Distress signal received on 243 mhz vicinity 39-20S 178-42E

issued

2003-07-03 21:47Z

status

cancelled 2003-07-03 21:57Z (archive)

cancels

HYDROPAC 1148/03

authority

MARITIME OPS NEW ZEALAND 76/03 POR EGC3594 031956Z JUL 03; MARITIME OPS NEW ZEALAND POR EGC#595 032108Z JUL 03

sea

South Pacific Ocean

position

-39.333, 178.700

source

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

1. DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 243 MHZ VICINITY 39-20S 178-42E.
   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.
2. CANCEL HYDROPAC 1148/03, ASSISTANCE RECEIVED.

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.