Distress alert: Italian MRCC reports to Aquarius 2 rubber boats in distress with 120 people onboard each (SAR Case 392 and 393)

Aquarius received a phone call from ITMRCC with information that 2 rubber boats with about 120 persons on board each have been spotted few minutes before by EUNAVFOR MED aircraft in position 33°41’N 013°57’E.

Vessel position 34°08’N 013°52’E. Both rubber boats reported to be underway heading north at approx. 4 kts. Designated SAR cases 392 and 393. MV Aquarius instructed to proceed to perform rescue operation on these 2 rubber boats.