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Distress signal received on 406 mhz from M/V wave buster in 09-32.7N 156-05.5E at 230819Z may

HYDROPAC 452/99

issued
1999-05-23 09:40Z
status
cancelled 1999-05-23 10:17Z (archive)
authority
GUAMSARCOORD 230830Z MAY 1999
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
9.545, 156.092
vessel
M/V WAVE BUSTER · 2 messages
source
nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 406 MHZ FROM M/V WAVE BUSTER
IN 09-32.7N 156-05.5E AT 230819Z MAY. VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED
TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO
U.S. COAST GUARD GUAM.

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