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Red flare sighted in 21-45S 152-08E at 221058Z sep

HYDROPAC 1739/02

issued: 2002-09-22 14:55Z
status: cancelled 2002-09-23 01:08Z (archive)
authority: AUSSAR 6862/02 221129Z SEP 02
sea: Coral Sea
position: -21.750, 152.133
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

RED FLARE SIGHTED IN 21-45S 152-08E AT 221058Z SEP.
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.

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