Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz in 37-50S 176-53E

issued

2003-07-01 01:44Z

status

cancelled 2003-07-01 02:43Z (archive)

authority

MARITIME OPS NEW ZEALAND 73/03 POR EGC#534 301152Z JUN 03

sea

South Pacific Ocean

position

-37.833, 176.883

source

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

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ IN 37-50S 176-53E.
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.

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.