Distress signal received on 406 mhz vicinity 14-50S 174-33W

issued

2003-07-03 10:00Z

status

cancelled 2003-07-03 21:47Z (archive)

authority

MARITIME OPS NEW ZEALAND 74/03 POR EGC#579 030835Z JUL 03

sea

South Pacific Ocean

position

-14.833, -174.550

source

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

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 406 MHZ VICINITY 14-50S 174-33W.
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.