sar

Distress beacon activated by M/V gulf fleet 103, call sign YJQF9, in 34.6S 022.4E

HYDROPAC 973/98

issued: 1998-12-14 16:36Z
status: cancelled 1999-01-29 00:00Z (archive)
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

DISTRESS BEACON ACTIVATED BY M/V GULF FLEET 103, CALL SIGN YJQF9,
IN 34.6S 022.4E. VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO MRCC CAPE TOWN OR CAPE TOWN
RADIO.

Timeline

HYDROPAC messages in force 290800Z jan 99cancelled by · 1999-01-29

Nearby now · within 120 nm

Nothing else in force within 120 nm.

Worldwide now

2 sar warnings in force

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.