At 17:20 on Wednesday, December 10, a research vessel operating in the exclusive economic zone of the Republic of Cyprus discovered the yacht that the rescue teams of Israel, Cyprus and Greece were looking for. She found herself 90 nautical miles south of Limassol and 100 miles from the last signal. As reported by AlphaNews TV channel
, her passengers are fine. Apparently, the ship's engine failed and the skipper decided to sail. He stated that he did not need help.
Background - in the article “Europe-Cyprus” “In the sea off the southern coast of Cyprus, contact with a yacht that left the port of Israel was lost. Three countries are trying to find her."
Let us remind you that the yacht left the port of Ashdod on Monday, December 8. She was heading to Crete. The last time a signal was received from the vessel using AIS (Automatic Identification System) was at noon on December 8, when it was 89 nautical miles from Paphos.
The Larnaca Coordination Center (JRCC Larnaca) has announced the launch of search and rescue operation Nearchos. Cyprus Marine Police boats took part in it. Due to poor weather conditions associated with Cyclone Byron dominating the Eastern Mediterranean, helicopters and drones from the Republic of Cyprus were initially unable to join the search and rescue operation. They began searching after the weather improved.
Cypriot authorities called on the crews of ships that were in the vicinity of the yacht's intended location to pay attention to all ships and objects that they encountered at sea on their way.
The Haifa Rescue Coordination Center, which was in constant contact with the authorities of the Republic of Cyprus, suggested that the ship could return to Israel due to bad weather conditions. According to available information, the 41-year-old captain of the vessel, who lives in Haifa, has extensive experience as a skipper.
According to the authorities of the Republic of Cyprus, on the evening of Wednesday, December 10, the ship was heading to the port of Haifa. The yacht was sailing.
“They are expected to return to Israel tomorrow [Thursday, December 11] as the ship is moving very slowly,” Cyprus said
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