sar

Distress signal received from M/V samwoo vicinity 38-44S 020-01E at 120927Z apr

HYDROPAC 545/01

issued: 2001-04-12 14:10Z
status: cancelled 2001-04-14 20:28Z (archive)
authority: CAPE TOWN RADIO AOR-E EGC #635 121250Z APR 01
sea: South Atlantic Ocean
position: -38.733, 20.017
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED FROM M/V SAMWOO VICINITY
38-44S 020-01E AT 120927Z APR. VESSELS IN VICINITY
REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO CAPE TOWN RADIO.

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Timeline

Prn 02 unusablecancelled by · 2001-04-14

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