Distress signal received on 243 mhz vicinity 55-43S 131-35W

issued

2005-01-10 09:41Z

status

cancelled 2005-03-02 17:46Z (archive)

authority

MAR OPS NZ CNW 14/05 100551Z JAN 05.

position

-55.717, -131.583

source

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

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 243 MHZ VICINITY 55-43S 131-35W.
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 8333,
FAX: 644 914 8334 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.