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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US Coast Guard seeks assistance for distress signal 1000nm off Los Angeles.
U.S. Coast Guard reports a 121.5 MHz distress signal 1000NM W of LA. Mariners should listen and assist. Contact: 510-437-3701. Read more
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Emergency distress signal detected; assistance needed near GV Walvis location.
MAYDAY: Distress signals detected near 54 53.4N 001 31.8E relating to GV Walvis. Assist if able. Humber Coastguard coordinating. Read more
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RCC Bermuda seeks assistance for November Rain’s diesel request.
RCC Bermuda requests assistance for the 75ft power-catamaran November Rain needing diesel fuel at 30-42.60N 048-15.43W. Read more
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November Rain catamaran requests diesel fuel; assistance needed from nearby mariners.
RCC Bermuda seeks assistance for the 75ft catamaran November Rain, needing diesel at 30-42.60N 048-15.43W. Read more
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November Rain catamaran requests diesel fuel assistance at specified coordinates.
RCC Bermuda seeks assistance for November Rain, a 75ft power-cat needing diesel at 30-42.60N 048-15.43W. Report to RCC. Read more
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Overdue boat from Algeria to Italy; 15 people on board.
Overdue boat from Annaba to Italy, 15 days missing. Black boat, 150 HP, 15 people aboard. Report sightings to La Garde MRCC. Read more
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Coast Guard seeks help for distress alert southwest of Los Angeles.
USCG reports 406 MHz distress alert 270 NM SW of LA. Mariners advised to assist, listen on 121.5 MHz, report to USCG. Read more
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S/V Karuna unresponsive for 24 hours; mariners asked to search.
RCC Norfolk reports S/V Karuna missing for 24 hours; last known position: 30-18.643N 069-45.616W. Mariners, please watch for her. Read more
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S/V Karuna missing; mariners asked to assist and report.
S/V Karuna missing for 24 hrs. Last known position: 30-18.643N 069-45.616W. Mariners please assist and report to RCC Norfolk. Read more
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Emergency assistance requested for F/V Ivy Rose, positions provided.
JRCC Halifax requests urgent help for F/V Ivy Rose at 44°59.8’N 054°33.3’W. Respond to Coast Guard or call 1(902) 427-8200. Read more
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Emergency request for assistance with F/V Ivy Rose near Halifax.
JRCC Halifax requests assistance for F/V Ivy Rose at 44 59.8N 054 33.3’W. Respond to the nearest Coast Guard station. Read more
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White flare sighted; mariners advised to assist and report.
RCC Norfolk reports a white flare at 19-14.89N 041-18.65W. Mariners in the area should keep watch and assist if possible. Read more
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Urgent assistance needed for F/V Ivy Rose; contact JRCC Halifax.
MAYDAY from JRCC Halifax for F/V Ivy Rose at 44 59.8N 054 33.3’W. Respond to Coast Guard or JRCC Halifax at 1(902) 427-8200. Read more
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Urgent assistance needed for F/V Ivy Rose at specified coordinates.
JRCC Halifax issues a MAYDAY for F/V Ivy Rose at 44 59.8N 054 33.3’W. Respond to JRCC at 1(902) 427-8200. Read more
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White flare sighted; mariners advised to assist and report.
RCC Norfolk reports a white flare at 19-14.89N 041-18.65W. Mariners should assist and report to 757-398-6231. Read more
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S/V Trinity taking on water; nearby vessels requested to assist.
S/V Trinity taking on water at 36-10.233N 070-50.105W. Nearby vessels requested to assist. Contact RCC Norfolk: 757-398-6231. Read more
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Distress signal from S/V Baradozig. Three people on board.
Distress beacon from S/V Baradozig at 45 10.86 N – 008 01.40 W. MRCC Etel coordinating rescue; ships requested to assist. Read more
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Ships must report sightings to Italian Coast Guard; contact provided.
All ships in the area must report sightings to Italian Coast Guard. Contact: 0039 06 5924145, email: [email protected]. Read more
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US Coast Guard seeks missing 48ft sailing vessel ALCHEMIST; report sightings.
USCG seeks the missing 48ft green/white sailing vessel ALCHEMIST with Chuck Lees onboard. Report sightings to RCC Boston. Read more
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Overdue vessel reported; vessels in area asked to monitor and report.
MAYDAY alert: MRCC Fort de France reports overdue unknown vessel. All ships nearby should stay alert and update MRCC. Read more