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Navigational warning OA89 WZ 428/26 First received 9 Jul 2026 22:20 UTC · last 19 Jul 22:25 UTC Cancelled 17 Jul 22:20 UTC · by message

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ZCZC OA89
WZ 428/26
HEBRIDES.
UIST WESTWARDS.
1. LIVE WEAPONS FIRINGS IN PROGRESS DAILY FROM 0800 TO 1830 UTC 13 TO
24 JUL IN AREAS WITHIN:
A. 28 MILES OF 57-21.6N 008-25.5W.
B. 20 MILES OF 57-33.3N 008-48.6W.
2. THESE ARE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AREAS AND MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO VACATE
THE AREAS DURING THE ABOVE PERIODS. ANY VESSELS INTENDING TO ENTER THE AREAS
SHOULD CONTACT HEBRIDES RANGE ON VHF CH16 OR TELEPHONE NUMBER +441870604554/4452
OR +447787328975 FOR ADVICE. MARITIME PATROL AIRCRAFT MAY BE IN OPERATION
TO SUPPORT FIRINGS AND MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLY WITH ANY INSTRUCTIONS
GIVEN.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 241930 UTC JUL 2026.
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Issued 24 Jul 2026 19:30 UTC

WZ 428/26 Hebrides. Uist westwards. 1. Live weapons firings in progress daily from 0800 to 1830 UTC 13 to 24 Jul in areas within: A. 28 miles of 57°21.6′N 008°25.5′W. B. 20 miles of 57°33.3′N 008°48.6′W. 2. These are extremely hazardous areas and mariners are requested to vacate The areas during the above periods. Any vessels intending to enter the areas Should contact hebrides range on VHF CH16 or telephone number +441870604554/4452 Or +447787328975 for advice. Maritime patrol aircraft may be in operation To support firings and mariners are requested to comply with any instructions Given. 3. Cancel this message 24 Jul 2026 19:30 UTC.

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