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Navigational warning OA97 WZ 446/26 First received 19 Jul 2026 22:22 UTC · last 23 Jul 22:22 UTC

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ZCZC OA97
WZ 446/26
IRISH SEA.
CARDIGAN BAY.
1. LIVE WEAPON FIRINGS IN PROGRESS DAILY BETWEEN 0600 AND 1400 UTC FROM
20 TO 24 JUL IN AREA WITHIN 15 MILES OF 52-25.5N 004-44.3W.
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 241500 UTC JUL 2026.
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Issued 24 Jul 2026 15:00 UTC

WZ 446/26 Irish sea. Cardigan bay. 1. Live weapon firings in progress daily between 0600 and 1400 UTC from 20 to 24 Jul in area within 15 miles of 52°25.5′N 004°44.3′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 24 Jul 2026 15:00 UTC.

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