Distress signal received on 406 mhz in 06-23.70N 109-59.31E at 180900Z may

issued

2016-05-18 10:05Z

status

cancelled 2016-05-29 09:40Z (archive)

authority

SPOCC 180957Z MAY 16.

sea

South China Sea

position

6.395, 109.989

source

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

SOUTH CHINA SEA.
DNC 11.
DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 406 MHZ IN
06-23.70N 109-59.31E AT 180900Z MAY.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A
SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO SINGAPORE PORT OPERATIONS CONTROL CENTER,
PHONE: 656 226 5539, FAX: 656 227 9971.

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.