sar

Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz in 46-22S 168-04E

HYDROPAC 519/03

issued: 2003-03-22 20:32Z
status: cancelled 2003-03-22 02:26Z (archive)
authority: MAR OPS NEW ZEALAND 33/03 222000Z MAR 03
sea: Tasman Sea
position: -46.367, 168.067
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ IN 46-22S 168-04E.
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.

This area · sar warnings

0 within 180 nm since — · 0 in the last 12 months · 0 in force now

Timeline

Cancel HYDROPAC 519/03 and this msg, false alertcancelled by · 2003-03-22

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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.