The Peruvian Maritime Safety Information Coordinator has issued a warning regarding an oceanographic buoy that has become adrift in the Pacific Ocean. The buoy, named Hidronav-100, was last seen near the port of Paita, located in the northwestern region of Peru.
The buoy was first reported to be adrift on May 24th at 03:42:13 UTC, with its position tracked over several hours. The coordinates of the buoy were recorded as follows:
* 03-42-10.67 S, 083-53-24.41 W at 03:42:13 UTC on May 24th
* 03-42-13.27 S, 083-53-41.59 W at 28:01:10 UTC on May 24th
* 03-42-18.28 S, 083-54-04.78 W at 28:01:51 UTC on May 24th
The buoy was last seen moving in a course of 258 degrees with a speed of 1.2 knots. The Peruvian authorities have advised mariners to exercise caution and avoid any collisions with the adrift buoy. The message has since been canceled, but it is unclear whether the buoy has been located or recovered.
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