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Distress signal received on 406 mhz from 67 meter M/V master ru in vicinity 25-34.87N 078-34.87W

Western North Atlantic · Bahamas · HYDROLANT 861/24

issued: 2024-04-23 12:19Z
status: cancelled 2026-08-14 18:10Z (dropped from inforce)
authority: RCC MIAMI 0/24 231212Z APR 24.
sea: North Atlantic Ocean
position: 25.581, -78.581
vessel: M/V MASTER RU
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:41Z

Original warning text

WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
BAHAMAS.
DNC 15.
DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 406 MHZ FROM 67 METER
M/V MASTER RU IN VICINITY 25-34.87N 078-34.87W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO RCC MIAMI,
PHONE: 305 415 6800, EMAIL: RCCMIAMI@USCG.MIL.

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