Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz vicinity 43-00S 169-45E

issued

2002-02-18 03:20Z

status

cancelled 2002-02-18 06:40Z (archive)

authority

MARITIME OPS N.Z. MSA 24/02 POR EGC 1492 180049Z FEB 02

position

-43.000, 169.750

source

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

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ VICINITY 43-00S 169-45E.
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.