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M/V kota wirwan reports engine room explosion in 30-45S 163-47E

HYDROPAC 1657/00

issued
2000-11-13 03:50Z
status
cancelled 2000-11-13 07:20Z (archive)
authority
RCC AUSTRALIA AUSSAR 9462/00 POR EGC #42767 130216Z NOV; MARITIME OPS NEW ZEALAND 121/00 POR EGC #311 130311Z NOV 00
position
-30.750, 163.783
source
nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

M/V KOTA WIRWAN REPORTS ENGINE ROOM EXPLOSION IN 30-45S 163-47E.
THREE PERSONS INJURED REQUIRING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. VESSELS IN
VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO VESSEL, INMARSAT-A: 1715736, INMARSAT-C: 456316520
OR RCC AUSTRALIA, TELEX: 7162025, PHONE: 612 6230 6811.

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