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18 Sep 2019 – Incident on 17 September 2019 involving a Sailing Yacht off Hermil Island (Red Sea)

UKMTO are aware of an incident occurring at approximately 1530UTC on 17 September 2019 involving a Sailing Yacht in position 1629.58N 04008.32E. Investigations are ongoing and further updates will be issued when details are known. VESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION

UPDATE 001

Reference incident occurring on 17th September 2019 at 1530UTC, UKMTO can confirm that the Yacht is safe and is now proceeding to her destination.

Source : UKMTO