Distress signal received on 406 mhz within five miles of 46-52.0N 031-03.6W at 271040Z aug

issued

2000-08-27 14:52Z

status

cancelled 2000-08-27 16:01Z (archive)

authority

RCC HALIFAX 271421Z AUG 00 AOR-W EGC #205, AOR-E EGC #054

sea

North Atlantic Ocean

position

46.867, -31.060 · r 5.0 nm

source

nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 406 MHZ WITHIN FIVE MILES OF
46-52.0N 031-03.6W AT 271040Z AUG.  VESSELS IN VICINITY
REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO RCC HALIFAX, TELEX: 5843 3169 9943,
PHONE: 1 902 427 8200, FAX: 1 902 427 2114.

Not for navigation. This is a re-rendering of an official navigational warning for awareness; mariners must use official NAVAREA broadcasts and their national MSI service.