Distress signal received on 406 mhz from M/V up the blue in 34-03S 166-04E

issued

2002-05-20 04:15Z

status

cancelled 2002-05-20 13:41Z (archive)

authority

MARITIME OPS NEW ZEALAND MSA 62/02 POR EGC#88 200333Z MAY 02

sea

Tasman Sea

position

-34.050, 166.067

source

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

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 406 MHZ FROM M/V UP THE BLUE IN
34-03S 166-04E. VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP 
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO MARITIME OPERATIONS 
NEW ZEALAND, INMARSAT-C: 45 120 0067, PHONE: 644 914 5663,
FAX: 644 914 5520 OR TAUPO MARITME 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.