Missing Vessel “Endurance 2” Reported Lost After Leaving Jolly Harbour

Authorities in Antigua and Barbuda have initiated a large-scale search operation for the fishing vessel ‘Endurance 2,’ which went missing on Tuesday afternoon after departing from Mosquito Cove, Jolly Harbour. The vessel, an 18-foot white fibre-reinforced plastic pirogue powered by a single Yamaha 40-horsepower two-stroke outboard engine, is registered as V2-1597 JH. Chief Fisheries Officer Ian Horsford has confirmed that the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) Coast Guard is spearheading the search efforts. In a public appeal, Horsford urged all fishers and mariners to assist in locating the missing vessel. Individuals with any information are encouraged to contact the authorities at (268) 462-3206, (268) 462-2841, or (268) 462-2843, or to report to the nearest police station. The community has been mobilized to aid in the search, highlighting the urgency and seriousness of the situation.