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Distress signal received on 121 mhz in 16-26.3N 139-42.3E at 140838Z mar

HYDROPAC 193/99

issued
1999-03-14 09:58Z
status
cancelled 1999-03-14 00:00Z (archive)
sea
Philippine Sea
position
16.438, 139.705
source
nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121 MHZ IN 16-26.3N 139-42.3E
AT 140838Z MAR. VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO U.S. COAST GUARD GUAM.

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Timeline · 2 messages since 1999-03-14 · closed 1999-03-14

  1. Distress signal received on 121 mhz in 16-26.3N 139-42.3E at 140838Z mar this message1999-03-14 → 1999-03-14
  2. Cancel HYDROPAC 193/99 and this msg, no distress1999-03-14 → 1999-03-14

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