sar

Distress signal received in 20-00S 008-00W

South Atlantic · HYDROLANT 39/16

issued: 2016-01-04 11:15Z
status: cancelled 2016-01-04 20:03Z (archive)
authority: WALVIS BAY RADIO 041027Z JAN 16.
sea: South Atlantic Ocean
position: -20.000, -8.000
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

SOUTH ATLANTIC.
DNC 01.
DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED IN 20-00S 008-00W. VESSELS
IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO MRCC CAPE TOWN
OR WALVIS BAY RADIO.

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0 within 180 nm since — · 0 in the last 12 months · 0 in force now

Timeline

Cancel HYDROLANT 39/16 and this msgcancelled by · 2016-01-04

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