Containers

20 containers adrift in 42-41.5N 043-29.2W at 081245Z mar

NAVAREA IV 96/03

issued: 2003-03-08 17:30Z
status: cancelled 2003-03-15 00:00Z (archive)
authority: FAX LONDON EXPRESS 081330Z MAR 03
sea: North Atlantic Ocean
position: 42.692, -43.487
containers: 20
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

1. 20 CONTAINERS ADRIFT IN 42-41.5N 043-29.2W
   AT 081245Z MAR.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 15 MAR.

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4 within 180 nm since 2003 · 0 in the last 12 months · 0 in force now

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