Distress signal received on 243 mhz in 53-24S 137-31W at 062258Z oct 05

issued

2005-10-06 23:30Z

status

cancelled 2005-11-23 13:38Z (archive)

authority

MAR OPS NZ 318/05 062258Z OCT 05.

position

-53.400, -137.517

source

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

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 243 MHZ IN
53-24S 137-31W AT 062258Z OCT 05. VESSELS
IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A
SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO MARITIME OPS NEW ZEALAND,
INMARSAT-C: 451200067, PHONE: 644 914 8333,
FAX: 644 914 8334 OR TAUPO MARITIME RADIO.

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.