Overview
- Israeli officials said contact was re-established on Wednesday evening after the vessel went silent earlier in the week.
- The Search and Rescue Centre used the nearby vessel FUGRO VENTURER to reach the yacht and re-establish communications.
- Authorities reported an initial inspection indicated no distress and that the yacht had simply lost contact.
- Israel’s Transport Ministry credited Cyprus for assistance under a recently signed mutual search-and-rescue agreement.
- High winds and rough seas from Storm Byron hampered earlier searches, while Cypriot media reported four crew in good health and engine trouble as the yacht sailed back.