Incidents · distress

Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz vicinity 46-47S 168-33E

HYDROPAC 1483/99

issued
1999-12-31 18:21Z
status
cancelled 2000-01-01 01:15Z (archive)
authority
MARITIME OPERATIONS CENTER NEW ZEALAND 311728Z DEC 99
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-46.783, 168.550
source
nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ VICINITY 46-47S 168-33E.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.  REPORTS TO MARITIME OPERATIONS NEW ZEALAND,
INMARSAT-C: 451200067, PHONE: 6449145663, FAX: 6449145520 OR
TAUPO MARITIME RADIO.

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