RAF responds as Russian-linked tanker sends distress alert in North Atlantic
The RAF is reportedly involved in an emergency response after a tanker under UK sanctions issued a distress alert while sailing through severe weather in the North Atlantic. The vessel, identified as Myra, was hundreds of miles west of the Outer Hebrides when it reportedly sent an Inmarsat-C distress alert on Saturday, October 24.
TL;DR
- The RAF is involved in an emergency response to a distress alert from a tanker named Myra.
- The tanker is sailing through severe weather in the North Atlantic, hundreds of miles west of the Outer Hebrides.
- Myra is under UK sanctions due to suspected involvement in transporting Russian oil.
- The vessel experienced waves of 8.8 meters and wind gusts of up to 70 knots.
- Nearby vessels were asked to contact the UK Coastguard.
- The cause of the distress alert and the crew's condition are not independently confirmed.