Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz in 40-57S 177-27E

issued

2002-06-01 09:50Z

status

cancelled 2002-06-01 15:55Z (archive)

cancels

HYDROPAC 1011/02

authority

MARITIME OPS NZ MSA 68/02 POR EGC #230 010815Z JUN 02; SEA LAUNCH RANGE CONTROL FAX 01 JUN 02

position

-40.950, 177.450

source

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

1. DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ IN 40-57S 177-27E.
   VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
   ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO MARITIME OPERATIONS NEW ZEALAND,
   INMARSAT-C: 4512 00067, PHONE: 644 914 5663, FAX: 644 914 5520
   OR TAUPO MARITIME RADIO.
2. CANCEL HYDROPAC 1011/02(22,83), OPERATIONS POSTPONED.

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.