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Mayday SV Wizard SE of Fiji South Pacific
UPDATE August 16, 2023 Captain John Andrews has expressed his gratitude for everyone who assisted with his rescue. Below he expressed his heartfelt thanks to Chris Parker, Marine Weather Center, mwxc.com for his rapid response. "Once again my heartfelt thanks to you for working so hard on my rescue. The Fijian navy instructed the Kokomo Resort to send out two fast boats as they were closest. The...
BOLO Charles Gregory 12 foot Johnboat St. Augustine, Florida
Cancel Bolo August 5, 2023 Great news. Charles Gregory was found 12 miles offshore and is OK. Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks US Coast Guard crews and partner agencies are searching for 25-year-old Charles Gregory, who was last seen departing the Lighthouse Park Boat Ramp, St. Augustine, Florida, on a 12-foot jon boat, Thursday night. Anyone with...
BOLO SV LEGZ Sitka, Alaska to San Diego, CA
UPDATE: SV LEGZ and Captain Rory Williams have been found in Neah Bay in upstate Washington state at anchor. RCC Alameda has confirmed his next of kin has been notified. Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks RCC Alameda has requested assistance in locating an overdue vessel, SV "LEGZ", with one person on board, Rory Conan Williams, age 45, US Citizen and an...
Crew Rescued from SV “Tulaichean 2” Yucatan
UPDATE July 23, 2023: The SV Tulaichean 2 has washed up on the beach of Sargent Texas. On March 19, 2023, the owner and two crew of SV "Tulaichean 2" were rescued half way between the Yucatan and the Western tip of Cuba by the P & O Ventura from their disabled 38 foot Beneteau after a storm and other problems. The sailing vessel was set adrift after sustaining more damage with the rescue...
BOLO SV DEFIANT Eastern North Pacific
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks An AMVER alert has been issued by RCC Alameda for SV DEFIANT, a 60 foot Trimaran with one person on board. The last known posistion is: 12-13.48N 099-19.73W on July 13, 2023. UPDATE: July 28, 2023 - USCG Cutter Active is on the scene of the SV and assisting the Mexican Authorities to search for the Captain of SV Defiant....
SV Circus Overdue Martinique to Curacao
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks MRCC Martinique requests assistance in locating SV Circus, with two persons on board. SV Circus left Le Marin, Martinique on July 07, 2023 on passage to Curacao and is unreported. SV Circus is 36 feet and has a grey hull. Report all sightings to MRCC Fort de France or your nearest Coast Guard. **OVERDUE** OVERDUE...
Missing Person Delron Francis on Voyage USVI to Dominica
USCG San Juan has received a Missing Persons Report concerning Mr. Delron Francis, 37 years old, DOB April 28, 1986. He was on a voyage from Red Hook, St. Thomas USVI to Dominica on a catamaran. Family members have not heard from Mr. Francis since June 07, 2023. Report any sightings or information to USCG San Juan.
BOLO for MV ROTHO Nuuk to Maniitsoq Greenland
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks A Bolo has been issued for MV ROTHO that left Nuuk, Greenland on July 5, 2023 for Maniitsoq, Greenland.It is a SeaStar 6000 med 150 hk Honda. The Captain's name is Per V. Larsen, and he is a Danish citizen. Anyone with information should contact the nearest Coast Guard authorities.
SV Caballero Adrift From St. Lucia
SV Caballero Adrift from St. Lucia SV The Caballero Adrift from St. Lucia Boat Watch has received a report that SV The Caballero dragged anchor and is missing from St. Lucia anchorage after Tropical Storm Bret. SV is a 44 foot 2002 Bavaria, white hull with blue stripe and tan colored covers. It is registered in Boston, Mass. St. Lucia Coast Guard received an initial report. There is no one...
SV Yasukole Father and Son Safe in American Samoa
SV Yasukole Safe at Anchor Good news from Boat Watch Facebook Group July 04, 2023 Yasukole is safe in American Samoa. Please cancel BOLO. From Andy Turpin organizer of the Pacific Puddle Jump: " We are very happy to report that the father-son crew of the 45-foot Island Trader ketch Yasukole are alive and well in American Samoa, having made landfall last Friday (June 30), after 78 days at sea....