Cancun, Q.R. — Authorities were notified of a boat that was seen partially sunk Wednesday morning off the coast of Cancun. Reports say the boat took on water and began to sink due to high waves.
According to the Secretary of Citizen Security (SSC), the report was made at 10:16 Wednesday morning that a moored vessel off the Puerto Juárez Marina NHDS del Mar was under water.
When authorities arrived at the vessel which was found approximately 200 meters off shore, it was found without crew. The Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC) said the relevant authorities were notified and an investigation into the exact reason for the partial sinking was underway.
In a statement, the SSC said “the Secretariat of Citizen Security reports that at 10:16 a.m. Wednesday, a report was received of a vessel sinking at the Puerto Juárez Marina NHDS del Mar, located in the municipality of Benito Juárez.
“Emergency services immediately responded to the scene to respond to a report of a yacht sinking approximately 200 meters from the coast. It was confirmed that the vessel had no crew members on board.
“The relevant authorities were also notified and are conducting the necessary investigations to determine the cause of the incident. Citizens are encouraged to stay informed through the official Quintana Roo government networks.”
On Wednesday morning, the Harbor Master’s Office informed the maritime community that due to local weather forecasts and increased wind speeds, navigation to vessels under 40 feet was suspended.
Winds of 15 to 20 knots with gusts of 25 to 30 knots and waves of 4 to 6 feet were reported by the Isla Mujeres Harbor Master’s Office Wednesday. The port was declared closed to general navigation within the jurisdiction of the Harbor Master’s Office of Isla Mujeres, which is in the same area where the partially sunken vessel was located Wednesday.
