sar

Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz vicinity 21-32S 151-13E at 220327Z aug

HYDROPAC 1519/02

issued: 2002-08-22 05:10Z
status: cancelled 2002-08-22 11:40Z (archive)
authority: AUSSAR 6110/02 POR EGC#5383 220420Z AUG 02
sea: Coral Sea
position: -21.533, 151.217
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ VICINITY 21-32S 151-13E
AT 220327Z AUG. VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A
SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO RCC AUSTRALIA,
TELEX: 7162025, PHONE: 612 6230 6811, FAX: 612 6230 6868.

This area · sar warnings

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

Timeline

Bombing exercises 270100Z to 270250Z and 270430Z to 270830Z aug, alternate 0100Z to 0250Z and 0430Z to 0830Z…cancelled by · 2002-08-22

Nearby now · within 120 nm

Special purpose vessel investigator / vlmj / 503791000 conducting scientific survey including towing…Surveys · 111.7 nm
Survey operations in progress until further notice by M/V investigator in area bound by 21-52.00S…Surveys · 111.7 nm

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