Distress signal received on 406 mhz from 15 meter S/V niro, two persons on board, in 16-15.4S 150-55.1W

issued

2001-10-16 12:21Z

status

cancelled 2001-11-30 12:50Z (archive)

authority

MRRCC PAPEETE POR EGC#172 160922Z OCT 01

position

-16.257, -150.918

source

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DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 406 MHZ FROM 15 METER S/V NIRO,
TWO PERSONS ON BOARD, IN 16-15.4S 150-55.1W. VESSELS
IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO MRCC PAPEETE,
INMARSAT-C: 5824 2279 9192, PHONE: 68 946 2432, FAX: 68 942 3915.

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.