Cancel Bolo – SV Drifter has arrived safely in BVI
SV Drifter experienced loss of electricity, engine failure and no wind but has managed to sail in to BVI. SV is safe and the family and friends are grateful for USCG and everyone’s assistance.
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USCG San Juan is looking for SV Drifter that departed Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on April 5, 2024 for the British Virgin Islands and is unreported. Their intended route was the northern passage above the Mona Passage.
On board are Jason England and Paul Hopkins, both in their 60’s.
The boat is described as a US flagged, Hanse 47OE with Epirb, white hull with navy blue trim, AIS – Class B, MMSI 368190710 and call sign WDM2708.
Keep a sharp lookout, assist if possible and report any sightings to USCG San Juan.
090344Z APR 24
HYDROLANT 742/24(25).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TO BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS.
DNC 16.
47 FOOT S/V DRIFTER, WHITE HULL, TWO PERSONS
ON BOARD, UNREPORTED PUERTO PLATA
(19-48.00N 070-41.00W) TO BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
(18-26.70N 064-32.40W). VESSELS IN VICINITY
REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO RSC SAN JUAN,
PHONE: 787 289 2041, 787 729 7778,
E-MAIL: SSJCC@USCG.MIL.//
