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Navigational warning OA79 WZ 587/26 First received 22 Sep 2026 02:24 UTC · last 3 Oct 02:26 UTC

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ZCZC OA79
WZ 587/26
HEBRIDES.
OUTER HEBRIDES WESTWARDS.
1. LIVE WEAPONS FIRINGS IN PROGRESS DAILY FROM 0700 TO 1630 UTC 25 TO
26 SEP AND 28 SEP TO 03 OCT IN AREAS WITHIN:
A. 27 MILES OF 57-27.5N 008-20.5W.
B. 20 MILES OF 57-43.5N 008-58.8W.
THESE ARE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AREAS AND MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO VACATE
THEM DURING THE ABOVE PERIODS. ANY VESSELS INTENDING TO ENTER SHOULD CONTACT
HEBRIDES RANGE CONTROL ON VHF CH16 OR TELEPHONE NUMBER +441870604554/4452
OR +447787328975 OUT OF HOURS 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 031730 UTC OCT 2026.
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Issued 3 Oct 2026 17:30 UTC

WZ 587/26 Hebrides. Outer hebrides westwards. 1. Live weapons firings in progress daily from 0700 to 1630 UTC 25 to 26 Sep and 28 Sep to 03 Oct 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. These are extremely hazardous areas and mariners are requested to vacate Them during the above periods. Any vessels intending to enter should contact Hebrides range control on VHF CH16 or telephone number +441870604554/4452 Or +447787328975 out of hours 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 3 Oct 2026 17:30 UTC.

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