A sailor from a merchant ship has been missing since Wednesday evening. Around 9:45 p.m., the Etel Regional Operational Center for Surveillance and Rescue (CROSS) was alerted to the disappearance of one of the 22 members of the crew of the merchant ship "Federal Mayumi", which was 139 km west of the island of Oléron.
"Upon receipt of the alert, the disappearance of the sailor seems to be several hours old," said Atlantic Maritime Prefecture on Thursday. "The Cross Etel immediately broadcast a warning message and engaged in research the" Cayman "helicopter of the French Navy, embarked on the" Brittany "frigate already at sea off the French coast. "
Research suspended this Thursday morning
After several hours of research, "and lack of new elements", the Maritime Prefect of the Atlantic decided this Thursday morning, at 4:50 am, "to suspend the research by directed means".
The "Federal Mayumi", a 200 m long bulk carrier, flying the flag of the Marshall Islands, is coming from Montreal (Canada) and going to Bordeaux.
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