Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz in 21-42S 173-16W

issued

2002-10-05 07:40Z

status

cancelled 2002-11-23 13:20Z (archive)

cancels

HYDROPAC 1854/02

authority

MARITIME OPERATIONS NEW ZEALAND 117/02 POR EGC#2583 050650Z OCT 02

position

-21.700, -173.267

source

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

1. DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ IN 21-42S 173-16W.
   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.
2. CANCEL HYDROPAC 1854/02.

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.