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Navigational warning OA20 WZ 653/26, WZ 576/26 First received 28 Oct 2026 18:29 UTC · last 2 Nov 02:27 UTC In force · UKHO radio navigational warnings (NAVAREA I, WZ)

Original · official text, UKHO radio navigational warnings (NAVAREA I, WZ)

ZCZC OA20
231642 UTC OCT 26
WZ 653/26
MALIN.
1. DUBH ARTACH LIGHTHOUSE 56-08.0N 006-38.1W LIGHT UNRELIABLE AND AIS INOPERATIVE.
2. CANCEL WZ 576/26.
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Issued 23 Oct 2026 16:42 UTC

23 Oct 2026 16:42 UTC WZ 653/26 Malin. 1. Dubh artach lighthouse 56°08.0′N 006°38.1′W light unreliable and AIS inoperative. 2. Cancel WZ 576/26.

The original is the copy with the fewest reception errors (an operator's own transmit log beats any receiver). Unreadable characters show as _ or *. Best copy from pa2ohh.