Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: On October 2 , a ship called the Elektra ( call sign SIWB ) reported winds of 52 m while it was located about 170 m to the east of the center of the storm .
Simplified: On October 2 , the Elektra ( call sign SIWB ) reported winds of 52 m while located about 170 m to the east of the storm 's center .