Update: The captain of the overdue vessel has been found by a good Samaritan 10NM south of La Romana, DR. USCG thanks all for the help.
BOLO for MV Overdue West of Puerto Rico on Passage to La Roma Dominican Republic
USCG San Juan requests all mariners to be on the lookout for this overdue MV. Mr. Hector Santillan, a 74-year-old male, departed from Puerto Real in Cabo Rojo at 0530 local on 17 April and was expected to arrive in La Romana, DR no later than 1530 local the same day.
The motor vessel is described as a 25ft white center console with twin 225 OBE’s.
The last known position was 22 NM west of Cabo Rojo, PR.
The USCG is asking our partners to be on the lookout for any reports of missing vessels in your area with a description that match the pictures and video attached in this email. If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact the United States Coast Guard, Sector San Juan, PR at 787-289-2041.
