Santo Domingo.– The Navy of the Dominican Republic reported that it provided maritime assistance to a catamaran-type vessel with an international flag that was left adrift after presenting a breakdown, some 80 nautical miles south of La Romanain the waters of the Caribbean Sea.
According to naval authorities, after receiving the alert about the emergency situation, Navy units immediately activated the response protocols, managing to locate the vessel at specific coordinates in the Caribbean through rapid operational deployment.
The catamaran had set sail from Rio Salado, La Romanabound for Arubaand was found with two crew on boardof nationalities French and American. The vessel, registered under the registration LYZhas 78 feet in length and it is colored orange and gray.
According to the preliminary report, during the voyage the ship presented technical failures in one of its engines and in the propulsion systemwhich caused it to go to hell. The breakdowns will be evaluated later once the vessel arrives at port.
The Navy of the Dominican Republic indicated that it is monitoring the case in accordance with the established maritime safety protocolsand reiterated the importance of timely communication with the maritime authority through official channels, with the aim of preventing incidents and strengthening the efficiency of naval operations.
