Man reported missing at sea

The Armed Forces of Malta are looking for 29-year-old Reuben Galea who has been reported missing at sea since Sunday.

The AFM said Mr Galea was reported to have departed from the north of Malta in his 25-foot speedboat last Saturday evening. His family alerted the Rescue Co-ordination Centre after he failed to return home on Sunday night.

Investigations have shown that Mr Galea intended to proceed to Sicily with his craft, which is yellow and maroon in colour. Boats, helicopters and aircraft from the AFM, the Italian Air Force and the Italian Coastguard have been deployed in the search.

The army said weather conditions in the search area have been good with calm seas and light winds. However, the scanty information regarding Mr Galea's movements continue to hamper efforts to locate him.

The AFM has asked anyone who may have information on Mr Galea's whereabouts to contact them or the police in order to assist them with the search.

The police said Mr Galea was last seen wearing a green top and blue jeans, was 5'7" tall and had black hair.

Anyone with information should call the police on 2122 1111.