Trekker 2 has experienced rudder failure and starting taking in water. Initially a Pan Pan was transmitted which has now been elevated to a Mayday.
MRCC Maritime rescue is in control of the situation and diverted 2 cargo vessels to assist .MVGolafruz was within 2 nm from Trekker and is likely to have reached them.They are in radio contact with each other.
Weather is good and all crew are reported OK.
Commodore of RCYC Vitor Medina in charge of situation and will update as soon as news become available from MRCC.