Cuban maritime authorities reported the discovery of an abandoned vessel in the northern area of Camagüey and publicly called on possible owners or legal possessors to come forward to assert their rights to the property.
According to a report published by the newspaper Granma, the Port Authority of Nuevitas reported that the discovery occurred on December 3, 2025, in Cayo Cruz, an area belonging to the municipality of Esmeralda.
The vessel was located in accordance with the provisions of Article 214, subsection c), of Decree No. 317, Regulation of Law No. 115 "On Maritime, River and Lake Navigation" of the Republic of Cuba.
The discovered vessel is a speedboat with a Yamaha outboard motor, featuring 175 horsepower and four cylinders.
It has a fiberglass hull, white in color with a blue cover. It measures 6.10 meters in length, 2.25 meters in beam, and 0.60 meters in draft.
On both sides, there are identifying labels: on the starboard side, the inscription “Cynthia SLI534” appears, while on the port side, the code "FDC 002123" is shown.
Individuals or legal entities who believe they have rights over this naval vessel must report to the Captaincy of the Port of Nuevitas, located at Coronel Tarafa, Reparto Tarafa, municipality of Nuevitas, province of Camagüey.
The deadline for doing this cannot exceed 30 calendar days from the publication of the official notice. In order to make any claim, they must provide documentation that legally proves ownership or possession of the vessel.
Every year, the discovery of abandoned or drifting vessels is reported along the coasts of the Cuban archipelago.
According to official reports, many of these boats have been used by migrants attempting to reach southern Florida, transferring at sea during their journeys.
It has also been noted that some of these naval vessels may have belonged to drug traffickers in the region, who occasionally abandon ships during escape maneuvers when authorities are nearby.
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