Distress signal received 200 miles southwest of cape town from M/V cabo tres puntas

issued

2000-01-10 18:30Z

status

cancelled 2000-02-25 17:30Z (archive)

authority

CAPE TOWN RADIO 101808Z JAN 00

source

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

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED 200 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CAPE TOWN
FROM M/V CABO TRES PUNTAS. VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO
KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO CAPE TOWN RADIO.

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.