UPDATE: March 19, 2022 at 12:00 Eastern:

Many thanks to the Dominican Armada, USCG San Juan and Denise Simpson, SSCA Cruising Station Host for coming to the aid of “SV AMEO”.

“Armada PB Betelgeuse 102 is at this moment with Ameo 14 NM from Casa de Campo.”

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BOLO for “Sailing Vessel AMEO” dismasted off the SE coast of the Dominican Republic. This Czech flagged 50 foot sloop is 71 NM SSE of Isla Saona with 4 persons on board.  

The vessel was dismasted at 17-00.83N and 068-02.13W.

The boat is making way toward Isla Saona in rough conditions. They have a Garmin In Reach. USCG San Juan is actively monitoring the situation as well as a US Navy Ship.

Report all sightings or information to the USCG San Juan (787-289-2041)

The USCG San Juan has issued the following Safety Net Message:

UPDATED AT 0700 hrs Eastern Time, Saturday 19 Mar 2022

190055Z MAR 22
HYDROLANT 797/22(25).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
ISLA SAONA-DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
DNC 14.
USCG SAN JUAN CONFIRMED THE S/V AMEO, FOUR PERSONS ON BOARD, DISABLED AT 17-00.83N 068-02.13W.

THIS POSITION IS APPROX 71 NM SSE OF ISLA SAONA.

THE VESSEL HAS BEEN DISMASTED BUT SLOWLY MAKING WAY

TOWARD ISLA SAONA.

VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED
TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO US COAST GUARD,
PHONE: 787 289 2041,
E-MAIL: SSJCC@USCG.MIL