Originally Posted by
Search&Rescue
Seems like the crew experienced high transmission temp (assume MGB).
Decided to divert to the closest island. Before reaching the island the transmission started having strong grinding noises... So, the crew decided to ditch it before reaching the island. They ditched 4 NM short of the closest island.
(These details come from UAE RCC.)
Do you have a link to that information source? My searches come up blank.