Distress signal received on 121.5/243 mhz in 13-44S 172-12W

issued

2005-07-05 08:31Z

status

cancelled 2005-08-17 07:52Z (archive)

authority

MARITIME OPERATIONS NEW ZEALAND MSA 233/05 050647Z JUL 05.

position

-13.733, -172.200

source

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

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5/243 MHZ
IN 13-44S 172-12W. 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 8333,
FAX: 644 914 8334 OR TAUPO MARITIME 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.