Category: DISTRESS

These alerts request the attention of mariners in situations where life may be at risk. Common examples include a vessel that’s overdue, a person overboard, or an activated emergency beacon.
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Lookout requested for missing sailing vessel “Micaro” with two aboard.
MRCC Fort de France seeks info on missing vessel “Micaro” with 2 aboard. Last contact Jan 28, near 18.05N, 41.54W. Read more
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Sea trials near Guadeloupe; maintain 2 nautical mile safety radius.
WARNING: IFREMER vessel “L’ATALANTE” conducting sea trials 26-31 Jan 2025. Maintain 2 nautical mile safety radius. Read more
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Sailing vessel “Deniz” dismasted; requesting fuel assistance near Barbados.
PAN PAN: Sailing vessel “Deniz” (12m) dismasted, needs 150L fuel. Position 13°50N, 048°18W. Contact MRCC Fort de France. Read more
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Distress call for sailing vessel “Deniz,” seeks fuel assistance near Barbados.
PAN PAN: Sailboat “Deniz,” 12m, with 2 aboard, needs 150L fuel. Position 13 47N, 047 07W. Contact MRCC Fort de France for details. Read more
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S/V Nicolisa missing since November; lookout requested for sightings.
S/V Nicolisa, a 38 ft ketch, unreported since Nov 1 en route to Saldanha; vessels urged to report sightings to MRCC Cape Town. Read more
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Sailing vessel “Deniz” requests fuel assistance; two people aboard.
PAN PAN: Sailing vessel “Deniz” (12m) with 2 onboard needs 150L fuel assistance at 13 47N, 047 07W. Contact MRCC Fort de France. Read more
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Sailing vessel “Deniz” requests fuel assistance near Barbados.
PAN PAN: Sailing vessel “Deniz” (12m) seeks 150L fuel aid, 2 on board. Position: 13 47N – 047 07W. Contact MRCC Fort de France. Read more
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Sailing vessel “Deniz” needs 150 liters of fuel assistance.
PAN PAN: Sailing vessel “Deniz,” 12m, 2 onboard, sails failed, needs 150L fuel. Position 13N 047W. Contact MRCC Fort De France. Read more
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Sea trials by “L’ATALANTE” from 26-31 Jan; stay clear.
Coastal warning: “L’ATALANTE” sea trials 26-31 Jan 2025, advised 2 nm safety radius. Cancel 31 Jan 2025 at 16:00 UTC. Read more
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Search and rescue operations underway in Gulf of Panama, assist if possible.
SAR ops underway in Gulf of Panama; vessels nearby requested to assist and report to coastal radio stations. Read more
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Sea trials near specified coordinates; maintain 2 nautical mile safety radius.
Coastal warning: L’ATALANTE sea trials (26-31 Jan 2025) at specified positions. Maintain 2 NM safety radius. Read more
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Search and rescue operations ongoing in Gulf of Panama; vessels requested to assist.
Search and rescue in Gulf of Panama; vessels nearby requested to assist and report to coastal radio stations. Read more
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S/V Nicolisa missing since November; vessels advised to report sightings.
S/V Nicolisa, a 38 ft ketch, missing since Nov 1, 2024, en route from Lanzarote to Saldanha. Report sightings to MRCC Cape Town. Read more
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Sea trials by “L’ATALANTE” from 26-31 Jan; maintain 2 nautical mile radius.
Coastal warning: IFREMER’s “L’ATALANTE” will conduct sea trials 26-31 Jan 2025. Keep 2 nm safety radius. Read more
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Search and rescue operations underway in Gulf of Panama; vessels alerted.
Search and rescue operations underway in Gulf of Panama. Vessels nearby asked to assist and report to coastal radio stations. Read more
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IFREMER vessel conducting sea trials; maintain 2 nautical mile safety radius.
Coastal warning: “L’ATALANTE” sea trials from 26-31 Jan 2025. Keep 2 nautical miles safety radius. Cancel on 31 Jan 2025. Read more
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Search and rescue in Gulf of Panama; vessels requested to assist.
Search and rescue in Gulf of Panama. Vessels nearby requested to assist and report to coastal stations. Read more
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S/V Dulcinea disabled, drifting in Western Caribbean; keep lookout, report.
S/V Dulcinea disabled and adrift in Western Caribbean (13-03.40N 079-37.90W). 4 onboard. Nearby vessels please assist. Read more
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S/V Nicolisa missing; vessels should report sightings to MRCC Cape Town.
S/V Nicolisa, a 38 ft turquoise ketch, unreported since Nov 1, 2024; vessels to report sightings to MRCC Cape Town. Read more
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Sea trials for “L’ATALANTE” from January 26-31; maintain 2 nautical miles safety.
Sea trial notice: Vessel “L’ATALANTE” active from 26-31 Jan 2025. Maintain 2 NM safety radius. Cancel on 31 Jan 2025. Read more