The Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) Coast Guard has launched a comprehensive search and rescue operation for the missing fishing vessel ‘FAITH P’ and its three crew members. The vessel failed to return to port as scheduled on Thursday, March 12th, 2026, prompting immediate emergency response measures.
According to official reports, the Coast Guard was notified of the overdue vessel at approximately 5:40 PM on Thursday. The three fishermen aboard—identified as Devon Prince (known as Grease Gun), Adrian Pryce (alias Ivan), and Carlton Pitt (alias Nagamootoo)—had departed for fishing operations 12.5 nautical miles south/southwest of Barbuda at 7:00 AM on March 11th, 2026.
The search operation was immediately elevated to Distress phase due to notably unfavorable sea conditions at the time of the vessel’s disappearance. Maritime authorities have been continuously broadcasting an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB) message on VHF Channel 16, alerting all mariners operating within the search area to remain vigilant and report any potential sightings.
The ABDF Coast Guard is coordinating with multiple local and regional stakeholders to maximize search efforts across the potentially affected maritime region. Officials have emphasized their unwavering commitment to locating the missing vessel and its crew, assuring families and the public that every available resource is being deployed to bring their loved ones home safely.
The incident has drawn significant attention across the twin-island nation, with community members anxiously awaiting updates on the search operation’s progress amid challenging maritime conditions.