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Navigational warning OA68 WZ 569/26, WZ 539/26 First received 13 Sep 2026 02:22 UTC · last 15 Sep 02:24 UTC

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ZCZC OA68
WZ 569/26
HEBRIDES.
NORTH UIST AND SOUTH UIST WESTWARDS.
1. LIVE WEAPONS FIRINGS IN PROGRESS DAILY FROM 0800 TO 1700 UTC 14 TO
15 SEP IN AREAS WITHIN:
A. 27 MILES OF 57-27.4N 008-20.5W.
B. 20 MILES OF 57-43.4N 008-58.8W.
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.
2. CANCEL WZ 539/26 (OA55).
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 151800 UTC SEP 2026.
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Issued 15 Sep 2026 18:00 UTC

WZ 569/26 Hebrides. North uist and south uist westwards. 1. Live weapons firings in progress daily from 0800 to 1700 UTC 14 to 15 Sep in areas within: A. 27 miles of 57°27.4′N 008°20.5′W. B. 20 miles of 57°43.4′N 008°58.8′W. 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. 2. Cancel WZ 539/26 (OA55). 3. Cancel this message 15 Sep 2026 18:00 UTC.

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