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Received: 23 Oct 2026, 13:55Active until: 21 Apr 2027, 13:48Updated: 4 Nov 2026, 19:33

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Activeuntil 21 Apr 2027, 13:48 UTC (in 168 days)

Derelict vessel on fire and adrift in the South Atlantic

The derelict vessel MV ESPIRITO SANTO EXPRESS was reported on fire and adrift in the South Atlantic at the given position on 26 Oct. Mariners should be aware of a burning drifting vessel in the area and navigate with caution. Message to be cancelled at the time shown.

Keep well clear and navigate with caution; maintain a sharp lookout and report sightings to the nearest coastal station or MRCC.

Type: Drifting object · severity high
Feed: Wrecks, obstructions and drifting objectsAll warnings of this kind on the map (contributors), or as an API feed: /api/v2/feeds/hazards/
Location: South Atlantic
Validity: From 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC
Until 21 Apr 2027, 13:48 UTCON 26 OCT. CANCEL THIS MSG 211348Z APR 27.
Activity periods: 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC - 21 Apr 2027, 13:48 UTC (Derelict vessel reported on fire and adrift (report date 26 Oct).)
Hazards: derelict vessel on fire, adrift vessel, navigation hazard

Vessels involved

MV ESPIRITO SANTO EXPRESS · derelict vessel

Generated automatically from the warning text on 23 Oct 2026, 14:07 UTC. It can be wrong: the original warning below is the authoritative text.

Keywords

Navigational Hazardderelict vessel

Message content

SOUTH ATLANTIC. 1. DERELICT VESSEL MV ESPIRITO SANTO EXPRESS ON FIRE AND ADRIFT IN 29-37.05S 025-38.17W ON 26 OCT. 2. CANCEL THIS MSG 211348Z APR 27.

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