After 19 hours of search by land and sea no sign of Antigua Fishermen Missing At Sea
The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) Coast Guard is leading ongoing search and rescue operations for the missing fishing vessel FV MOYA and its three-man crew, which was reported overdue on Saturday, 22nd February 2025.
The crew members—Captain Mathias Greenaway, Glenmore Matthew, and Clancy Samuel—departed Market Wharf in Antigua on Friday, 21st February, at approximately 1:00 PM.
They were scheduled to return by 8:00 AM on Saturday after fishing between Antigua and Barbuda.
Upon receiving the distress report, the ABDF Coast Guard immediately escalated the situation to the distress phase.
A PAN-PAN marine broadcast was aired over VHF Channel 16 to alert mariners in the surrounding area to the emergency.
The missing vessel, FV MOYA, is a 30-foot fishing boat with a grey hull and white superstructure.
Despite challenging sea conditions and a high surf advisory over the weekend, which hampered search efforts, ABDF Coast Guard teams have been working around the clock.
The search operation has involved a coordinated effort by sea and air, with assets deployed by the ABDF Coast Guard, St. Kitts and Nevis Coast Guard, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard, as well as the ABDF Air Wing and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Fort-de-France.
As of today, more than nineteen hours of cumulative search time have been spent combing the waters in an effort to locate the missing vessel and crew.
The search continues despite the unfavorable sea conditions.
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to contact the Acting Executive Officer of the ABDF, Lieutenant (Naval) Trish Lake, at 268-729-5802, or the Coast Guard hotline at 268-462-3206, 462-2841/2/3.
The ABDF and its partners remain fully committed to locating FV MOYA and ensuring the safe return of her crew.
They are also urging all mariners to adhere to safe operating procedures and regulations to avoid similar incidents in the future.
The public is reassured that all available resources are being utilized to bring the crew home safely, and the ABDF remains hopeful that the search will yield positive results soon.
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