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Derelict vessel HMM PLATINUM on fire and adrift in the Mozambique Channel

No longer in forceReceived 12 Oct 2026, 04:01 UTCArchived 15 Oct 2026, 05:01 UTC

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MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL. 1. DERELICT VESSEL HMM PLATINUM ON FIRE AND ADRIFT IN VICINITY 25-47.15S 040-20.88E. 2. CANCEL THIS MSG 150402Z OCT 26.

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A derelict vessel, HMM PLATINUM, is reported on fire and adrift in the Mozambique Channel near 25-47.15S 040-20.88E. The warning remains in force until cancellation at 150402Z OCT 26. Mariners should be aware of a burning, drifting hazard in the area and take precautions.

Keep well clear, navigate with caution and report sightings to the nearest coastal authority or MRCC.

Type: Drifting object · severity high
Feed: Wrecks, obstructions and drifting objectsAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Mozambique Channel
Validity: Until 15 Oct 2026, 04:02 UTCCANCEL THIS MSG 150402Z OCT 26.
Activity periods: ? - 15 Oct 2026, 04:02 UTC (In force until cancellation 150402Z OCT 26)
Hazards: vessel on fire, derelict vessel adrift

Vessels involved

HMM PLATINUM · derelict vessel on fire and adrift

Worked out automatically from the warning text on 12 Oct 2026, 04:47 UTC. It can be wrong: the official warning text is the authority.

Keywordsderelict vessel

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