From RCIPS

The Cayman Islands Coast Guard (CICG) can confirm that Cayman-flagged fishing vessel (FV) Cardvern, and its three crew, arrived safely in Roatan Honduras earlier today.

The CICG extends its sincere gratitude to the owner and crew of MV CORTES 1, the Central American Air Navigation Agency (COSESNA), the Honduras Merchant Navy, and the United States Coast Guard District 7 Rescue Coordination Center. Each organization played a critical role in ensuring the safe recovery of the crew on board.

This case highlights the importance of the CICG’s trusted relationships across the region, which continue to support effective rescue coordination beyond Cayman’s borders. The CICG remains fully committed to upholding its responsibilities in maritime safety and the preservation of life at sea, wherever it may be required.

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UPDATE: Cayman Fishing Vessel En Route to Roatan, 5 June

The Cayman Islands Coast Guard (CICG) can confirm that Cayman-flagged fishing vessel (FV) Cardvern, is currently being towed on route to Roatan, Honduras, by Honduran registered Motor Vessel (MV), CORTES 1, which reached FV Cardvern yesterday afternoon, Wednesday 4 June.  The three crew remain on board FV Cardvern, and are safe.

As of the latest report, MV CORTES 1 was about 114 Nautical Miles from Roatan, Honduras, making way at 5 knots. The vessel is experiencing 20-knot winds and 5-foot seas, with an estimated time of arrival at Brick Bay, Roatan of around 09:00AM Friday 6 June.

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