Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz in 37-40S 171-50E

issued

2002-08-02 05:33Z

status

cancelled 2002-08-02 06:35Z (archive)

authority

MARITIME OPS N.Z. 92/02 POR EGC #1008 020447Z AUG 02

sea

Tasman Sea

position

-37.667, 171.833

source

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

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ IN 37-40S 171-50E.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF
POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO MARITIME OPERATIONS NEW ZEALAND OR
TAUPO MARITIME RADIO, INMARSAT-C: 451200067,
PHONE: 644 914 5663, FAX: 644 914 5520.

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.