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M/V cheng da, 24 persons on board, reported sunk in 24-34N 119-50E at 190030Z mar

HYDROPAC 245/96

issued
1996-03-20 00:11Z
status
cancelled 1999-03-13 00:00Z (archive)
cancels
HYDROPAC 242/96
sea
South China Sea
position
24.567, 119.833
vessel
M/V CHENG
source
nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

1. M/V CHENG DA, 24 PERSONS ON BOARD, REPORTED SUNK IN
   24-34N 119-50E AT 190030Z MAR. VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO
   RENDER ASSISTANCE. REPORTS TO MRCC HONG KONG.
2. CANCEL HYDROPAC 242/96.

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