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Navigational warning OA73 NAVAREA I 204/26 First received 17 Sep 2026 02:24 UTC · last 18 Sep 02:24 UTC

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ZCZC OA73
NAVAREA I 204/26
EASTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
SCOTLAND WEST COAST.
1. LIVE WEAPONS FIRINGS IN PROGRESS FROM 180600 TO 181700 UTC SEP IN AREAS
WITHIN:
A. 27 MILES OF 57-27.5N 008-20.5W.
B. 20 MILES OF 57-43.5N 008-58.8W.
C. 17 MILES OF 58-06.3N 011-06.7W.
D. 17 MILES OF 57-56.0N 010-28.1W.
E. 16 MILES OF 57-41.6N 009-41.8W.
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 THIS MSG 181800 UTC SEP 2026.
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Issued 18 Sep 2026 18:00 UTC

NAVAREA i 204/26 Eastern north atlantic. Scotland west coast. 1. Live weapons firings in progress from 180600 to 181700 UTC Sep in areas Within: A. 27 miles of 57°27.5′N 008°20.5′W. B. 20 miles of 57°43.5′N 008°58.8′W. C. 17 miles of 58°06.3′N 011°06.7′W. D. 17 miles of 57°56.0′N 010°28.1′W. E. 16 miles of 57°41.6′N 009°41.8′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 this message 18 Sep 2026 18:00 UTC.

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