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Navigational warning OA39 WZ 505/26 First received 19 Aug 2026 22:20 UTC · last 24 Aug 22:22 UTC

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ZCZC OA39
WZ 505/26
HEBRIDES AND MALIN.
UIST WESTWARDS.
1. LIVE WEAPONS FIRINGS IN PROGRESS DAILY BETWEEN 0800 TO 1830 UTC FROM
24 TO 28 AUG AND FROM 31 AUG TO 4 SEP IN AREAS WITHIN:
A. 27 MILES OF 57-20.8N 008-32.1W.
B. 26 MILES OF 57-13.8N 009-00.0W.
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 041930 UTC SEP 2026.
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Issued 4 Sep 2026 19:30 UTC

WZ 505/26 Hebrides and malin. Uist westwards. 1. Live weapons firings in progress daily between 0800 to 1830 UTC from 24 to 28 Aug and from 31 Aug to 4 Sep in areas within: A. 27 miles of 57°20.8′N 008°32.1′W. B. 26 miles of 57°13.8′N 009°00.0′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 4 Sep 2026 19:30 UTC.

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