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Navigational warning OA92 WZ 263/26 First received 11 Apr 2026 22:21 UTC · last 17 Apr 02:24 UTC

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ZCZC OA92
WZ 263/26
IRISH SEA.
CARDIGAN BAY.
1. LIVE WEAPONS FIRINGS IN PROGRESS DAILY BETWEEN 0800 AND 1500 UTC 13
TO 17 APR IN AREA WITHIN 13 MILES OF 52-26N 004-44W.
2. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AREA AND MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO VACATE
THE AREA DURING THE ABOVE PERIODS. ANY VESSELS INTENDING TO ENTER THE AREA
SHOULD CONTACT ABERPORTH MARINE CONTROL ON VHF CH16 OR TELEPHONE NUMBER +441239813480
OR +447495043213 (OUT OF HOURS).
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 171600 UTC APR 2026.
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Issued 17 Apr 2026 16:00 UTC

WZ 263/26 Irish sea. Cardigan bay. 1. Live weapons firings in progress daily between 0800 and 1500 UTC 13 To 17 Apr in area within 13 miles of 52°26′N 004°44′W. 2. This is an extremely hazardous area and mariners are requested to vacate The area during the above periods. Any vessels intending to enter the area Should contact aberporth marine control on VHF CH16 or telephone number +441239813480 Or +447495043213 (out of hours). 3. Cancel this message 17 Apr 2026 16:00 UTC.

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