Acting on intelligence provided by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) has suspended the search for a vessel that may have departed Abaco on July 4th with approximately 60 migrants on board, en route to Fort Pierce, Florida. The vessel last reported experiencing engine issues at 2300 hours on the same day, as reported by the USCG.
The RBDF initiated a comprehensive search operation and constructed a detailed drift pattern to aid in the search efforts. The USCG conducted two search and rescue (SAR) flights on July 7th and 8th in support of the RBDF-led operation. Despite these extensive aerial searches, no signs of the vessel or its passengers were found.
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The RBDF remains committed to the safety and security of all individuals at sea and will continue to monitor the situation for any new developments. The RBDF extends its gratitude to the USCG for their invaluable assistance and to all those involved in the search efforts. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Commodore Raymond E. King is steadfast in his commitment to fostering enhanced collaboration between the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), as well as regional partners. Through joint operations and proactive information sharing, these strategic alliances serve as force multipliers, effectively addressing both existing and potential challenges.
