[PIO] Announcement of the JCDC for a rescue operation for persons in distress on 23 June 2023

Yesterday, 23 June 2023, at 19:15, the Larnaca CID received information about a vessel possibly carrying migrants in distress, which was sailing at a distance of 12 nautical miles southeast of Cape Greco, within the E-W responsibility area of the Republic of Cyprus.

The CCAMLR proceeded to implement the National Plan "NEARCHOS", mobilising two speedboats of the Coast and Maritime Police.

The operation was completed at 20:35 with the rescue of a total of 16 persons, all men.

The rescued persons, who are in good health, were transferred to the Paralimnios Fishing Shelter for further management by the Competent Services of the Republic.

(AF)
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