ION M was en route from Jamaica to Houston when a white boat was spotted signaling for assistance
On the 17th o November 2022 the below SOF for Search and Rescue Operation took place onboard IOM M:
SOF
04:30 Flashing light from a small boat approximate 7-10 mtrs length with outboard engines at approx. position : lat – 19 06.2 N – long – 082 16.1 W
06:48 hrs lt we have received the call from Cayman Islands Coast Guard and got verbal instructions to pick up immigrants on board
08:18 total 9 persons (said to be immigrants from Cuba) safely boarded the vessel at position LAT 19 05.6 N LONG 082 17.2 W resume sea passage towards George Town.
13:30 Arrived off George Town meeting position, Grand Cayman Island
13:35 Cayman Island Coast Guard boat alongside
13:38 Commenced disembarkation of immigrants
14:10 Completed disembarkation of immigrants/Coat Guard boat cleared
14:12 Vessel resumed her voyage
Congratulation to all crew for the extra vigilance and rescue of boat in distress