not answering their satellite phone or using...
BOLO for Two Persons in the Water from Downed Helicopter, Albemarle Sound, Alligator River, North Carolina
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets BOLO for two persons possibly in the water or debris from a helicopter that went down July 19, 2021 in Albemarle Sound, North Carolina. Debris and personal items have been found near the Alligator River. Keep a sharp lookout for two persons or debris and report all sightings to the USCG.ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The Coast Guard...
Ten Crew of F/V “Falling Star” Found Alive In Skiff After Ten Days
UPDATE July 16,2021 The ten survivors from the sinking of the F/V FALLING STAR were rescued on Thursday 15 July 2021 by a passing commercial ship, the MTM AMSTREDAM enroute from Jamaica to Guatemala. The men survived 10 days at sea in a skiff from the F/V FALLING STAR. Tragically, the Captain passed away a day before they were found by the ship and had to be buried at sea. The men were taken...
USCG Suspends Search for Diver Off Mayport/Jacksonville, Florida
Coast Guard, partner agencies suspend search for missing diver off Mayport JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Coast Guard has suspended the search, Tuesday, for Timothy Obi, a 37-year-old male diver who went missing Saturday approximately 46 miles east of Mayport. Diving equipment matching the description of Obi was located by a diver Tuesday at approximately 1 p.m. about 250 yards from the original dive...
BOLO Overdue S/V MARIA LIONZA, Atlantic Ocean, Canary Islands
UPDATE July 15, 2021 from MRCC FRANCE "Hello we localize this vessel the 12 juillet at 21h12 by M/V GRETTA , she don't want assistance, juste water and fuel . Last position by ais the 13 juillet at 27°56.24N and 0331.12.39W destination Canarie Island. For information we have all information about this sailing vessel , if there is a probleme ( irridium , epirb) You can cancel overdue concerning...
BOLO for F/V Flipper Missing From Bonaire, ABC’s
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets A BOLO has been issued for F/V Flipper missing from Bonaire as of July 6, 2021.It is approximately 16 feet with a 25 HP outboard. The interior of the vessel looks to be white, while the exterior hull is blue. Report all sightings to the nearest Coast Guard and assist if possible. Bolo in Bonaire for F/V FLIPPER Kralendijk –...