sar

Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz in 22-17S 177-23W

HYDROPAC 1109/03

issued: 2003-06-27 10:50Z
status: cancelled 2003-06-28 05:20Z (archive)
cancels: HYDROPAC 1103/03
authority: MARITIME OPS NEW ZEALAND MSA 71/03 POR EGC#95 270928Z JUN 03; MARITIME OPS NEW ZEALAND POR EGC#93 270925Z JUN 03
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -22.283, -177.383
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

1. DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ IN 22-17S 177-23W.
   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 1103/03.

This area · sar warnings

0 within 180 nm since — · 0 in the last 12 months · 0 in force now

Timeline

Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz in 22-30S 177-00W at 271625Z juncancels · 2003-06-27
Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz in 22-30S 177-00W at 271625Z junreplaced · 2003-06-27
Derelict 24 meter F/V tansula adrift in 29-04.4S 154-37.4E at 271924Z juncancelled by · 2003-06-28

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