The Israeli vessel which had gone missing in the Levantine Sea was located with all four Israelis on board in good health, the joint rescue coordination centre (JRCC) said on Wednesday evening.

According to the JRCC, the engine of the vessel had broken down, leading the captain use the vessel’s sail for moving forward.

The yacht had set sail from Ashod to Crete on Tuesday and went missing with its last known position 89 nautical miles southwest of Paphos.

Israeli authorities have been informed and expect the vessel, which is currently moving towards the port of Haifa, back in territorial waters by Thursday.

However, it’s arrival will depend on the current weather conditions.

The incident coincides with Storm Byron, which has battered the island for the past two days.

Meteorological services have issued warnings for coastal areas and advised vessels to avoid all sailing until the storm subsides.

Authorities are examining whether the yacht set sail despite the approaching severe weather.

The Israeli foreign ministry on Wednesday announced plans to collaborate with Greece and Cyprus in the search for the vessel, expressing concern over the fate of the four men on board.

Cypriot maritime teams were involved in the search, patrolling and monitoring sea traffic near the vessel’s predicted route.

The vessel had reportedly failed to send a distress signal before terminating contact.