sar

Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz in 16-17S 145-46E at 172235Z dec

HYDROPAC 1419/99

issued: 1999-12-17 23:11Z
status: cancelled 1999-12-18 00:56Z (archive)
cancels: HYDROPAC 1406/99
authority: RCC AUS 172238Z DEC 99; RCC AUS 172210Z DEC 99
sea: Coral Sea
position: -16.283, 145.767
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

1. DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ IN 16-17S 145-46E
   AT 172235Z DEC. VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP
   A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO
   RCC AUSTRALIA, TELEX: 7162025, PHONE: 61 2 6230 6811.
2. CANCEL HYDROPAC 1406/99(75).

This area · sar warnings

0 within 180 nm since — · 0 in the last 12 months · 0 in force now

Timeline

Seismic survey in progress until further notice by M/V western pride towing four mile long cable in area…replaced · 1999-12-15
Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz in 16-03N 139-03E at 172317Z deccancelled by · 1999-12-18

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