Two Cuba-Headed Humanitarian Sailboats Reported Lost following Setting Sail from Mexico.

A large-scale search and recovery mission is actively in progress in the Caribbean Sea for a pair of unlocated boats carrying relief goods en route from Mexico to Havana.

Maritime Rescue Efforts Initiated

Authorities in Mexico has deployed navy personnel and search planes to search for the two vessels, which were transporting a minimum of 9 sailors, according to a military release.

The vessels had been scheduled to reach Cuba's capital on either Tuesday or Wednesday, but there has been radio silence from them and zero verification of their safe arrival, the navy said.

Background of Relief to Cuba

The Caribbean nation has relied heavily on Mexico's over the last several weeks, as the nation endures repeated power outages across the country.

"Both captains and crews are seasoned mariners, and the two ships are fitted with proper safety equipment and signalling equipment," an official for the convoy stated.

The nine crew members are from Poland, France, Cuba and the US. Officials said it has established contact with rescue coordination centers from each country along with their embassy officials.

"The group is collaborating completely with the authorities and are still optimistic in the capability of the sailors to safely arrive in Havana," the statement continued.

Previous Humanitarian Delivery

Earlier in the week, the government in Havana warmly welcomed and warmly received another boat that had delivered a significant amount of relief supplies to the island.

That vessel, called "a modern Granma" after the yacht in which Fidel Castro landed in Cuba to launch the Cuban Revolution in the mid-20th century, carried photovoltaic panels, pharmaceuticals, infant formula, bicycles and provisions.

Larger Political Climate

Charity groups and individuals have largely spearheaded efforts to bring humanitarian aid to Cuba starting at the turn of the year, coinciding with the time a fuel embargo on the Communist-run nation began.

International organizations have since highlighted ""critical" lack of essential goods, with over 50k operations called off in Cuba because of electricity supply constraints.

Political tensions have increased over the past months, with statements from different representatives underscoring the complex situation regarding diplomatic ties.

Responding to recent comments, a prominent government figure declared that "the political system of Cuba is not up for negotiation."

Reports suggest that initial phases of negotiations were initiated, although their present status remains not publicly known.

The maritime authorities said it was committed to using every available asset at its command to locate the sailboats and ensure the well-being of the people on board.

As of now, there has been no official comment on the lost ships by the government in Havana.