Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz in 21-39S 175-09W

issued

2002-10-05 03:40Z

status

cancelled 2002-10-05 07:40Z (archive)

authority

MARITIME OPERATIONS NEW ZEALAND 117/02 POR EGC#2574 050228Z OCT 02

position

-21.650, -175.150

source

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

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ IN 21-39S 175-09W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO MARITIME OPERATIONS NEW ZEALAND,
INMARSAT-C: 4512 00067, PHONE: 644 914 5663, FAX: 644 914 5520
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.