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Navigational warning OA26 First received 5 Sep 2026 22:24 UTC · last 7 Sep 22:25 UTC

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ZCZC OA26
NOTICE TO MARINERS 45/2026
MARINE MONITODING SURVEY
A SURVEY OF CETACEANS WILL BE CARRIED OUT WITHIN MALTESE TERRITORIAL WATERS.
IT IS PLANNED TO COMMENCE IMMEDIATELY AND BE COMPLETED BY 30TH SEPT AND WILL
BE CONDUCTED DURING BOTH DAY AND NIGHT PERIODS. PART OF THE WORKS INVOLVES
RV SONG OF THE WHALE (C/S MDSX7) WHICH MAY B* RESTRICTED TO MANOEUVRE MARINERS
ARE TO KEEP A 0.3NM DISTANCE FROM THE MENTIONED VESSEL.
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Notice to mariners 45/2026 Marine monitoding survey A survey of cetaceans will be carried out within maltese territorial waters. It is planned to commence immediately and be completed by 30th sept and will Be conducted during both day and night periods. Part of the works involves Rv song of the whale (c/S MDSX7) which may B· restricted to manoeuvre mariners Are to keep a 0.3nm distance from the mentioned vessel.

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