Towing

M/V topaz towing vessel s araz unreported

HYDROLANT 473/04

issued
2004-03-23 19:10Z
status
cancelled 2004-05-08 11:10Z (archive)
authority
CAPE TOWN RADIO IOR EGC#042 230927Z MAR 04
source
nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

M/V TOPAZ TOWING VESSEL S ARAZ UNREPORTED.
LAST KNOWN POSITION 200 MILES OFF THE
SOUTH AFRICAN COASTLINE. VESSELS IN VICINITY
REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST
IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO CAPE TOWN RADIO.

Timeline

Nearby now · within 120 nm

Nothing else in force within 120 nm.

Worldwide now

2 tows in force · see all

Towing

Vessels under tow with long or unlit tow lines. All current tows →

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.