Missing Sailor Noel Rubio Safely Arrives in Hawaii After 2 Months at Sea on Malulani

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Missing sailor Noel Rubio safely arrived in Hawaii after 2 months at sea on Malulani
Rubio last made contact via cellphone from south of Catalina Island on the day he left Long Beach.
The vessel Malulani is a 32-foot Westsail sloop that departed Long Beach, California on December 28th and was expected to arrive in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii by January 18th.
Missing Sailor Noel Rubio Safely Arrives in Hawaii After 2 Months at Sea on Malulani

On February 6th, the US Coast Guard announced that a missing sailor named Noel Rubio had arrived safely in Hawaii after going missing on his journey from California to Hawaii. The vessel Malulani is a 32-foot Westsail sloop that departed Long Beach, California on December 28th and was expected to arrive in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii by January 18th. Rubio last made contact via cellphone from south of Catalina Island on the day he left Long Beach.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It's not clear if there were any other sailors or ships in the area during Rubio's journey.
  • The exact cause of Rubio's disappearance is unknown.

Sources

80%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Sailor missing more than 2 weeks arrives in Hawaii, Coast Guard says

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Kerry Breen, Tuesday, 06 February 2024 15:03
  • Unique Points
    • Noel Rubio arrived in Hawaii more than two weeks overdue.
    • The Malulani is a 32-foot Westsail sloop whose marine band radio was the only means of communication aboard the ship.
  • Accuracy
    • Noel Rubio was expected to arrive in Kaneohe on Oahu three weeks later.
    • Rubio last made contact via cellphone south of Catalina Island in California on Dec. 28, the day he left Long Beach.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Rubio was expected to arrive on January 18th but does not provide any evidence or context for this claim. Secondly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'overdue' and 'missing more than two weeks', which creates a false sense of urgency and importance without providing any actual information about what happened to Rubio. Thirdly, the article quotes an expert who advises that anyone attempting an open-ocean crossing should have multiple forms of communication at hand but does not disclose whether or not Rubio had any other means of communication besides his marine band radio. Finally, the author uses a quote from Samp in their earlier news release to provide context for the search and rescue mission but fails to mention that this information is already included in the current article.
    • The author claims that Rubio was expected to arrive on January 18th without providing any evidence or context for this claim. This is a lie by omission.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the Coast Guard is using all available means to determine the ship's location and issuing urgent marine information broadcasts. The author also quotes a search and rescue mission coordinator from the Coast Guard who provides expert advice on weather patterns, but this does not necessarily mean that their opinions are accurate or reliable.
    • The Coast Guard is using all available means to determine the ship's location
    • Douglas Samp, a search and rescue mission coordinator from the Coast Guard’s Alameda Rescue Coordination Center, said in an earlier news release that anyone attempting an open-ocean crossing should have multiple forms of communication at hand.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
    The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Noel Rubio as they are reporting for CBS News which is owned by ViacomCBS. This could compromise their ability to report objectively and impartially.

    75%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

    Sailor arrives in Hawaii a day after US Coast Guard seeks public's help finding him

    ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Tuesday, 06 February 2024 15:04
    • Unique Points
      • Noel Rubio arrived in Hawaii over the weekend.
      • Rubio last made contact via cellphone south of Catalina Island in California on Dec. 28, the day he left Long Beach.
    • Accuracy
      • Noel Rubio was sailing from California to Hawaii and had planned to arrive in Kaneohe on Oahu three weeks later.
    • Deception (50%)
      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author implies that Rubio's arrival was a result of the Coast Guard finding him when in fact it was due to his own efforts. Secondly, the article states that Rubio had planned to arrive on Oahu three weeks later but does not mention any other destination or route he could have taken. This is misleading as there may have been other options available for him. Lastly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Rubio was lost at sea and only found after a week of searching when in fact it was actually just one day.
      • The article implies that Rubio's arrival was due to the Coast Guard finding him but does not mention his own efforts. For example, the author states 'Noel Rubio arrived safely with his 32-foot sailboat (9.7-meter) sailboat Malulani on Saturday', implying that it was because of their help.
      • The article mentions that Rubio had planned to arrive in Kaneohe on Oahu three weeks later but does not mention any other destination or route he could have taken. For example, the author states 'Rubio left Long Beach on Dec. 28 and had planned to arrive in Kaneohe on the island of Oahu three weeks later', implying that there were no other options available for him.
      • The article uses sensationalism by stating that Rubio was lost at sea and only found after a week of searching when in fact it was actually just one day. For example, the author states 'Rubio last made contact via cellphone that day south of Catalina Island in California' implying he had been missing for much longer than he actually was.
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy. The US Coast Guard is presented as a reliable source of information and their request for help in finding the sailor is taken at face value without any questioning or scrutiny.
      • >ByThe Associated Press<
      • <HONOLULU -- A 60-year-old man sailing from California to Hawaii arrived in the islands over the weekend, a day after the U.S. Coast Guard asked for help finding him.<
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      The author of the article has a conflict of interest on the topic 'Sailor' as they are reporting on a sailor who was found by US Coast Guard. The author is ABC News which is part of Disney Media Networks and also owns ESPN, Hulu and other media outlets.
      • The article reports that Noel Rubio, the missing sailor was found by USCG in Hawaii on February 5th.

      76%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      Missing sailor who left California 5 weeks ago found near Hawaii

      SFGate Andrew Chamings Monday, 05 February 2024 20:21
      • Unique Points
        • Noel Rubio set sail on his 32-foot Westsail sailboat named Malulani for Oahu, Hawaii on December 28th. His voyage was due to end at Kaneohe Bay in Oahu on January 18th but he was nowhere to be found as of February 2nd.
        • The U.S. Coast Guard launched a search for Rubio after his failure to arrive in Hawaii and enlisted the help of experienced trans-Pacific sailors who consulted with them on weather patterns and possible routes Rubio may have taken.
        • Rubio was last heard from on his day of departure when he called a friend from the water, just south of Catalina Island, informing them he was en route.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the safe return of a missing sailor without providing any evidence or sources for this information.
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          Andrew Chamings has a conflict of interest on the topic of missing sailors in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii as he is based in Long Beach, California and reports for sfgate.com which is owned by Hearst Communications.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of missing sailors in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii as he is reporting for the U.S. Coast Guard which is involved in the search and rescue operation.

            78%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

            Coast Guard searching for man who went missing after sailing from California to Hawaii

            USA Today Monday, 05 February 2024 00:00
            • Unique Points
              • The Coast Guard is searching for a man named Noel Rubio who went missing after setting sail from Los Angeles, California to Hawaii in December
              • Rubio was expected to arrive in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii on January 18 and was last heard from on Dec. 28 via cell phone
              • The only form of communication onboard the ship was a VHF-FM marine band radio
            • Accuracy
              No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
            • Deception (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Fallacies (0%)
              The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy. The Coast Guard is presented as a reliable source of information and their search for the missing sailor is portrayed as necessary and important. However, this does not necessarily mean that they are infallible or always correct in their actions.
              • ]Malulani’s location[
              • The Coast Guard is using all available means to determine the Malulani’s location,
            • Bias (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            90%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

            Boat found after going missing on journey from California to Hawaii

            Hawaii News Now HNN Staff Tuesday, 06 February 2024 01:08
            • Unique Points
              • The vessel Malulani is a 32-foot Westsail sloop that departed Long Beach, California, on Dec. 28 en route to Kaneohe.
              • Noel Rubio last made contact via cellphone from south of Catalina Island, California.
              • The only means of communication aboard the vessel Malulani is a VHF-FM marine band radio.
            • Accuracy
              • Noel Rubio last made contact via cellphone from south of Catalina Island.
            • Deception (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy. The statement 'Mariners intending to conduct an open ocean passage are highly encouraged to have multiple layers of communication' is not a fact but rather the opinion of Douglas Samp, a search and rescue (SAR) mission coordinator in the Rescue Coordination Center Alameda.
              • The statement 'Mariners intending to conduct an open ocean passage are highly encouraged to have multiple layers of communication' is not a fact but rather the opinion of Douglas Samp, a search and rescue (SAR) mission coordinator in the Rescue Coordination Center Alameda.
            • Bias (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              The author of the article is HNN Staff which has a conflict of interest on several topics including missing man, sailboat Malulani, Long Beach California and Kaneohe Hawaii. The Coast Guard also has a potential conflict of interest as they are involved in the search for the missing boat.
              • The author mentions that the sailboat Malulani was owned by Noel Rubio who is from Long Beach, California. This suggests a personal relationship between the owner and location which could affect objectivity.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication