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Bulk carrier diverted to capsized race yacht
On Nov 4, 2026, the 'Palexpo', enroute from Ijmuiden to Norfolk, Virginia, diverted tothe capsized 'Maxi Banque Populaire XI'. At approximately 05:30 a.m. UTC, the Route du Rhum sailing yacht had capsized in the North Atlantic in pos. 42°49.79' N 042°22.32' W, roughly 550 nautical miles northwest of the Azores. The skipper Armel Le Cléac'h is safe and uninjured and was secured inside the inverted hull. He had successfully activated his distress beacon, and remained in steady contact with his shore-based technical team. A massive, coordinated rescue operation was launched. The MRCC Boston and the CROSS Jobourg were working in close consultation with the race direction to route assets to this extremely remote location. Vessels in the immediate vicinity, capable of coming alongside to assist in freeing the trapped skipper, were requested to contact the USCG Northeast District.
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