Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz in 38-36S 179-21E

issued

2003-06-18 21:59Z

status

cancelled 2003-08-02 11:50Z (archive)

authority

MARITIME OPS NEW ZEALAND 65/03 POR EGC#436 172230Z JUN 03

position

-38.600, 179.350

source

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

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ IN 38-36S 179-21E.
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.

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.