sar

Distress signal received on 406 mhz vicinity 17-45.2N 115-24.8E

HYDROPAC 1806/02

issued: 2002-09-30 17:15Z
status: cancelled 2002-10-31 07:10Z (archive)
authority: PAC RCC POR EGC#1074 301642Z SEP 02
sea: South China Sea
position: 17.753, 115.413
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 406 MHZ VICINITY 17-45.2N 115-24.8E.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO PAC RCC, TELEX: 392401,
PHONE: 808 531 1112, FAX: 808 541 2123.

This area · sar warnings

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

Timeline

Underwater ordnance detonations in progress until 302359Z nov in area between 09-00S 13-00S and 070-00E…cancelled by · 2002-10-31

Nearby now · within 120 nm

Nothing else in force within 120 nm.

Worldwide now

3 sar warnings in force

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.