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Distress signal received on 406 mhz in 29-58N 159-39E at 042206Z sep

HYDROPAC 888/99

issued
1999-09-05 02:11Z
status
cancelled 1999-09-06 06:20Z (archive)
authority
JAPAN MARITIME SAFETY AGENCY 050120Z SEP 99
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
29.967, 159.650
source
nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 406 MHZ IN 29-58N 159-39E
AT 042206Z SEP. VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP
A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO JAPAN
MARITIME SAFETY AGENCY.

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