Distress signal received on 406 mhz in 33-34.5S 168-37.3E

issued

2009-04-20 06:16Z

status

cancelled 2009-04-20 16:41Z (archive)

authority

MNZ 118/09 200304Z APR 09.

sea

Tasman Sea

position

-33.575, 168.622

source

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

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 406 MHZ IN
33-34.5S 168-37.3E. VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED
TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO MARITIME OPERATIONS NEW ZEALAND,
INMARSAT-C: 451200067, 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.