Incidents · man_overboard

Man overboard from vessel in 24-34.60S 045-25.70W on 14 aug

South Atlantic · Brazil · HYDROLANT 1586/26

issued: 2026-08-16 03:43Z
status: cancelled 2026-08-19 18:30Z (dropped from inforce)
sea: South Atlantic Ocean
position: -24.577, -45.428
source: nga_inforce · first seen 2026-08-19 19:02Z

Original warning text

SOUTH ATLANTIC.
BRAZIL.
MAN OVERBOARD FROM VESSEL IN
24-34.60S 045-25.70W ON 14 AUG.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.

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HYDROLANT warnings in force as of 041730Z sepcancelled by · 2026-09-04

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