sar

Distress signal received on 406 mhz in 24-44-54S 008-15-25E

HYDROLANT 540/04

issued: 2004-04-02 07:40Z
status: cancelled 2004-04-02 09:50Z (archive)
authority: CAPE TOWN RADIO AOR-E EGC#413 020702Z APR 04
sea: South Atlantic Ocean
position: -24.748, 8.257
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 406 MHZ IN 24-44-54S 008-15-25E.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO WALVISBAY RADIO,
PHONE: 264 6420 3581 OR CAPE TOWN RADIO, PHONE: 272 1551 2617.

This area · sar warnings

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

Timeline

Seismic survey in progress until 04 apr by M/V ramform viking towing eight 6000 meter long cables in area…cancelled by · 2004-04-02

Nearby now · within 120 nm

Nothing else in force within 120 nm.

Worldwide now

3 sar warnings in force

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.