Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz and 243 mhz in 13-20S 173-00W at 221900Z jul

issued

2002-07-22 22:25Z

status

cancelled 2002-09-06 11:20Z (archive)

authority

MARITIME OPERATIONS NEW ZEALAND 88/02 POR EGC#279 222114Z JUL 02

position

-13.333, -173.000

source

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

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ AND 243 MHZ IN 13-20S 173-00W
AT 221900Z JUL. 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.