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ADMIRALTY LIST OF RADIO SIGNALS

VOLUME 3, PART 1

2017/18

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION

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Europe, Africa and Asia

(excluding the Far East)

IM P O R T A N T - S E E R E L A T E D A D M IR A L T Y P U B L IC A T IO N S

N o tic es to M a rin e rs (A n n u a l, P e rm a n e n t, P re lim in a ry a n d T e m p o ra ry ); A D M IR A L T Y In fo rm a tio n O v e rla y (A IO ); S y m b o ls

and A b b re v ia tio n s u s e d o n A D M IR A L T Y P a p e r C h a rts (N P 5 0 1 1 ); A D M IR A L T Y G u id e to E N C S y m b o ls u s e d in E C D IS
(N P 5 0 1 2 ); T h e M a rin e r's H a n d b o o k (N P 1 0 0 , e s p e c ia lly C h a p te rs 1 a n d 2 o n th e use, a c c u ra c y a n d lim ita tio n s o f c h a rts );
S ailin g D ire c tio n s (P ilo ts ); L is t o f L ig h ts a n d Fog S ig n a ls ; L is t o f R a d io S ig n a ls a n d T id e T a b le s (o r th e ir d ig ita l
e q u iv a le n ts ).

K E E P C H A R T S A N D P U B L IC A T IO N S U P T O D A T E A N D U S E T H E L A R G E S T S C A L E C H A R T A P P R O P R IA T E

P U B L IS H E D B Y T H E U N IT E D K IN G D O M H Y D R O G R A P H IC O F F IC E

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T h is d o c u m e n t is p ro te c te d by in te rn a tio n a l c o p y rig h t law . N o p a rt o f th is d o c u m e n t m a y b e re p ro d u c e d , s to re d in a re trie v a l s y s te m

or tra n s m itte d in a n y fo rm o r b y a n y m e a n s , e le c tro n ic , m e c h a n ic a l, p h o to c o p y in g , re c o rd in g o r o th e rw is e w ith o u t th e p rio r w ritte n
p e rm is sio n o f T h e U n ite d K in g d o m H y d ro g ra p h ic O ffic e , A d m ira lty W a y, T a u n to n , S o m e rs e t, TA1 2 D N , U n ite d K in g d o m
(u k h o .g o v .u k ).
 DIRECTIONS FOR UPDATING THIS VOLUME
S u b s e q u e n t u p d a te s to th is b o o k w ill be in c lu d e d in S e c tio n VI o f th e W e e k ly E d itio n o f A D M IR A L T Y N o tic e s to M a rin e rs , c o p ie s of
w h ic h c a n be o b ta in e d fro m a u th o ris e d A D M IR A L T Y c h a rt a g e n ts , o r fro m th e U K H O W e b s ite a d m ira lty .c o .u k /m s i

A c u m u la tiv e list o f u p d a te s is p u b lis h e d q u a rte rly in S e c tio n VI a n d p ro v id e s a s u m m a ry list o f th e e n trie s in th e c u rre n t e d itio n s
w h ic h h a v e b e e n u p d a te d . N e w o r e x te n s iv e ly a lte re d m a te ria l is in te n d e d to be p a s te d o v e r th e e x is tin g m a te ria l. S h o rte r u p d a te s
s h o u ld be m a d e in m a n u s c rip t. T h e W e e k ly E d itio n n u m b e r is s h o w n o n all u p d a te s . T h e a p p ro p ria te in d e x e s a n d d ia g ra m s s h o u ld
a ls o b e u p d a te d if n e c e s s a ry .

RECORD OF UPDATES
T h is V o lu m e s h o u ld o n ly be u se d o n c e fu lly u p d a te d by S e c tio n VI N o tic e s to M a rin e rs. T h e in c lu s io n o f u p d a te s in th is V o lu m e
s h o u ld be re c o rd e d in th e fo llo w in g ta b le :

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ANNUAL NOTICES TO MARINERS

A tte n tio n is c a lle d to th e fo llo w in g A D M IR A L T Y N o tic e s to M a rin e rs w h ic h a re p u b lis h e d a n n u a lly a n d c o n ta in in fo rm a tio n of
p a rtic u la r in te re s t to th e u s e rs o f A D M IR A L T Y L ist o f R a d io S ig n a ls:

03 S a fe ty o f B ritis h M e rc h a n t S h ip s in p e rio d s o f p e a c e , te n s io n , c ris is o r co n flic t.

05 F iring P ra c tic e a n d E x e rc is e A re a s .
20 M a n d a to ry E x p a n d e d In s p e c tio n s - EU D ire c tiv e 2 0 0 9 /1 6 /E C .

T h e c o n te n t o f a n n u a l A D M IR A L T Y N o tic e s to M a rin e rs 0 4 is in c lu d e d in N P 2 8 5 , A D M IR A L T Y L ist o f R a d io S ig n a ls , G lo b a l M a ritim e

D istre ss an d S a fe ty S y s te m (G M D S S ).
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D ire c tio n s fo r U p d a tin g T h is V o lu m e .................................................................................................................................................................................................... ii
R e co rd o f U p d a te s .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ii
A n n u a l N o tic e s to M a r in e r s .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ii
C o n te n ts ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. iii
P r e fa c e .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
P u rp o s e o f A D M IR A L T Y R a d io S ig n a ls ............................................................................................................................................................................................... v
H o w to R e p o rt N e w o r S u s p e c te d D a n g e rs to N a v ig a tio n o r C h a n g e s O b s e rv e d in A id s to N a v ig a tio n .................................................................v
F e e d b a c k ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ v
U K H O C o n ta c t D e ta ils ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. vi
H o w to o b ta in A D M IR A L T Y C h a rts a n d P u b lic a tio n s ....................................................................................................................................................................vi
R e la te d A D M IR A L T Y P u b lic a tio n s a n d T h e ir C o n te n ts .............................................................................................................................................................. vii
G e n e ra l In fo r m a tio n ......... ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................viii
A b b re v ia tio n s an d G lo s s a r y ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ix
L ist o f s e rv ic e s in c o u n try o r d e r ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. xx

M A R IT IM E S A F E T Y IN F O R M A T IO N ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
E x tra c ts fro m th e re v is e d J o in t IM O /IH O /W M O M a n u a l on M a ritim e S a fe ty In fo rm a tio n (M S I) J a n u a ry 2 0 1 6 ............................................. 1
N a tio n a l P ra c tic e s .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
R a d io N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s on th e In te r n e t.............................................................................................................................................................................11
M E T A R E A W a rn in g s on th e In te r n e t.............................................................................................................................................................................................12
A IS M S I B R O A D C A S T S ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................12

SAFETYNET
E xtra c ts fro m th e S a fe ty N E T U se rs H a n d b o o k ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
N A V A R E A S - d ia g r a m ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
M E T A R E A S - d ia g r a m ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
E G C S a fe ty N E T S y s te m .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

NAVTEX
C o m m o n A b b re v ia tio n s fo r th e In te rn a tio n a l N A V T E X S e r v ic e ..........................................................................................................................................29
In d e x o f D ia g r a m s ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31

R A D IO -F A C S IM IL E
In tr o d u c tio n ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 T
S y m b o ls an d D e p ic tio n s u s e d o n R a d io -F a c s im ile C h a rts fo r M a rin e p u r p o s e s ......................................................................................................43
S e rv ic e D e ta ils .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45

R A D IO W E A T H E R S E R V IC E S A N D N A V IG A T IO N A L W A R N IN G S
In tr o d u c tio n ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
S e rv ic e D e ta ils .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................60

M U L T IL IN G U A L L IS T O F T E R M S U S E D IN W E A T H E R A N D S E A B U L L E T IN S .......................................................................................................2 3 7

S H IP S ' W E A T H E R R E P O R T S
P o rt M e te o ro lo g ic a l O f fic e r s ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 2

T h e W M O V o lu n ta ry O b s e rv in g S h ip P ro g ra m m e ( V O S ) .................................................................................................................................................2 4 9
In m a rs a t C L a n d E arth S ta tio n s a c c e p tin g C o d e 41 m e s s a g e s .................................................................................................................... 251

M E T E O R O L O G IC A L C O D E S .............................................................................................................................................................................................................25 3
FM S y s te m o f N u m b e rin g C o d e F o r m s .....................................................................................................................................................................................2 5 3
FM S y s te m o f C o d e F o r m s ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25 3
L is t o f C o d e F o rm s w ith N o te s a n d R e g u la tio n s ...................................................................................................................................................................25 3
M a ritim e F o re c a s t C o d e ( M A F O R ) ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 6 2
S y m b o lic L e tte rs an d R e m a rk s as to th e M e th o d s o f C o d in g .........................................................................................................................................26 3
C o d e T a b le s ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2 6 7

IC E R E P O R T S
T h e B a ltic S e a Ice C o d e .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28 5
D e n m a r k .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 8 7

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E s to n ia ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2 8 9
F in la n d .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................291
G e r m a n y .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 9 5
G r e e n la n d ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2 98
L a tv ia ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 99
L ith u a n ia .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 9 9
N e th e r la n d s ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 301
N o r w a y ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3 0 3
P o la n d ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 5
R u ss ia (B a ltic a n d G u lf o f F in la n d ) ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 30 5
R u s s ia (N o rth e rn S e a R o u te ) .........................................................................................................................................................................................................3 0 7
S w e d e n .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3 1 0

TABLES
B e a u fo rt N o ta tio n .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3 1 5
B e a u fo rt S c a le o f W in d F o r c e ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................3 1 5
W a v e s ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 1 6
C o n v e rs io n T a b le s .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 1 7

W E A T H E R 'A P P S '
W e a th e r ‘A p p s ’ fo r M o b ile , T a b le t a n d iP h o n e D e v ic e s ...................................................................................................................................................... 32 3

IN D E X .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32 5
C e rtific a te o f A u th e n tic ity ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... L a s t P a g e

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 PREFACE
T h e 2 0 1 7 /1 8 e d itio n o f th is A L R S V o lu m e c o n ta in s th e la te s t in fo rm a tio n re c e iv e d by th e U K H O .
A ll re a s o n a b le e ffo rt has b e e n m a d e to e n s u re th a t th is V o lu m e c o n ta in s a ll o f th e in fo rm a tio n o b ta in e d a n d a s s e s s e d by th e U K H O
by th e d a te o f p u b lic a tio n . In fo rm a tio n re c e iv e d a fte r th a t d a te w ill b e in c lu d e d in S e c tio n VI o f th e W e e k ly E d itio n o f A D M IR A L T Y
N o tic e s to M a rin e rs.

T h is e d itio n s u p e rs e d e s th e 2 0 1 6 /1 7 e d itio n w h ic h is c a n ce lle d .

M r J o h n H u m p h re y
C h ie f E xe c u tiv e
U n ite d K in g d o m H y d ro g ra p h ic O ffic e

PURPOSE OF ADMIRALTY RADIO SIGNALS

A D M IR A L T Y L is t o f R a d io S ig n a ls (A L R S ) p ro v id e s a c o m p re h e n s iv e s o u rc e o f in fo rm a tio n o n a ll a s p e c ts o f M a ritim e R a d io
C o m m u n ic a tio n s . T h e p u rp o s e o f th is V o lu m e is to p ro v id e in fo rm a tio n on th e fo llo w in g to p ic s :

M a ritim e W e a th e r S e rv ic e s
M a ritim e S a fe ty In fo rm a tio n B ro a d c a s ts
W o rld w id e N A V T E X a n d S a fe ty N E T In fo rm a tio n
S u b m a rin e a n d G u n n e ry W a rn in g D e ta ils
R a d io -F a c s im ile S ta tio n s , F re q u e n c ie s a n d In d e x o f M a p A re a s

HOW TO REPORT NEW OR SUSPECTED DANGERS TO NAVIGATION

OR CHANGES OBSERVED IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION
A H y d ro g ra p h ic N o te , F orm H 1 0 2 , w ith in s tru c tio n s , is c o n ta in e d in th e b a c k o f th e W e e k ly E d itio n o f A D M IR A L T Y N o tic e s to
M a rin e rs . T h is fo rm c a n a ls o b e d o w n lo a d e d fro m th e U K H O W e b s ite . T h e fo rm s h o u ld be u se d to re p o rt a ll o b s e rv a tio n s , in c lu d in g
n e w o r s u s p e c te d d a n g e rs to n a v ig a tio n o r c h a n g e s to a id s to n a v ig a tio n .

FEEDBACK
F e e d b a c k on th is p u b lic a tio n is m o s t w e lc o m e a n d s h o u ld be a d d re s s e d to C u s to m e r S e rv ic e s a n d m a rk e d fo r th e a tte n tio n of
A D M IR A L T Y List o f R a d io S ig n a ls a n d M a rk e tin g .

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 UKHO CONTACT DETAILS
C u s to m e r S e rv ic e s
A D M IR A L T Y
Th e U nited K in g d o m H y d ro g ra p h ic O ffic e
A d m ira lty W a y
TAUNTON
S o m e rs e t
TA1 2 D N
U n ite d K in g d o m
e m a il: c u s to m e rs e rv ic e s @ u k h o .a o v .u k
T e l: + 4 4 (0 )1 8 2 3 4 8 4 4 4 4
W e b s ite : a d m ira ltv .c o .u k

E n q u irie s re g a rd in g the c o n te n t o f A D M IR A L T Y L is t o f R a d io S ig n a ls s h o u ld be m a d e to th e c o n ta c t lis te d a b o v e c le a rly s ta tin g "F o r

th e a tte n tio n o f A LR S ".

HOW TO OBTAIN ADMIRALTY CHARTS AND PUBLICATIONS

A c o m p le te list o f A D M IR A L T Y C h a rts a n d P u b lic a tio n s (b o th p a p e r & d ig ita l), to g e th e r w ith a list o f a u th o ris e d A D M IR A L T Y c h a rt
a g e n ts fo r their p u rch a s e , is c o n ta in e d in th e " C a t a l o g u e o f A D M I R A L T Y C h a r t s a n d P u b l i c a t i o n s " ( N P 1 3 1 ), p u b lis h e d a n n u a lly . T h e
A D M IR A L T Y D igital C a ta lo g u e is a v a ila b le to d o w n lo a d fre e o f c h a rg e fro m th e U K H O W e b s ite .

D etails of a u th o ris e d A D M IR A L T Y c h a rt a g e n ts ca n a ls o b e o b ta in e d fre e o f c h a rg e fro m C u s to m e r S e rv ic e s.

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 RELATED ADMIRALTY PUBLICATIONS AND THEIR CONTENTS
A D M IR A L T Y N o tic e s to M a r in e r s (N M s ):
• W e e k ly N o tic e s to M a rin e rs
° N a v ig a tio n a lly s ig n ific a n t c h a n g e s to n a u tic a l c h a rts , lig h ts a n d fo g s ig n a ls , R a d io S ig n a ls a n d S a ilin g D ire c tio n s
° R e p rin t o f all R a d io N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s in fo rc e a n d a s u m m a ry o f c h a rts a n d p u b lic a tio n s b e in g p u b lis h e d .
• C u m u la tiv e L is t o f N o tic e s to M a rin e rs
0 P u b lis h e d in J a n u a ry a n d J u ly o f e a ch y e a r
° A list o f all n a u tica l c h a rts a v a ila b le a n d a c o m p le te list o f all N M s a ffe c tin g th e m d u rin g th e p re v io u s tw o y e a rs .
• A n n u a l S u m m a ry o f N o tic e s to M a rin e rs
0 P u b lis h e d a t th e b e g in n in g o f th e y e a r in tw o p a rts
0 A n n u a l N o tic e s to M a rin e rs, T e m p o ra ry and P re lim in a ry N M s
° C u m u la tiv e s u m m a ry o f u p d a te s to S a ilin g D ire c tio n s.
F or m o re in fo rm a tio n , p le a s e v is it a d m ira lty .c o .u k /m s i

T h e M a r in e r 's H a n d b o o k :
• In fo rm a tio n on n a u tic a l c h a rts a n d th e ir use
• O p e ra tio n a l in fo rm a tio n a n d re g u la tio n
• T id e s a nd c u rre n ts
• C h a ra c te ris tic s o f th e s e a
• B a s ic m e te o ro lo g y
• N a v ig a tio n in ice
• H a z a rd s a n d re s tric tio n s to n a v ig a tio n

A D M IR A L T Y S a ilin g D ir e c tio n s ( P ilo ts ):

• W a te rw a y d ire c tio n s
• P o rt fa c ilitie s
• D ire c tio n s fo r p o rt e n try
• N a v ig a tio n a l h a z a rd s
• B uoyage
• C lim a te in fo rm a tio n .

A D M IR A L T Y L is t o f R a d io S ig n a ls :
• M a ritim e R a d io S ta tio n s
• R a d io A id s to N a v ig a tio n
• T im e
• M a ritim e S a fe ty In fo rm a tio n
• R a d io W e a th e r S e rv ic e s
• G lo b a l M a ritim e D is tre s s a n d S a fe ty S y s te m (G M D S S )
• P ilot S e rv ic e s
• V e s s e l T ra ffic S e rv ic e s
• P ort O p e ra tio n s
• S h ip R e p o rtin g S y s te m s .

A D M IR A L T Y L is t o f L ig h ts :
• L ig h th o u s e s , lig h ts h ip s , fo g s ig n a ls a n d o th e r lig h ts o f n a v ig a tio n a l s ig n ific a n c e .
• E q u iv a le n t fo re ig n la n g u a g e lig h t d e s c rip tio n s
• In te rn a tio n a l n u m b e r
• C h a ra c te ris tic s
• L ig h t e le v a tio n a n d s tru c tu re h e ig h t in m e tre s
• R a n g e o f lig h t
• D e s c rip tio n o f s tru c tu re .

A D M IR A L T Y T id a l P u b lic a tio n s :
• T id e T a b le s
° D a ily p re d ic tio n s o f tim e a n d h e ig h t o f high a n d lo w w a te rs a t S ta n d a rd P orts
0 T im e an d h e ig h t d iffe re n c e s fo r S e c o n d a ry P orts
0 H a rm o n ic c o n s ta n ts w h e re kn o w n
0 S u p p le m e n ta ry T a b le s in c lu d in g La n d L e v e llin g to C h a rt D a tu m c o n n e c tio n s w h e re k n o w n .
• T id a l S tre a m A tla s e s
° M a jo r tid a l s tre a m s fo r s e le c te d w a te rs o f no rth w e s t E u ro p e
° D ire c tio n a n d ra te o f tid a l s tre a m s a t h o u rly in te rv a ls .

For m ore in fo rm a tio n , p le a s e v is it a d m ira ltv .c o .u k

 GENERAL INFORMATION
C o p y rig h t
A D M IR A L T Y C h a rts an d P u b lic a tio n s a re p ro te c te d by C ro w n C o p yrig h t. T h e y a re d e rive d fro m C ro w n C o p y rig h t in fo rm a tio n and
fro m c o p y rig h t in fo rm a tio n p u b lis h e d by o th e r o rg a n is a tio n s . T h e y m a y no t be re p ro d u c e d in a n y m a te ria l fo rm (in c lu d in g
p h o to c o p y in g o r s to rin g b y e le c tro n ic m e a n s ) w ith o u t p rio r p e rm is s io n , w h ic h m a y b e s o u g h t by a p p ly in g , in th e firs t in s ta n c e , to th e
C o p y rig h t M a n a g e r, U n ite d K in g d o m H y d ro g ra p h ic O ffic e , A d m ira lty W a y, T a u n to n , S o m e rs e t, TA1 2 D N , U n ite d K in g d o m .

T im e s
T im e s q u o te d a re in U n ive rs a l T im e (U T) u n le s s o th e rw is e sta te d , a n d a re re c k o n e d fro m 0 0 0 0 (m id n ig h t) to 2 4 0 0 . T h e te rm U T is
g ra d u a lly re p la c in g G re e n w ic h M e a n T im e (G M T ); th e a b b re v ia tio n U T (G M T ) w ill be u se d to in d ic a te th e g e n e ra l e q u iv a le n c e o f th e
tw o te rm s . G M T w ill be re ta in e d as th e te rm fo r th e tim e w ith in S ta n d a rd T im e Z o n e 0 (Z e ro ).

G e o g ra p h ic a l P o s itio n s
G e o g ra p h ic a l p o s itio n s o f ra d io a id s to n a v ig a tio n a re n o rm a lly g iv e n b y th e c o n tro llin g a u th o rity . In s o m e c a s e s th e y a re in
a c c o rd a n c e w ith th e A D M IR A L T Y C h a rt. If b e a rin g s a re ta k e n to ra d io aid s, it s h o u ld b e re m e m b e re d th a t, in s o m e c a s e s , th e
p o s itio n s q u o te d a re o n ly a p p ro xim a te .

R a d io a id s to n a v ig a tio n are a s c rib e d to a c o a s ta l s ta te p u re ly to in d ic a te to th e m a rin e r w h e re to lo o k fo r th e fe a tu re . T h is p u b lic a tio n

is n o t an a u th o rity on e ith e r th e o w n e rs h ip o f s u ch o r s o v e re ig n ty o f fe a tu re s on w h ic h th e y a re c o n s tru c te d .

B e a rin g s
B e a rin g s are g iv e n fro m s e a w a rd a n d re fe r to th e tru e c o m p a s s .

N am es
N a m e s in A D M IR A L T Y List o f R a d io S ig n a ls a re s p e lt in a c c o rd a n c e w ith th e p rin c ip le s a n d s y s te m s a p p ro v e d by th e P e rm a n e n t
C o m m itte e on G e o g ra p h ic a l N a m e s fo r B ritis h O ffic ia l U se.
A s e co n d na m e m a y be g iv e n in p a ra n th e s e s in th e fo llo w in g c irc u m s ta n c e s :
1. if th e re te n tio n o f a s u p e rs e d e d re n d e rin g w ill fa c ilita te c ro s s -re fe re n c e to re la te d p u b lic a tio n s ;
2. if, in th e c a s e o f a n a m e th a t h a s c h a n g e d ra d ica lly, th e re te n tio n o f th e fo rm e r o n e w ill aid re c o g n itio n ;
3. if it is d e c id e d to re ta in an E n g lish c o n v e n tio n a l n a m e in a d d itio n to th e p re s e n t o ffic ia l re n d e rin g .

D ia g ra m s
D ia g ra m s w ill be u p d a te d by w e e k ly N o tic e s to M a rin e rs w h e n s ig n ific a n t c h a n g e s a re re q u ire d . O th e rw is e d ia g ra m s w ill b e c o rre c te d
fo r th e next new e d itio n .

T e le p h o n e N u m b e rs
N a tio n a l D ire c t D ia llin g (N D D ) p re fix e s a re s h o w n in b ra c k e ts (0). T h is d ig it s h o u ld o n ly be d ia lle d w h e n c a llin g fro m w ith in th a t
c o u n try.

R e p o rtin g C h a n g e s
In th e in te re s ts o f s a fe n a v ig a tio n , m a rin e rs a n d o th e rs a re in v ite d to n o tify th e U n ite d K in g d o m H y d ro g ra p h ic O ffic e (U K H O ) o f a n y
in fo rm a tio n w h ic h w o u ld b e u se fu l to w a rd s th e u p d a tin g o f A D M IR A L T Y C h a rts a n d P u b lic a tio n s . E a rly a d v ic e , w ith s u p p o rtin g
p a rtic u la rs o f n e w ly d is c o v e re d d a n g e rs , th e e s ta b lis h m e n t o f, o r c h a n g e s to a n y a id s to n a v ig a tio n is s p e c ia lly re q u e s te d . C o p ie s o f
fo rm s H 1 0 2 , H 1 0 2 a a n d H 1 0 2 b , d e s ig n e d fo r su ch n o tific a tio n a re c o n ta in e d in th e w e e k ly e d itio n s o f A D M IR A L T Y N o tic e s to
M a rin e rs . A d d itio n a l c o p ie s ca n b e o b ta in e d fre e o f c h a rg e fro m th e U K H O . In a d d itio n , u s e r fe e d b a c k on o u r p ro d u c ts in te rm s o f
fo rm a t, c o n te n t, a v a ila b ility a n d a n y o th e r a s p e c ts is a lw a y s w e lc o m e .

G e n e ra l D is c la im e r
T h e U K H O m a k e s no re p re s e n ta tio n as to th e fitn e s s , q u a lity o r s u ita b ility o f th e p ro d u c ts o r s e rv ic e s s u p p lie d b y a n y p e rs o n o th e r
th a n th e O ffic e a n d a d v e rtis e d h e re in a n d no e n d o rs e m e n t of, o r c o n n e c tio n o f th e O ffic e w ith , s u ch p ro d u c ts o r s e rv ic e s is to be
in fe rre d fro m s u c h a d v e rtis e m e n t. T h e p ro d u c t n a m e s m e n tio n e d a re th e tra d e m a rk s , re g is te re d tra d e m a rk s o r s e rv ic e m a rk s o w n e d
o r u s e d b y th e re le v a n t c o m p a n ie s o r b o d ie s . T h e n a m e s a re u se d w ith in th is p u b lic a tio n s o le ly fo r d e s c rip tiv e p u rp o s e s a n d no
c o n n e c tio n o f s u ch p ro d u c ts o r s e rv ic e s w ith in th e U K H O is to be in fe rre d n o r is a n y re p re s e n ta tio n o r e n d o rs e m e n t, e x p re s s e d o r
im p lie d , m a d e by th e U K H O as to fitn e s s , q u a lity o r s u ita b ility o f th e p ro d u c ts o r s e rv ic e s b e a rin g th o s e n a m e s . T h e d e lim ita tio n o f
a re a s an d b o u n d a rie s s h o w n in N a u tic a l P u b lic a tio n s , g ra p h ic s o r te x tu a l fo rm a t, is no t re la te d to a n d s h a ll n o t p re ju d ic e th e
d e lim ita tio n o f a n y b o u n d a ry b e tw e e n S ta te s.

L a w s a n d R e g u la tio n s A p p e rta in in g to N a v ig a tio n

W h ile , in th e in te re s ts o f th e s a fe ty o f s h ip p in g , th e U K H O m a k e s e v e ry e n d e a v o r to in c lu d e in its h y d ro g ra p h ic p u b lic a tio n s d e ta ils o f
th e la w s a n d re g u la tio n s o f all c o u n trie s a p p e rta in in g to n a v ig a tio n , it m u s t be c le a rly u n d e rs to o d :-
(a) th a t no lia b ility w h a te v e r ca n be a c c e p te d fo r fa ilu re to p u b lis h d e ta ils o f a n y p a rtic u la r la w o r re g u la tio n .
(b) th a t p u b lic a tio n o f th e d e ta ils o f a la w o r re g u la tio n is s o le ly fo r th e s a fe ty a n d c o n v e n ie n c e o f s h ip p in g a n d im p lie s no
re c o g n itio n o f th e d o m e s tic o r in te rn a tio n a l v a lid ity o f th e la w o r re g u la tio n .

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The fo llo w in g list g iv e s th e m e a n in g o f a b b re v ia tio n s a n d a g lo s s a ry o f te rm s a n d d e fin itio n s u se d in A L R S p ro d u cts.

A A e ro d ro m e , a irfie ld , etc.
A 1A C o n tin u o u s w a v e te le g ra p h y , M o rs e c o d e .
A1B A m p litu d e m o d u la tio n te le g ra p h y w ith a u to m a tic re ce p tio n , w ith o u t u s in g a m o d u la tin g s u b c a rrie r.
A 2A T e le g ra p h y by th e o n -o ff ke yin g o f a to n e m o d u la te d c a rrie r, M o rs e c o d e : d o u b le s id e b a n d .
A3E T e le p h o n y u sin g a m p litu d e m o d u la tio n : d o u b le s id e b a n d .
A 9W C o m p o s ite e m is s io n : d o u b le s id e b a n d e.g. a c o m b in a tio n o f te le g ra p h y a n d te le p h o n y .
A AIC A c c o u n tin g A u th o rity Id e n tific a tio n C o d e .
A bso rp tio n T h e lo ss o f e n e rg y fro m a ra d io w a ve . M o s tly o c c u rs in th e D re g io n .
ACO A irc ra ft C o -O rd in a to r.
A DR S A D M IR A L T Y D ig ita l L ist o f R a d io S ig n a ls.
A FTN A e ro n a u tic a l F ixe d T e le c o m m u n ic a tio n s N e tw o rk.
AIS A u to m a tic Id e n tific a tio n S ys te m .
AIS S A R T A IS S e a rc h A n d R e sc u e T ra n s m itte r.
A lert d ata G e n e ric te rm fo r C O S P A S -S A R S A T 4 0 6 M H z a le rt d a ta d e riv e d fro m 4 0 6 M H z d is tre s s b e a c o n
in fo rm a tio n . A le rt d a ta m a y c o n ta in b e a c o n p o s itio n a n d o th e r b e a c o n in fo rm a tio n s u ch a s b e a c o n
id e n tific a tio n d a ta a n d c o d e d in fo rm a tio n .
A lm anac A s e t o f p a ra m e te rs in c lu d e d in th e G P S s a te llite n a v ig a tio n m e s s a g e th a t is u s e d by a re c e iv e r to p re d ic t
th e a p p ro p ria te lo c a tio n o f a s a te llite .
A LR S A D M IR A L T Y L is t o f R a d io S ig n a ls.
AM A m p litu d e M o d u la tio n .
AMVER A u to m a te d M u tu a l-A s s is ta n c e V E s s e l R e sc u e sys te m .
AOH A fte r O ffic e H o u rs.
A O R -E A tla n tic O c e a n R e g io n (E a st), c o v e ra g e a re a o f In m a rs a t s a te llite .
A O R -W A tla n tic O c e a n R e g io n (W e s t), c o v e ra g e a re a o f In m a rs a t s a te llite ,
ap p ro x A p p ro x im a te .
A pr A pril.
APR A u to m a te d P o s itio n R e p o rt
ARCC A e ro n a u tic a l R e sc u e C o o rd in a tio n C e n tre . A c e n tre n o m in a te d by th e n a tio n a l S A R a g e n c y to w h ic h an
In m a rs a t L a n d E arth S ta tio n (L E S ) n o rm a lly ro u te s d is tre s s ca lls.
A RQ A u to m a tic R e p e titio n re Q u e s t (m o d e o f te le x o p e ra tio n fo r p o in t to p o in t w o rk in g b e tw e e n tw o s ta tio n s ).
A SC II A m e ric a n S ta n d a rd C o d e fo r In fo rm a tio n In te rc h a n g e , s e e K ilo b it(s ).
A SIC A p p lic a tio n S p e c ific In te g ra te d C ircu it.
A SM A p p lic a tio n S p e c ific M e s s a g e s . A n e x te n s io n o f A IS w h e re b y th e V D L is u s e d fo r a d d itio n a l p u rp o s e s su ch
as w e a th e r, tid e s , p la n n e d ro u te s, p ilo ta g e etc.
A TB A A re a T o B e A v o id e d .
A toN A id to N a v ig a tio n .
A TS A ir T ra ffic S e rv ic e s
Aug A u g u s t.
AUT A u to m a tic S ta tio n o r o b s e rv a tio n m a d e b y a u to m a tic e q u ip m e n t
A u to lin k R T A n y v e s s e l fitte d w ith A u to lin k R T e q u ip m e n t is a b le to m a k e a ra d io te le p h o n e ca ll, u s in g d ire c t d ia llin g on
V H F , M F o r H F fre q u e n c ie s , th ro u g h a n y c o a s t ra d io s ta tio n o p e ra tin g an A u to lin k R T s e rv ic e .
A V IS O N otice .
AVURNAVE A V is o s U R g e n te s a los N A V E g a n te s .
AVURNAVS A V is U R g e n ts a u x N A V ig a te u rS .
AWOS A u to m a tic W e a th e r O b s e rv in g S yste m .
AWS A u to m a tic W e a th e r S ta tio n .

B aud A m e a s u re o f th e ra te o f tra n s fe r o f b in a ry m e s s a g e s (1 b it/s e c o n d = 1 b a u d fo r m o s t p u rp o s e s ).

BBC B ritis h B ro a d c a s tin g C o rp o ra tio n .
BC C o d e C o d e o f s a fe p ra c tic e fo r S o lid B u lk C a rg o .
BCD B in a ry C o d e D e cim a l.
Best B ro a d c a st.
Bit A s in g le u n it o f b in a ry d a ta (se e K ilo b it).
BMS B u lle tin s M e te o ro lo g iq u e S p e c ia u x .
Bn B ea c o n .
BO A B ea m O v e r A ll.
bps B its p e r s e c o n d (tra n s m is s io n rate).
BPSK Bi P h a s e S h ift K e yin g .

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brg b e arin g .
B ro a d c a s tin g - A ra d io c o m m u n ic a tio n s e rv ic e in w h ic h s ig n a ls tra n s m itte d o r re tra n s m itte d by s p a c e s ta tio n s a re in te n d e d
s a te llite s e rv ic e fo r d ire c t re ce p tio n by th e g e n e ra l p u b lic.
B ro a d c a s tin g s e rv ic e A ra d io c o m m u n ic a tio n s e rv ic e in w h ich th e tra n s m is s io n s a re in te n d e d fo r d ire c t re c e p tio n b y th e g e n e ra l
p u b lic.
BSH B u n d e s a m te s fu r S e e s c h ifffa h rt und H y d ro g ra p h ie .
B yte T h e c o lle c tio n o f b its th a t m a k e up a b in a ry w o rd .

C C o a s ta l sta tio n
°C D e g re e s C e lsiu s.
CCR C o a s t R a d io S ta tio n — S pa in .
CDMA C o d e D ivisio n M u ltip le A cc e ss .
CES C o a s t E arth S ta tio n . S e e LES .
CG C o a s tg u a rd .
CGAS C o a s tg u a rd A v ia tio n S ta tio n .
CGOC C o a s tg u a rd O p e ra tio n s C e n tre
C h , C h /s C h a n n e l (A s in V H F C h).
Cm C e n tim e tre .
C N IS C h a n n e l N a v ig a tio n In fo rm a tio n S e rv ic e . A 24 h o u r in fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e p ro v id e d by M R C C D o v e r fo r
v e s s e ls u sin g th e D o ve r S tra it T S S .
CNW C o a sta l N a v ig a tio n a l C o n tin u e d W a rn in g .
COLREGS C o n v e n tio n on th e In te rn a tio n a l R e g u la tio n s fo r P re v e n tin g C o llis io n s at S e a , 1972.
COMMCOM C o m m u n ic a tio n s C o m m a n d (fo rm a lly C A M S L A N T ). T h is is th e c e n tra l c o n tro llin g s ta tio n fo r all U S
C o a s tg u a rd H F b ro a d c a s ts a n d c o m m u n ic a tio n s .
Cont C o n tin u o u s .
(C o n t) C o n tin u e d .
C o n tra c tin g A s ig n a to ry to th e 19 7 4 S a fe ty o f Life a t S e a C o n v e n tio n .
G o v e rn m e n t
C O S P A S -S A R S A T A s a te llite - a id e d s e a rc h a n d re sc u e s y s te m b a s e d on lo w -a ltitu d e n e a r-p o la r-o rb itin g s a te llite s and
s y s te m d e s ig n e d to lo c a te d is tre s s b e a c o n s tra n s m ittin g on th e fre q u e n c ie s 4 0 6 M H z a n d 121 -5 M H z.
C O S P A S is an a c ro n y m fo r th e R u ss ia n w o rd s "C O a s m ic h e s k a y a S is ty e m a P o is k a A v a riy n ik h S u d o v ",
w h ich tra n s la te s to "S p a c e S ys te m fo r th e S e a rc h o f V e s s e ls in D istre ss ".
S A R S A T is an a c ro n y m fo r S e a rc h A n d R e sc u e S a te llite -A id e d T ra c k in g . T h e s y s te m u s e s 4
g e o s y n c h ro n o u s s a te llite s . G E O S A R 's and 5 lo w -e a rth p o la r o rb it s a te llite s L E O S A R 'S .
CPRNW T h e C o m m is s io n on P ro m u lg a tio n o f R a d io N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s.
CROSS C e n tre s R e g io n a u x O p e ra tio n n e ls de S u rv e illa n c e e t de S a u v e ta g e (R e g io n a l c e n tre o f o p e ra tio n s fo r
s u rv e illa n c e a n d m a ritim e re sc u e M R C C ) in F ra n ce .
CRS C o a s t R a d io S ta tio n . A la n d s ta tio n in th e m a ritim e m o b ile se rv ic e .
CSS C o o rd in a to r S u rfa c e S e a rch .

D7W E m is sio n in w h ic h th e m a in c a rrie r is a m p litu d e a n d a n g le , m o d u la te d e ith e r s im u lta n e o u s ly o r in a p re-

e s ta b lis h e d s e q u e n c e c o m b in e d w ith tw o o r m o re c h a n n e ls c o n ta in in g q u a n tiz e d o r d ig ita l in fo rm a tio n ,
dB d e c ib e ls ,
dBW d e c ib e l w a tts.
D ec D e ce m b e r.
DF D ire c tio n -fin d in g .
DGNSS D iffe re n tia l G lo b a l N a v ig a tio n S a te llite S ys te m s.
DGPS D iffe re n tia l G lo b a l P o s itio n in g S ys te m . F o r a fu ll e x p la n a tio n s e e th e S A T E L L IT E N A V IG A T IO N S Y S T E M S
s e ctio n .
D is tre s s A le rtin g R a p id a n d s u c c e s s fu l re p o rtin g o f a d is tre s s in c id e n t to a u n it w h ic h c a n p ro v id e o r c o o rd in a te a s s is ta n c e .
D is tre s s C a ll T h e s p o ke n w o rd “ M A Y D A Y ” m a d e th re e tim e s fo llo w e d by th e n a m e o f th e v e s s e l th re e tim e s w h ich
p re fa c e s th e d is tre s s m e s s a g e .
D is tre s s M e s s a g e C o n s is ts o f th e fo llo w in g ; T h e d is tre s s s ig n a l M A Y D A Y , th e n a m e a n d o r c a lls ig n o f th e v e s s e l in d is tre s s ,
th e v e s s e l’s p o s itio n , th e n a tu re o f th e d is tre s s , th e ty p e o f a s s is ta n c e re q u ire d , a n d a n y o th e r in fo rm a tio n
w h ic h m a y a s s is t in fa c ilita tin g th e re scu e .
D is tre s s P h a s e A s itu a tio n w h e re in th e re is a re a s o n a b le c e rta in ty th a t a v e s s e l o r o th e r cra ft, in c lu d in g an a irc ra ft o r a
p e rs o n , is th re a te n e d by g ra v e o r im m in e n t d a n g e r a n d re q u ire s im m e d ia te a s s is ta n c e .
D is tre s s -P rio rity A s h ip -to -s h o re re q u e s t m e s s a g e c o n ta in in g p rio rity in d ic a tio n 3, th e h ig h e s t p rio rity o f s h ip -to -s h o re c a lls.
R equest M essage
D O M -T O M D e p a rte m e n ts d ’o u tre -m e r — T e rrito ire s d ’o u tre -m e r.
D R e g io n T h e lo w e s t re g io n o f th e io n o s p h e re w h e re m o s t H F a b s o rp tio n o c cu rs. P re s e n t d u rin g d a y lig h t h o u rs o n ly.

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D SC D ig ita l S e le c tiv e C a llin g s y s te m . A te c h n iq u e u sin g d ig ita l c o d e s w h ic h e n a b le s a ra d io s ta tio n to e s ta b lis h

c o n ta c t w ith , a n d tra n s fe r in fo rm a tio n to , a n o th e r s ta tio n o r g ro u p o f s ta tio n s u tilis in g H F, M F a n d V H F
bands.
DSHA D a n g e ro u s S u b s ta n c e s in H a rb o u r A re a s .
DST D a y lig h t S a v in g T im e . F o r a fu ll e x p la n a tio n se e th e L E G A L T IM E s e c tio n .
DUT1 Is th e v a lu e o f th e p re d ic te d d iffe re n c e b e tw e e n U T C a n d U T 1 .F o r a fu ll e x p la n a tio n s e e th e U N IV E R S A L
T IM E a n d R A D IO T IM E S IG N A L S se ctio n s.
DW D D e u ts c h e r W e tte rd ie n s t.
DWT D e a d W e ig h t T o n n a g e .

E E ast.
E C D IS E le c tro n ic C h a rt D isp la y a n d In fo rm a tio n S e rvice .
EEZ E x c lu s iv e E c o n o m ic Z o n e .
EG C E n h a n c e d G ro u p C a llin g . T h is s ys te m e n a b le s in fo rm a tio n p ro v id e rs to s e n d m e s s a g e s fo r s e le c tiv e
re c e p tio n b y m u ltip le In m a rs a t C te rm in a ls , lo c a te d a n y w h e re in o n e o f th e fo u r O c e a n R e g io n s.
EMSA E u ro p e a n M a ritim e S a fe ty A g e n c y .
EN ID E G C N e tw o rk Id e n tific a tio n C o d e u se d in th e E G C F le e tN E T S e rv ic e .
E p h e m e ris d a ta T a b u la te d in fo rm a tio n fro m w h ic h th e lo c a tio n o f a s a te llite (e .g .: C O S P A S -S A R S A T ) re la tiv e to th e
E a rth m a y be d e te rm in e d fo r a n y tim e w ith in a s p e c ifie d tim e in te rva l.
E P IR B E m e rg e n c y P o s itio n -In d ic a tin g R a d io B e a c o n . A s ta tio n in th e m o b ile s e rv ic e , th e e m is s io n s o f w h ic h a re
in te n d e d to fa c ilita te s e a rc h a n d re s c u e o p e ra tio n s .

E P IR B re g is tra tio n A re g is te r e s ta b lis h e d a n d m a in ta in e d fo r th e p u rp o s e of:

d a ta b a s e (a) e s ta b lis h in g a re a d ily a c c e s s ib le a n d u p -to -d a te s a te llite E P IR B d a ta re g is te r c o n ta in in g e s s e n tia l S A R
in fo rm a tio n p a rtic u la r to in d iv id u a l E P IR B s fo r th e u se by S A R a u th o ritie s ; a n d
(b) p ro v id in g re a d ily a c c e s s ib le a c c e s s to e s s e n tia l S A R d a ta by re c o g n iz e d S A R a u th o ritie s in th e
p ro c e s s in g o f d is tre s s s itu a tio n s .
ESV E ath S ta tio n on b o a rd a v e ss e l.
ETA E stim a te d T im e o f A rriv a l.
ETD E stim a te d T im e o f D e p a rtu re .
EU E u ro p e a n U n io n ,
ext E xte n sio n .

°F D e g re e s F a h re n h e it.
F1B S in g le c h a n n e l u sin g fre q u e n c y m o d u la tio n c o n ta in in g q u a n tis e d o r d ig ita l in fo rm a tio n w ith o u t th e u s e o f a
m o d u la tin g s u b c a rrie r. F re q u e n c y s h ift k e yin g , u se d in D S C s ys te m s.
F3E T e le p h o n y u s in g fre q u e n c y m o d u la tio n .
Fax F a c sim ile .
FDPSO F lo a tin g , D rillin g , P ro d u c tio n , S to ra g e a n d O fflo a d in g .
Feb F e b ru a ry .
FEC F o rw a rd E rro r C o rre c tio n .
FIR F lig h t In fo rm a tio n R e g io n .
F le e tN E T A n In m a rs a t E G C b ro a d c a s t fa c ility .
FM F re q u e n c y M o d u la tio n .
FPSO F lo a tin g , P ro d u c tio n , S to ra g e a n d O fflo a d in g .
Fri F rida y.
FSO F lo a tin g , S to ra g e a n d O fflo a d in g .
FSK F re q u e n c y S h ift K e yin g .
FTP A n o n y m o u s F ile T ra n s fe r P ro to co l (IN T E R N E T ).
Fx F re q u e n cy .

G 2B P h a s e m o d u la tio n (a u to m a tic re c e p tio n ). A s in g le c h a n n e l c o n ta in in g q u a n tiz e d o r d ig ita l in fo rm a tio n w ith

th e u se o f m o d u la tin g s u b -c a rrie r.
G 3E P h a s e m o d u la tio n te le p h o n y .
GBAS G ro u n d B a s e d A u g m e n ta tio n S yste m .
G en eral T h o s e c o m m u n ic a tio n s b e tw e e n s h ip s ta tio n s a n d s h o re -b a s e d s ta tio n s w h ic h c o n c e rn th e m a n a g e m e n t
c o m m u n ic a tio n s a n d o p e ra tio n o f th e sh ip , n o rm a lly ta k e n to m e a n p u b lic c o rre s p o n d e n c e to th e e x c lu s io n o f sa fe ty,
d is tre s s a n d u rg e n c y m e s s a g e s . T h e s e c o m m u n ic a tio n s m a y be c o n d u c te d on th e a p p ro p ria te
fre q u e n c ie s .
GEOSAR C O S P A S -S A R S A T G E o s ta tio n a ry O rb itin g S e a rc h A n d R e sc u e s a te llite sys te m .
G e o s ta tio n a ry - T h e o rb it o f a g e o s y n c h ro n o u s s a te llite w h o s e c irc u la r a n d d ire c t o rb it lie s in th e p la n e o f th e E a rth ’s
S ate llite O rb it e q u a to r.
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GHz G ig a h e rtz .
G LA G e n e ra l L ig h th o u s e A u th o rity .
G LONASS G L O b a l'n a y a N A v ig a ts io n n a y a S p u tn ik o v a y a S iste m a .
GMDSS G lo b a l M a ritim e D is tre s s a n d S a fe ty S y s te m ; a g lo b a l c o m m u n ic a tio n s s e rv ic e b a s e d u p o n a u to m a te d
s y s te m s , b o th s a te llite b a s e d a n d te rre s tria l, to p ro v id e d is tre s s a le rtin g a n d p ro m u lg a tio n o f m a ritim e
s a fe ty in fo rm a tio n fo r m a rin e rs.
GMPRS G e o -m o b ile P a c k e t R a d io S e rv ic e .
GMT G re e n w ic h M e a n T im e .
GNSS G lo b a l N a v ig a tio n S a te llite S ys te m .
GPS G lo b a l P o s itio n in g S ys te m .
G ro u n d W a v e T h e ra d io w a v e w h ic h p ro p a g a te s c lo s e to th e E a rth ’s s u rfa c e . S e v e re s ig n a l lo s s e s d u e to g ro u n d
re s is ta n c e lim it th e ra n g e o f g ro u n d w a v e s to a b o u t 100 km o v e r la n d a n d 3 0 0 km o v e r s e a fo r th e lo w e st
H F fre q u e n c ie s . T h e g ro u n d w a v e s fo r th e h ig h e r H F fre q u e n c ie s c o v e r m u c h s h o rte r d is ta n c e s .
GSM G lo b a l S ys te m fo r M o b ile C o m m u n ic a tio n s .
gt G ro s s T o n n a g e .

h H ours.
H H e lip o rt.
H + ... C o m m e n c in g a t...m in u te s p a s t th e h o u r (U T C ).
H 24 C o n tin u o u s .
H 3E T e le p h o n y : s in g le s id e b a n d , fu ll c a rrie r.
H 9W C o m p o s ite e m is s io n : s in g le s id e b a n d , fu ll c a rrie r; c o m p o s ite s y s te m w ith o n e o r m o re c h a n n e ls c o n ta in in g
q u a n tiz e d o r d ig ita l in fo rm a tio n to g e th e r w ith o n e o r m o re c h a n n e ls c o n ta in in g a n a lo g u e in fo rm a tio n (e.g.
c o m b in a tio n o f te le g ra p h y a n d te le p h o n y ).
HAZREP H A Z a rd o u s in c id e n t R E P o rt. N e a r m is s in c id e n t o r b re a c h o f th e C O L R E G S .
HAZM AT H A Z a rd o u s M A T e ria l. R e p o rtin g re q u ire m e n ts fo r v e s s e ls c a rry in g d a n g e ro u s o r p o llu tin g c a rg o e s .
Hd H ead .
HF H igh F re q u e n c y (3 - 30 M H z).
H i+ A t...m in u te s p a s t o d d h o u rs (U T C ).
HJ D ay s e rv ic e on ly.
HM H er M a je s ty ’s.
HMCG H e r M a je s ty ’s C o a s tg u a rd .
HN N ig h t s e rv ic e o n ly.
Hp+ A t...m in u te s p a s t e v e n h o u rs (U T C ).
hPa H e c to p a s c a l; u n it o f p re s s u re u se d in m e te o ro lo g ic a l w o rk , s u p e rs e d e s th e m illib a r (1 m b = 100 p a s c a ls =
1 h P a).
Hr H a rb o u r.
Hr Mr H a rb o u r M a s te r.
HSD H igh S p e e d D ata.
HW H igh W a te r.
HX N o s p e c ific h o u rs o r fix e d in te rm itte n t h o u rs.
H Y /A S e a p la n e b a se
H YDROLANT U S N a vig a tio n a l W a rn in g s fo r th e A tla n tic a n d c o n tig u o u s a re a s o u ts id e N A V A R E A IV.
HYDROPAC U S N a vig a tio n a l W a rn in g s fo r a re a s o u ts id e N a v a re a X II.
Hz H ertz.

I Island.
IA C In te rn a tio n a l A n a ly s is C o d e .
IA L A In te rn a tio n a l A s s o c ia tio n o f L ig h th o u s e A u th o ritie s .
IA M S A R In te rn a tio n a l A e ro n a u tic a l a n d M a ritim e S e a rc h A n d R e sc u e M a n u a l. T h is m a n u a l is p u b lis h e d e v e ry th re e
y e a rs a n d is a m a n d a to ry p u b lic a tio n fo r all S O L A S v e s s e ls .
IB C C o d e In te rn a tio n a l B u lk C a rrie rs C o d e , m e a n s th e In te rn a tio n a l C o d e fo r c o n s tru c tio n a n d e q u ip m e n t o f S h ip s
c a rry in g d a n g e ro u s c h e m ic a ls in bulk.
IC A O In te rn a tio n a l C ivil A v ia tio n O rg a n iz a tio n .
Id en t Id e n tific a tio n S ig n a l.
IE R S In te rn a tio n a l E arth R o ta tio n S e rv ic e .
IH O In te rn a tio n a l H y d ro g ra p h ic O rg a n iz a tio n .
IM D G C o d e In te rn a tio n a l M a ritim e D a n g e ro u s G o o d s C ode.
IM N In m a rs a t M o b ile N u m b e r.
IM O In te rn a tio n a l M a ritim e O rg a n iz a tio n .
IM S O In te rn a tio n a l M o b ile S a te llite O rg a n iz a tio n .
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IN F C o d e In te rn a tio n a l c o d e fo r th e s a fe c a rria g e o f Irra d ia te d N u c le a r F u e l.

In m a rs a t T h e o rg a n is a tio n e s ta b lis h e d b y th e C o n v e n tio n o n th e In te rn a tio n a l M o b ile S a te llite O rg a n iz a tio n
( In m a rs a t) a d o p te d o n 3 S e p te m b e r 1 9 7 6 .
In m a rs a t B In tro d u c e d in 1 9 9 4 , a d ig ita l s y s te m , c a p a b le o f h ig h q u a lity te le p h o n y , te le x , fa x e m a il a n d d a ta
c o m m u n ic a tio n . A n te n n a w e ig h t a n d s iz e is s im ila r to th a t o f In m a rs a t A . H ig h s p e e d d a ta c o m m u n ic a tio n s
w ith s p e e d u p to 6 4 k b it/s is a c h ie v a b le . D is tre s s a le rtin g b y te le p h o n y a n d te le g ra p h y . T h is s e rv ic e
c lo s e d in D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 6 .
In m a rs a t C O p e ra tin g s in c e 1991 to c o m p lim e n t In m a rs a t A , p ro v id e s a g lo b a l lo w c o s t tw o -w a y d a ta c o m m u n ic a tio n s
n e tw o rk u s in g a s m a ll te rm in a l a n d o m n i-d ire c tio n a l a n te n n a - s u ita b le fo r v e s s e ls o f a n y s iz e , lo w
p o w e r- c o n s u m p tio n . T h is s y s te m p ro v id e s th e s e rv ic e s o f g lo b a l tw o - w a y s to re -a n d -fo rw a r d m e s s a g in g ,
d is tre s s a le rtin g , re c e p tio n o f M S I, E G C S a fe ty N E T a n d F le e tN E T . In m a rs a t C is c a p a b le o f d a ta re p o rtin g
a n d p o llin g a n d is u s e d e x te n s iv e ly fo r S S A S a n d L R IT re p o rtin g .
In m a rs a t F le e t F 3 3 /F 5 5 /F 7 7 b a s e d o n a p p ro x im a te a n te n n a s iz e . F 7 7 h a s G M D S S a p p ro v a l a n d a n a d v a n c e d v o ic e
d is tre s s s a fe ty s y s te m .
F 7 7 a n d F 5 5 o ffe r c o m m u n ic a tio n in c lu d in g H ig h s p e e d M o b ile IS D N (In te g ra te d S e rv ic e s D e riv e d
N e tw o rk ) a n d M P D S ( M o b ile P a c k e t D a ta S e rv ic e ) a n “ a lw a y s c o n n e c te d ” s e rv ic e . F 7 7 ru n s IS D N p a c k e t
d a ta - 6 4 /1 2 8 k b p s . F 3 3 h a s a n in te g ra te d g lo b a l v o ic e s e rv ic e , a s p o t b e a m in te g ra te d d a ta s e rv ic e ru n n in g
a t a s p e e d o f 9 V 6 k b p s a n d a n M P D S s e rv ic e .
In m a rs a t P ro v id e s b ro a d b a n d a n d v o ic e s e rv ic e s s im u lta n e o u s ly o n a g lo b a l b a s is . A c o m p a c t a n te n n a u s e d in
F le e tB ro a d b a n d c o n ju n c tio n w ith th re e d iffe re n t te r m in a l ty p e s c a n o ffe r s ta n d a rd IP o f u p to 4 3 2 b p s , a n d s tr e a m in g IP o f
u p to 2 5 6 k b p s . A d is tre s s fa c ility is s ta n d a rd fo r a ll te rm in a ls .
In m a rs a t G A N (G lo b a l A re a N e tw o rk ) s u p p o rtin g h ig h s p e e d d a ta , IS D N c o m p a tib le s e rv ic e @ 6 4 k b it/s .
In m a rs a t m in i-C m in i-C o ffe r s th e s a m e p rim a ry fu n c tio n s a s In m a rs a t C th r o u g h a lo w e r- p o w e r te rm in a l. It is a ls o G M D S S
c o m p a tib le a n d m e e ts th e re q u ire m e n ts fo r S h ip S e c u r ity A le rt S y s te m s (S S A S ).
In m a rs a t m in i-M O p e ra tin g s in c e J a n u a ry 1 9 9 7 , th is o ffe rs th e s a m e s e rv ic e s a s In m a rs a t M w ith a lig h tw e ig h t c o m p a c t u n it.
O p e ra te s o n ly in s p o t-b e a m c o v e ra g e a re a s . T h is u n it c a n b e ru n u s in g in te rn a l b a tte rie s . U s in g a S IM
(S u b s c rib e r Id e n tity M o d u le ) c a rd e n a b le s m u lti u s e r o p e ra tio n o f its v o ic e , fa x a n d lo w s p e e d d a ta
s e rv ic e s . T h is s e rv ic e c lo s e d in D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 6 .
In op In o p e ra tiv e .
Int In te rn a tio n a l.
In te rn a tio n a l A lp h a b e t (A ls o k n o w n a s A S C II, IR A 5 & IS 0 6 4 6 ) — a s ta n d a rd a lp h a -n u m e ric c h a r a c te r s e t b a s e d o n 7 -b it
N u m b e r 5 (IA 5 ) b in a ry c o d e s ,
In te rn a tio n a l A to m ic s e e T A I.
T im e
In te rn a tio n a l D S C F re q u e n c ie s d e s ig n a te d in th e R a d io R e g u la tio n s fo r e x c lu s iv e u s e fo r D S C o n a n in te rn a tio n a l b a s is .
fre q u e n c ie s
In te rn a tio n a l N A V T E X T h e c o o rd in a te d b r o a d c a s t a n d a u to m a tic re c e p tio n o f M a r itim e S a fe ty In fo rm a tio n b y m e a n s o f
S e rv ic e n a rr o w -b a n d d ire c t-p r in tin g . S e e a ls o : N A V T E X .
IO P P In te rn a tio n a l O il P o llu tio n P re v e n tio n .
IOR In d ia n O c e a n R e g io n , c o v e ra g e a re a o f In m a rs a t s a te llite .
IPS Io n o s p h e ric P re d ic tio n S e rv ic e .
IR In fra -re d .
ISD N In te g ra te d S e rv ic e D ig ita l N e tw o rk .
ISL In te rs ta tio n S ig n a llin g L in k s , u s e d to p a s s in fo rm a tio n b e tw e e n L E S s a n d th e N C S s in a n O c e a n R e g io n .
IS PS In te rn a tio n a l S h ip a n d P o rt fa c ility S e c u rity . T h e IM O a d o p te d c h a n g e s to S O L A S in D e c e m b e r 2 0 0 2 , a s
p a rt o f a g re e in g th e n e w IS P S c o d e , w ith in th e c h a n g e s , a S h ip S e c u rity A le rt S y s te m (S S A S ) w a s
s p e c ifie d . T h e IS P S C o d e c a m e in to e ffe c t o n 1 J u ly 2 0 0 4 .
IS S C In te rn a tio n a l S h ip S e c u rity C e rtific a te .
IT O F A R In te rro g a te d T im e O ffs e t F r e q u e n c y A g ile R a c o n .
ITU In te rn a tio n a l T e le c o m m u n ic a tio n U n io n .
ITZ In s h o re T r a ffic Z o n e .

J2B S in g le s id e b a n d s u p p re s s e d c a rrie r c o n ta in in g q u a n tis e d o r d ig ita l in fo rm a tio n w ith th e u s e o f a m o d u la tin g

s u b c a rrie r u s e d in D S C s y s te m s .
J3E T e le p h o n y u s in g a m p litu d e m o d u la tio n : s in g le s id e b a n d , s u p p re s s e d c a rrie r.
Jan J a n u a ry .
JC G J a p a n C o a s t G u a rd .
JCOM M T h e J o in t W M O -IO C T e c h n ic a l C o m m is s io n o n O c e a n o g r a p h y a n d M a rin e M e te o ro lo g y .
JRCC J o in t R e s c u e C o o rd in a tio n C e n tre . A R e s c u e C o o rd in a tio n C e n tre re s p o n s ib le fo r b o th a e ro n a u tic a l a n d
m a ritim e s e a rc h a n d re s c u e .
Jul J u ly .
Jun June.

kbps k ilo b it p e r s e c o n d .
kH z K ilo h e rtz .
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K ilo b it (K b its) 1 K b it = 1 0 2 4 b its = 1 2 8 c h a ra c te rs (a c h a ra c te r in A S C II is a le tte r, d ig it o r a s p e c ia l c h a ra c te r,

re p re s e n te d b y a b y te o r a g ro u p o f 8 b its ). T h is c o d e is u s e d in c o m p u te r - to - c o m p u te r c o m m u n ic a tio n .
km K ilo m e tre (s ).
kW K ilo w a tt(s ).

L L ig h ts h ip
L1 G P S p r im a ry fr e q u e n c y , 1 5 7 5 -4 2 M H z .
L2 G P S s e c o n d a ry fr e q u e n c y , 1 2 2 7 -6 0 M H z .
LANBY L a rg e N a v ig a tio n a l B u o y .
Lat L a titu d e .
LB P L e n g th B e tw e e n P e rp e n d ic u la rs .
Ldg L e a d in g .
LE O L o w E a rth O rb it.
LEOSAR C O S P A S -S A R S A T L o w E a rth O rb it S e a rc h a n d R e s c u e p o la r o rb itin g s a te llite s y s te m .
LE S L a n d E a rth S ta tio n . A n e a rth s ta tio n in th e fix e d - s a te llite s e r v ic e o r, in th e m a ritim e m o b ile -s a te llite s e rv ic e ,
lo c a te d a t th e s p e c ifie d fix e d p o in t o n la n d to p ro v id e a fe e d e r lin k fo r th e m a ritim e m o b ile - s a te llite s e rv ic e .
LF L o w F re q u e n c y (3 0 - 3 0 0 k H z ).
LH L ig h th o u s e
LO A L e n g th O v e r A ll.
L o c a tin g T h e fin d in g o f s h ip s , a irc ra ft, u n its o r p e rs o n s in d is tre s s .
L o c a tin g s ig n a ls T r a n s m is s io n s in te n d e d to fa c ilita te th e fin d in g o f a m o b ile u n it in d is tre s s o r th e lo c a tio n o f s u r v iv o r s u s in g
D F o r 9 G H z ra d a r.
L o n d o n le n g th A p p ro x im a te le n g th b e tw e e n th e s te m a n d th e s te rn x 9 6 % .
Long L o n g itu d e .
LO RAN L O n g R A n g e N a v ig a tio n .
L O R A N -C L O n g R A n g e N a v ig a tio n -C . T h is is a lo w fre q u e n c y e le c tro n ic p o s itio n fix in g s y s te m .
LP G L iq u e fie d P e tro le u m G a s .
LP S L o c a l P o rt S e rv ic e .
L R IT L o n g R a n g e Id e n tific a tio n a n d T ra c k in g . T h e n e w re g u la tio n o n L R IT is in c lu d e d in S O L A S C h a p te r V o n
S a fe ty o f N a v ig a tio n . T h e M a ritim e S a fe ty C o m m itte e (M S C 8 1 ), a d o p te d a n e w S O L A S A m e n d m e n t o n
L R IT ( M S C .2 0 2 (8 1 )). T h is a m e n d s S O L A S C h a p te r V , R e g u la tio n 19-1 a n d re q u ire s th a t s h ip s s h a ll b e
fitte d w ith e q u ip m e n t to tra n s m it a u to m a tic a lly th e L R IT in fo rm a tio n (s h ip ’s ID , p o s itio n , d a te /tim e o f
p o s itio n ). L R IT d a ta c a n b e p ro v id e d , u s in g In m a rs a t C , m in i-C o r D +
LT L o c a l T im e .
Lt L ig h t.
Lt F L ig h t F lo a t.
Lt H o L ig h t H o u s e .
Lt V L ig h t V e s s e l.
LUT L o c a l U s e r T e rm in a l. A g r o u n d re c e iv in g s ta tio n w h ic h re c e iv e s a le rt d a ta fro m C O S P A S a n d S A R S A T
s a te llite s .
LW L o w W a te r.

m M e tre (s ).
M M o u n ta in S ta tio n
M AFOR M a r itim e F o re c a s t C o d e .
M ar M a rc h .
M AREP M a rin e r R e p o rtin g P ro g ra m .
M a ritim e D is tre s s A n In m a rs a t s a te llite c h a n n e l b e tw e e n a s h ip in d is tre s s a n d a L a n d E a rth S ta tio n .
Channel
M a ritim e m o b ile A m o b ile s e rv ic e b e tw e e n c o a s t s ta tio n s a n d s h ip s ta tio n s , o r b e tw e e n s h ip s ta tio n s , o r b e tw e e n
s e rv ic e a s s o c ia te d o n b o a rd c o m m u n ic a tio n s ta tio n s ; s u rv iv a l c ra ft s ta tio n s a n d E m e rg e n c y P o s itio n - In d ic a tin g
R a d io b e a c o n (E P IR B ) s ta tio n s m a y a ls o p a rtic ip a te in th is s e rv ic e .
M a ritim e A m o b ile -s a te llite s e r v ic e in w h ic h M o b ile E a rth S ta tio n s a re lo c a te d o n b o a rd s h ip s ; s u rv iv a l c ra ft s ta tio n s
m o b ile -s a te llite a n d e m e rg e n c y p o s itio n - in d ic a tin g ra d io b e a c o n s ta tio n s m a y a ls o p a rtic ip a te in th is s e rv ic e .
s e rv ic e
M a ritim e S A R p lan A S e a rc h a n d R e s c u e p la n d e v e lo p e d b y c o a s ta l S ta te s .
MARPOL In te rn a tio n a l C o n v e n tio n fo r th e P re v e n tio n o f P o llu tio n fro m S h ip s , 1 9 7 3 .
MAS M a ritim e A s s is ta n c e S e rv ic e .
M ar M a rc h .
MBM M u lti B u o y M o o rin g .
MCA M a ritim e a n d C o a s tg u a rd A g e n c y .
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MCC M is s io n C o n tro l C e n tre . A C O S P A S - S A R S A T g ro u n d s y s te m e le m e n t w h ic h re c e iv e s a le rt d a ta fro m its

lo c a l u s e r te r m in a l( s ) a n d d is trib u te s th a t in fo rm a tio n to a ffilia te d S A R p o in ts o f c o n ta c t o r fo rw a rd s it to
o th e r M C C s . T h e M C C m a y a ls o re c e iv e a le rt d a ta fro m a n o th e r M C C a n d r e c e iv e a n d d is trib u te
C O S P A S -S A R S A T s y s te m in fo rm a tio n .
M C C s e rv ic e a re a T h e a re a fo r w h ic h a n M C C a c c e p ts re s p o n s ib ility fo r th e d is tr ib u tio n o f C O S P A S -S A R S A T a le r t d a ta . T h e
s e rv ic e a re a in c lu d e s s u b -a re a s s e rv ic e d b y S A R p o in ts o f c o n ta c t (S P O C s ).
MCS M a s te r C o n tro l S ta tio n .
M CTS M a rin e C o m m u n ic a tio n s a n d T ra ffic S e rv ic e s .
MDR M a rin e D o m a in A w a r e n e s s
M E D IL IN K M E D Ic a l L IN K c a ll.
MENAS M id d le E a s t N a v ig a tio n A id s S e rv ic e .
MES M o b ile E a rth S ta tio n — In m a rs a t d e v ic e in s ta lle d o n a s h ip (o r o n fix e d in s ta lla tio n in a m a rin e
e n v ir o n m e n t) to e n a b le th e u s e r to c o m m u n ic a te to a n d fro m s h o re -b a s e d s u b s c rib e r s , v ia a s e le c te d
s a te llite a n d L E S .
M et M e te o ro lo g ic a l
M ETAREA M E T e o r o lo g ic a l A R E A : S h o rt title o f a m e te o ro lo g ic a l s e r v ic e a re a , lim its s im ila r to N A V A R E A s w ith in th e
W o rld - W id e N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g S e rv ic e .
MF M e d iu m fr e q u e n c y (3 0 0 - 3 0 0 0 k H z ).
MGN M a rin e G u id a n c e N o te . Is s u e d b y th e M C A .
MHz M e g a h e rtz .
M ID M a ritim e Id e n tific a tio n D ig its .
MIN M a rin e In fo rm a tio n N o te . Is s u e d b y th e M C A .
m in (s ) M in u te (s ).
MKD M in im u m K e y b o a rd D is p la y .
MM SI M a ritim e M o b ile S e rv ic e Id e n tity .
MOB M a n o v e rb o a rd .
M on M onday.
MOU M e m o ra n d u m o f U n d e rs ta n d in g .
MPDS M o b ile P a c k e t D a ta S e rv ic e .
MRCC M a ritim e R e s c u e C o o rd in a tio n C e n tre .
MRSC M a ritim e R e s c u e c o o rd in a tio n S u b -C e n tre .
ms M illis e c o n d (s ).
m /s M e tre s p e r S e c o n d .
MSI M a ritim e S a fe ty In fo rm a tio n . N a v ig a tio n a l a n d m e te o ro lo g ic a l w a rn in g s , m e te o r o lo g ic a l fo r e c a s ts , d is tre s s
a le rts a n d o th e r u rg e n t s a fe ty re la te d in fo rm a tio n b ro a d c a s t to s h ip s .
MSK M in im u m S h ift K e y in g .
MSL M e a n S e a L e v e l.
MSLP M e a n S e a L e v e l P re s s u re .
M SN M e r c h a n t S h ip p in g N o tic e . Is s u e d b y th e M C A .
mt M e tric T o n n e s .
M u ltip a th S ig n a l a rriv a l a t a r e c e iv e r’s a n te n n a b y w a y o f tw o o r m o re d iffe re n t p a th s s u c h a s d ire c t, lin e - o f- s ig h t path"
a n d o n e th a t in c lu d e s r e fle c tio n s fro m n e a rb y o b je c ts .

N N o rth .
n m ile In te rn a tio n a l n a u tic a l m ile .
n/a, N /A N o t A p p lic a b le .
N a tio n a l A N a tio n a l o rg a n is a tio n r e s p o n s ib le fo r c o lle c tin g a n d d is trib u tin g n a v ig a tio n a l w a rn in g s .
H y d ro g ra p h ic O ffic e
N atio n al A N a tio n a l o rg a n is a tio n r e s p o n s ib le fo r c o lle c tin g a n d d is trib u tin g m e te o r o lo g ic a l w a r n in g s a n d fo re c a s ts .
M e te o ro lo g ic a l O ffic e
NAVAREA N A V ig a tio n a l A R E A : O n e o f th e s e a a re a s in to w h ic h th e w o r ld 's o c e a n s a re d iv id e d fo r th e d is s e m in a tio n
o f n a v ig a tio n a l a n d m e te o ro lo g ic a l w a rn in g s .
N A V A R E A w a rn in g L o n g - ra n g e w a rn in g b r o a d c a s ts is s u e d b y a n a r e a c o o rd in a to r o f th e w o rld - w id e n a v ig a tio n a l w a rn in g
s e r v ic e fo r h is a re a a n d b ro a d c a s t b y C R S (s ) o r L E S (s ) to c o v e r th e w h o le o f th e a re a , fo r w h ic h th e a re a
c o o r d in a to r is re s p o n s ib le , a n d p a rts o f a n a d ja c e n t a re a .
NAVDAT A d ig ita l s y s te m fo r th e b ro a d c a s tin g o f N a v ig a tio n a l D a ta o n th e 5 0 0 k H z fre q u e n c y . IT U -R M .2 0 1 0 re fe rs .
N A V IP N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g (R u s s ia ). N A V IP s c o n ta in in fo rm a tio n a b o u t d a n g e rs to n a v ig a tio n in th e c o a s ta l
w a te rs o f c o u n trie s o th e r th a n R u s s ia a n d th e h ig h s e a s a re a s . N A V IP s a re b ro a d c a s t in R u s s ia n .
N A V -m s g N a v ig a tio n M e s s a g e . A 3 7 ,5 0 0 - b it d a ta m e s s a g e in c lu d e d in th e G P S s ig n a l. T h e m e s s a g e , s e n t a t a ra te
o f 5 0 b its p e r s e c o n d , in c lu d e s th e s a te llite e p h e m e ris , c lo c k d a ta , a lm a n a c a n d o th e r in fo rm a tio n a b o u t th e
s a te llite s a n d th e ir s ig n a ls .
NAVTEX N a rr o w -B a n d D ire c t-P rin tin g te le g r a p h y s y s te m fo r tra n s m is s io n o f n a v ig a tio n a l a n d m e te o ro lo g ic a l
w a r n in g s a n d u rg e n t in fo rm a tio n to s h ip s . S e e a ls o : In te rn a tio n a l N A V T E X S e rv ic e .

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N A V w a rn in g N A V A R E A w a rn in g .
NBDP N a rro w -B a n d D ire c t-P rin tin g ; a u to m a te d te le g ra p h y a s u s e d b y th e N A V T E X s y s te m a n d te le x -o v e r- ra d io .
NCC N e tw o rk C o n tro l C e n tre .
NCS N e tw o rk C o o rd in a tio n S ta tio n (fo r In m a rs a t).
NCSR IM O S u b -c o m m itte e fo r N a v ig a tio n , C o m m u n ic a tio n s a n d S e a rc h & R e s c u e .
NE N o rth E ast.
NM N o tic e to M a rin e rs .
NMOC N a tio n a l M a ritim e O p e ra tio n s C e n tre
Nov N o v e m b e r.
NP N a u tic a l P u b lic a tio n .
NS o r ns N anosecond.
NSR N o rth e rn S e a R o u te ,
nt N et T onnage.
NW N o rth W e s t.

OBS T h e s ta tio n a c c e p ts m e s s a g e s c o n c e rn in g w e a th e r o b s e rv a tio n s b y s h ip s .

OCC O p e ra tio n s C o n tro l C e n tre (fo r In m a rs a t).
O ccas O c c a s io n a l.
O ct O c to b e r.
O FCOM O ffic e o f C o m m u n ic a tio n .
O n -s c e n e C o m m u n ic a tio n s b e tw e e n th e s h ip in d is tre s s a n d a s s is tin g u n its ,
c o m m u n ic a tio n s
OSC O n -S c e n e C o o rd in a to r. T h e c o m m a n d e r o f a re s c u e u n it d e s ig n a te d to c o o rd in a te s u r fa c e s e a rc h and
re s c u e o p e ra tio n s w ith in a s p e c ifie d s e a rc h a re a .
O TF O p tim u m T ra n s m ittin g F re q u e n c y .

P P ilo t-b a llo o n ; u p p e r w in d o b s e rv a tio n s b y o p tic a l tr a c k in g o f a fre e b a llo o n

PA P o s itio n A p p r o x im a te .
P a ire d fre q u e n c ie s F re q u e n c ie s w h ic h a re a s s o c ia te d in p a irs ; e a c h p a ir c o n s is tin g o f o n e tra n s m ittin g a n d o n e re c e iv in g
fre q u e n c y .
PEC P ilo ta g e E x e m p tio n C e rtific a te .
PFSO P o rt F a c ility S e c u rity O ffic e r.
P LB P e rs o n a l L o c a to r B e a c o n .
PMO P o rt M e te o ro lo g ic a l O ffic e (r).
PNT P o s itio n , N a v ig a tio n a n d T im in g .
POB P e rs o n s O n B o a rd — to ta l n u m b e r of.
P o lar O rb itin g A s e rv ic e w h ic h is b a s e d o n p o la r o rb itin g s a te llite s w h ic h re c e iv e a n d re la y d is tre s s a le r ts fro m s a te llite
S ate llite S e rv ic e E P IR B s a n d w h ic h p ro v id e s th e ir p o s itio n .
POR P a c ific O c e a n R e g io n , c o v e ra g e a re a o f In m a rs a t s a te llite .
P ort O p e ra tio n s A m a ritim e m o b ile s e rv ic e in o r n e a r a p o rt b e tw e e n c o a s t s ta tio n s a n d s h ip s ta tio n s o r b e tw e e n s h ip
S e rv ic e s ta tio n s , in w h ic h m e s s a g e s a re re s tric te d to th o s e re la tin g to th e o p e ra tio n a l h a n d lin g , th e m o v e m e n t a n d
s a fe ty o f s h ip s a n d , in e m e rg e n c y , to th e s a fe ty o f p e rs o n s .
It d o e s n o t in c lu d e p u b lic c o rre s p o n d e n c e .
P o s itio n in g E s ta b lis h in g th e g e o g r a p h ic a l p la c e o f th e u n it in d is tre s s (n o rm a lly e x p r e s s e d in d e g re e s a n d m in u te s o f
la titu d e a n d lo n g itu d e ).
P R IP C o a s ta l W a rn in g (R u s s ia ). P R IP s c o n ta in in fo rm a tio n fo r th e s a fe ty o f n a v ig a tio n in th e c o a s ta l w a te rs o f
R u s s ia a n d th e A rc tic O c e a n . P R IP s a re b r o a d c a s t b y m a ritim e ra d io s ta tio n s in R u s s ia n . N A V T E X c o a s ta l
w a rn in g s a re tra n s m itte d in E n g lis h .
PSK P h a s e S h ift K e y in g .
PSTN P u b lic s w itc h e d T e le p h o n e N e tw o rk .
Pt P o in t.
P TTI P re c is e T im e a n d T im e In te rv a l.
P u b lic A n y te le c o m m u n ic a tio n w h ic h th e o ffic e s a n d s ta tio n s m u s t, b y re a s o n o f th e ir b e in g a t th e d is p o s a l o f th e
C o rre s p o n d e n c e p u b lic , a c c e p t fo r tra n s m is s io n .
PV P ilo t V e s s e l.

QHM Q u e e n 's H a rb o u r M a s te r.

R R a d io s o n d e ; a tm o s p h e ric p re s s u re , te m p e ra tu r e a n d h u m id ity o b s e rv a tio n s in th e u p p e r a ir o b ta in e d b y

e le c tro n ic m e a n s .
R aco n R Adar BeaC O N .

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R a d io lo c a tio n - A ra d io d e te rm in a tio n s a te llite s e rv ic e u s e d fo r th e p u rp o s e o f ra d io lo c a tio n .

S a te llite S e rv ic e
R a d io R e g u la tio n s M e a n s th e R a d io R e g u la tio n s a n n e x e d to , o r re g a rd e d a s b e in g a n n e x e d to , th e m o s t re c e n t In te rn a tio n a l
T e le c o m m u n ic a tio n C o n v e n tio n w h ic h is in fo rc e a t a n y tim e .
RANP R e g io n a l A ir N a v ig a tio n P la n
RCC R e s c u e C o o r d in a tio n C e n tre . A u n it re s p o n s ib le fo r p ro m o tin g e ffic ie n t o r g a n is a tio n o f s e a rc h a n d re s c u e
(S A R ) s e rv ic e s a n d fo r c o o r d in a tin g th e c o n d u c t o f S A R o p e ra tio n s w ith in a S A R re g io n .
RCF R e m o te C o m m u n ic a tio n s F a c ility . T h is is a te rm u s e d b y th e U S C o a s tg u a rd to d e s c r ib e H F ra d io s ta tio n s
th a t a re re m o te ly c o n tro lle d b y C o m m u n ic a tio n s C o m m a n d (C O M M C O M ) - (N M N ).
R ep R e p o rte d .
R e s c u e u n it A u n it c o m p o s e d o f tra in e d p e rs o n n e l p ro v id e d w ith e q u ip m e n t s u ita b le fo r th e e x p e d itio u s c o n d u c t o f S A R
o p e ra tio n s .
R F o r R Fx R a d io F re q u e n c y .
RG R a d io D ire c tio n -fin d in g S ta tio n .
RR IT U R a d io R e g u la tio n s (a s a m e n d e d ).
R SC R e s c u e S u b -C e n tre . A s u b o r d in a te to th e R e s c u e C o o rd in a tio n C e n tre , e s ta b lis h e d to c o m p le m e n t th e
la tte r a c c o rd in g to p a r tic u la r p ro v is io n s o f th e r e s p o n s ib le a u th o ritie s .
RT R a d io te le p h o n y .
R TC M R a d io T e c h n ic a l C o m m is s io n fo r M a ritim e s e rv ic e s .
R T C M S C -1 0 4 T h e s p e c ia l c o m m itte e o f th e R a d io T e c h n ic a l C o m m is s io n fo r M a rin e S e r v ic e s th a t d e v e lo p e d
re c o m m e n d e d s ta n d a rd s fo r D G P S .
RT (H F ) R a d io T e le p h o n y (H ig h F re q u e n c y ).
R T (M F ) R a d io T e le p h o n y (M e d iu m F re q u e n c y ).
R TTY R a d io T e le ty p e .
Rx R e c e iv e r.
RX R e tra n s m is s io n .

S. S a in t.
s S e c o n d (s ).
S S o u th .
S a fe ty N E T T h e In te rn a tio n a l S a fe ty N E T S e rv ic e .
SA R S e a rc h A n d R e s c u e .
SA R C o n v e n tio n In te r n a tio n a l C o n v e n tio n o n S e a rc h a n d R e s c u e 1 9 7 9 .
SARSAT S e a rc h A n d R e s c u e S a te llite A id e d T ra c k in g .
SART S e a rc h A n d R e s c u e T r a n s p o n d e r.
SAS S a te llite A c c e s s S ta tio n .
Sat S a tu rd a y .
SATNAV S A T e llite N A V ig a tio n .
SBAS S a te llite B a s e d A u g m e n ta tio n S y s te m s .
SBM S in g le B u o y M o o rin g .
S BP S h o re B a s e d P ilo ta g e .
S BT S e g re g a te d B a lla s t T a n k s .
SC S A R C o o rd in a to r.
SCADA S u p e rv is o ry C o n tro l a n d D a ta A c q u is itio n .
sdwt S u m m e r D e a d W e ig h t T o n n e s .
SE S o u th E a s t
Sea A re a A 1 , A 2 , A 3 U n d e r th e G M D S S th e (ra d io ) e q u ip m e n t re q u ire d to b e c a rrie d b y s h ip s is d e te rm in e d in p rin c ip le b y th e
and A 4 s h ip ’s a re a o f o p e ra tio n ; th e s e a re a s a re d e s ig n a te d a s ‘S e a A re a A 1 ‘S e a A re a A 2 ’, ‘S e a A re a A 3 ’ o r
‘S e a A r e a A 4 ’ .
S earch A n d R e s c u e A n a re a o f d e fin e d d im e n s io n s w ith in w h ic h s e a rc h a n d re s c u e s e rv ic e s a re p ro v id e d .
(SA R ) re g io n
Sec S econds.
S ep S e p te m b e r.
S eq Sequence.
SES S h ip E a rth S ta tio n , s e e M E S .
S H IP P O S S H IP P O S itio n R e p o rtin g S e rv ic e .
Ship s ta tio n A m o b ile s ta tio n in th e m a ritim e m o b ile s e rv ic e lo c a te d o n b o a rd a v e s s e l w h ic h is n o t p e rm a n e n tly
m o o re d , o th e r th a n a s u rv iv a l c ra ft s ta tio n .
Sig S ig n a l.
S ingle fre q u e n c y T h e s a m e fr e q u e n c y u s e d fo r tr a n s m is s io n a n d re c e p tio n .
SITO R S im p le x T e le x O v e r R a d io .
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S IT R E P S IT u a tio n R E P o rt.
SMC S A R M is s io n C o n tro lle r.
SMS S h o rt M e s s a g in g S e rv ic e .
SNAC S in g le N e tw o rk A c c e s s C o d e .
S o la r C y c le S o la r a c tiv ity c h a n g e s o v e r a p e rio d o f, o n a v e ra g e , 11 y e a rs . A t s o la r m a x im u m , th e s o la r a c tiv ity is h ig h
a n d s o to o th e E U V (E x tre m e U ltra -V io le t) ra d ia tio n o u tp u t w h ic h a ffe c ts th e io n o s p h e re . A t s o la r m in im u m ,
th e o p p o s ite is tru e .
SO LAS T h e In te rn a tio n a l C o n v e n tio n o n th e S a fe ty O f L ife a t S e a 1 9 7 4 (S O L A S ), a s a m e n d e d .
S o u s -C R O S S S o u s -C e n tre s R e g io n a u x O p e ra tio n e ls d e S u rv e illa n c e e t d e S a u v e ta g e ( R e g io n a l s u b -c e n tr e o f
o p e ra tio n s fo r s u rv e illa n c e a n d m a ritim e re s c u e , M R S C ).
SPM S in g le P o in t M o o rin g .
SPOC S A R P o in t O f C o n ta c t. In th e C O S P A S - S A R S A T s y s te m m is s io n c o n tro l c e n tre s (M C C s ), re s c u e
c o o r d in a tio n c e n tre s (R C C s ) a n d o th e r e s ta b lis h e d a n d re c o g n iz e d n a tio n a l p o in ts o f c o n ta c t w h ic h c a n
a c c e p t re s p o n s ib ility fo r th e c o o r d in a tio n o f th e ra p id a n d e ffe c tiv e tr a n s fe r o f a le r t d a ta to e n a b le th e
re s c u e o f p e o p le in d is tre s s .
SPS S ta n d a rd P o s itio n S e rv ic e . T h e G P S s in g le re c e iv e r (s ta n d -a lo n e ) p o s itio n in g s e rv ic e a v a ila b le to a n y u s e r
o n a c o n tin u o u s w o r ld w id e b a s is .
SRR S e a rc h a n d R e s c u e R e g io n . A n a re a o f d e fin e d d im e n s io n s w ith in w h ic h s e a rc h a n d re s c u e s e rv ic e s a re
p ro v id e d .
SRS S A R S u b -re g io n .
SRU S e a rc h a n d R e s c u e U n it.
SSAS S h ip S e c u r ity A le rt S y s te m . R e s o lu tio n X I-2 /6 s ta te s th a t th e S h ip S e c u rity A le rt S y s te m s h a ll p r o v id e s h ip s
w ith tw o a la rm b u tto n s , w h ic h c a n b e a c tiv a te d in c a s e o f a p ira c y o r te r ro r is t a tta c k . T h e a la rm is a c o v e rt
s ig n a l, n o s o u n d a n d n o fla s h in g lig h ts .
SSB S in g le S id e B a n d .
SST S e a S u r fa c e T e m p e ra tu re .
S tn , S TN S ta tio n .
Sun S unday.
S u rv iv a l c ra ft A c ra ft c a p a b le o f s u s ta in in g th e liv e s o f p e rs o n s in d is tre s s fro m th e tim e o f a b a n d o n in g s h ip .
SW S o u th W e s t.
SWL S a fe W o rk in g L o a d .
S y s te m in fo rm a tio n In th e C O S P A S - S A R S A T s y s te m ta b u la te d d a ta (e p h e m e ris a n d tim e c a lib r a tio n ) th a t a ffe c t th e
d e te rm in a tio n o f d is tre s s b e a c o n lo c a tio n s u s in g th e s a te llite s u b -tra c k ; c u r r e n t s ta tu s o f a ll s y s te m
e le m e n ts ; in fo rm a tio n re la te d to in te rfe re n c e .

TAI In te rn a tio n a l A to m ic T im e is d e te r m in e d b y th e c o m p a r is o n o f th e re a d in g o f v e r y a c c u ra te (b e tte r th a n 1

m ic ro s e c o n d a d a y ) a to m ic c lo c k s lo c a te d a t n a tio n a l o b s e rv a to rie s th r o u g h o u t th e w o rld . U n lik e U T 1 , T A I
d o e s n o t c h a n g e w ith v a ria tio n s in th e ra te o f th e E a rth 's ro ta tio n . T A I p ro v id e s th e m o s t a c c u ra te a n d
u n ifo rm u n it o f tim e in te rv a l fo r s c ie n tific p u rp o s e s . T h e fu n d a m e n ta l u n it o f T A I is th e S I s e c o n d , d e fin e d
a s "th e d u ra tio n o f 9 1 9 2 631 7 7 0 p e rio d s o f th e ra d ia tio n c o rr e s p o n d in g to th e tra n s itio n b e tw e e n tw o
h y p e rfin e le v e ls o f th e g ro u n d s ta te o f th e c e s iu m 1 3 3 a to m ".
TBD T o B e D e te rm in e d .
Tel T e le p h o n e .
T h u rs T h u rs d a y .
T im e C a lib ra tio n D a ta u s e d to re la te th e S A R S A T s a te llite tim e c o d e in a n a le rt m e s s a g e to th e a c tu a l e la p s e d tim e fro m a
k n o w n s a te llite tim e e p o c h .
TLX T e le x .
TMAS T h e m a ritim e T e le M e d ic a l A s s is ta n c e S e rv ic e .
TOR T e le x O v e r R a d io .
Tr T o w e r.
TSS T r a ffic S e p a r a tio n S c h e m e .
TTAC T e le m e tr y , T r a c k in g a n d C o n tro l.
Tues Tuesday.
Tx T ra n s m itte r; T r a n s m is s io n .

UHF U ltra H ig h F re q u e n c y (3 0 0 - 3 0 0 0 M H z ).
U IR U p p e r flig h t In fo rm a tio n R e g io n .
UK U n ite d K in g d o m .
UKHO U n ite d K in g d o m H y d ro g ra p h ic O ffic e .
UT U n iv e rs a l T im e .
U T0 U n c o rre c te d U n iv e rs a l T im e .
UT1 U T 0 c o rre c te d fo r p o la r v a ria tio n .
UT2 U T 0 c o rre c te d fo r p o la r a n d s e a s o n a l v a ria tio n s .
 ABBREVIATIONS AND GLOSSARY

U TC C o o r d in a te d U n iv e rs a l T im e is a c o m p o s ite tim e s c a le , b r o a d c a s t in m a n y ra d io tim e s ig n a ls . U T C

c o r r e s p o n d s e x a c tly in ra te w ith T A I b u t d iffe rs fro m it b y a n in te g ra l n u m b e r o f s e c o n d s . U T C is a d ju s te d
b y th e in s e rtio n o r d e le tio n o f s e c o n d s (p o s itiv e o r n e g a tiv e le a p s e c o n d s ) to e n s u re th a t th e d e p a rtu re o f
U T C fro m U T1 d o e s n o t e x c e e d + /- 0 -9 s e c o n d s . S ta tio n s lis te d in th e R a d io T im e S ig n a ls s e c tio n o f th is
v o lu m e b r o a d c a s t tim e s ig n a ls in th e U T C tim e s c a le u n le s s o th e r w is e in d ic a te d in th e s ta tio n e n try . L e a p
s e c o n d s a re n o tifie d in a d v a n c e a s c o r re c tio n s to T A B L E 1 w ith in th e R A D IO T IM E S IG N A L S s e c tio n .

VDES A V H F D a ta E x c h a n g e S y s te m w h ic h to g e th e r w ith a s a te llite c o m p o n e n t (V D E -S A T ) is d e s ig n e d to

a u g m e n t A IS a n d p ro v id e in te rs h ip a n d s h ip -s h o r e d a ta e x c h a n g e a n d o th e r re la te d a p p lic a tio n s .
VDL V H F D a ta L in k . A s e t o f fre q u e n c ie s , m e s s a g e s a n d p ro to c o ls fo rm in g a m a ritim e in fo r m a tio n e x c h a n g e ;
u s e d fo r A IS a n d a s s o c ia te d a p p lic a tio n s .
VHF V e ry H ig h F re q u e n c y (3 0 - 3 0 0 M H z ).
VLCC V e ry L a rg e C ru d e C a rrie r.
V LF V e ry L o w F re q u e n c y (3 - 3 0 k H z ).
VOS V o lu n ta ry O b s e r v in g S h ip P ro g ra m m e .
VSAT V e ry S m a ll A p e rtu re T e rm in a l.
VTM V e s s e l T r a ffic M a n a g e m e n t.
V T M IS V e s s e l T r a ffic M a n a g e m e n t a n d In fo rm a tio n S y s te m .
VTM S V e s s e l T r a ffic M a n a g e m e n t S y s te m .
V TS V e s s e l T r a ffic S e rv ic e .

W W e s t; W a tt; R a d io w in d ; u p p e r w in d o b s e rv a tio n s b y tra c k in g o f a fre e b a llo o n b y e le c tr o n ic m e a n s

W ed W ednesday.
w ef W ith e ffe c t fro m .
WMO W o rld M e te o r o lo g ic a l O rg a n iz a tio n .
WP W in d P ro file r
WT R a d io (W ire le s s ) T e le g ra p h y .
W T (H F ) R a d io (W ire le s s ) T e le g ra p h y (H ig h F re q u e n c y ).
W T (M F ) R a d io (W ire le s s ) T e le g ra p h y (M e d iu m F re q u e n c y ).
W W NW S W o rld - W id e N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g S e rv ic e . A s e r v ic e e s ta b lis h e d b y th e In te rn a tio n a l M a ritim e
O rg a n iz a tio n a n d In te rn a tio n a l H y d ro g ra p h ic O rg a n iz a tio n fo r th e p u rp o s e o f c o o rd in a tin g th e
tr a n s m is s io n s o f ra d io n a v ig a tio n a l w a rn in g s in g e o g r a p h ic a l a re a s .
WWW W o rld -W id e W e b (IN T E R N E T ).

MS M ic ro s e c o n d (s ).

Note: In th e W M O S ta tio n ta b le s P, R a n d W a re c o m b in e d a s n e c e s s a ry to in d ic a te s im u lta n e o u s u p p e r-a ir

o b s e rv a tio n s o f th e d iffe re n t ty p e s .

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AQORES (PORTUGAL) CANARIAS, ISLAS (SPAIN)
CENTRO DE COMUNICAQOES DOS ACORES GENERAL N O T E S ................................................................................... 69
(CENCOMARACORES) & DELGADA M R C C .................................... 60 INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ...................................................... 69
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ..................................................... 60 LAS P A LM A S ............................................................................................. 71
N A V T E X ..................................................................................................... 60 N A V T E X ...................................................................................................... 69
TENERIFE M R C C ..................................................................................... 71
ALBANIA
AULONA (VLORE) (Z A V 3 )..................................................................... 60 CAPE VERDE
N A V T E X ..................................................................................................... 71
ALGERIA
ALGER (7 T A )............................................................................................ 63 CHANNEL ISLANDS (UK)
ANNABA (7 T B ).......................................................................................... 63 BBC RADIO J E R S E Y ............................................................................... 72
BEJAIA (7 T G )............................................................................................ 63 GUERNSEY CO A STG U AR D ................................................................. 72
N A V T E X ..................................................................................................... 63 INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ...................................................... 72
ORAN (7 T O )............................................................................................... 63 JERSEY COASTGUARD MRCC (G U D ).............................................. 72
RADIODIFFUSION-TELEVISION A LG E R IE N N E ............................. 64 MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 72
SKIKDA (7 T S )........................................................................................... 64 SAINT H E L IE R V T S ................................................................................. 73
TENES (7 T N )............................................................................................ 64

CONGO
ANTARCTICA POINTE-NOIRE (T N A )............................................................................. 73
GENERAL N O T E S ................................................................................... 65
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ..................................................... 65
CROATIA
CONTINUOUS VHF WEATHER B R O ADC AST................................. 73
AZERBAIJAN DUBROVNIK (9 A D ).................................................................................. 75
B A K U ........................................................................................................... 65 INTERNET WEATHER SE R V IC E S ...................................................... 73
N A V T E X ..................................................................................................... 65 N A V T E X ...................................................................................................... 73
RIJEKA (9 A R )........................................................................................... 75
SPLIT (9 A S )............................................................................................... 75

B CYPRUS
CYPRUS (5 B A )......................................................................................... 76
BAHRAIN INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ...................................................... 76
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ..................................................... 66
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 76
N A V TE X ..................................................................................................... 66
N A V T E X ...................................................................................................... 76

BANGLADESH
FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ................................................................... 66 D
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ..................................................... 66
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 66 DENMARK
DR (DANMARKS R A D IO )....................................................................... 80
BELGIUM FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ................................................................... 78
FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ................................................................... 67 INTERNET WEATHER SE R V IC E S ...................................................... 76
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ..................................................... 66 LYNGBY (O X Z )......................................................................................... 80
N A V TE X ..................................................................................................... 66 MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 76
OOSTENDE (O S U ).................................................................................. 67
ZEEBRUGGE TRAFFIC C E N T R E ........................................................ 67
E
BJ0RN0YA (NORWAY)
B J 0 R N 0 Y A ................................................................................................ 68 EGYPT
INTERNET WEATHER S E R VIC E S...................................................... 83
BULGARIA N A V T E X ..................................................................................................... 83
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 68
N A V TE X ..................................................................................................... 68 EGYPT (SUEZ CANAL)
VARNA (L Z W )........................................................................................... 68 SERAPEUM (ISMAILIA) (S U Z ).............................................................. 84

BURMA ESTONIA
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ..................................................... 68 INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ...................................................... 84
M Y E IK ......................................................................................................... 69 MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 84
YANGON (X Y R )........................................................................................ 69 N A V T E X ..................................................................................................... 84

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TALLINN (E S A ).................. MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET ..110
N A V T E X .........................................................................................................110
NORDDEUTSCHER RUNDFUNK (N D R )...............................................118
PINNEBERG - SUMMER SCHEDULE (R ADIO-FACSIM ILE)......... 50
PINNEBERG - WINTER SCHEDULE (RADIO -FACSIM ILE)............ 53
FAROE ISLANDS (DENMARK) PINNEBERG (DDK) (D D H )........................................................................119
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ....... 86 STORM SURGE WARNINGS AND WATER LEVEL
PR ED IC TIO N S.............................................................................................115
NAVTEX ...................................................... 86
TORSHAVN (O X J )................................... 86
GIBRALTAR (UK)
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ..........................................................121
FINLAND
FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ...................................................................
GENERAL N O T E S ................................................................................... GREECE
INTERNET W EATHER S E R V IC E S ..................................................... FIRING PRACTICE AREA - KRITIKO S E A ........................................... 122
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 8 INTERNET W EATHER S E R V IC E S ......................................................... 121
RADIO S U O M I.......................................................................................... MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 122
RADIO V E G A ............................................................................................ N A V T E X .........................................................................................................121
TURKU (O F K )........................................................................................... OLYMPIA (R AD IO -FACSIM ILE)............................................................. 48
OLYMPIA (SVO) [1 7 8 0 ]............................................................................. 122

FRANCE
FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S .................................................................. 91 GREENLAND
GENERAL N O T E S .................................................................................. 90 AASIAAT (O Y R )...........................................................................................126
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S .................................................... 90 INTERNET WEATHER SE R V IC E S .........................................................124
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET . 91 KALAALLIT NUNAATA RADIO (K N R )....................................................128
RADIO FRANCE IN TER N ATIO N AL................................................... MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 126
N A V TE X ........................................................................................................ 124

FRANCE (ATLANTIC AND ENGLISH CHANNEL

COASTS)
BRETAGNE 5 .............................................................................................. 96
CORSEN (CROSS) M R C C ....................................................................... 102
ETEL (CROSS) M R C C ........................................................................... 102
ICELAND
GRIS-NEZ (CROSS) M R C C ..................................................................... 103 HORNAFJORDUR (COAST GUARD R A D IO )......................................129
INTERNET WEATHER SE R V IC E S ........................................................ 128
JOBOURG (CROSS) M R C C .....................................................................103
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 96 ISAFJORDUR (COAST GUARD R A D IO ).............................................. 129
N A V TE X ....................................................................................................... 96 MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 129
SIGNAL STATIONS (ATLANTIC C O A S T )............................................. 104 N A V T E X ........................................................................................................128
SIGNAL STATIONS (ENGLISH CHANNEL C O A S T ).......................... 105 NESKAUPSTADUR (COAST GUARD R A D IO ).................................... 131
REYKJAVIK (COAST GUARD R A D IO ).................................................. 131
SIGLUFJORDUR (COAST GUARD R A D IO )......................................... 131
FRANCE (MEDITERRANEAN COAST) VESTMANNAEYJAR (COAST GUARD R A D IO )................................. 132
LA GARDE (CROSS) M R C C ....................................................................108
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 105
N AV TE X ........................................................................................................ 105
INDIA
SIGNAL STATIONS (MEDITERRANEAN C O A S T )............................. 108 FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ..................................................................... 132
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................ 132
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 132
N A V T E X ........................................................................................................132

IRAN
GEORGIA BANDAR-E EMAM KHOMEYNI (E Q N )..................................................134
N AV TE X ........................................................................................................ 109
BANDAR-E SHAHID RAJA'I (EQI) [5 3 0 0 ]............................................. 134
BUSHEHR (E Q M ).......................................................................................134
GERMANY CHABAHAR (E Q J)..................................................................................... 135
BREMEN M R C C ......................................................................................... 115 INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................ 134
DEUTSCHER WETTERDIENST (DWD) (GERMAN WEATHER N A V TE X ........................................................................................................134
SER V IC E )..................................................................................................112
DOKUMENTE UND DEBATTEN (D D O K D E B ).....................................117
DP07-SEEFUNK (H A M B U R G )................................................................ 117
IRAN (CASPIAN SEA)
N A V TE X ........................................................................................................135
FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ......................................................................110
GENERAL N O T E S ..................................................................................... 109
GERMAN VTS C E N T R E S ..................................................................... 113 IRELAND
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................ 109 DUBLIN (COASTGUARD M R C C )..........................................................137
KIEL MAIL (D A O )........................................................................................117 INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................135

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MAUN HEAD (COAST GUARD MRSC) (E J M ).................................... 137 BEYR O UTH ...............................................................................................150
MET EIR EAN N ............................................................................................ 137
N A V TE X ....................................................................................................... 135 LIBYA
RADIO TELEFIS EIREANN - RADIO 1 (RTE - RADIO 1 ) .......... 138 TARABULUS (TRIPOLI) (5 A T )...................................................................151
VALENTIA(CO ASTG UARD MRSC) (E J K ).......................................... 139

LITHUANIA
ISRAEL KLAIPEDA (RADIO 5) (V T S )...................................................................... 151
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................ 140 MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 151
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 140
N AVTEX........................................................................................................ 140
M
ITALY
ANCONA (IP A )............................................................................................ 144 MADAGASCAR
AUGUSTA (IQ A )......................................................................................... 144 INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ..........................................................151
BARI (IP B ).................................................................................................... 144
CAGLIARI (ID C )..........................................................................................144
MADEIRA (PORTUGAL)
CIVITAVECCHIA (IP D )..............................................................................144
CENTRO DE COMUNICACOES DA MADEIRA
CROTONE (IP C ).........................................................................................145 (CENCOMARMADEIRA) (C T Q )............................................................... 152
FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ......................................................................141 INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ..........................................................151
GENERAL N O T E S .....................................................................................140 N A V TE X ......................................................................................................... 151
GENOVA (IC B )............................................................................................145
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................ 140
LAMPEDUSA (IQ N )................................................................................... 145
MALDIVES
INTERNET WEATHER SE R V IC E S ......................................................... 152
LIVORNO (IP L )........................................................................................... 145
MAZARA DEL VALLO (IQ Q ).................................................................... 146
MESSINA (ID F )...........................................................................................146 MALTA
NAPOLI (IQ H )..............................................................................................146 INTERNET WEATHER SE R V IC E S ......................................................... 152
N AV TE X .......................................................................................................140 MALTA R C C ................................................................................................. 154
PALERMO M F (IP P ).................................................................................. 147 N A V TE X .........................................................................................................152
PALERMO (IP P )......................................................................................... 146 VALLETTA V T S ........................................................................................... 154
PORTO TORRES (IZ N ).............................................................................148
ROMA RADIO (IA R )...................................................................................148 MAURITIUS
SAN BENEDETTO DELTRONTO (IQ P )...............................................149 INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ......................................................... 154
TRIESTE (IQ X )........................................................................................... 149 MAURITIUS (3 B M )...................................................................................... 154
N A V TE X ........................................................................................................ 154
IVORY COAST
ABIDJAN (T U A ).......................................................................................... 149 MAYOTTE (FRANCE)
MAYOTTE - E LE B N ....................................................................................155

J MONACO
MONACO (3 A C )..........................................................................................155
RIVIERA R A D IO ......................................................................................... 155
JAN MAYEN (NORWAY)
JAN M A Y E N ................................................................................................. 149
MONTENEGRO
BAR ( 4 0 B ).................................................................................................155
JORDAN
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 155
'AQABA (JY O )............................................................................................. 150

MOROCCO
K AGADIR (C N D )......................................................................................... 156
CASABLANCA (C N P )............................................................................... 156
KUWAIT
AL KUWAYT (KUWAIT) (9 K K )................................................................. 150 MOZAMBIQUE
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................ 150 MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 156

N
LATVIA NAMIBIA
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 150 INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ......................................................156
RIGA MRCC & RIGA RESCUE R A D IO ...............................................150 MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 157

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N A V T E X ........................................................................................................156 CENTRO DE COMUNICACOES DE DADOS E DE CIFRA DA
WALVIS BAY (V 5 W )................................................................................157 MARINHA (CENCOMAR) (C T A )..............................................................175
INTERNET W EATHER S E R V IC E S ..................................................... 175
LISBON (PORT O F F IC E )..........................................................................175
NETHERLANDS MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 175
FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ..................................................................... 158
N A V T E X ........................................................................................................175
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................157
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 158
N A V T E X ........................................................................................................157
NETHERLANDS COASTGUARD (DEN HELDER) (P B K )................. 158
Q
O U D D O R P ................................................................................................... 160
TERNEUZEN TRAFFIC C E N T R E .......................................................... 160
QATAR
VLISSINGEN TRAFFIC C E N T R E ...........................................................160 DOHA (A 7 D )................................................................................................ 177
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................177

NIGERIA
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET ..160

NORWAY REUNION (FRANCE)

BO D 0 (L G P )................................................................................................162 GENERAL N O T E S ..................................................................................... 177
FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S .....................................................................162 INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................177
FLOR0 (L G L ).............................................................................................. 165 LA REUNION (CROSS) M R C C ............................................................... 177
GENERAL N O T E S ......................................................................................161 MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 177
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................ 161 RADIO LA REUNION (R F O ).................................................................... 180
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET ..162
N A V TE X ........................................................................................................161
N R K P 1 ......................................................................................................... 166
ROMANIA
CONSTANJA (Y Q I)....................................................................................180
NRK T ILV /E R E T S J 0 S ............................................................................167
N A V T E X ........................................................................................................180
ROGALAND (L G Q ).................................................................................... 167
TJ0M E (L G T ).............................................................................................. 168
VAR D 0 (L G V )............................................................................................. 169 RUSSIA (ARCTIC COAST)
AMDERMA (U P M ).......................................................................................181
DIKSON MRCC (U C I).................................................................................181
0 MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 181
MOSCOW (UAT) [3 7 0 1 ]............................................................................182
OMAN MURMANSK (RADIO-FACSIM ILE)....................................................... 45
FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ..................................................................... 170 MURMANSK (UDK, UDK2) [3 7 4 4 ]..........................................................182
GENERAL N O T E S ..................................................................................... 169 N A V T E X ........................................................................................................ 181
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................170 T IK S IM R S C .................................................................................................182
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 170 Y A K U TS K .....................................................................................................182
MASQAJ (MUSCAT) (WATTAYAH) (A 4 M )...........................................170
N A V T E X ........................................................................................................170 RUSSIA (BALTIC COAST)
KALININGRAD (U IW )................................................................................ 183
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 183

RUSSIA (BLACK SEA COAST)

PAKISTAN N A V T E X ........................................................................................................183
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................170
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 170
RUSSIA (CASPIAN SEA)
N AV TE X ........................................................................................................170
N A V T E X ........................................................................................................183

POLAND
FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S .....................................................................172
INTERNET WEATHER SE R V IC E S ........................................................172
MARINE WEATHER TELEPHONE INFORMATION S E R V IC E ....... 172 SAUDI ARABIA
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 172
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................ 184
POLSKIE R A D IO ........................................................................................ 172
JEDDAH (H Z H )............................................................................................184
S tU PSK TRAFFIC C O N TR O L................................................................ 172
VTS S W IN O U JS C IE .................................................................................. 174
VTS S ZC ZE C IN .......................................................................................... 174 SENEGAL
VTS ZATOKA GDANSK - VTS C E N T R E .............................................. 174 N A V T E X ........................................................................................................184
WITOWO (SPS) [2 9 3 2 ]............................................................................. 174
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SEYCHELLES SYRIA
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ......................................................... 184 AL LADHIQlYAH (LATAKIA) (Y K M 7 )...................................................... 205
N AV TE X .........................................................................................................184 JARJU S (TARTOUS) (Y K O ).....................................................................206
SEYCHELLES (S 7 Q ).................................................................................. 186

SOUTH AFRICA T
CAPE NAVAL (RADIO-FACSIMILE) (Z S J )........................................... 45
CAPE NAVAL (Z S J ).................................................................................... 190 TUNISIA
CAPE TOWN (INCLUDING DURBAN AND PORT ELIZABETH )... 190 LA GOULETTE P O R T ................................................................................ 206
FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ...................................................................... 186 N A V T E X .........................................................................................................206
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ......................................................... 186 TUNIS (3 V T )................................................................................................. 206
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 186
N AV TE X .........................................................................................................186 TURKEY
ANTALYA (T A L )...........................................................................................209
SPAIN GENERAL N O T E S ...................................................................................... 206
GENERAL N O T E S .......................................................................................191 INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S .........................................................207
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ......................................................... 191 ISTANBUL (TAH) [4 3 6 0 ]............................................................................ 209
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 191 MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 207
N A V TE X......................................................................................................... 191 N A V TE X ........................................................................................................ 207
SAMSUN (T A F )............................................................................................210

SPAIN (MEDITERRANEAN COAST)

ALGECIRAS M R S C .................................................................................... 192
ALMERIA M R C C ......................................................................................... 192
u
BARCELONA M R C C ..................................................................................192
CARTAGENA M R S C ..................................................................................192 UKRAINE
CASTELLON M R S C ...................................................................................192 KERCH (U K W )..............................................................................................211
PALMA M R C C ............................................................................................. 192 MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 210
TARRAGONA M R S C ................................................................................. 196 N A V T E X ........................................................................................................210
VA LE N C IA .................................................................................................... 196 ODESA (MORTELECOM LTD) (UTT, U U I)........................................... 211
VALENCIA M R C C .......................................................................................196
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
SPAIN (NORTH COAST) INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S .........................................................211
BILBAO M R C C ............................................................................................197
C O R U N A ...................................................................................................... 197 UNITED KINGDOM
CORUNA M R S C ......................................................................................... 197 ABERDEEN C G O C .................................................................................... 229
FINISTERRE M R C C .................................................................................. 198 BBC RADIO 4 .............................................................................................. 229
GIJON M R C C .............................................................................................. 198 BELFAST C G O C ........................................................................................ 232
SANTANDER M R S C ..................................................................................198 DOVER C G O C ............................................................................................232
VIGO M R S C .................................................................................................198 FALMOUTH C G O C .................................................................................... 233
FIRING PRACTICE AND EXERCISE A R E A S ......................................222
SPAIN (SOUTH COAST) GENERAL N O T E S ......................................................................................211
CADIZ M R S C ...............................................................................................198 HOLYHEAD C G O C .................................................................................... 233
HUELVA M R S C .......................................................................................... 198 HUMBER C G O C .........................................................................................234
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................212
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 221
SPAIN (SOUTH WEST COAST)
METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES FOR S H IP P IN G .............................226
T A R IF A ..........................................................................................................199
MILFORD HAVEN C G O C .........................................................................234
TARIFA M R C C ............................................................................................199
MISCELLANEOUS S E R V IC E S ............................................................... 228
NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION (N C I)............................... 228
SUDAN N A V T E X ....................................................................................................... 212
PORT SUDAN (S T P )................................................................................. 199 NORTHWOOD (RADIO-FACSIM ILE)................................................... 46
RAF V O LM E T ..............................................................................................235
SVALBARD (NORWAY) SHETLAND C G O C .................................................................................... 235
GENERAL N O T E ........................................................................................199 SOLENT CGOC (N M O C )......................................................................... 235
STORNOWAY C G O C ............................................................................... 236
SUBFACTS AND G U N FAC TS ................................................................ 225
SWEDEN
FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ..................................................................... 200
INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................................ 199
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 200
N A V TE X ........................................................................................................199
STOCKHOLM (SDJ) [2 9 5 4 ]......................................................................203
SVERIGES RADIO P1 ...............................................................................205
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EXTRACTS FROM THE REVISED JOINT IMO / IHO / WMO MANUAL ON MARITIME SAFETY
INFORMATION (MSI) JANUARY 2016:
2 - P R O M U L G A T IO N O F M A R IT IM E S A F E T Y IN F O R M A T IO N

2.1 In tro d u c tio n

2.1.1 T h e M a ritim e S a fe ty In fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e o f th e G M D S S is th e in te rn a tio n a lly a n d n a tio n a lly c o o r d in a te d n e tw o rk o f

b ro a d c a s ts c o n ta in in g in fo rm a tio n w h ic h is n e c e s s a ry fo r s a fe n a v ig a tio n , re c e iv e d b y v e s s e ls e q u ip m e n t w h ic h
a u to m a tic a lly m o n ito rs th e a p p ro p r ia te tra n s m is s io n s , d is p la y s in fo rm a tio n w h ic h is re le v a n t to th e s h ip a n d p ro v id e s a
p rin t c a p a b ility .

2.1.2 M a r itim e S a fe ty In fo rm a tio n is o f v ita l c o n c e rn to a ll s h ip s . It is th e r e fo re e s s e n tia l th a t c o m m o n s ta n d a r d s a re a p p lie d

to th e c o lle c tio n , e d itin g a n d d is s e m in a tio n o f th is in fo rm a tio n . O n ly b y d o in g s o w ill th e m a r in e r b e a s s u re d o f
re c e iv in g th e in fo rm a tio n h e n e e d s , in a fo rm w h ic h h e u n d e rs ta n d s , a t th e e a rlie s t p o s s ib le tim e .

2 .3 B ro a d c a s t m e th o d s

2.3.1 T w o p rin c ip a l m e th o d s a re u s e d fo r b r o a d c a s tin g M a ritim e S a fe ty In fo rm a tio n in a c c o rd a n c e w ith th e p ro v is io n s o f th e

In te rn a tio n a l C o n v e n tio n fo r th e S a fe ty o f L ife a t S e a , 1 9 7 4 , a s a m e n d e d , in th e a re a s c o v e re d b y th e s e m e th o d s , a s
fo llo w s :
.1 N A V T E X : b ro a d c a s ts to c o a s ta l w a te rs ;
.2 S a fe ty N E T : b ro a d c a s ts w h ic h c o v e r a ll th e w a te rs o f th e g lo b e e x c e p t fo r S e a A re a A 4 , a s d e fin e d b y IM O
R e s o lu tio n A .8 0 1 (1 9 ), A n n e x 3 , a s a m e n d e d .

2 .3 .2 In fo rm a tio n s h o u ld b e p ro v id e d fo r u n iq u e a n d p r e c is e ly d e fin e d S e a A re a s , e a c h b e in g s e rv e d o n ly b y th e m o s t
a p p ro p ria te o f th e a b o v e m e th o d s . A lth o u g h th e re w ill b e s o m e d u p lic a tio n to a llo w a v e s s e l to c h a n g e fro m o n e
m e th o d to a n o th e r, th e m a jo rity o f m e s s a g e s w ill b e b ro a d c a s t e ith e r o n N A V T E X o r S a fe ty N E T .

2 .3 .3 N A V T E X b ro a d c a s ts s h o u ld b e m a d e in a c c o rd a n c e w ith th e s ta n d a r d s a n d p r o c e d u re s s e t o u t in th e N A V T E X
M a n u a l.

2 .3 .4 S a fe ty N E T b ro a d c a s ts s h o u ld b e m a d e in a c c o rd a n c e w ith th e s ta n d a r d s a n d p ro c e d u re s s e t o u t in th e In te rn a tio n a l
S a fe ty N E T M a n u a l.

2 .3 .5 H F N B D P m a y b e u s e d to p ro m u lg a te m a r itim e s a fe ty in fo rm a tio n in a re a s o u ts id e In m a rs a t o r N A V T E X c o v e ra g e
(S O L A S R e g u la tio n IV /7 .1 .5 ).

2 .3 .6 In a d d itio n , A d m in is tr a tio n s m a y a ls o p ro v id e m a r itim e s a fe ty in fo rm a tio n b y o th e r m e a n s .

2 .3 .7 In th e e v e n t o f a fa ilu r e o f n o rm a l tra n s m is s io n fa c ilitie s , a n a lte r n a tiv e m e a n s o f tra n s m is s io n s h o u ld b e u tilis e d . A

N A V A R E A W a rn in g a n d a C o a s ta l W a rn in g , if p o s s ib le , s h o u ld b e is s u e d d e ta ilin g th e fa ilu re , its d u ra tio n a n d , if
k n o w n , th e a lte rn a tiv e ro u te fo r th e d is s e m in a tio n o f M S I.

2.4 S c h e d u lin g

2.4.1 A u to m a te d m e th o d s (N A V T E X / S a fe ty N E T )

2.4.1 .1 N a v ig a tio n a l W a r n in g s s h o u ld b e b ro a d c a s t a s s o o n a s p o s s ib le o r a s d ic ta te d b y th e n a tu re a n d tim in g o f th e e v e n t.

N o rm a lly , th e in itia l b r o a d c a s t s h o u ld b e m a d e a s fo llo w s :
.1 fo r N A V T E X , a t th e n e x t s c h e d u le d b ro a d c a s t, u n le s s c irc u m s ta n c e s in d ic a te th e u s e o f p ro c e d u re s fo r V IT A L o r
IM P O R T A N T w a rn in g s ;
.2 fo r S a fe ty N E T , w ith in 3 0 m in u te s o f re c e ip t o f o rig in a l in fo rm a tio n , o r a t th e n e x t s c h e d u le d b ro a d c a s t.

2 .4 .1 .2 N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s s h o u ld b e re p e a te d in s c h e d u le d b ro a d c a s ts in a c c o rd a n c e w ith th e g u id e lin e s p ro m u lg a te d in

th e N A V T E X M a n u a l a n d In te rn a tio n a l S a fe ty N E T M a n u a l a s a p p ro p ria te .

2 .4 .1 .3 A t le a s t tw o s c h e d u le d d a ily b ro a d c a s t tim e s a re n e c e s s a ry to p ro v id e a d e q u a te p ro m u lg a tio n o f N A V A R E A w a rn in g s .

W h e n N A V A R E A s e x te n d a c r o s s m o re th a n s ix tim e z o n e s , m o re th a n tw o b ro a d c a s ts s h o u ld b e c o n s id e re d to
e n s u r e th a t w a rn in g s c a n b e re c e iv e d . W h e n u s in g S a fe ty N E T in lie u o f N A V T E X fo r c o a s ta l w a rn in g s , a d m in is tra tio n s
m a y n e e d to c o n s id e r a n in c re a s e in th e n u m b e r o f s c h e d u le d d a ily b r o a d c a s ts c o m p a r e d w ith th e re q u ire m e n t fo r
N A V A R E A w a rn in g s .

2 .4 .1 .4 It is im p o rta n t th a t w h e re th e d e g re e o f h a z a rd is k n o w n , th is in fo r m a tio n is in c lu d e d in th e r e le v a n t w a rn in g e .g . n a v a l
e x e rc is e s , m is s ile firin g s , s p a c e m is s io n s , n u c le a r te s ts , o rd n a n c e d u m p in g z o n e s , e tc . W h e n e v e r p o s s ib le s u c h
w a r n in g s s h o u ld b e o rig in a te d n o t le s s th a n fiv e d a y s in a d v a n c e o f th e s c h e d u le d e v e n t a n d re fe r e n c e m a y b e m a d e
to re le v a n t n a tio n a l p u b lic a tio n s in th e w a rn in g .

4 - N A V IG A T IO N A L W A R N IN G S F O R T H E W O R L D -W ID E N A V IG A T IO N A L W A R N IN G S E R V IC E

4.1 G e n e ra l

4.1.1 N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s a re is s u e d in r e s p o n s e to S O L A S re g u la tio n V /4 a n d c a r ry in fo rm a tio n w h ic h m a y h a v e a d ire c t

b e a rin g o n th e s a fe ty o f life a t s e a . It is th e fu n d a m e n ta l n a tu re o f N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s th a t th e y w ill o fte n b e b a s e d
o n in c o m p le te o r u n c o n firm e d in fo rm a tio n a n d m a rin e rs w ill n e e d to ta k e th is in to a c c o u n t w h e n d e c id in g w h a t re lia n c e
p la c e o n th e in fo rm a tio n c o n ta in e d th e re in .
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4 .1 .2 In o r d e r to a c h ie v e th e n e c e s s a ry im p a c t o n th e m a rin e r it is e s s e n tia l to p re s e n t tim e ly a n d re le v a n t in fo rm a tio n in a

c o n s is te n t fo r m a t th a t is C L E A R , U N A M B IG U O U S a n d B R IE F . T h is is e n s u re d b y u s in g s tru c tu r e d m e s s a g e s in
s ta n d a rd fo rm a ts .

4 .1 .3 T h e re s o u rc e s e m p lo y e d b y a d m in is tr a tio n s a n d th e m a rin e r a re e x tre m e ly lim ite d . T h u s o n ly in fo rm a tio n w h ic h is v ita l

to th e s a fe c o n d u c t o f v e s s e ls s h o u ld b e tr a n s m itte d . N o tic e s to M a rin e rs a n d o th e r m e a n s e x is t fo r p a s s in g le s s
u rg e n t in fo r m a tio n to s h ip s a fte r th e y h a v e re a c h e d p o rt. In fo rm a tio n o f a p u re ly a d m in is tr a tiv e n a tu re s h o u ld n e v e r b e
b r o a d c a s t o n th e re g u la r in te r n a tio n a l N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s c h e d u le s .

4 .1 .4 T h e re a re fo u r ty p e s o f N a v ig a tio n a l W a r n in g s : N A V A R E A w a rn in g s , S u b - A r e a w a rn in g s , c o a s ta l w a r n in g s a n d lo c a l
w a rn in g s . T h e W W N W S g u id a n c e a n d c o o rd in a tio n a re in v o lv e d w ith o n ly th r e e o f th e m :
.1 N A V A R E A w a rn in g s ;
.2 S u b - A r e a w a rn in g s ;
.3 C o a s ta l w a rn in g s .

4 .1 .5 N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s s h o u ld re m a in in fo rc e u n til c a n c e lle d b y th e o rig in a tin g c o o r d in a to r . N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s

s h o u ld b e b ro a d c a s t fo r a s lo n g a s th e in fo rm a tio n is v a lid ; h o w e v e r, if th e y a re re a d ily a v a ila b le to m a rin e rs b y o th e r
o ffic ia l m e a n s , fo r e x a m p le in N o tic e s to M a rin e rs , th e n a fte r a p e rio d o f s ix w e e k s th e y m a y n o lo n g e r b e b ro a d c a s t.

4 .1 .6 T h e m in im u m in fo rm a tio n in a N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g w h ic h a m a rin e r re q u ire s is “ h a z a rd ” a n d “ p o s itio n ” . It is u s u a l,

h o w e v e r, to in c lu d e s u ffic ie n t e x tra d e ta il to a llo w s o m e fre e d o m o f a c tio n in th e v ic in ity o f th e h a z a rd . T h is m e a n s th a t
th e m e s s a g e s h o u ld g iv e e n o u g h e x tra d a ta fo r th e m a rin e r to b e a b le to re c o g n iz e th e h a z a rd a n d a s s e s s its e ffe c t
u p o n h is n a v ig a tio n .

4 .1 .7 If k n o w n , th e d u r a tio n o f th e e v e n t c a u s in g a N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s h o u ld b e g iv e n in th e te x t.

4 .1 .8 S o m e o f th e s u b je c ts fo r n a v ig a tio n a l w a rn in g s lis te d in p a ra g ra p h 4 .2 .3 (e .g . d riftin g ic e a n d ts u n a m i w a r n in g s ) m a y

a ls o b e s u ita b le fo r in c lu s io n in M E T A R E A fo re c a s ts o r w a rn in g s . In th is e v e n t, a p p ro p ria te c o o rd in a tio n b e tw e e n th e
re le v a n t N A V A R E A a n d M E T A R E A C o o rd in a to rs m u s t o c c u r.

4 .2 N A V A R E A w a rn in g s

4.2.1 N A V A R E A w a rn in g s a re c o n c e r n e d w ith th e in fo rm a tio n d e ta ile d b e lo w w h ic h o c e a n -g o in g m a rin e rs re q u ir e fo r th e ir

s a fe n a v ig a tio n . T h is in c lu d e s , in p a rtic u la r, n e w n a v ig a tio n a l h a z a rd s a n d fa ilu re s o f im p o rta n t a id s to n a v ig a tio n a s
w e ll a s in fo rm a tio n w h ic h m a y re q u ire c h a n g e s to p la n n e d n a v ig a tio n a l ro u te s .

4 .2 .2 C o a s ta l w a rn in g s a re b r o a d c a s t b y th e In te rn a tio n a l N A V T E X s e rv ic e , o r b y th e In te rn a tio n a l S a fe ty N E T s e rv ic e w h e n
im p le m e n te d in lie u o f N A V T E X . T h e y a re n o t n o rm a lly r e -b ro a d c a s t a s N A V A R E A w a r n in g s u n le s s d e e m e d o f s u c h
s ig n ific a n c e th a t th e m a rin e r s h o u ld b e a w a re o f th e m b e fo re e n te rin g a N A V T E X s e r v ic e a re a . T h e N a tio n a l
C o o rd in a to r w ill e v a lu a te th e s ig n ific a n c e o f th e in fo rm a tio n fo r c o n s id e ra tio n a s a N A V A R E A w a r n in g w h ile th e
N A V A R E A C o o rd in a to r w ill m a k e th e fin a l d e te rm in a tio n .

4 .2 .3 T h e fo llo w in g s u b je c ts a re c o n s id e r e d s u ita b le fo r b ro a d c a s t a s N A V A R E A w a r n in g s . T h is lis t is n o t e x h a u s tiv e a n d

s h o u ld b e re g a rd e d o n ly a s a g u id e lin e . F u rth e rm o re , it p re -s u p p o s e s th a t s u ffic ie n tly p re c is e in fo rm a tio n a b o u t th e
ite m h a s n o t p re v io u s ly b e e n d is s e m in a te d in a N o tic e to M a rin e rs . W h e n e v e r p o s s ib le , w a rn in g s c o n c e r n in g
s c h e d u le d
e v e n ts , in p a rtic u la r th o s e c o v e re d in 4 .2 .3 .1 3 , s h o u ld b e o rig in a te d n o t le s s th a n fiv e d a y s in a d v a n c e , a n d re fe re n c e
m a y b e m a d e to r e le v a n t n a tio n a l p u b lic a tio n s :
.1 c a s u a ltie s to lig h ts , fo g s ig n a ls , b u o y s a n d o th e r a id s to n a v ig a tio n a ffe c tin g m a in s h ip p in g la n e s ;
.2 th e p r e s e n c e o f d a n g e ro u s w re c k s in o r n e a r m a in s h ip p in g la n e s a n d , if re le v a n t, th e ir m a rk in g ;
.3 e s ta b lis h m e n t o f m a jo r n e w a id s to n a v ig a tio n o r s ig n ific a n t c h a n g e s to e x is tin g o n e s w h e n s u c h e s ta b lis h m e n t o r
c h a n g e m ig h t b e m is le a d in g to s h ip p in g ;
.4 th e p re s e n c e o f la rg e u n w ie ld y to w s in c o n g e s te d w a te rs ;
.5 d riftin g h a z a rd s (in c lu d in g d e re lic t v e s s e ls , ic e , m in e s , c o n ta in e rs , o th e r la rg e ite m s o v e r 6 m e tre s in le n g th e tc .);
.6 a r e a s w h e re s e a rc h a n d re s c u e (S A R ) a n d a n ti- p o llu tio n o p e ra tio n s a re b e in g c a rrie d o u t (fo r a v o id a n c e o f s u c h
a re a s );
.7 th e p re s e n c e o f n e w ly - d is c o v e re d ro c k s , s h o a ls , re e fs a n d w re c k s lik e ly to c o n s titu te a d a n g e r to s h ip p in g a n d if
re le v a n t, th e ir m a rk in g ;
.8 u n e x p e c te d a lte ra tio n o r s u s p e n s io n o f e s ta b lis h e d ro u te s ;
.9 c a b le o r p ip e -la y in g a c tiv itie s , s e is m ic s u rv e y s , th e to w in g o f la rg e s u b m e rg e d o b je c ts fo r re s e a rc h o r e x p lo ra tio n
p u rp o s e s , th e e m p lo y m e n t o f m a n n e d o r u n m a n n e d s u b m e rs ib le s , o r o th e r u n d e rw a te r o p e r a tio n s c o n s titu tin g
p o te n tia l d a n g e rs in o r n e a r s h ip p in g la n e s ;
.10 th e e s ta b lis h m e n t o f r e s e a rc h o r s c ie n tific in s tru m e n ts in o r n e a r s h ip p in g la n e s ;
.11 th e e s ta b lis h m e n t o f o ffs h o re s tr u c tu re s in o r n e a r s h ip p in g la n e s ;
.1 2 s ig n ific a n t m a lfu n c tio n in g o f ra d io -n a v ig a tio n s e rv ic e s a n d s h o r e - b a s e d m a r itim e s a fe ty in fo rm a tio n ra d io o r
s a te llite s e rv ic e s ;
.1 3 in fo r m a tio n c o n c e rn in g s p e c ia l o p e r a tio n s w h ic h m ig h t a ffe c t th e s a fe ty o f s h ip p in g , s o m e tim e s o v e r w id e a re a s ,
e .g . n a v a l e x e rc is e s , m is s ile firin g s , s p a c e m is s io n s , n u c le a r te s ts , o r d n a n c e d u m p in g z o n e s e tc .
.14 o p e ra tin g a n o m a lie s id e n tifie d w ith in E C D IS in c lu d in g E N C is s u e s ;
.1 5 a c ts o f p ira c y a n d a rm e d ro b b e ry a g a in s t s h ip s ;
.16 ts u n a m is a n d o th e r n a tu ra l p h e n o m e n a , s u c h a s a b n o rm a l c h a n g e s to s e a le v e l;
.17 W o rld H e a lth O rg a n iz a tio n (W H O ) h e a lth a d v is o ry in fo rm a tio n ;
.1 8 s e c u rity re la te d re q u ire m e n ts .
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4.3 S u b -A re a w a rn in g s

4.3.1 S u b -A re a w a r n in g s b r o a d c a s t in fo rm a tio n w h ic h is n e c e s s a ry fo r s a fe n a v ig a tio n w ith in a S u b -A re a . T h e y w ill n o rm a lly

in c lu d e a ll s u b je c ts lis te d in 4 .2 .3 a b o v e , b u t w ill u s u a lly a ffe c t o n ly th e S u b -A re a .

4.4 C o a s ta l w a rn in g s
4.4.1 C o a s ta l w a rn in g s b r o a d c a s t in fo rm a tio n w h ic h is n e c e s s a ry fo r s a fe n a v ig a tio n w ith in a r e a s s e a w a rd o f th e fa irw a y
b u o y o r p ilo t s ta tio n a n d s h o u ld n o t b e re s tric te d to m a in s h ip p in g la n e s . W h e re th e a r e a is s e r v e d b y N A V T E X , it
s h o u ld p ro v id e N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s fo r th e e n tire N A V T E X s e rv ic e a re a . W h e re th e a re a is n o t s e rv e d b y N A V T E X ,
it is n e c e s s a r y to in c lu d e a ll w a rn in g s re le v a n t to th e c o a s ta l w a te r s u p to 2 5 0 n m ile s fro m th e c o a s t in th e
In te rn a tio n a l S a fe ty N E T s e rv ic e b ro a d c a s t.

4.4.2 C o a s ta l w a rn in g s s h o u ld in c lu d e a t le a s t th e s u b je c ts in 4 .2 .3 .

4.5 L o c a l w a rn in g s

4.5.1 L o c a l w a r n in g s b r o a d c a s t in fo rm a tio n w h ic h c o v e r in s h o re w a te rs o fte n w ith in th e lim its o f ju r is d ic tio n o f a h a r b o u r o r

p o rt a u th o rity . T h e y a re b r o a d c a s t b y m e a n s o th e r th a n N A V T E X o r S a fe ty N E T a n d s u p p le m e n t c o a s ta l w a r n in g s b y
g iv in g d e ta ile d in fo rm a tio n w ith in in s h o re w a te rs .

5 - T H E S T R U C T U R E O F N A V IG A T IO N A L W A R N IN G S

5.1 N u m b e rin g

5.1.1 N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s in e a c h s e rie s s h o u ld b e c o n s e c u tiv e ly n u m b e re d th r o u g h o u t th e c a le n d e r y e a r, c o m m e n c in g

w ith 1 /Y Y a t 0 0 0 0 U T C o n 01 J a n u a ry .

5.1.2 N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s s h o u ld b e tr a n s m itte d in re v e rs e n u m e ric a l o rd e r o n s c h e d u le d b ro a d c a s ts .

5.2 Language
5.2.1 A ll N A V A R E A , S u b -A re a a n d c o a s ta l w a rn in g s s h o u ld b e b ro a d c a s t o n ly in E n g lis h in th e In te rn a tio n a l N A V T E X a n d
S a fe ty N E T s e rv ic e s in a c c o r d a n c e w ith IM O re s o lu tio n A .7 0 6 (1 7 ), a s a m e n d e d .

5.2.2 In a d d itio n to th e re q u ire d b ro a d c a s ts in E n g lis h , N A V A R E A , S u b -A re a a n d c o a s ta l w a r n in g s m a y b e b ro a d c a s t in a

n a tio n a l la n g u a g e u s in g n a tio n a l N A V T E X a n d S a fe ty N E T s e rv ic e s a n d /o r o th e r m e a n s .

5.2.3 L o c a l w a rn in g s m a y b e is s u e d in th e n a tio n a l la n g u a g e a n d /o r in E n g lis h .

5.3 “N o w a rn in g s ” m e s s a g e

5.3.1 W h e n th e re a re n o N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s to b e d is s e m in a te d a t a s c h e d u le d b r o a d c a s t tim e , a b rie f u n n u m b e re d

m e s s a g e s h o u ld b e tr a n s m itte d to id e n tify th e b ro a d c a s t a n d a d v is e th e m a rin e r th a t th e re is n o N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g
m e s s a g e tra ffic o n h a n d .

5.4 S ta n d a rd e le m e n ts o f m e s s a g e s
5.4.1 T h e m in im u m in fo rm a tio n w h ic h a m a rin e r re q u ire s to a v o id d a n g e r is:
H A Z A R D + P O S IT IO N
It is u s u a l, h o w e v e r, to in c lu d e a m p lify in g re m a rk s in o rd e r to p ro v id e s u ffic ie n t e x tr a d e ta ils to c le a rly id e n tify th e
s ig n ific a n c e o f th e h a z a rd a n d to a s s is t m a rin e rs in r e c o g n iz in g a n d a s s e s s in g its e ffe c t u p o n th e ir n a v ig a tio n . T h e
tim e , d a te a n d d u ra tio n o f th e e v e n t s h o u ld b e in c lu d e d if k n o w n .

5.4.2 A m e s s a g e c a n h a v e u p to th re e p a rts : P re a m b le , W a rn in g , P o s ts c rip t. S e c tio n s 6 a n d 7 o f th e M a n u a l g iv e g u id a n c e

o n th e c o r r e c t w a y o f p h ra s in g e a c h p a rt o f th e w a rn in g to a c h ie v e m a x im u m im p a c t w ith m in im u m b ro a d c a s t tim e .

5.4.3 T h e te x t o f a N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s h o u ld c o n ta in s p e c ific m e s s a g e e le m e n ts , id e n tifie d a n d o rd e re d b y th e re fe re n c e

n u m b e rs s h o w n in th e m e s s a g e e le m e n ts ta b le . T h e fo r m a t a n d s tru c tu r e o f a m e s s a g e s h o u ld e n s u re th a t e a c h
m e s s a g e e le m e n t b e g in s o n a n e w lin e .

5.4.4 T h e firs t w o r d s o f th e te x t o f e v e ry w a rn in g m e s s a g e s h o u ld a lw a y s b e th e m e s s a g e s e rie s id e n tifie r, fo llo w e d b y th e

c o n s e c u tiv e n u m b e r; th is m a y b e p re c e d e d o n a s e p a ra te lin e b y th e tim e o f o rig in o f th e m e s s a g e .
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5.5 M e s s a g e E le m e n ts T a b le

M ESSAG E ELEM ENTS TABLE

P art R e fe re n c e N o. M e s s a g e E le m e n ts

1 M e s s a g e s e rie s id e n tifie r

2 G e n e ra l a re a
P re a m b le
3 L o c a lity

4 C h a rt n u m b e r

5 K e y s u b je c t

W a rn in g 6 G e o g r a p h ic a l P o s itio n

7 A m p lify in g re m a rk s

P o s ts c rip t 8 C a n c e lla tio n d e ta ils

6 - M E S S A G E F O R M A T O F R A D IO N A V IG A T IO N A L W A R N IN G S

Part 1 - P R E A M B L E
S ta n d a rd M e s s a g e E le m e n t R e fe re n c e 1 - M E S S A G E S E R IE S ID E N T IF IE R
T h e firs t w o rd s o f th e te x t o f e v e r y w a rn in g m e s s a g e s h o u ld a lw a y s b e m e s s a g e s e rie s id e n tifie r fo llo w e d b y th e c o n s e c u tiv e n u m b e r
(N /Y Y ).
S ta n d a rd M e s s a g e E le m e n t R e fe re n c e 2 - G E N E R A L A R E A
T h e g e n e ra l a re a s h o u ld b e s u ffic ie n t to id e n tify w h ic h b ro a d g e o g ra p h ic re g io n th e m e s s a g e a ffe c ts . T h e g e o g ra p h ic a l n a m e w h ic h
is s e le c te d fo r th e g e n e r a l a re a s h o u ld b e o n e th a t c a n b e fo u n d o n c h a rts a n d in n a u tic a l p u b lic a tio n s .
S ta n d a rd M e s s a g e E le m e n t R e fe re n c e 3 - L O C A L IT Y
T h e lo c a lity s h o u ld b e s ta te d in te rm s w h ic h a llo w th e m a r in e r to id e n tify w a r n in g s w h ic h a ffe c t th e ir p a s s a g e w ith o u t h a v in g to p lo t
th e m . L o c a lity w ill o n ly n e e d to b e s ta te d w h e n it is c o n s id e re d n e c e s s a ry to re fin e th e g e n e ra l a re a . T h e g e o g ra p h ic a l n a m e w h ic h is
s e le c te d a s lo c a lity s h o u ld b e o n e th a t c a n b e fo u n d o n c h a rts a n d in n a u tic a l p u b lic a tio n s .
S ta n d a rd M e s s a g e E le m e n t R e fe re n c e 4 - C H A R T N U M B E R
F o r c h a rte d fe a tu re s , re fe re n c e s h o u ld b e m a d e to a n a tio n a l c h a rt (n o t n e c e s s a rily th e la rg e s t s c a le ) id e n tifie d b y th e S ta te
a b b re v ia tio n a n d c h a r t n u m b e r. R e fe re n c e s h o u ld a ls o b e m a d e to a n in te rn a tio n a l c h a rt n u m b e r if o n e e x is ts .

P art 2 - W A R N IN G
S ta n d a rd M e s s a g e E le m e n t R e fe re n c e 5 - K E Y S U B J E C T
K e y s u b je c ts re fe r e n c e d in p a ra g ra p h 4 .2 .3 a re c o n s id e r e d s u ita b le fo r b r o a d c a s t a s N A V A R E A , S U B - A R E A o r C O A S T A L
W A R N IN G S .
S ta n d a rd M e s s a g e E le m e n t R e fe re n c e 6 - G E O G R A P H IC A L P O S IT IO N
G e o g ra p h ic a l p o s itio n s s h o u ld a lw a y s b e g iv e n in D e g re e s a n d M in u te s o r in D e g re e s , M in u te s a n d D e c im a l M in u te s .
S ta n d a rd M e s s a g e E le m e n t R e fe re n c e 7 - A M P L IF Y IN G R E M A R K S
A m p lify in g re m a rk s m a y b e u s e d to p ro v id e s u ffic ie n t e x tra d e ta ils to c le a rly id e n tify th e s ig n ific a n c e o f th e h a z a rd a n d to a s s is t
m a rin e rs in R E C O G N IZ IN G a n d A S S E S S IN G its e ffe c t u p o n th e ir n a v ig a tio n .

P art 3 - P O S T S C R IP T
S ta n d a rd M e s s a g e E le m e n t R e fe re n c e 8 - C A N C E L L A T IO N D E T A IL S
C a n c e lla tio n d e ta ils s h o u ld b e p ro v id e d in a m e s s a g e th a t in c lu d e s a d e fin itiv e tim e fra m e ; th e c a n c e lla tio n tim e s h o u ld b e o n e h o u r
a fte r th e e v e n t c o m p le te s o r o n e d a y if th e tim e is n o t a c c u ra te ly k n o w n .

9 - M E T E O R O L O G IC A L W A R N IN G S A N D F O R E C A S T S

9.2 P ro c e d u re s

P r e p a r a t io n a n d is s u e o f w e a t h e r a n d s e a b u lle t in s

9 .2 .1 W e a th e r a n d s e a b u lle tin s s h o u ld in c lu d e , in th e o r d e r g iv e n h e re a fte r:

.1 P a rt I: S to rm w a r n in g s ;
.2 P a rt II: S y n o p s is o f m a jo r fe a tu re s o f th e s u rfa c e w e a th e r c h a r t a n d , to th e p o s s ib le e x te n t, s ig n ific a n t
c h a ra c te ris tic s o f c o rr e s p o n d in g s e a - s u rfa c e c o n d itio n s ; a n d
.3 P a rt III: F o re c a s ts .
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9 .2.2 W e a th e r a n d s e a b u lle tin s m a y , in a d d itio n , in c lu d e th e fo llo w in g p a rts :

.1 P a rt IV : A n a ly s is a n d /o r p ro g n o s is in IA C F L E E T c o d e fo rm ;
.2 P a rt V : S e le c tio n o f re p o rts fro m s e a s ta tio n s ; a n d
.3 P a rt V I: S e le c tio n o f re p o rts fro m la n d s ta tio n s .
N o te s : (1 ) T h e re p o rts in c lu d e d in p a rt V I s h o u ld b e fo r a fix e d s e le c tio n o f s ta tio n s in a fix e d o rd e r.
(2 ) P a rts IV, V a n d V I m a y b e is s u e d a t a s e p a ra te s c h e d u le d tim e .

9.2.4 W e a th e r a n d s e a b u lle tin s s h o u ld b e p re p a re d a n d is s u e d a t le a s t tw ic e d a ily .

9.2.7 W a r n in g s s h o u ld b e g iv e n in p la in la n g u a g e . S y n o p s e s a n d fo re c a s ts s h o u ld b e g iv e n in p la in la n g u a g e , h o w e v e r
s o m e a b b re v ia tio n s m a y b e u s e d , e s p e c ia lly w h e n th e s iz e o f th e b u lle tin n e e d s to b e re d u c e d fo r d is s e m in a tio n b y a
lo w b a n d w id th s y s te m , s u c h a s th e N A V T E X S e rv ic e .

9.2.8 W a rn in g s , s y n o p s e s a n d fo re c a s ts in te n d e d fo r th e In te rn a tio n a l S a fe ty N E T a n d th e In te rn a tio n a l N A V T E X s e rv ic e s

s h o u ld b e b r o a d c a s t in E n g lis h .
N o te : A d d itio n a lly , if a n a tio n a l M e te o ro lo g ic a l S e rv ic e w is h e s to is s u e w a rn in g s a n d fo re c a s ts to m e e t n a tio n a l
o b lig a tio n s u n d e r S O L A S , b ro a d c a s ts m a y b e m a d e in o th e r la n g u a g e s . T h e s e b ro a d c a s ts w ill b e p a rt o f n a tio n a l
S a fe ty N E T o r N A V T E X S e rv ic e s .

9.3 W a rn in g s

9.3.1 W a r n in g s s h o u ld b e g iv e n fo r g a le s (B e a u fo r t F o rc e 8 o r 9 ) a n d s to rm s (B e a u fo rt F o rc e 1 0 o r o v e r) a n d fo r tro p ic a l
c y c lo n e s (h u r ric a n e s in th e N o rth A tla n tic a n d e a s te rn N o rth P a c ific , ty p h o o n s in th e W e s te r n P a c ific , c y c lo n e s in th e
In d ia n O c e a n a n d c y c lo n e s o f s im ila r n a tu re in o th e r re g io n s ).

9.3.2 T h e is s u e o f w a r n in g s fo r n e a r g a le s ( B e a u fo r t F o rc e 7 ) is o p tio n a l.

9.3.3 W a rn in g s fo r g a le s , s to rm s a n d tro p ic a l c y c lo n e s s h o u ld h a v e th e fo llo w in g c o n te n t a n d o r d e r o f ite m s :

.1 ty p e o f w a rn in g ;
.2 d a te a n d tim e o f r e fe re n c e in U T C ;
.3 ty p e o f d is tu rb a n c e (e .g ., lo w , h u rric a n e , e tc ) w ith a s ta te m e n t o f c e n tra l p r e s s u re in h e c to p a s c a ls ;
.4 lo c a tio n o f d is tu rb a n c e in te rm s o f la titu d e a n d lo n g itu d e o r w ith r e fe re n c e to w e ll- k n o w n la n d m a rk s ;
.5 d ire c tio n a n d s p e e d o f m o v e m e n t o f d is tu rb a n c e ;
.6 e x te n t o f a ffe c te d a re a ;
.7 w in d s p e e d o r fo r c e a n d d ir e c tio n in th e a ffe c te d a re a s ;
.8 s e a a n d s w e ll c o n d itio n s in th e a ffe c te d a re a ;
.9 o th e r a p p r o p ria te in fo rm a tio n s u c h a s fu tu r e p o s itio n s o f d is tu rb a n c e .

S u b -ite m s .1, .2, .4, .6 a n d .7 lis te d a b o v e s h o u ld a lw a y s b e in c lu d e d in th e w a rn in g s .

9.3.4 W h e n w a rn in g s a re in c lu d e d fo r m o re th a n o n e p re s s u re d is tu rb a n c e o r s y s te m , th e s y s te m s s h o u ld b e d e s c rib e d in
d e s c e n d in g o rd e r o f th re a t.

9.3.5 W a rn in g s s h o u ld b e a s b rie f a s p o s s ib le a n d , a t th e s a m e tim e , c le a r a n d c o m p le te .

9.3.6 T h e tim e o f th e la s t lo c a tio n o f e a c h tro p ic a l c y c lo n e o r e x tr a -tr o p ic a l s to rm s h o u ld b e in d ic a te d in th e w a rn in g .

9.3.7 A w a rn in g s h o u ld b e is s u e d im m e d ia te ly th e n e e d b e c o m e s a p p a re n t a n d b ro a d c a s te d im m e d ia te ly o n re c e ip t,
fo llo w e d b y a re p e a t a fte r 6 m in u te s , w h e n is s u e d a s a n u n s c h e d u le d b ro a d c a s t.

9.3.8 W h e n n o w a rn in g s fo r g a le s , s to rm s o r tro p ic a l c y c lo n e s a re to b e is s u e d , th a t fa c t s h o u ld b e p o s itiv e ly s ta te d in p a rt I

o f e a c h w e a th e r a n d s e a b u lle tin .

9.3.9 W a rn in g s s h o u ld b e u p d a te d w h e n e v e r n e c e s s a ry a n d th e n is s u e d im m e d ia te ly .

9.3.10 W a rn in g s s h o u ld re m a in in fo rc e u n til a m e n d e d o r c a n c e lle d .

9.3.11 W a r n in g s is s u e d a s p a rt I o f a s c h e d u le d b u lle tin d o n o t n e e d to b e re p e a te d a fte r 6 m in u te s .

9.3.12 W a r n in g s fo r o th e r s e v e r e c o n d itio n s s u c h a s p o o r v is ib ility , s e v e r e s e a s ta te s (s u c h a s h ig h s w e ll, ris k o f a b n o rm a l

w a v e s , e tc .), ic e a c c re tio n , e tc ., s h o u ld a ls o b e is s u e d a s n e c e s s a ry .

9.4 Synopses

9.4.1 T h e s y n o p s e s g iv e n in p a rt II o f w e a th e r a n d s e a b u lle tin s s h o u ld h a v e th e fo llo w in g c o n te n t a n d o rd e r o f ite m s :

.1 d a te a n d tim e o f re fe re n c e in UTC;
.2 s y n o p s is o f m a jo r fe a tu r e s o f th e s u rfa c e w e a th e r c h a rt;
.3 d ir e c tio n a n d s p e e d o f m o v e m e n t o f s ig n ific a n t p r e s s u re s y s te m s a n d tro p ic a l d is tu rb a n c e s .
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9 .4 .2 If p o s s ib le , s ig n ific a n t c h a ra c te r is tic s o f c o r re s p o n d in g w a v e c o n d itio n s (s e a a n d s w e ll) s h o u ld b e in c lu d e d in th e

s y n o p s is a s w e ll a s c h a r a c te ris tic s o f o th e r s e a -s u rfa c e c o n d itio n s (d riftin g ic e , c u rre n ts , e tc .) if fe a s ib le a n d
s ig n ific a n t.

9 .4 .3 S ig n ific a n t lo w -p re s s u re s y s te m s a n d tro p ic a l d is tu rb a n c e s w h ic h a ffe c t o r a re e x p e c te d to a ffe c t th e a re a w ith in o r

n e a r to th e v a lid p e rio d o f th e fo re c a s t s h o u ld b e d e s c r ib e d ; th e c e n tra l p r e s s u re a n d /o r in te n s ity , lo c a tio n m o v e m e n t
a n d c h a n g e s o f in te n s ity s h o u ld b e g iv e n fo r e a c h s y s te m ; s ig n ific a n t fro n ts , h ig h -p re s s u r e c e n tre s , tr o u g h s a n d rid g e s
s h o u ld b e in c lu d e d w h e n e v e r th is h e lp s to c la r ify th e w e a th e r s itu a tio n .

9 .4 .4 D ire c tio n a n d s p e e d o f m o v e m e n t o f s ig n ific a n t p re s s u re s y s te m s a n d tro p ic a l d is tu r b a n c e s s h o u ld b e in d ic a te d in

c o m p a s s p o in ts a n d m e tre s p e r s e c o n d o r k n o ts re s p e c tiv e ly .

9 .4 .5 U n its u s e d fo r s p e e d o f m o v e m e n t o f s y s te m s s h o u ld b e in d ic a te d .

9.5 F o r e c a s ts

9.5.1 T h e fo re c a s ts g iv e n in p a rt III o f w e a th e r a n d s e a b u lle tin s s h o u ld h a v e th e fo llo w in g c o n te n t a n d o r d e r o f ite m s :

.1 th e v a lid p e rio d o f fo re c a s t;
.2 n a m e o r d e s ig n a tio n o f fo r e c a s t a re a (s ) w ith in th e m a in M S I a re a ;
.3 a d e s c rip tio n of:
(i) w in d s p e e d o r fo rc e a n d d ire c tio n ;
(ii) s e a s ta te (s ig n ific a n t w a v e h e ig h t/to ta l s e a );
(iii) v is ib ility w h e n fo re c a s t is le s s th a n fiv e n m ile s ;
(iv ) ic e a c c re tio n , w h e re a p p lic a b le .

9 .5 .2 T h e fo re c a s ts s h o u ld in c lu d e e x p e c te d s ig n ific a n t c h a n g e s d u rin g th e fo re c a s t p e rio d , s ig n ific a n t m e te o rs s u c h a s

fre e z in g p r e c ip ita tio n , s n o w fa ll o r ra in fa ll a n d a n o u tlo o k fo r a p e rio d b e y o n d 2 4 h o u rs . In a d d itio n , p h e n o m e n a s u c h
a s b re a k in g s e a s , c ro s s s e a s a n d a b n o rm a l w a v e s s h o u ld a ls o b e in c lu d e d , w h e re p o s s ib le .

9 .5 .3 T h e v a lid p e rio d s h o u ld b e in d ic a te d e ith e r in te rm s o f n u m b e rs o f h o u rs fro m th e tim e o f is s u e o f th e fo r e c a s t o r in

te r m s o f d a te s a n d tim e in U T C o f th e b e g in n in g a n d th e e n d o f th e p e rio d .

9 .5 .4 T h e fo llo w in g d e s c rip tiv e te r m s s h o u ld b e u s e d fo r v is ib ility :

(i) v e ry p o o r (le s s th a n 0 -5 n m ile s ),
(ii) p o o r (0 -5 to 2 n m ile s ),
(iii) m o d e r a te (2 to 5 n m ile s ),
(iv ) g o o d (g re a te r th a n 5 n m ile s ).

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T h is s e c tio n c o n ta in s d e ta ils o f th e p ro c e d u re s a d o p te d b y v a r io u s c o u n trie s fo r th e d is s e m in a tio n o f N a v ig a tio n a l W a r n in g s . T h is

in fo rm a tio n is, in g e n e ra l, o f to o le n g th y a n a tu re to b e in c lu d e d w ith in d iv id u a l s ta tio n e n trie s .

FRANCE

N a v ig a tio n a l W a r n in g s a re o f th re e k in d s ; N A V A R E A W a rn in g s , C o a s ta l W a r n in g s (A V U R N A V ) a n d L o c a l W a rn in g s .

N A V A R E A II W A R N IN G S
T h e s e a re b r o a d c a s t v ia in te rn a tio n a l a n d n a tio n a l N A V T E X b y C R O S S C o rs e n a n d b y S a fe ty N E T .
A w e e k ly b u lle tin is p u b lis h e d th r o u g h th e A v is a u x N a v ig a te u rs . W a r n in g s m o re th a n 4 5 d a y s o ld a re n o t p u b lis h e d u n le s s
c o n s id e re d e s s e n tia l.

AVURNAV
A V U R N A V C h e rb o u rg c o v e rs th e N o rth S e a a n d th e C h a n n e l. A V U R N A V S a re b r o a d c a s t v ia in te rn a tio n a l a n d n a tio n a l N A V T E X b y
N ito n (U K ) a n d R T (M F ) b y C R O S S G ris -N e z a n d C R O S S J o b o u rg .
A V U R N A V B re s t c o v e rs th e A tla n tic . A V U R N A V S a re b r o a d c a s t v ia in te rn a tio n a l a n d n a tio n a l N A V T E X a n d R T (M F ) b y C R O S S
C o rs e n .
A V U R N A V T o u lo n c o v e r s th e M e d ite rra n e a n . A V U R N A V S a re b ro a d c a s t v ia in te rn a tio n a l a n d n a tio n a l N A V T E X a n d R T (M F ) b y
C R O S S L a G a rd e a n d b y S o u s -C R O S S C o rs e b y V H F o n re q u e s t fo r th e C o rs ic a n c o a s t.

NOTES:
1. A V U R N A V S b r o a d c a s t o n R T (M F ) a re p re c e d e d b y a n a n n o u n c e m e n t o n 2 1 8 2 k H z .
2. A c c o rd in g to th e ir d e g r e e o f u rg e n c y th e y a re is s u e d u p o n re c e ip t o r a t th e n e x t s e s s io n

L O C A L W A R N IN G S
L o c a l w a rn in g s fo r c o a s ta l w a te rs a n d p o rts .

GERMANY
N A V IG A T IO N A L W A R N IN G S
N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s a re is s u e d b y S e e w a rn d ie n s tz e n tra le E m d e n (E m d e n M a ritim e W a rn in g S e r v ic e C e n tre ) fo r th e G e rm a n
w a rn in g a r e a (G e rm a n te r rito r ia l w a te r s ) (s e e N fS [N o tic e s to M a rin e rs ] Is s u e 1 a n d H b . B r u c k e u n d K a rte n h a u s [H a n d b o o k - B rid g e s
a n d C h a r tr o o m s ]). T h e in fo rm a tio n is is s u e d th ro u g h :

(a ) NAVTEX
o n 5 1 8 k H z a n d 4 9 0 k H z in th e a re a o f th e N o rth S e a v ia th e D W D 's tr a n s m itte r in P in n e b e rg
o n 5 1 8 k H z in th e a re a o f th e B a ltic S e a v ia S to c k h o lm / G is lo v s h a m m a r
o n 4 9 0 k H z in th e a re a o f th e B a ltic S e a v ia th e D W D 's tra n s m itte r in P in n e b e rg
(b ) te le x tr a n s m is s io n s fro m P in n e b e rg
(c) in t e r n e t a t w w w .b s h .d e
(d ) B re m e n R e s c u e R a d io o n V H F C h 16
(e ) In fo rm a tio n b ro a d c a s ts o f th e V T S c e n tre s fo r th e ir a re a s o f re s p o n s ib ility
(f) c e rta in ra d io s ta tio n s .

S H IP S R E P O R T S : V e s s e ls e n c o u n te r in g d a n g e r s to n a v ig a tio n in G e rm a n w a te rs s h o u ld n o tify th e n e a r e s t c o m p e te n t a u th o rity :

(a) S e e w a r n d ie n s t E m d e n (S e a W a rn in g S e rv ic e E m d e n ).
T e l: + 4 9 (0 ) 4 9 2 7 1 8 7 7 2 8 3 (H 2 4 )
F a x : + 4 9 (0 ) 4 9 2 7 1 8 7 7 2 8 8
e -m a il: s e e w a rn d ie n s t.w s a -e m d @ t- o n lin e .d e
(b) B re m e n R e s c u e R a d io .
(c) o r th e re s p o n s ib le V T S c e n tre .

GREENLAND

N o tic e s o f im p o rta n c e to s a fe ty a t s e a w h ic h c a n n o t b e p u b lis h e d in N o tic e s to M a rin e rs (E fS ) w ith s u ffic ie n t n o tic e a re tr a n s m itte d b y

A a s ia a t R a d io , A a s ia a t R a d io tr a n s m its th e N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s in D a n is h a n d E n g lis h . T h e w a rn in g s a re is s u e d b y A rk tis k
K o m m a n d o (A K O ), a n d b e g in w ith th e w o rd in g N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g A K O a n d a n u m b e r. T h e th re e fig u re n u m b e rin g s y s te m
c o m m e n c e s 1 J a n u a r y e a c h y e a r. T im e s , w h e n q u o te d , c o n s is t o f s ix fig u re s , th e firs t tw o g iv in g th e d a te a n d th e la s t fo u r th e tim e in
U T C . A a s ia a t R a d io tra n s m its N a v ig a tio n a l W a r n in g s a fte r th e firs t s ile n c e p e rio d a fte r re c e p tio n a fte r p rio r a n n o u n c e m e n t o n M F
D S C 2 1 8 7 -5 k H z , M F 2 1 8 2 k H z a n d V H F C h 1 6 . T h e y a re th e n b r o a d c a s t a fte r th e T r a ffic L is ts o n a ll w o rk in g fr e q u e n c ie s a n d
c h a n n e ls .
N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s a re tra n s m itte d b y A a s ia a t R a d io u n til th e y a re p u b lis h e d b y N o tic e s to M a rin e rs (E fS ) o r a re c a n c e lle d .

IT A L Y

T h e w a rn in g s a re e n u m e ra te d fro m N o . 1, a n d c o m m e n c e a t 0 0 0 0 (lo c a l tim e ) o n th e firs t d a y o f e a c h m o n th . E a c h m a r itim e ra d io

s ta tio n tra n s m its th e w a r n in g s in re v e rs e o rd e r s o th a t th e m o s t r e c e n t w a rn in g ta k e s p r e c e d e n c e . U rg e n t N a v ig a tio n a l W a r n in g s a re
b r o a d c a s t in Ita lia n a n d E n g lis h o n R T . T h e y a re b ro a d c a s t o n re c e ip t a n d re p e a te d in s c h e d u le d tra n s m is s io n s .

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Im p o rta n t N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s a re b ro a d c a s t a s C o a s ta l W a rn in g s ( C O S T A V U R N A V ) in Ita lia n a n d E n g lis h b y a ll th e Ita lia n

m a ritim e ra d io S ta tio n s .
L o ca l N a v ig a tio n a l W a r n in g s ( L O C A V U R N A V ) a re b ro a d c a s t b y th e lo c a l m a ritim e ra d io s ta tio n s c lo s e s t to th e a re a a ffe c te d b y th e
w a rn in g .

NORW AY

R ad io N a v ig a tio n a l W a r n in g s fo r N o rw e g ia n W a te rs a re is s u e d in E n g lis h b y K y s tv e r k e t" (T h e N o rw e g ia n C o a s ta l A d m in is tra tio n ),

and b ro a d c a s t o v e r th e n a tio n a l m a ritim e ra d io s ta tio n s .
E s s e n tia l a n d Im p o rta n t w a rn in g s , in c lu d in g g a le a n d s to rm w a rn in g s , a re a n n o u n c e d b y D S C , o n V H F C h 1 6 a n d 2 1 8 2 k H z a n d by
te le p h o n e im m e d ia te ly o n re c e ip t.
G ale a n d s to rm w a rn in g s a re r e p e a te d tw ic e d u rin g th e fo llo w in g s c h e d u le d b ro a d c a s t tim e s .
N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s a re re p e a te d in th e tw o s u b s e q u e n t s c h e d u le d b ro a d c a s ts a n d r e p e a te d o n c e e v e ry 2 4 h a t 1 0 3 0 U T C fo r u p
to 7 d a y s . B e y o n d th is th e w a rn in g n u m b e r is re p e a te d a t a ll s c h e d u le d b ro a d c a s t tim e s w h ile s till in fo rc e u n til c a n c e lla tio n .
T ra n s m is s io n s a re m a d e o n th e p rim a ry R T (M F ) c h a n n e ls a n d a v a ila b le V H F w o r k in g c h a n n e ls .
In th e N A V T E X s y s te m im p o r ta n t w a rn in g s a n d re p o rts a re tr a n s m itte d im m e d ia te ly o n re c e ip t. W a rn in g s a re r e p e a te d a t th e n e x t
fixed tr a n s m is s io n tim e s u n til c a n c e lle d . G a le a n d s to rm w a rn in g s a re re p e a te d o n c e a t th e fo llo w in g fix e d tra n s m is s io n tim e .

P A K IS T A N

N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s a re o f th re e ty p e s ; N A V A R E A W a rn in g s , C o a s ta l W a rn in g s a n d L o c a l W a rn in g s . T h e la n g u a g e u s e d in th e s e
w a rn in g s is E n g lis h .

N A V A R E A IX W A R N IN G S
The W a rn in g s a re p r o m u lg a te d a s c o n s e c u tiv e ly n u m b e re d N A V A R E A IX . A ll N A V A R E A IX W a r n in g s a re b r o a d c a s t th ro u g h
S a fe ty N E T . T h e s e W a rn in g s a re o rig in a te d b y th e C o o rd in a to r N A V A R E A IX a n d s u b s e q u e n tly b r o a d c a s t th r o u g h In m a rs a t v ia L E S
B uru m . T h e s e m e s s a g e s c a n b e re c e iv e d o n a n y s ta n d a rd In m a rs a t re c e iv e r. D e p e n d in g u p o n th e a re a a ffe c te d , N A V A R E A IX
W a rn in g s m a y a ls o b e tr a n s m itte d th ro u g h N A V T E X fro m K a ra c h i C o a s t R a d io S ta tio n .
A n u m e ric a l lis t o f a ll N A V A R E A IX W a rn in g s in fo rc e is b r o a d c a s t e a c h S a tu rd a y a n d a re p rin t fo r th e c u r r e n t w e e k is in c lu d e d in
P A R T II o f th e W e e k ly E d itio n o f P a k is ta n N o tic e s to M a rin e rs (P N M ).

C O A S T A L W A R N IN G S
The C o o rd in a to r N A V A R E A IX is s u e s C o a s ta l W a r n in g s to a ll v e s s e ls a n d c o n c e rn e d N a tio n a l A u th o r itie s . T h e s e W a rn in g s a re
b ro a d c a s t o n N A V T E X th ro u g h K a ra c h i C o a s t R a d io S ta tio n . P o rt A u th o ritie s a n n o u n c e W a rn in g s r e la tin g to th e ir a re a s o f
ju ris d ic tio n o n V H F .
C oastal N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s c o n ta in in fo rm a tio n p e rta in in g to n a v ig a tio n a l a id s a n d s a fe ty h a z a rd s in w a te r s a lo n g th e P a k is ta n
coast.
W a rn in g s a re r e p e a te d a t ro u tin e tim e s a s m e s s a g e s s o lo n g a s th e y re m a in in fo rc e . S e ria l n u m b e rs a re g iv e n to th e m e s s a g e s a n d
a c e s s a tio n o f b r o a d c a s tin g in d ic a te s th a t th e y a re e ith e r c a n c e lle d o r s u ffic ie n tly p ro m u g a te d in th e P a k is ta n N o tic e s to M a rin e rs . A
m e ssa g e s h o u ld , h o w e v e r, b e c o n s id e re d a s in fo rc e u p to 2 4 h o u rs a fte r th e la s t b r o a d c a s t is re c e iv e d .

LO C A L W A R N IN G S
W a rn in g s a re b ro a d c a s t o n V H F C h 1 6 fo r v e s s e ls a p p ro a c h in g K a ra c h i a n d P o rt M u h a m m e d B in Q a s im . V e s s e ls m a y c o n fir m a n y
such W a rn in g s w ith th e lo c a l p ilo t s ta tio n s .

R U S S IA N F E D E R A T IO N

The s y s te m o f N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s is o p e ra tin g in th e R u s s ia n F e d e ra tio n a s a p a rt o f th e W o rld - W id e N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g

S ervice (W W N W S ) a n d is p r o v id in g th e fo llo w in g :

(a) b ro a d c a s t o f N A V A R E A X III W a rn in g s fo r th e R u s s ia n F e d e ra tio n a re a o f re s p o n s ib ility

(b) b ro a d c a s t o f P R IP C o a s ta l W a r n in g s fo r R u s s ia n c o a s ta l w a te rs
(c) b ro a d c a s t o f N A V IP W a r n in g s fo r N A V A R E A S l- X I I a n d X IV - X IX .

N A V A R E A W A R N IN G S (s e e A L R S V o lu m e 3 (2 ) (N P 2 8 3 (2 )) fo r d e ta ils )

PRIP - C O A S T A L W A R N IN G S
PRIPs c o n ta in in fo rm a tio n w h ic h is e s s e n tia l fo r e n s u rin g th e s a fe ty o f n a v ig a tio n in th e c o a s ta l w a te rs o f th e R u s s ia n F e d e ra tio n a n d
the A rctic O c e a n .
PRIPs a re c o n s e c u tiv e ly n u m b e re d fo r e a c h y e a r a n d a ls o s e p a r a te ly fo r e a c h a re a , c o m m e n c in g o n 1 J a n e a c h y e a r.
PRIPs c o n c e rn in g d a n g e ro u s o p e ra tio n s , a re a n n o u n c e d th re e d a y s in a d v a n c e o f th e b e g in n in g o f o p e ra tio n s a n d re p e a te d a t
sche du led tim e s u n til c a n c e lle d . P R IP s w h ic h a re n o lo n g e r v a lid a re c a n c e lle d b y ra d io if th e p e rio d o f th e ir v a lid ity is n o t s ta te d in
the te xt o f th e w a rn in g . P R IP s c o n ta in in g in fo rm a tio n a b o u t d riftin g o b je c ts a re v a lid fo r th re e d a y s .
W arnings c o n c e rn in g in fo rm a tio n w h ic h is in te n d e d to b e v a lid fo r m o re th a n s ix w e e k s w ill b e re -is s u e d in p rin te d R u s s ia n N o tic e s to
M ariners. W a rn in g s a re b r o a d c a s t b y m a ritim e ra d io s ta tio n s in R u s s ia n .
C oastal W a rn in g s fo r A rc tic w a te r s a re b ro a d c a s t in E n g lis h o n S a fe ty N E T th ro u g h N u d o l L E S .

NAVIP - N A V IG A T IO N A L W A R N IN G S
NAVIPs c o n ta in in fo r m a tio n a b o u t d a n g e r s to n a v ig a tio n in th e c o a s ta l w a te r s o f c o u n trie s o th e r th a n th e R u s s ia n F e d e ra tio n a n d th e
high seas.
NAVIP W a rn in g s a re n u m b e re d s e p a ra te ly fo r e a c h N A V A R E A in a s e q u e n c e w h ic h c o m m e n c e s o n 1 J a n o f e a c h y e a r.

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T h e te x t o f e a c h N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g c o n ta in s th e fo llo w in g :

(a) g e o g ra p h ic a l id e n tifie r o f a th re e d ig it n u m b e r, th e firs t tw o d ig its o f w h ic h a re th e N A V A R E A n u m b e r a n d th e th ird - th e

a p p ro p ria te s u b -a re a , fo llo w e d b y th e c o n s e c u tiv e n u m b e r o f th e w a rn in g ;
(b) c h a rt n u m b e r(s );
(c) g e n e ra l a re a ;
(d) te x t o f w a rn in g ;
(e) tim e a n d d a te o f c a n c e llin g if k n o w n .
W a rn in g s re m a in in fo rc e u n til c a n c e lle d b y ra d io a n d th o s e w ith th e s ta te d tim e o f c a n c e llin g b e c o m e in e ffe c tiv e a t th e s ta te d tim e
w ith o u t a s p e c ia l a n n o u n c e m e n t.
N A V IP W a rn in g s c o n ta in in g in fo rm a tio n a b o u t d riftin g o b je c ts re m a in v a lid fo r th r e e d a y s .
W h e n in fo rm a tio n , p ro m u lg a te d e a rlie r in N A V IP s o r P R IP s is a n n o u n c e d in R u s s ia n N o tic e s to M a rin e rs , th e s e N A V IP s o r P R IP s
w ill b e c a n c e lle d o n re c e ip t o f th e a p p ro p ria te N o tic e s to M a rin e rs .

S O U T H A F R IC A A N D N A M IB IA
N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s a re o f tw o k in d s :

L O N G R A N G E W A R N IN G S
N A V A R E A V II W a r n in g s a re b r o a d c a s t s im u lta n e o u s ly o n a ll fr e q u e n c ie s o n re c e ip t. T h e r e a fte r N A V A R E A V II W a r n in g s a re
b ro a d c a s t a t all s c h e d u le s o n d a y s 1, 2 a n d 3 a fte r is s u e a n d th e n e v e ry 4 d a y s fo r th e n e x t 6 w e e k s , u n le s s p re v io u s ly c a n c e lle d .

N A V A R E A V II B u lle tin s a re is s u e d a t 0 8 0 0 U T C o n F rid a y s a n d a re b r o a d c a s t a t a ll s c h e d u le s fo r th a t d a y .

V e s s e ls a t a n c h o r w ith in o r n e a r th e p o rt lim its o f S o u th A fric a n h a rb o u rs a re to m a in ta in c o n tin u o u s ra d io w a tc h o n V H F C h 16 . If
th e y a re u n d e r V e s s e l T r a ffic S e rv ic e s c o n tro l th e y s h a ll m a in ta in th e a s s ig n e d V T S fre q u e n c y fo r th e p o rt in q u e s tio n .
V e s s e ls a t a n c h o r o ff N a m ib ia n p o rts a n d a ll v e s s e ls p a s s in g th ro u g h N a m ib ia n C o a s ta l W a te rs a n d /o r th e N a m ib ia n E c o n o m ic Z o n e
s h o u ld k e e p ra d io w a tc h o n V H F C h 1 6 a n d /o r 2 1 8 2 k H z , p re fe ra b ly b o th w h e n e v e r p o s s ib le .

C O A S T A L N A V IG A T IO N A L W A R N IN G S (C N W )
F o r w a te rs o u t to a b o u t 1 5 0 n m ile s a ro u n d S o u th A fric a a n d N a m ib ia , C N W o f a n u rg e n t a n d te m p o r a r y n a tu re a re b r o a d c a s t
s im u lta n e o u s ly o n a ll fr e q u e n c ie s fro m m a ritim e ra d io s ta tio n s a n d v ia N A V T E X o n re c e ip t. T h e s e w a rn in g s a re re p e a te d a t
s c h e d u le d tim e s fo r a s lo n g a s th e y re m a in in fo rc e .
A s u m m a ry o f C N W in fo r c e a re is s u e d w e e k ly a t 0 8 0 0 U T C o n M o n d a y s a n d a re b ro a d c a s t a t a li s c h e d u le s fo r th a t d a y .

S P A IN , IS L A S B A L E A R E S A N D IS L A S C A N A R IA S

L O N G R A N G E W A R N IN G S
W a rn in g s a re b ro a d c a s t fo r N A V A R E A III th ro u g h th e S a fe ty N E T s e rv ic e . T h e te x t o f th e p re v io u s w e e k 's w a rn in g s , to g e th e r w ith a
n u m e ric a l lis t o f th o s e in fo rc e , is in c lu d e d in th e w e e k ly e d itio n s o f S p a n is h N o tic e s to M a rin e rs . T h e te x t o f a ll in fo rc e N A V A R E A III
w a rn in g s is in c lu d e d m o n th ly in S p a n is h N o tic e s to M a rin e rs .

W A R N IN G S B Y N A V T E X
C o a s ta l w a rn in g s a r e b r o a d c a s t in E n g lis h (5 1 8 k H z ) a n d S p a n is h (4 9 0 k H z ), fu ll d e ta ils o f w h ic h a re g iv e n in th e a p p r o p r ia te s e c tio n
of th is V o lu m e . T h is s e rv ic e is m a n a g e d , c o o rd in a te d a n d b r o a d c a s te d b y S a lv a m e n to M a ritim o ( S p a n is h S A R A g e n c y ).

C O A S T A L W A R N IN G S B R O A D C A S T B Y M A R IT IM E R A D IO S T A T IO N S
W a rn in g s a re a ls o b r o a d c a s t in E n g lis h a n d S p a n is h o n R T (M F ) a n d V H F a n d a re c la s s ifie d a s “ im p o r ta n t” (A V U R N A V E ) o r “fo r
s c h e d u le d b r o a d c a s t” (A V IS O S ). Im p o rta n t w a rn in g s a re tra n s m itte d o n re c e ip t, fo llo w in g p rio r a n n o u n c e m e n t o n 2 1 8 2 k H z R T (M F )
o r V H F C h 1 6 a n d a re th e n re p e a te d a t th e s ta tio n 's s c h e d u le d b ro a d c a s t tim e s , a lo n g w ith a ll o th e r w a r n in g s in fo rc e .
S c h e d u le d w a r n in g s a re b ro a d c a s t d ire c tly o n th e s ta tio n 's w o rk in g fr e q u e n c y th re e tim e s a d a y o n R T (M F ), fu ll d e ta ils o f w h ic h a re
g ive n in th e a p p ro p ria te s e c tio n o f th is V o lu m e . T h is s e rv ic e is m a n a g e d a n d c o o r d in a te d b y S a v a m e n to M a r itim e ( S p a n is h S A R
A g e n c y) a n d is b r o a d c a s te d b y a p riv a te te le c o m m u n ic a tio n s c o m p a n y , h ire d b y th e S p a n is h a d m in is tra tio n .

L O C A L W A R N IN G S
W a rn in g s a re b r o a d c a s t in S p a n is h a n d E n g lis h o n V H F tw ic e a d a y , fu ll d e ta ils o f w h ic h a re g iv e n in th e a p p r o p r ia te s e c tio n o f th is
V o lu m e . T h is s e rv ic e is m a n a g e d a n d c o o r d in a te d b y S a v a m e n to M a ritim e (S p a n is h S A R A g e n c y ) a n d is b ro a d c a s te d b y a p riv a te
te le c o m m u n ic a tio n s c o m p a n y , h ire d b y th e S p a n is h a d m in is tra tio n .

A ll m e te o ro lo g ic a l in fo rm a tio n fo r S p a n is h te rrito ria l w a te r s in th e b ro a d c a s ts is p ro v id e d b y th e S p a n is h M e te o r o lo g ic a l A g e n c y

(A E M E T ).

U N IT E D K IN G D O M

R a d io N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s , is s u e d b y th e U K H O o r o th e r c o m p e te n t a u th o ritie s , p ro v id e th e m a rin e r w ith im m e d ia te in fo rm a tio n

c o n c e rn in g d a n g e rs to n a v ig a tio n . In fo rm a tio n o f a le s s e s s e n tia l n a tu re o r c o n c e rn in g w a te rs w ith in h a rb o u r lim its , e v e n th o u g h it
fo rm s th e s u b je c t o f a N o tic e to M a rin e rs , m a y n o t b e b ro a d c a s t.

N A V A R E A W A R N IN G S
L o n g ra n g e w a rn in g s a re b r o a d c a s t fo r N A V A R E A I th ro u g h th e S a fe ty N E T s e rv ic e . M e s s a g e s a re n u m b e re d s e q u e n tia lly . T h e te x t
o f th e w e e k 's w a rn in g s to g e th e r w ith a lis t o f th o s e in fo rc e is in c lu d e d in S e c tio n III o f th e W e e k ly E d itio n o f N o tic e s to M a rin e rs . A
p r in te d s h e e t is is s u e d w e e k ly , in a d v a n c e o f th e N o tic e s to M a rin e rs , c o n ta in in g th e N A V A R E A I w a rn in g s is s u e d d u rin g th e w e e k
a n d a ls o s e le c te d im p o rta n t N A V A R E A II, III a n d IV w a rn in g s .

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W A R N IN G S B Y N A V T E X
D e ta ils o f th e N A V T E X s y s te m a re g iv e n in th e a p p r o p ria te s e c tio n o f th is V o lu m e . U n ite d K in g d o m s ta tio n s N ito n [E], P o rtp a tric k [O]
and C u lle rc o a ts [G ] b r o a d c a s t w a rn in g s fo r th e a re a s s h o w n in th e d ia g ra m . W a rn in g s a re a ls o b r o a d c a s t b y O o s te n d e [M].

C O A S T A L (W Z ) W A R N IN G S
HM C o a s tg u a rd (H M C G ) /C o o r d in a tio n C e n tre s b ro a d c a s t c o a s ta l N a v ig a tio n a l W a r n in g s fo r s p e c ific s e a re g io n s .

W a rn in g s a re b ro a d c a s t o n re c e ip t a n d a t s c h e d u le d tim e s b y a p p ro p r ia te H M C G s ta tio n s , a n d a re re p e a te d a t s c h e d u le d tim e s fo r

as lo ng a s th e y re m a in in fo rc e . V ita l o r Im p o rta n t w a r n in g s m a y b e a n n o u n c e d a t a n y tim e o n th e d is tr e s s fr e q u e n c ie s 2 1 8 2 k H z a n d
V H F C h 1 6 . W a rn in g s a re o rig in a te d b y th e U K H O a n d a re n u m b e re d s e q u e n tia lly in th e W Z s e rie s .

(a) P R O C E D U R E : W a rn in g s a re g e n e ra lly b ro a d c a s t o n ly b y th e s ta tio n , o r s ta tio n s , n e a re s t to th e re p o rte d d a n g e r o r th e a re a

w h e re a g a le is e x p e c te d . A ll m e s s a g e s a re a n n o u n c e d o n 2 1 8 2 k H z R T (M F ) o r C h 1 6 (V H F ). A n n o u n c e m e n ts a re p re c e d e d
b y th e s a fe ty s ig n a l S e c u rite , p ro n o u n c e d " S A Y -C U R E -E -T A Y " (R T ), s p o k e n 3 tim e s , o n fu ll p o w e r. M e s s a g e s a re tra n s m itte d
o n th e s ta tio n 's w o rk in g fre q u e n c y . N A V T E X m e s s a g e s a re n o t a n n o u n c e d .
(b) R O U T IN E S : W a rn in g s a re tra n s m itte d a t a ll ro u tin e s w ith th e e x c e p tio n o f w a rn in g s re la tin g to lig h t fa ilu re s w h ic h a re
tra n s m itte d a t V H F a n d R T ro u tin e s 1, 2, 5 a n d 6 (1 , 2, 5, 6, 7 a n d 8 fo r J e r s e y ) b e tw e e n 1 S e p te m b e r a n d 3 0 A p ril a n d a t V H F
a n d R T ro u tin e s 1 a n d 6 (7 a n d 8 fo r J e rs e y ) b e tw e e n 1 M a y a n d 31 A u g u s t, th e firs t r o u tin e o f th e d a y c o u n tin g a s r o u tin e 1.
W a rn in g s w ill b e re - b ro a d c a s t a t th e a p p r o p r ia te ro u tin e s e a c h d a y s o lo n g a s th e y r e m a in in fo rc e . O n n o tific a tio n fro m th e
N A V A R E A I C o o r d in a to r th a t a W Z h a s b e e n c a n c e lle d , th is w ill b e b ro a d c a s t o n c e o n ly a t th e n e x t ro u tin e b ro a d c a s t s c h e d u le .

L O C A L W A R N IN G S
S om e p o rt a u th o r ite s b ro a d c a s t w a rn in g s re la tin g to th e ir a re a s o f ju ris d ic tio n th ro u g h n e a rb y c o a s tg u a rd ra d io s ta tio n s .
In a d d itio n , H M C G b ro a d c a s ts lo c a l w a rn in g s re la tin g to h a z a rd s w h ic h m a y a ffe c t c ra ft in in s h o re w a te r s o u ts id e p o rt a n d h a rb o u r
a u th o rity lim its . T h e s e lo c a l w a rn in g s a re b r o a d c a s t o n a w o rk in g fre q u e n c y a fte r a n a n n o u n c e m e n t o n V H F C h 16. W a r n in g s a re n o t
b ro a d ca st a t s p e c ific b ro a d c a s t s c h e d u le s a n d d o n o t fo llo w a n u m e ric a l s e q u e n c e . T h e y w ill b e re p e a te d a t th e d is c r e tio n o f th e
o rig in a tin g H M C G s ta tio n .
F urther d e ta ils o f R a d io N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s a re g iv e n in th e a p p ro p ria te s ta tio n e n trie s in th is v o lu m e a n d in T h e M a rin e r's
H a n d b o o k ( N P 1 0 0 ).

S H IP R E P O R T S
V esse ls e n c o u n te rin g d a n g e rs to n a v ig a tio n o r s e v e re w e a th e r c o n d itio n s s h o u ld n o tify o th e r v e s s e ls in th e v ic in ity a n d th e n e a re s t
HM C o a s tg u a rd C o o r d in a tio n C e n tre .

U N IT E D S T A T E S

The U n ite d S ta te s m a in ta in s w o rld -w id e c o v e ra g e u s in g th e H Y D R O L A N T / H Y D R O P A C N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g S y s te m o u ts id e o f

N A V A R E A s IV a n d X II. H Y D R O L A N T s a re b ro a d c a s t b y B o s to n a n d c o v e r th e e a s te rn N o rth A tla n tic , S o u th A tla n tic , M e d ite rra n e a n
Sea, N o rth S e a , B a ltic S e a a n d c o n tig u o u s a re a s . H Y D R O P A C s a re b r o a d c a s t b y G u a m a n d H o n o lu lu a n d c o v e r th e w e s te rn N o rth
Pacific, S o u th P a c ific , S o u th C h in a S e a , In d ia n O c e a n , R e d S e a , P e rs ia n G u lf a n d c o n tig u o u s a re a s (fo r fu r th e r d e ta ils s e e A L R S
V olum e 3 (2 ) (N P 2 8 3 (2 )).

R A D IO N A V IG A T IO N A L W A R N IN G S O N T H E IN T E R N E T

NB: The a v a ila b ility of N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s on th e w e b d o e s n o t re lie v e M a s te rs / C a p ta in s o f th e re q u ire m e n t to re c e iv e

N avigational W a rn in g s v ia IM O /IH O a p p ro v e d b ro a d c a s t s y s te m s , a s w e b s ite s a re n o t c o n tin u o u s ly u p d a te d a n d not
necessarily m o n ito re d fo r c o rre c tn e s s .

N a v a re a C o o rd in a to rs

NAVAREA IN T E R N E T L IN K

Navarea I (U n ite d K in g d o m ) h ttp ://w w w .u k h o .g o v .u k /P r o d u c ts a n d S e rv ic e s /M a rtim e S a fe ty /R N W /P a g e s /H o m e .a s p x

Baltic Sea s u b -a re a (S w e d e n ) h ttp ://w w w .s jo fa r ts v e r k e t.s e /b a ltic o
Navarea II (F ra n c e ) h ttp ://w w w .s h o m .fr/n a v a re a /N a v a re a lle n V ig u e u r.tx t
Navarea III (S p a in ) h ttp ://w w w .a rm a d a .m d e .e s /ih m /A p lic a c io n e s /N a v a re a s /ln d e x _ ra d io a v is o s .h tm
Navarea IV (U n ite d S ta te s ) h ttp ://m s i.n g a .m il/N G A P o r ta l/M S I.p o rta l (S e le c t B ro a d c a s t W a rn in g s )
Navarea V (B ra z il) h ttp ://w w w .m a r .m il.b r /d h n /c h m /b o x - a v is o - ra d io /a v ra d io in g .h tm
Navarea VI (A rg e n tin a ) h ttp ://w w w .h id ro .g o b .a r/n a u tic a /in v .a s p
Navarea V II (S o u th A fric a ) h t tp ://w w w .s a n h o .c o .z a /jia v _ a r e a 7 _ b u lle tin s /b u lle tin .h tm
Navarea V III (In d ia ) h ttp ://w w w .h y d ro b h a r a t.n ic .in /v ie w s /in d e x .p h p
Navarea IX (P a k is ta n ) h ttp ://w w w .p a k n a v y .g o v .p k /h y d ro /n _ n a v w a rn .a s p
Navarea X (A u s tra lia ) h ttp ://w w w .a m s a .g o v .a u /s e a r c h - a n d - r e s c u e /d is tr e s s -a n d - s a fe ty - c o m m s /m s i/m s i- e m a il/in d e x .a s p
Navarea XI (J a p a n ) h ttp ://w w w 1 .k a ih o .m lit.g o .jp /T U H O /k e ih o /n a v a re a 1 1 _ e n .h tm l
Navarea XII (U n ite d S ta te s ) h ttp ://m s i.n g a .m il/N G A P o r ta l/M S I.p o rta l (S e le c t B ro a d c a s t W a rn in g s )
Navarea X III (R u s s ia ) h ttp ://m il.r u /n a v ig a tio n .h tm
Navarea X IV (N e w Z e a la n d ) h ttp ://w w w .m a ritim e n z .g o v t.n z /n a v a re a
Navarea XV (C h ile ) h ttp ://w w w .s h o a .c l/ra d io a v is o s /ra d io a v is o s _ in g .p h p
Navarea X VI (P e ru ) h ttp s ://w w w .d h n .m il.p e /ra d io a v is o s _ w a rn in g s
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N avarea X VII (C a n a d a ) h ttp ://w w w .c c g -g c c .g c .c a /e 0 0 0 4 4 7 6 ? to d o = w a rn in g

N avarea X V III (C a n a d a ) h ttp ://w w w .c c g - g c c .g c .c a /e 0 0 0 4 4 7 6 ? to d o = w a rn in g
N avarea X IX (N o rw a y ) h ttp ://k y v re p o rts .k y s tv e rk e t.n o /N a v c o R e p o r t/n a v a r e a x ix v a rs le r.a s p x
N avarea XX (R u ss ia ) h ttp ://s tru c tu re .m il.ru /s tru c tu re /fo r c e s /h y d ro g ra p h ic /in fo /n o tic e s .h tm
N avarea X XI (R u s s ia ) h ttp ://s tru c tu re .m il.ru /s tru c tu re /fo r c e s /h y d ro g ra p h ic /in fo /n o tic e s .h tm

M E T A R E A W A R N IN G S O N T H E IN T E R N E T

T h e W M O /J C O M M w e b s ite (m a in ta in e d b y M e te o -F ra n c e ), p ro v id e s th e m a rin e w e a th e r in fo rm a tio n b r o a d c a s t v ia In m a r s a t C

S a fe ty N E T b y a ll N a tio n a l M e te o ro lo g ic a l S e rv ic e s (N M S ) a p p o in te d a s Is s u in g S e rv ic e s w ith in th e fr a m e w o r k o f th e W M O M a rin e
B ro a d c a s t S y s te m fo r th e G M D S S . S o m e in fo rm a tio n b ro a d c a s t b y N A V T E X is a ls o in c lu d e d .

C a u tio n : T h e In te rn e t is n o t p a rt o f th e o p e ra tio n a l d a ta s tre a m fo r M a ritim e S a fe ty In fo rm a tio n a n d s h o u ld n e v e r b e re lied

upon as a m e a n s to o b ta in th e la te s t fo re c a s t a n d w a rn in g in fo rm a tio n . A c c e s s to a w e b s ite m a y b e in te rru p te d o r d e la y e d
fro m tim e to tim e , u p d a te s m a y a ls o e x p e rie n c e o c c a s io n a l g a p s . R e fe r to O F F IC IA L s o u rc e s , In m a rs a t S a fe ty N E T or
in te rn a tio n a l N A V T E X s e rv ic e s , fo r m o re c o m p le te in fo rm a tio n .

METAREA IN T E R N E T L IN K

A ll M E T A R E A S h ttp ://w e a th e r.g m d s s .o rg /

A IS M S I B R O A D C A S T S

In tro d u c tio n

T h e u s e o f A IS (A u to m a tic Id e n tific a tio n S y s te m ) is a n in te rn a tio n a lly a d o p te d a n d m a tu re te c h n o lo g y w ith w h ic h m o s t m a rin e rs w ill

b e v e ry fa m ilia r. It b r o a d c a s ts c o n tin u o u s ly in th e V H F m a ritim e m o b ile b a n d a n d o p e r a te s o n tw o d e d ic a te d V H F F M ra d io
fr e q u e n c ie s A IS 1 (C h 8 7 B - 1 6 1 -9 7 5 M H z ) a n d A IS 2 (C h 8 8 B - 1 6 2 -0 2 5 M H z ), a llo w in g th e c o n tin u o u s e x c h a n g e o f n a v ig a tio n
s a fe ty r e la te d m e s s a g e s b e tw e e n v e s s e ls , s h o re a n d A id s to N a v ig a tio n . A IS in fo rm a tio n c o m p r is e s s m a ll b u rs ts o f d a ta e n c o d e d
in to a b it p a tte rn (b it v e c to r), to e n a b le it to b e m a d e a s s m a ll a s p o s s ib le a n d is e n c o d e d u s in g G M S K m o d u la tio n - th e re fo re o n e
w ill b e u n a b le to h e a r a n y th in g if a V H F ra d io w e re s im p ly tu n e d to th e re le v a n t c h a n n e l. F o r fu r th e r d e ta ile d in fo rm a tio n o n A IS
p le a s e s e e T h e M a rin e r's H a n d b o o k N P 1 0 0 .

A IS M e s s a g e T y p e s

T h e A IS s y s te m h a s th e a b ility to tr a n s m it a ra n g e o f e n c o d e d p ro to c o ls s u c h a s M e s s a g e 0 8 (B in a ry B r o a d c a s t M e s s a g e ) , 1 0 (U T C
a n d D a te E n q u iry ) a n d 1 4 (S a fe ty R e la te d B ro a d c a s t M e s s a g e ) a m o n g s t m a n y o th e rs .

E m e rg in g U s e s o f A IS

A t th e tim e o f g o in g to p re s s , c o u n tr ie s s u c h a s th e U S A , a re u n d e rta k in g tria ls in w h ic h th e A IS s y s te m is b e in g u s e d to b ro a d c a s t

M a ritim e S a fe ty In fo rm a tio n (M S I), m e te o ro lo g ic a l a n d h y d ro g ra p h ic d a ta , (fo r te s tin g a n d e v a lu a tio n p u rp o s e s ). H o w e v e r, it is
e n tire ly lik e ly th a t th is b ro a d c a s t m e th o d w ill b e a d o p te d a n d b e c o m e m u c h m o re w id e ly u tilis e d in th e fu tu re , b o th in th e U S A a n d
p o te n tia lly w o rld w id e . It s h o u ld b e n o te d th a t th e M e s s a g e T y p e b e in g u s e d fo r te s tin g p u rp o s e s is lik e ly to c h a n g e o n c e s u c h
s y s te m s ‘g o liv e ’ a n d it is fo re s e e n th a t s u c h c h a n g e s w ill in v a ria b ly b e p ro m u lg a te d b y lo c a l N o tic e to M a rin e rs .

A IS /M S I B ro a d c a s ts a n d th e U K H O

T h e U K H O is a lw a y s s triv in g to b e a t th e fo r e fro n t o f a n y te c h n o lo g ic a l d e v e lo p m e n ts a ffe c tin g th e m a rin e r a n d it is o u r in te n tio n to

c o n tin u a lly a d a p t a n d im p ro v e o u r p ro d u c ts to re fle c t s u c h c h a n g e s . T h e A D M IR A L T Y D ig ita l P u b lic a tio n s u ite is ju s t o n e p r o d u c t
th a t w e a re d e v e lo p in g to e n a b le th e m a r in e r to a c c e s s th e v e ry la te s t in fo rm a tio n a b o u t s u c h e m e rg in g te c h n o lo g ie s . F o r m o re
in fo rm a tio n a b o u t A D P a n d h o w it c a n h e lp y o u , p le a s e s e e o u r w e b s ite :

h ttp s ://w w w .a d m ir a lty .c o .u k /d ig ita l-s e r v ic e s /a d m ira lty -d ig ita l-p u b lic a tio n s

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In tro d u c tio n
S a fe ty N E T is a n in te rn a tio n a l a u to m a tic d ir e c t-p r in tin g s a te llite b a s e d s e rv ic e fo r th e p ro m u lg a tio n o f n a v ig a tio n a l a n d m e te o ro lo g ic a l
w a rn in g s , m e te o ro lo g ic a l fo r e c a s ts a n d o th e r s a fe ty r e la te d m e s s a g e s - M a ritim e S a fe ty In fo rm a tio n (M S I) - to s h ip s . T h e
in fo rm a tio n tra n s m itte d is re le v a n t to a ll s e a g o in g v e s s e ls a n d th e m e s s a g e s e le c tio n fe a tu r e s e n s u re th a t m a rin e rs c a n re c e iv e
s a fe ty in fo r m a tio n b r o a d c a s ts w h ic h a re ta ilo r e d to th e ir p a rtic u la r n e e d s . F o r fu ll d e ta ils o f S a fe ty N E T s e e A L R S V o lu m e 5 (N P 2 8 5 ).

L a n g u a g e u s e d fo r M S I b ro a d c a s ts
All M S I b ro a d c a s ts a re p rin te d in E n g lis h (s o m e tim e s a lo c a l la n g u a g e is a d d e d a fte r th e E n g lis h w o rd in g ).

W hat ty p e s o f M S I c a n b e re c e iv e d ?
The fo llo w in g is a lis t o f th e d iffe re n t ty p e s o f M S I y o u c a n re c e iv e o n y o u r E G C re c e iv e r:
A ll s h ip s ( g e n e ra l c a ll);
N A V A R E A /M E T A R E A W a rn in g s , M E T fo re c a s t o r P ira c y w a r n in g s to N A V A R E A o r M E T A R E A ;
N a v ig a tio n a l, M e te o ro lo g ic a l o r P ira c y W a r n in g s to a c irc u la r o r r e c ta n g u la r a re a ;
S e a rc h a n d R e s c u e c o o rd in a tio n to s h ip s to a c irc u la r o r r e c ta n g u la r a re a ;
S h o r e -to -s h ip d is tr e s s a le rts to a c irc u la r a re a ;
C o a sta l W a r n in g s in c lu d e th e fo llo w in g ty p e s o f m e s s a g e s (s e e N o te ):
• N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s
• M e te o r o lo g ic a l W a rn in g s
• Ic e re p o rts
• S e a rc h a n d R e s c u e in fo rm a tio n , a c ts o f p ira c y w a r n in g s , ts u n a m i a n d o th e r n a tu ra l p h e n o m e n a
• M e te o r o lo g ic a l fo re c a s ts
• P ilo t a n d V T S s e rv ic e m e s s a g e s
• A IS s e rv ic e m e s s a g e s
• L O R A N s y s te m m e s s a g e s
• G N S S m essages
• O th e r e le c tro n ic n a v ig a tio n a l a id m essages
• O th e r N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s
• N o m essag es on hand
N ote: T h e S a fe ty N E T c o a s ta l w a r n in g s e rv ic e is m a d e a v a ila b le fo r th e tra n s m is s io n o f M S I in a re a s w h e r e N A V T E X s e rv ic e is n o t
pro vided .

A vailability of M S I in d iffe re n t a re a s
To a v o id e x c e s s iv e d u p lic a tio n o f b ro a d c a s ts , th e IM O h a s a u th o ris e d th e fo llo w in g a rr a n g e m e n ts :
For a g iv e n N A V A R E A /M E T A R E A o r o th e r a re a , w h ic h is c o v e re d b y m o re th a n o n e O c e a n R e g io n s a te llite , s c h e d u le d b ro a d c a s ts
of M SI, s u c h a s N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s a n d m e te o ro lo g ic a l in fo rm a tio n , a re m a d e o n ly v ia a s in g le n o m in a te d s a te llite /O c e a n R e g io n .
For a N A V A R E A /M E T A R E A o r o th e r a r e a w h ic h is c o v e re d b y m o re th a n o n e O c e a n R e g io n s a te llite , u n s c h e d u le d b ro a d c a s ts o f
MSI, s u c h a s g a le w a rn in g s a n d d is tre s s a le rt re la y s , a re m a d e v ia a ll s a te llite s /O c e a n R e g io n s w h ic h c o v e r th e a re a c o n c e rn e d .

Repeat b ro a d c a s ts o f M S I
Som e c la s s e s o f In m a rs a t C re c e iv e rs M E S s m a y n o t p ro v id e u n in te rru p te d m o n ito rin g o f th e c h a n n e l u s e d fo r M S I b ro a d c a s ts a n d
may s w itc h to a d iffe re n t c h a n n e l fo r n o rm a l c o m m e rc ia l tra ffic .
To im p ro v e th e p ro b a b ility o f th e s e m o b ile te r m in a ls re c e iv in g M S I b ro a d c a s ts , In fo rm a tio n P ro v id e rs re -b r o a d c a s t s o m e m e s s a g e s :
• U n s c h e d u le d m e s s a g e s , s u c h a s d is tr e s s a le rts a n d g a le w a rn in g s a re r e -b ro a d c a s t 6 m in u te s a fte r th e in itia l b r o a d c a s t;
• S c h e d u le d b r o a d c a s ts , s u c h a s N a v ig a tio n a l W a r n in g s a n d o th e r lo n g e r-te rm in fo rm a tio n a re re p e a te d a t e v e ry s c h e d u le d
tim e , fo r a s lo n g a s th e y re m a in in fo rc e .

Typical M SI b ro a d c a s ts :
MSI m e s s a g e s m a y b e b r o a d c a s t w ith a k e y -w o rd in th e ir h e a d e r in d ic a tin g th e p rio rity o f th e m e s s a g e - D IS T R E S S o r M A Y D A Y fo r
priority 3, U R G E N T o r P A N P A N fo r p rio rity 2 a n d S A F E T Y o r S E C U R IT E fo r p rio rity 1.
The da te a n d tim e o f th e m e s s a g e is in U T C .
The p rio rity o f th e m e s s a g e - S a fe ty , U rg e n c y o r D is tre s s is g iv e n in th e m e s s a g e h e a d e r. T h e te rm in a l r e s p o n d s a u to m a tic a lly to
U rgency a n d D is tre s s p rio rity m e s s a g e s b y g iv in g a n a u d ib le /v is u a l a la rm a n d a u to m a tic p rin tin g o f th e m e s s a g e .
The term P o s O K th a t s o m e In m a rs a t C a n d m in i-C m o d e ls in c lu d e in th e m e s s a g e h e a d e r te lls th e o p e ra to r th a t th e E G C re c e iv e r
has been u p d a te d w ith th e s h ip s p o s itio n w ith in th e la s t 4 h o u rs a n d p o s itio n is v a lid . O th e rw is e th e in d ic a to r w ill c h a n g e to N o P O S .

Reduce th e n u m b e r o f a la rm s
Your re c e iv e r is b u ilt to g iv e a n a u d ib le /v is u a l a la rm o n re c e iv in g M S I w ith D is tre s s o r U rg e n c y m e s s a g e s to w h ic h y o u s h o u ld
respond im m e d ia te ly . T o m a k e s u re th a t y o u d o n o t g e t a n y u n n e c e s s a ry a la rm s , h o w e v e r, y o u s h o u ld d o th e fo llo w in g :
Keep th e s h ip ’s p o s itio n u p d a te d , to e n s u re th a t th e re c e iv e r re je c ts m e s s a g e s fo r a n y g e o g ra p h ic a re a s w h ic h d o n o t in c lu d e th e
ship’s p o s itio n .

Good o peratin g p ra c tic e

The fo llo w in g a d v ic e is g iv e n to h e lp o b ta in th e b e s t p o s s ib le u s e o f th e S a fe ty N E T s e rv ic e :
• E n s u re a n y e q u ip m e n t a s s o c ia te d w ith th e E G C r e c e iv e r is w o rk in g p ro p e rly , a s in d ic a te d in th e m a n u fa c tu r e r 's
in s tru c tio n s , a n d th a t th e p rin te r is lo a d e d w ith p a p e r a n d p rin t c a rtrid g e .

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• M a k e s u re th e In m a rs a t C M E S m o n ito rs th e a p p r o p ria te s a te llite /O c e a n R e g io n a t th e tim e o f a s c h e d u le d b r o a d c a s t if

y o u a re in o v e rla p a re a o f tw o o r th re e s a te llite s .
• M a k e s u re th a t th e te rm in a l is n o t s to rin g u n w a n te d m e s s a g e s , a n d h a s s to ra g e s p a c e fo r n e w m e s s a g e s .
• If th e p rin te r h a s a n o p tio n fo r p rin tin g in a s m a ll fo n t, c o n s id e r s e le c tin g th is o p tio n to re d u c e th e a m o u n t o f p a p e r u s e d fo r
m essages.
• K e e p w a tc h in g y o u r c u rr e n t p o s itio n .
• O n th e te r m in a l, e n te r a ll N A V A R E A s /M E T A R E A s a n d c o a s ta l a re a s fo r w h ic h y o u w a n t to r e c e iv e M S I, c o n s id e rin g y o u r
in te n d e d v o y a g e . A ls o e n te r th e C o a s ta l w a r n in g m e s s a g e ty p e s y o u w a n t to re c e iv e , re je c tin g a n y u n w a n te d ty p e s .
• W h ile in p o rt, k e e p th e E G C re c e iv e r in o p e ra tio n , to e n s u re th a t y o u h a v e re c e iv e d a ll n e c e s s a ry M S I b e fo r e s a ilin g .
• A t th e s c h e d u le d tim e m a k e s u re th a t th e r e c e iv e r is tu n e d to th e a p p ro p r ia te c h a n n e l/O c e a n R e g io n .
• W h e n s a ilin g fro m o n e O c e a n R e g io n to a n o th e r re g io n e n s u r e th a t th e te rm in a l is m a n u a lly “ L o g g e d in ” to th e n e w re g io n
w h e n it is re q u ire d . A n a la rm w ill s o u n d w h e n s y n c h ro n is a tio n h a s b e e n lo s t d u e to v e s s e l s a ilin g o u t o f c o v e ra g e o f a n
O c e a n R e g io n . M a n u a l “ L o g g in g in ” to th e n e w O c e a n R e g io n w ill a u to m a tic a lly c a u s e th e s y s te m to “ L o g th e M E S o u t” o f
th e p re v io u s O c e a n R e g io n .
T h ro u g h o u t th e v o y a g e , e n s u re th a t a w ritte n lo g is k e p t o f th e id e n titie s o f a ll re c e iv e d m e s s a g e s , a n d a p rin te d c o p y is k e p t o f a ll
d is tre s s tra ffic . O th e r m e s s a g e s s h o u ld b e k e p t o n th e b rid g e fo r a s lo n g a s th e y re m a in in fo rc e .

W h a t to d o a b o u t m is s e d m e s s a g e s
If y o u th in k y o u h a v e m is s e d a n y m e s s a g e s , fo r e x a m p le a t a s c h e d u le d b r o a d c a s t tim e , y o u c a n :
• S w itc h th e te rm in a l o ff a n d o n a g a in - th is w ill c le a r th e in te rn a l m e m o ry o f a ll s to re d m e s s a g e ID s , s o th a t if th e m e s s a g e
is re - b r o a d c a s t, y o u r r e c e iv e r w ill n o t re je c t it a s a re p e a te d m e s s a g e , a n d w ill s to re /p r in t it.

R e g u la r p o s itio n u p d a te s
Y o u r E G C r e c e iv e r M U S T b e u p d a te d re g u la rly w ith th e s h ip ’s p o s itio n . T h e re a s o n s fo r u p d a tin g y o u r E G C r e c e iv e r r e g u la rly w ith
th e s h ip ’s p o s itio n in c lu d e :
• T o re c e iv e a n d p rin t o n ly m e s s a g e s fo r th e a re a w h e re th e s h ip is n a v ig a tin g ; if th e s h ip ’s p o s itio n h a s n o t b e e n u p d a te d
fo r 4 h o u rs (d e p e n d in g o n th e m o d e l), th e re c e iv e r w ill a u to m a tic a lly p rin t o r s to r e a ll g e o g ra p h ic a lly a d d re s s e d m e s s a g e s
w ith in th e e n tire O c e a n R e g io n .
• T o d e c id e if th e re c e iv e r s h o u ld re c e iv e a n d p rin t a m e s s a g e a d d re s s e d to a d d itio n a l g e o g r a p h ic a re a s .
A n o th e r im p o rta n t re a s o n fo r u p d a tin g th e te rm in a l r e g u la rly w ith th e s h ip ’s p o s itio n , w h ile n o t d ir e c tly re la te d to th e S a fe ty N E T
s e r v ic e is to e n s u r e th a t th e c o r re c t p o s itio n is g iv e n if a d is tr e s s a le rt h a s to b e s e n t.

T w o w a y s a re a v a ila b le to u p d a te a te rm in a l w ith th e s h ip ’s p o s itio n :

• A u to m a tic a lly , u s in g a b u ilt-in G N S S re c e iv e r; m o s t m o d e rn M E S m o d e ls n o w c o n ta in a n in te g ra te d G P S re c e iv e r, w h ils t
o ld e r m o d e ls m a y b e in te rc o n n e c te d to a s e p a r a te o n -b o a rd G P S re c e iv e r.
• M a n u a lly , b y k e y in g p o s itio n c o o rd in a te s d ire c tly in to th e te rm in a l; IM O re q u ire s th is b e d o n e e v e ry 4 h o u rs .

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Coordinator Times (UTC) Issuing country Times (UTC)

United Kingdom 0930, 2130 (AO R-E)

0530, 1730 (AOR-E) United Kingdom R -E )
W arnings only on receipt (AO R-W )
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France 0430 1630 (AQR-E) France 1015 2215 (A Q R -E /A O R -W )
Spain 1200, 2400 & on receipt (AOR-E) A O R -W )
G reece1 1000, 2200 (AO R-E)
1000, 2200 (AO R-E / AOR-W ) iR -E )
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0730, 1930 (AQ R-E)

Brazil 0030, 1230 (AOR-E) Brazil C oastal W arnings fo r Am azon Basin and
additional coastal areas (AQ R-E) D R -E )

Argentina 0200, 1400 (AO R-W ) Argentina 0230 1730 (AO R-W ) la z o n B a s in a n d

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VIII(S) 000Q3, 06003, 12003, 180Q3 for S of 0 ° (IOR)
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XVII 1 1 3 0 ,2 3 3 0 (PO R)5 XVII C anada 0300, 1500 (PO R)6 fo r N Z c o a s t o n ly
XVIII Canada 1100, 2300 (AO R -W )6 XVIII C anada 0300, 1500 (AO R -W )5 S e a A re a s 1 - 8
XIX Norway 0630, 1830 (AQR-E) XIX Norway 1100, 2300 (AO R-E) fo r S e a A re a 9
Russian V) fo r S e a A re a 10
XX 0530, 1730 (IOR) Russian Federation 0600, 1800 (IOR)
Federation >, 2 3 1 5 (A O R -W )
Russian 0600, 1800 (POR)
XXI 0630, 1830 (POR) XXI Russian Federation 1)0 (P O R )6
Federation
1Scheduled bulletins arid warnings for W estern M editerranean Sea are prepared by France. i (A O R -W )6
1Forecasts for areas 3 0 °S - 50 °E / 5 0 ° S - 80 °E and tropical cyclone warnings are prepared by Reunion. 0 (A O R -E )
'Tropical cyclone warnings (if any) issued by R eunion as an unscheduled broadcast.
1Scheduled bulletins and warnings fo r south of the equator prepared by Australia. 500 (IO R )
'Transmission via AOR-E for areas W est of 2 0 ° E, transm ission via IOR for areas East of 2 0 °E.
1For areas South of 75°N and only during the shipping season. 100 (P O R )
1Only if cyclone/depression developm ent.

broadcast times for MET inform ation published in the table above are for routine W eather M essages. Storm W arnings are also broadcast on receipt.
Routine broadcasts of Navigational W arnings and m eteorological forecasts are m ade at scheduled tim es over a single nom inated satellite for each
(IAVAREA/METAREA. Unscheduled broadcasts of SAR alert relays and severe w eather warnings w ill be m ade over all satellites which serve the area
bncerned.

Vol.D updates. Pakistani a_ndCanadia,n M E T ARE AJ

B roadcast tim e s fo r M E T in fo r m a tio n p u b lis h e d in th e ta b le a b o v e a re fo r ro u tin e W e s in e r iv ru b 's a g ^a . s c a r r in g s a re a ls o

b roadcast o n re c e ip t.
R outine b ro a d c a s ts o f N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s a n d m e te o ro lo g ic a l fo re c a s ts a re m a d e a t s c h e d u le d tim e s o v e r a s in g le n o m in a te d
satellite fo r e a c h N A V A R E A /M E T A R E A . U n s c h e d u le d b ro a d c a s ts o f S A R a le rt re la y s a n d s e v e re w e a th e r w a rn in g s w ill b e m a d e
over all s a te llite s w h ic h s e rv e th e a re a c o n c e rn e d .
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NAV/METAREA I -AOR-E & AOR-W
UNITED KINGDOM
Transmission of: Burum LES through AO R -E and A O R -W satellites
NAV information: scheduled broadcast 0530 1730 UTC (AOR-E)
MET information: scheduled broadcast and w arnings 0930 2130 UTC
(AOR-W ) W arnings only on receipt
Forecasts and warnings are for areas not covered by NAVTEX
KEY:
------------- Lim it of NAV/M ETAREA I
------------- Forecast areas
Vessels must ensure th a t th e ir Inm arsat C M ES is configured to receive
m essages from the appropriate NAVAREA / M ETAREA in order to
receive SafetyN ET broadcast.
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MADEIRA

-3 0 °

M ETEO R
CANAR IAS

Safety NET
CAP BLANC
NAV/METAREA II - AOR-E & AOR-W

- 20 °
FRANCE 20° -
CAPE VERDE Transmission of: Aussaguel LES through AO R -E and AO R -W satellites
NAV information: scheduled broadcast 0430, 1630 UTC (AOR-E)
CAP TIM IR IS MET information: scheduled broadcast 1015 2215 UTC (AOR-E / AOR -W )
Forecastsand warnings are for areas not covered by NAVTEX
KEY:
------------- Lim it of NAV/M ETAREA II
------------- Forecast areas

Vessels must ensure th a t th e ir Inm arsat C MES is configured to receive

m essages from the appropriate NAVAREA / M ETAREA in order to
S IER R A LEONE
receive SafetyN ET broadcast. ^go
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10° 15 ° 20° 25° 30° 35° 40 °

Safety NET
KEY: 5 0 °-
NAV/METAREA III - AOR-E
Lim it of NAV/M ETAREA I
S PAIN /G R EEC E Forecast areas
Transmission of: Burum LES through AO R -E and IOR satellites
NAV information: scheduled broadcast 1200 2400 UTC (AOR-E)
MET information: scheduled broadcast 1000 2200 UTC (AOR-E) - w arnings AOR-E / IOR
(w arnings for w estern M editerranean Sea are prepared by France)
Forecasts and warnings are for areas not covered by NAVTEX
Vessels must ensure that th e ir Inm arsat C MES is configured to receive
m essages from the appropriate NAVAREA / M ETAREA in order to
receive SafetyN E T broadcast.

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4 /
KEY:
0 Alboran 18 N orth A driatic 36 Rodos Sea (
1 Palos 19 C entral Adriatic 37 K arpathio
2 Alger 20 South Adriatic 38 W est Kritiko 31 33
3 Annaba 21 Boot 39 East Kritiko
4 Tunisie 22 M eiita 40 SW Aegean
5 Carbonara 23 G abes 41 SE Aegean-lkario
6 Lipari 24 Sidra 42 Sam os Sea
7 Circeo 25 North lonio 43 Saronikos
8 M addalena 26 South lonio 44 South Evvoikos
s is lfl 9 Elbe 27 Patraikos 45 Kafireas Strait
10 Ligure 28 Korinthiakos 46 C entral Aegean
11 Provence 29 Kithira Sea 47 NW A egean
12 Corse 30 S W K ritiko 48 NE Aegean
13 Sardaigne 31 SE Kritiko lerapetra 49 Thrakico
14 Cabrera 32 Taurus 50 M arm ara
15 M inorque 33 Delta 51 Therm aicos
16 Lion 34 Crusade 52 W Black Sea
17 Baleares 35 Kasteliorizo Sea 53 E Black Sea
5° 0° 5° 10' 15° 20 ° 25° 35° 40°
I I _ l ___
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B ro a d c a s t s c h e d u le

Navigational Warning Areas - Coastal Broadcast time

V001
NAVAREA VII:

19/08/13
Area K: KER GU ELEN ISLANDS 0140 1340 UTC
Area V: MAYOTTE 0330 1530 UTC
SafetyNET
NAVAREA VIII:
NAVAREAS VII and VIII - IOR
A rea D: REUNION 0040 1240 UTC
REUNION, MAYOTTE and A rea V: MAYOTTE 0330 1530 UTC

KERGUELEN ISLANDS
Forecasts and w arnings are for areas not covered by NAVTEX
COASTAL NAVIGATIONAL WARNING
KEY:
AREAS
----------------- Lim it of NAVAREAs VII and VIII

---------------- C overage A rea for Coastal Navigational W arnings

Transm issions of: Aussaguel LES through IOR satellite

Vessels must ensure that th e ir Inm arsat C M ES is configured to

receive m essages from the coastal w arning area appropriate to
th e ir intended voyage. The letters D, K or V, as depicted on this
d ia g ra m , m u st be p re -se le cte d b y th e o pe ra to r. Full
instructions on this procedure can be found in the m anuals
supplied by the M ES m anufacturers.

N A V A R E A VII

-4 0 ° 4 0°-

- 50 ° 50 ° -

40° 50 ° 60° 70 ° 80°

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SafetyNET
NAV/METAREA VIII - IOR

V002
INDIA & MAURITIUS / REUNION

09/12/16
Transmission of: Pune and Aussaguel LES through IOR satellite
NAV information: scheduled broadcast 1000 2200 UTC (prepared by India via Pune - IOR)
MET information:

INDIA (North of 0°) via Pune MAURITIUS / REUNION (South of 0°) via Aussaguel
scheduled broadcast 0900 1800 UTC (IOR) scheduled broadcast 0130 1330 UTC (IOR)
0000 0600 1200 1800 UTC (IOR)
AUSTRALIA (South of 0° and East of 90°) via Burum (Tropical cyclone warnings, if any, prepared and issued by
(Tropical cyclone w arnings, if any, prepared and issued by Reunion as unscheduled broadcasts)
Australia as unscheduled broadcasts)

Forecasts and warnings are for areas not covered by NAVTEX

KEY:
-----------------Lim it of M ETAREA VIII
---------------- Forecast areas
--------------- C yclone w arnings area (Prepared and issued by R eunion)
Vessels must ensure that th e ir Inm arsat C MES is configured to receive m essages from the
appropriate NAVAREA / M ETAREA in order to receive SafetyN ET broadcasts.
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30°

- 20 °

-0°

8A 6

10°-

8A 3 8A 4

C y c lo n e w a rn in g s (P re p a re d a n d issu e d by R e un ion)

20 ° -

8A 2

30°-

-40°' 40°-
30° 40° 50 ° 60° 70 ° 80° 90 ° 100 °
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NAV/METAREA IX -IOR KEY:

------------- Lim it O f NAV/M ETAREA IX

PAKISTAN ------------- Forecast areas
Transmissionof: Burum LES through IOR satellite
NAV information: scheduled broadcasts 0300 1500 UTC (IOR) Vessels must ensure th a t th e ir Inm arsat C M ES is configured to receive
MET information: scheduled broadcasts 0630 0700 1830 UTC (IOR) m essages from the appropriate N A V A R E A / M ETAR EA in order to
Forecasts and warnings are for areas not covered by NAVTEX receive SafetyN E T broadcast.

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ARCTIC
NAV/METAREAS XVII,
XVIII, XIX, XX & XXI
fo r E G C S a fe ty N E T S y s te m
- s e e T ra n s m is s io n s c h e d u le fo r fu ll
' N orthern Sea Route
G M D S S s e rv ic e

For H F N B D P
s e e IQ A L U IT , R A D IO -T E L E X e n tr y fo r
N A V A R E A S X V II & X V III
V A R D 0 , R A D IO -T E L E X e n tr y fo r
N A V A R E A X V II NAVAREA XXI
N A V A R E A X IX a n d M O S C O W R A D IO ,
(C a n a d a ) (R u s s ia n F e d e ra tio n )
R A D IO -T E L E X e n tr y fo r
NAVER EA XX and XXI

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NAVAREAnXX \
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N A V A R E A X IX
(N o r w a y ) *

10° M eridian 0° of Greenwich,

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 NAVTEX
N A V T E X is a n in te rn a tio n a l a u to m a te d d ir e c t-p r in tin g s e r v ic e fo r p ro m u lg a tio n o f n a v ig a tio n a l a n d m e te o r o lo g ic a l w a r n in g s a n d
u rg e n t in fo rm a tio n to v e s s e ls . T h e in fo rm a tio n tra n s m itte d m a y b e re le v a n t to a ll s iz e s a n d ty p e s o f v e s s e l a n d th e s e le c tiv e
m e s s a g e -re je c tio n fe a tu r e e n s u r e s th a t e v e r y m a rin e r c a n re c e iv e a s a fe ty in fo rm a tio n b ro a d c a s t w h ic h is ta ilo r e d to h is p a rtic u la r
n e e d s . F o r fu ll d e ta ils o f N A V T E X s e e A L R S V o lu m e 5 (N P 2 8 5 ).

N a v te x R e c e p tio n
U s e rs s h o u ld b e a w a r e th a t w h e re th e re is a s ig n ific a n t o v e r la n d p a th b e tw e e n th e tr a n s m itte r s ite a n d th e u s e r, th e s tre n g th o f th e
s ig n a l w ill b e m a rk e d ly re d u c e d , a s w ill th e ra n g e a t w h ic h th a t s ig n a l m a y b e re c e iv e d . F u rth e rm o r e th e to p o g r a p h y o f p o rts a n d
h a rb o u rs a n d th e p re s e n c e o f h ig h ris e b u ild in g s m a y d is to rt o r p re c lu d e r e c e p tio n o f N A V T E X .

D e fin itio n s
N A V T E X m e a n s th e s y s te m fo r th e b ro a d c a s t a n d a u to m a tic re c e p tio n o f M S I b y m e a n s o f n a r ro w -b a n d d ir e c t-p rin tin g te le g ra p h y
(N B D P ).

In te rn a tio n a l N A V T E X s e rv ic e m e a n s th e c o o rd in a te d b r o a d c a s t a n d a u to m a tic r e c e p tio n o n th e fr e q u e n c y 5 1 8 k H z o f M S I by

m e a n s o f N B D P u s in g E n g lis h .

N a tio n a l N A V T E X s e rv ic e m e a n s th e b ro a d c a s t a n d a u to m a tic re c e p tio n o f M S I b y m e a n s o f N B D P u s in g fr e q u e n c ie s o th e r th a n

5 1 8 k H z a n d o th e r n a tio n a l la n g u a g e s . T h e s e s e r v ic e s m a y s im p ly re p e a t th e m e s s a g e s b r o a d c a s t o v e r th e In te rn a tio n a l N A V T E X
s e r v ic e b u t in th e n a tio n a l la n g u a g e , o r th e y m a y b e ta ilo re d to m e e t p a rtic u la r n a tio n a l re q u ire m e n ts , fo r e x a m p le b y p ro v id in g
d iffe re n t o r a d d itio n a l in fo r m a tio n to th a t b r o a d c a s t o n th e In te rn a tio n a l N A V T E X s e rv ic e ta rg e te d a t r e c re a tio n a l v e s s e ls o r fis h in g
fle e ts . T h e s e N A V T E X s e rv ic e s m a y b e b ro a d c a s t o n 4 9 0 k H z o r 4 2 0 9 .5 k H z o r o n n a tio n a lly a s s ig n e d fr e q u e n c ie s .

P rin c ip a l fe a tu re s o f N A V T E X
T h e In te rn a tio n a l N A V T E X s e rv ic e u s e s a s in g le fre q u e n c y w ith tr a n s m is s io n s fro m n o m in a te d s ta tio n s w ith in e a c h N A V A R E A /
M E T A R E A , a rr a n g e d o n a tim e -s h a rin g b a s is to r e d u c e th e ris k o f m u tu a l in te rfe re n c e . A ll n e c e s s a ry in fo rm a tio n is c o n ta in e d in e a c h
tra n s m is s io n .

A d e d ic a te d N A V T E X re c e iv e r w h ic h h a s th e a b ility to s e le c t m e s s a g e s to b e p rin te d , a c c o rd in g to :
(a ) a te c h n ic a l c o d e ( B ^ B g B ^ , w h ic h a p p e a rs in th e p re a m b le o f e a c h m e s s a g e ;
(b ) w h e th e r o r n o t th e p a r tic u la r m e s s a g e h a s a lre a d y b e e n p rin te d .

C e r ta in e s s e n tia l c la s s e s o f s a fe ty in fo rm a tio n s u c h a s n a v ig a tio n a l a n d m e te o r o lo g ic a l w a r n in g s a n d S A R in fo rm a tio n a re

n o n -re je c ta b le to e n s u re th a t v e s s e ls u s in g N A V T E X a lw a y s r e c e iv e th e m o s t v ita l in fo rm a tio n .

N A V T E X c o o rd in a to rs e x e rc is e c o n tro l o f m e s s a g e s tra n s m itte d b y e a c h s ta tio n a c c o rd in g to th e in fo r m a tio n c o n ta in e d in e a c h

m e s s a g e a n d th e g e o g ra p h ic a l c o v e ra g e re q u ire d . T h u s a u s e r m a y c h o o s e to a c c e p t m e s s a g e s e ith e r fro m th e s in g le tr a n s m itte r
w h ic h s e rv e s th e s e a a re a a ro u n d h is p o s itio n , o r fro m a n u m b e r o f tra n s m itte rs a s a p p r o p ria te . Id e a lly , th e u s e r s h o u ld s e le c t th e
s ta tio n w ith in w h o s e c o v e ra g e h is v e s s e l is c u rr e n tly o p e ra tin g a n d th e s ta tio n in to w h o s e c o v e r a g e a re a h is v e s s e l w ill tra n s it n e x t.

M e s s a g e P rio ritie s
T h re e m e s s a g e p rio r itie s a re u s e d to d ic ta te th e tim in g o f th e firs t b ro a d c a s t o f a n e w w a r n in g in th e N A V T E X s e rv ic e . In d e s c e n d in g
o rd e r o f u rg e n c y th e y a re :

V IT A L fo r im m e d ia te b ro a d c a s t, s u b je c t to a v o id in g in te r fe r e n c e to o n g o in g tra n s m is s io n s ;

IM P O R T A N T fo r b ro a d c a s t a t th e n e x t a v a ila b le p e rio d w h e n th e fre q u e n c y is u n u s e d ;

R O U T IN E fo r b ro a d c a s t a t th e n e x t s c h e d u le d tra n s m is s io n p e rio d .

N O T E : B o th V IT A L a n d IM P O R T A N T w a r n in g s w ill n o rm a lly b e re p e a te d , if s till v a lid , a t th e n e x t s c h e d u le d tr a n s m is s io n p e rio d .

T h e s ta n d a rd fo rm a t o f N A V T E X m e s s a g e s
P h a s in g s ig n a ls > 1 0 s e c
ZCZC S ta rt o f m e s s a g e g ro u p
B 1 B2 B3 B4 B 1: T r a n s m itte r id e n tific a tio n B 2: S u b je c t in d ic a to r B 3 B 4 : m e s s a g e n u m b e r
T im e o f o rig in O p tio n a l
S e rie s id e n tity + C o n s e c u tiv e n u m b e r
M e s s a g e te x t
NNNN End of m e ssag e
Id le s ig n a ls a a .......a > 2 s e c
E n d o f e m is s io n

T ra n s m itte r Id e n tific a tio n C h a ra c te r (B-,)

T h e tr a n s m itte r id e n tific a tio n c h a ra c te r is a s in g le u n iq u e id e n tifie r w h ic h is a llo c a te d to e a c h tra n s m itte r . It is u s e d to id e n tify th e
b ro a d c a s ts w h ic h a re to b e a c c e p te d b y th e re c e iv e r a n d th o s e w h ic h a re to b e re je c te d , a n d a ls o th e tim e s lo t fo r th e tra n s m is s io n .

S u b je c t In d ic a to r C h a ra c te r (B 2)
In fo rm a tio n is g ro u p e d b y s u b je c t o n th e N A V T E X b ro a d c a s t a n d e a c h s u b je c t g ro u p is a llo c a te d a s u b je c t in d ic a to r c h a ra c te r.

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T h e s u b je c t in d ic a to r c h a ra c te r is u s e d b y th e re c e iv e r to id e n tify d iffe re n t c la s s e s o f m e s s a g e s . T h e in d ic a to r is a ls o u s e d to re je c t
m e s s a g e s w h ic h a re n o t re q u ire d b y th e v e s s e l. R e c e iv e rs a ls o u s e th e B 2 c h a ra c te r to id e n tify m e s s a g e s w h ic h , b e c a u s e o f th e ir
im p o rta n c e , m a y n o t b e re je c te d . T h e fo llo w in g s u b je c t in d ic a to r c h a ra c te rs a re in u s e :

A = N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s (c a n n o t b e re je c te d b y th e re c e iv e r)
B = M e te o ro lo g ic a l W a rn in g s ( c a n n o t b e re je c te d b y th e re c e iv e r)
C = Ic e R e p o rts
D = S e a rc h a n d R e s c u e in fo rm a tio n a n d p ira te a tta c k w a rn in g s (c a n n o t b e re je c te d b y th e re c e iv e r)
E = M e te o ro lo g ic a l F o re c a s ts
F = P ilo t S e rv ic e M e s s a g e s
G = A IS
H = LO R AN M essages
I = S p a re
J = S A T N A V M essages
K = O th e r E le c tro n ic N a v a id M e s s a g e s (m e s s a g e s c o n c e rn in g ra d io n a v ig a tio n s e rv ic e s )
L = N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s - a d d itio n a l to le tte r A (s h o u ld n o t b e re je c te d a t th e re c e iv e r ( c o n tin u a tio n o f B 2 s u b je c t g ro u p “A ” ))
V = S p e c ia l s e rv ic e s - a llo c a tio n b y th e N A V T E X P a n e l
W = S p e c ia l s e r v ic e s - a llo c a tio n b y th e N A V T E X P a n e l
X = S p e c ia l s e r v ic e s - a llo c a tio n b y th e N A V T E X P a n e l
Y = S p e c ia l s e r v ic e s - a llo c a tio n b y th e N A V T E X P a n e l
Z = No m e ssa g e s on hand

M essage N u m b e r (B 3 B 4)
Each m e s s a g e w ith in a s u b je c t g r o u p is a llo c a te d a s e ria l n u m b e r, B 3 B 4, b e tw e e n 01 a n d 9 9 . T h is n u m b e r w ill n o t n e c e s s a r ily re la te
to s e rie s n u m b e rin g in o th e r R a d io N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s y s te m s . O n re a c h in g 9 9 , n u m b e rin g w ill r e -c o m m e n c e a t 01 b u t a v o id in g
the u s e o f m e s s a g e n u m b e rs s till in fo rc e .

A s h o rta g e o f n u m b e rs w ill, w h e re p o s s ib le , b e a lle v ia te d b y th e a llo c a tio n o f m e s s a g e s to o th e r, re le v a n t s u b je c t g ro u p s . It h a s b e e n

found th a t 9 9 m e s s a g e s a re n o t a lw a y s e n o u g h fo r s o m e s u b je c t g ro u p s , a n d B 2 = L m a y b e u s e d fo r a d d itio n a l N a v ig a tio n a l
W a rn in g s , to re c e iv e th e o v e rflo w fro m B 2 = A w h e n n e c e s s a ry .

C O M M O N A B B R E V IA T IO N S F O R T H E IN T E R N A T IO N A L N A V T E X S E R V IC E

FO R W IN D D IR E C T IO N
N N o rth / N o rth e rly S S o u th / S o u th e rly
NE N o r th e a s t / N o rth e a s te rly SW S o u th w e s t / S o u th w e s te rly
E E a s t / E a s te rly W W e s t / W e s te rly
SE S o u th e a s t / S o u th e a s te rly NW N o rth w e s t / N o rth w e s te r ly

FO R O TH ER T E R M S
BACK B a c k in g NM N a u tic a l m ile s
BECMG B e c o m in g N O S IG N o s ig n ific a n t c h a n g e
BLDN B u ild in g NXT N ext
C -F R O N T C o ld F ro n t OCNL O c c a s io n a lly
D EC R D e c re a s in g O -F R O N T O c c lu s io n F ro n t
DPN D e e p e n in g POSS P o s s ib le
EXP E x p e c te d PROB P ro b a b ility / P ro b a b le
FC ST F o re c a s t QCKY Q u ic k ly
FLN F illin g QSTNR Q u a s i- S ta tio n a ry
FLW F o llo w in g QUAD Q u a d ra n t
FM F ro m RPDY R a p id ly
FRQ F re q u e n t SCT S c a tte re d
HPA H e c to P a s c a l SEV S e v e re
HVY H eavy SHW RS S h o w e rs
IMPR Im p ro v in g / Im p ro v e S IG S ig n ific a n t
INCR In c re a s in g SLG T S lig h t
INTSF In te n s ify in g / In te n s ify SLW Y S lo w ly
ISOL Is o la te d STNR S ta tio n a r y
KMH K m /h STRG S tro n g
KT K n o ts TEM PO T e m p o ra r ily / T e m p o ra r y
C o n tin u e d O v e rle a f

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 NAVTEX

FOR O TH E R TE R M S

L A T /L O N G L a titu d e / L o n g itu d e TEND F u rth e r o u tlo o k s

LO C L o c a lly VEER V e e rin g

M M e tre s V IS V is ib ility

MET M e te o ....... VRB V a ria b le

MOD M o d e ra te W -F R O N T W a rm F ro n t

MOV M o v in g / M o v e W KN W e a k e n in g

NC No change
 X IX 5 [B ]
N o rw a y

BOSSBJuroklubb
0 rla n d e t' . >

* Torshavn ESI

60

Tallinn

Rogaland

lite d K in g d o m

55° -

iham m ar

55
fiprtpatrick

[P ] ;'ct WP,nn
I * -^Netherlands Coastguard
" " NAVTEX - MSI BROADCASTS *85
tv * V ' North West Europe
I f f l l Valentia /n fk For full operational details see relevant station In ALRS volumes NP283 or NP2S5
5 0°-
* Oostende KEY:
• = NAVTEX stations
B31= International NAVTEX (518 kHz) 50« _
m National NAVTEX
1 1 = A pproxim ate International NAVTEX (518 kHz) coverage
--------------- Lim its o f NAVAREAS
Corsen (CROSS) B i i 1 1 1 30°
............. = Lim its o f service areas
__l _
[X ] Service area 518 kHz designator
F ra n c e
X3
ZIVZO/GO 9 0A Q3IM AX(l-)eA
 55°
Z 1790/62 01-0A Q3lA13X(l)eA
 i 110°
0°
30°-
-3 0 °

I Al Qu§ayr Karachi i Q | |

ll& ll Masqat •
(Muscat)

- 20“ NAVTEX - MSI BROADCASTS

Southern Africa, Indian Ocean, Red Sea and Persian Gulf
For full operational details see relevant station in ALRS volumes NP283 or NP285 Balasore
Veraval
KEY: P a k is ta n /
• = NAVTEX stations
Vakalpudi
i f c i i = International NAVTEX (518 kHz)
im = National NAVTEX Vengrula
■ I # = Approximate International NAVTEX (518 kHz) coverage Porto
----------- = Limits of NAVAREAS Novo
V ffil
Muttam Point m Keating
Point
V III
» o
F ra n c e In d ia

CO
'v j X
G )

30°-

» Boshehr E J E B The Persian Gulf

• Mauritius I B !
Bandar-e Shahld RajaT D a B O
* Walvis Bay K O I
V II
S o u th A fric a

Durban IBS
V II Masqat
(Muscat)
K S I Cape Town *
S o u th A fric a
Port Elizabeth

1 /3 0 /9 0 Z 0 0A O a N IJ V S X IU E A
 NAVTEX - MSI BROADCASTS
South America - Atlantic Ocean
For full operational details see relevant station in A LR S volumes N P283 o r N P285

^ . KEY:
• = NAVTEX Stations
I B ! = International NAVTEX (518 kHz)
m = National NAVTEX
■ S liM i = Approxim ate International NAVTEX (518 kHz) coverage
------------= Limits of NAVAREAS
.............. ... Limits of service area^
[X ] = Service area 518 kHzidesignator

20 °
J_
 V5XGREENLAND
Svalbard I S ]

V06
26/01/17
X IX
NAVTEX - MSI BROADCASTS N o rw a y
Greenland
For full operational details see relevant station
in ALRS volumes NP283 o r NP285
KEY:
• = NAVTEX stations
IES1 = International N AVTEX (518 kHz)
X V III lL 3 l National NAVTEX
Canada ■ Li i ■ = Approxim ate International NAVTEX
(518 kHz) coverage
------------ = Lim its of NAVAREAS
j ............. = Lim its of service areas
[X ] = Service area 518 kHz d esignator i.

U pernavik no

U n ite d K in g d o m

ig iih h S audanes

n s i G rindavik

Kook Island (N uuk) i m i

I IV
U n ite d S ta te s
 140° 130°

A R C T IC
N AVTEX - MSI B R O AD C AST
For full operational details see relevant station
in ALRS volumes NP283 or NP285
KEY:
• = NAVTEX stations
I M I = International NAVTEX (518 kHz)
Northern Sea Route D U = National NAVTEX
I I ■ = Approxim ate International NAVTEX
Northwest Passage (518 kHz) coverage
----------= Limits of NAVAREAS
............ = Limits of service areas

X V II X XI
C an a d a R u s s ia n F ed eratio n
X13

■r; C a n a d a
XX .
R u ss ian F e d eratio n

X IX
Upernavik El N o rw a y r,
Svalbard E H

Kook Island

^ a rd ° I@ | MurmanskJ
Simiutaq Arkhangelsk i B l

B o d o lU

10° Meridian 0° of Greenwich; 50°

/I n n/n-7 I I AA ouwv/ I 1?A
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INTRODUCTION
These e n trie s re la te to fa c s im ile tra n s m is s io n s o f w e a th e r m a p s , ice c h a rts a n d o th e r in fo rm a tio n o f in te re s t to m a rin e rs.

Details a re g iv e n o f th e fre q u e n c ie s e m p lo y e d , th e tim e s o f th e tra n s m is s io n s , th e s c a le a n d lim its o f th e m a p a n d th e ty p e of

inform ation b ro a d c a s t.

E XA M PLE :

©
MURMANSK 68°52'-50N 33°05'-88E

A 6446 Resolute H24

B 7470 IMB 56 1 9 0 0 -0 6 0 0
7907 S um m er
8444

D IAG R AM : page 40

Map Areas
B 1:53,000,000 (a) 3 1:15,000,000 (c) W O R LD (a)
20°N .90°W 20°N .20°E 52°N .31°W 45°N .61°E 7 0 °N -7 0 °S
70°N .90°E 70°N .20°W 24°N .10°W 21°N .37°E covering all longitudes

©
® © ®

Schedule
3 48 hour su rface w ind fore cast 0020(12) 1220(00)
120/576
B 36 hour fore cast o f surface pressure 0700(00)

S ch edu le chart 1850 90/576

W ORLD W eekly sea su rface tem peratures 1900 120/576

EXPLAN A TIO N :

S ta tio n n a m e a n d p o s itio n
MURMANSK 68°52'-50N 33°05'-88E
A L e tte r d e s ig n a to rs a re u se d to id e n tify fre q u e n c ie s w ith in
B th e fre q u e n c y ta b le .

6446 F re q u e n c ie s a re e x p re s s e d in kH z. F re q u e n c ie s re fe r to th e
7470 c e n tre v a lu e a b o u t w h ic h th e fre q u e n c y s h ift ta k e s p la ce .
8444 T h is s h ift is g e n e ra lly ± 4 0 0 H z a n d is n o t s ta te d . O th e r
s h ifts a re s h o w n b y m e a n s o f a fo o tn o te .
R e so lu te N a m e / c a lls ig n o f s ta tio n .
IM B 56
H 24 H o u rs o f o p e ra tio n on th e g iv e n fre q u e n c y re la te to U TC .
1 9 0 0 -0 6 0 0 T h e a b s e n c e o f a n e n try s h o u ld n o t be ta k e n to im p ly th a t
S um m er th e s e rv ic e is c o n tin u o u s . If a fre q u e n c y is u se d fo r o n ly a
p a rt o f th e y e a r th e p e rio d o f o p e ra tio n m a y b e g ive n .
D IA G R A M : p a g e 40 D ia g ra m s : A n in d e x d ia g ra m s h o w in g th e c o v e ra g e o f M ap
A re a s is in c lu d e d w h e n p o s sib le .

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1:53,000,000 (a) Map A reas: In d ic a te s th e s c a le o f th e m a p s . T h e le tte r in

© p a re n th e s e s fo llo w in g th e s c a le id e n tifie s th e p ro je c tio n :
1:15,000,000 (c)
(a ) = M e rc a to r
(b ) = L a m b e rt’s C o n ic a l O rth o m o r p h ic
(c) = P o la r S te re o g ra p h ic
In th e c a s e o f (a) a n d (b ) th e s c a le is th a t a t th e s ta n d a rd
p a ra lle l(s ) o f th e m a p .
6 7 ° N .3 2 ° W 7 2 ° N .7 4 ° E G e o g ra p h ic a l c o o rd in a te s o f th e m a p c o r n e rs a re u s u a lly
51 ° N .4 ° W 5 3 ° N .4 7 ° E s ta te d .
B T h e le tte rs , n u m b e rs o r w o rd s id e n tify th e m a p a re a .
© ©
3
W O R LD
4 8 h o u r s u r fa c e w in d fo re c a s t C ontent o f tra n s m is s io n s .
3 6 h o u r fo r e c a s t o f s u rfa c e p r e s s u re
S c h e d u le c h a rt
0 7 0 0 (0 0 ) Tran sm issio n tim es m a y b e fo llo w e d b y o b s e rv a tio n tim e s
0 8 0 0 (0 6 ) in p a re n th e s e s .
1 4 0 0 (1 2 )
1 2 0 /5 7 6 T h e n u m b e rs re la te to th e d ru m s p e e d , in re v o lu tio n s p e r
9 0 /5 7 6 m in u te , a n d th e In d e x o f C o -o p e r a tio n , w h ic h is g e n e ra lly
5 7 6 , a lth o u g h 2 8 8 w ith a lte r n a te lin e s c a n n in g is s o m e tim e s
used.

N O T E : M illibars / H ectopascals: In o rd e r to c o n fo rm to th e W M O 's d e c is io n to a d o p t th e h e c to p a s c a l (h P a ), a s th e In te rn a tio n a l

U n it fo r A tm o s p h e r ic P r e s s u re M e a s u re m e n t, th e a b b re v ia tio n h P a w ill n o w a p p e a r in s c h e d u le s . It s h o u ld b e n o te d th a t: 1 h P a = 1
m illib a r.

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 S Y M B O L S A N D D E P IC TIO N S USED ON R A D IO -FA C S IM ILE C H AR TS
FOR M A R IN E P U R P O S E S
T Y P IC A L S Y M B O L S U S E D FO R M A R IN E M E T E O R O L O G IC A L P U R P O S E S

( a ) S e le c tio n s fr o m th e M a n u a l o n th e G lo b a l D a ta - P r o c e s s in g S y s te m ( W M O - N o . 4 8 5 )

C o ld fr o n t a t th e s u r fa c e

W a r m fr o n t a t th e s u r fa c e

O c c lu d e d fr o n t a t th e s u r fa c e

Q u a s i- s ta t io n a r y f r o n t a t th e s u r fa c e

C o n v e r g e n c e lin e

In te r - tr o p ic a l c o n v e r g e n c e lin e ( IT C Z )

C e n tr e o f tr o p ic a l c y c lo n ic c ir c u la t io n ( m a x im u m w in d s 3 4 - 6 3 k n o ts )
§
C e n tr e o f t r o p ic a l c y c lo n ic c ir c u la t io n ( m a x im u m w in d s 6 4 k n o ts )
*
Fog

(b ) A d d it io n a l s y m b o ls

Ic e a c c r e tio n :

Ic e b u ild in g s lo w ly

Ic e b u ild in g r a p id ly

D E P IC T IO N O F L IN E S A N D S Y S T E M S O N S P E C IF IC C H A R T S

(a ) M o d e l S - s u r f a c e - c h a r t

C o n tin u o u s lin e s Is o b a r s la b e lle d in h e c t o p a s c a ls

C r o s s e d lin e s e g m e n ts P o s itio n o f c e n t r e h ig h o r lo w p r e s s u r e g iv e n o n h e c t o p a s c a ls

L L o w p re s s u re
*

H H ig h p r e s s u r e

= > f s fs
D ir e c tio n o f m o v e m e n t o f c e n t r e s a n d fr o n ts w ith s p e e d in k n o ts

*N O T E : T h e a p p ro p ria te le tte r fro m th e a lp h a b e t o f th e is s u in g c o u n try m a y b e use d , p ro v id e d th a t th e c h a rt c o n ta in s e x p lic itly

th e c o rre s p o n d e n c e to th e a p p ro p ria te E n g lis h letters.

(b ) M o d e l W - w a v e - c h a rt

C o n tin u o u s lin e s S ig n if ic a n t w in d h e ig h t ( s e a ), o r c o m p o s it e w in d w a v e a n d s w e ll h e ig h t,
w h e r e s o d r a w n , la b e lle d in m e tr e s

D a s h e d lin e s S ig n if ic a n t s w e ll h e ig h t la b e lle d in m e tr e s

MAX C e n tr e o f m a x im u m w a v e h e ig h t

M IN C e n tr e o f m in im u m w a v e h e ig h t

D ir e c tio n o f s e a w a v e s

D ir e c tio n o f s w e ll w a v e s

(c ) M o d e l S S T - s e a - s u r fa c e t e m p e r a tu r e - c h a r t
C o n tin u o u s lin e s Is o th e r m s la b e lle d in d e g r e e s C e ls iu s
N O T E : B ro k e n lin e s m a y b e u s e d to a v o id c o n fu s io n w ith o th e r a n a ly s e d p a ra m e te rs .

(d ) M o d e l SI - s e a - ic e in fo r m a tio n - c h a r t
T h e in te r n a tio n a l s y s te m o f s e a - ic e s y m b o ls a d o p t e d b y W M O s h o u ld b e u s e d
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SERVICE DETAILS

CAPE NAVAL (ZSJ) 3 3 ° 4 0 ''9 6 S 18°43'-09E

4014 1600-0600

7508
H24
13538

18238 0600-1600

Diagrams pages 44 and 47

Map Areas
ASZA (b) FS ZA /FU Z A (a) AIAA (c)
0°.20°W 0°.70°E 5°S,15°W 5°S.60°E 30°W to 30°E
60°S.50°W 60°S.90°E 60°S.15°W 60°S.60°E Antarctic Coast to edge of Pack Ice
(Shipping Chart) (forecast area for Numerical Model)

Schedule

Schedule1 0430

ASZA Surface analysis (shipping) 0500(00) 1530(12)

FUZA Upper air prognosis (previous day’s run) 0630(12)

FSZA Surface prognosis (previous day's run) 0730(12) 120/576

AIAA Antarctic ice limits (only broadcast between October and March)2 0800

ASZA Surface analysis (shipping) 1030(06) 2230(18)

........ ....
FSZA Surface prognosis 1100(00)

NOTES: (1) Due to operational requirements, broadcasts may be adjusted without notification.
(2) Information updated every two weeks from the National Ice Center (US).

MURMANSK 68°52 '-5 0N 33°05 '-8 8E

6446 H24

7907 1900-0600

8444 HN

Diagram page 44

Map Areas

A 1:5,000,000 B 1:3,000,000 (a) C 1:5,000,000 (a)

67°N.32°W 72°N.74°E 79°N.10°E 74°N.40°E 78°N.10°E 66°N.70°E
51 °N.04°W 53°N 47°E 79°N.40°E 74°N.10°E 78°N.70°E 66°N.10°E

Schedule

A 36 hour surface prognosis 0700(00)

C Sea state analysis 0800(06)

B Surface temperature analysis / iceberg positions 120/576

1400(12)
Analysis of iceberg positions for past 24 hours
C
24 hour sea state prognosis 1430(12)

Broadcast schedule 1850 90/576

Iceberg prognosis 2000 120/576

NOTE: Basic coverage area is for Barents Sea Map Areas.

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NORTHWOOD 51 °37 ' 00N 0 ° 2 5 ' (

2618-5 2000-0600

4610
FI 24
8040

11086-5 0600-2000

Diagrams pages 44 and 49

Map Areas

North Atlantic
52-25°N.90-30°W 26-00°N.58-20°W
60-00°N.21-00°E 28-30°N.700°W

Sche dule

Surface analysis 0000(18) 1200(06)

24 hour surface prognosis 0012(18) 1212(06)

12 hour precipitation and reduced visibility 0024(18) 1224(06)

24 hour precipitation and reduced visibility 0036(18) 1236(06)

Surface analysis 0048(18) 1248(06)

24 hour surface prognosis 0100(18) 1300(06)

48 hour sea and swell 0112(18)

24 hour surface winds 1312(06)

72 hour sea and swell 0124(18)

Gale warning 1324(06)

Ocean fronts 0136 1336

24 hour sea and swell 0148(18) 1348(06)

Surface analysis 0200(18)

Sea surface temperature 0212(00) 1400(00)

24 hour surface prognosis 0224(18)

Surface analysis 0236(00) 1412(06) 120/576

24 hour surface prognosis 1424(06)

Surface analysis 0300(00) 1436(12)

Surface analysis 1500(12)

24 hour surface winds 0324(18)

24 hour ANPS prognosis 0336(00) 1512(00)

72 hour ANPS prognosis 0348(00)

120 hour ANPS prognosis 1524(00)

48 hour sea and swell 1536(06)

Surface analysis 0400(00) 1600(12)

24 hour surface winds 0424(18) 1624(06)

24 hour surface prognosis 0436(00) 1636(12)

48 hour surface winds 0448(18) 1648(06)

Surface analysis 0500(00) 1700(12)

24 hour surface prognosis 0512(00) 1712(12)

48 hour surface prognosis 0524(00) 1724(12)

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Northwood (Continued)

Gale warning 0548(06)

72 hour sea and swell 1748(06)

Surface analysis 0612(00) 1800(12)

24 hour surface prognosis 0624(00) 1812(12)

Surface analysis 1824(12)

24 hour surface prognosis 1836(12)

Surface analysis 0636(00) 1848(12)

24 hour surface prognosis 0648(00) 1900(12)

Surface analysis 0700(00)

24 hour surface prognosis 0712(00)

48 hour surface prognosis 0724(00) 1924(12)

72 hour surface prognosis 0736(00) 1936(12)

96 hour surface prognosis 0748(00) 1948(12)

120 hour surface prognosis 0800(00) 2012(12)

48 hour surface prognosis 0812(00) 2024(12)

1 2 0 /5 7 6
12 hour precipitation and reduced visibility 0824(00) 2036(12)

24 hour precipitation and reduced visibility 0836(00)

24 hour surface prognosis 0848(00) 2048(12)

Surface analysis 0900(06) 2100(18)

24 hour precipitation and reduced visibility 2112(12)

24 hour ANPS prognosis 0924(00) 2124(00)

120 hour ANPS prognosis 0936(00) 2136(00)

Surface analysis 1000(06) 2200(18)

24 hour surface prognosis 1012(06) 2212(18)

24 hour ANPS prognosis 1036(00) 2236(00)

Surface analysis 1100(06) 2300(18)

24 hour surface prognosis 1112(06) 2312(18)

24 hour sea and swell 1124(06) 2324(18)

24 hour surface prognosis 1136(06) 2336(18)

24 hour sea and swell 1148(06) 2348(18)

NOTE: A b b re v ia tio n s used ab ove:

A N P S = A m b ie n t N o ise P redictio n S yste m

OLYMPIA 3 7 ° 3 6 '0 0 N 21 °29'-17E

4481

8105

D ia g ra m s p a g e s 44 an d 51

Map Areas

(c) B (c) C (c)

5 4 ° N .1 6 ° W 4 3 ° N .4 3 ° E 53°N.1 “ W 41 °N.44°E 41 °N.19°E 41 °N.29°E
3 2 ° N . 9 ° W 2 4 ° N .2 7 ° E 32°N.9°W 24°N.27°E 34°N.19°E 34°N.22°E
C ontinued on Page 50

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O LYM PIA (Continued)

Schedule

Surface analysis 0845(06)

A 24 hour surface prognosis 0857(06)

48 hour surface prognosis 0909(06)

30 hour sea state prognosis 0921(12)

36 hour sea state prognosis 0933(12)

Q
42 hour sea state prognosis 0945(12) 120/576
48 hour sea state prognosis 0957(12)

30 hour sea state prognosis 1009(12)

36 hour sea state prognosis 1021(12)

p
42 hour sea state prognosis 1033(12)

48 hour sea state prognosis 1045(12)

_ PINNEBERG - SUMMER SCHEDULE (30TH MAY TO 4TH OCT 2018) 53°43 '-0 0N 9 °5 5'-00 E
3855

7880

13882-5

Diagrams pages 44. 54 and 55

Map Areas
BQ1 (c) BQ2 (a) BQ3 (a) EN 1:2,000,000 (c)
58°N.08°E 58°N.16°E 66°N .12“ E 66°N.30°E 58°N.08°E 58°N.22°E 60°N.09°W 62°N.12°E
53°N.08°E 53°N.16°E 57°N.12°E 57°N.30°E 54°N.08°E 54°N.22°E 50°N .04oW 51°N .12°E
NA
5
OJ

1:20,000,000(c) NT1 1:15,000,000 (c)

s

NT3 (c)
1:15,000,000 (c) 41°N .114°W 60°N . 36°E 59°N.82°W 61 °N.28°W 53°N.70°W 52°N.26°W
43°N ,67I>W 61°N.79°E 14°N. 70°W 21 °N.13°W 43°N.70°W 4 4 “ N.35°W 36°N.63°W 36°N.33°W
19°N.27°W 27°N.33°E _______J
MTJ -------------------------------- if « « . - - - ■<—
Schedule

Western Baltic Sea ice chart (only if required by ice conditions) or 1236(00)
special ice chart

Rebroadcast of 0512 chart 1257(00)

Rebroadcast of 0730 chart 1314(00)

Rebroadcast of 0830 chart 1325(00)

Rebroadcast of 0855 chart 1337(00)

H+60, H+72 500 hPa H+T, surface pressure 1349(00)

H+60, H+72 850 hPa H+T, 700 hPa relative humidity 1401(00)

Rebroadcast of 0931 chart 1413(00)

Transmission Schedule part 1 1425

Transmission Schedule part 2 1445

Northwest Atlantic ice chart 1508(00)

Western Baltic Sea ice chart (only if required by ice conditions) or 1520(09)
special ice chart

Arctic ice condition chart 1540(09)

120/576
Surface weather chart North Atlantic, Europe 0430(00) 1636(12)

H+00, H+24 surface pressure, wind (10m) 0500(12)

H+36 surface pressure 0512(00)

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Index of Map Areas
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sunace pressure analysis for North Atlantic, with arrows showing the
movement of pressure systems, significant weather ice 0525(00) 1800(12)

Information about tropical storms, North Atlantic (seasonal)

0638(03) 1821(15)
H+36 surface pressure
1834(12)
H+48 surface pressure
1847(12)
H+84 surface pressure1
1900(00)
H+00, H+24 surface pressure, wind (10m)1
1912(12)
Analysis 500 hPa H 1
1924(12)
H+36, H+48 surface pressure, wind (10m)
1936(12)
H+12, H+24 500 hPa H+T, surface pressure
0651(00)

H+12, H+24 850 hPa H+T, 700 hPa relative humidity

0704(00)

Rebroadcast of 0512 chart 0717(00)

H+48 surface pressure 0730(00)

H+60 surface pressure 0743(00)

H+84 surface pressure 0804(00)

H+108 surface pressure 0817(00)

H+00, H+24 surface pressure, wind (10m)1 0830(00)

Analysis 500 hPa H 1 0843(00)

H+36, H+48 surface pressure, wind (10m)1 0855(00)

H+24 925 hPa, relative humidity 700 hPa1 0907(00) 2035(12)

H+36 925 hPa, relative humidity 700 hPa1 0919(00) 2047(12)

H+72, H+96 surface pressure, wind (10m)1 0931(00) 2059(12)

H+24 sea and swell, wind direction (1 Om) 0943(00) 2111(12)

120/576
Sea surface temperature, North Sea 0955(00)

H+48 sea and swell, wind direction (10m) 1016(00) 2123(12)

H+72 sea and swell, wind direction (10m) 1028(00) 2135(12)

Northwest Atlantic ice chart 2147(12)

Surface weather chart North Atlantic, Europe 2200(18)

Baltic Sea ice chart (only if required by ice conditions) 2220(15)

H+48 wave prediction, North Atlantic 1040(00) 2240(12)

Surface weather chart North Atlantic, Europe 1100(06)

H+96 sea and swell, wind direction (10m) 1112(00)

H+96 sea and swell, wind direction (10m) 1120(00)

H+36, H+48 500 hPa H+T, surface pressure 1132(00)

H+36, H+48 850 hPa H+T, 700 hPa relative humidity 1144(00)

NOTES: (1) Special programmes for German research vessels.

(2) See also Pinneberg - Winter Schedule.

Rebroadcast of 1100 chart 1152(06)

stermine the exact dates of the Winter/Summer schedules it will be necessary, on an annual basis, to check the German Weather Service
NOTES: (1) T o d
web; ite www.dwd.de and select the links for 'Special Users', 'Shipping' and finally 'Radio Broadcasts'. The dates are shown in the links for
dow lloadinq PDF files of the schedules and in their headings. . ,
(2) Abbr eviations used above: ECMF = European Forecast Model, GME = Global Model, GSM = Global Wave Model, H+T = height + temperature.
(3) Spec;ial programmes for German research vessels.
(4) See also Pinneberg - Winter Schedule. _____________________________ ________________________________

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PINNEBERG - WINTER SCHEDULE 53 °43 '-0 0N 9°55'-00E

3855

7880

13882-5

Diagrams pages 44, 54 and 55

Map Areas
BQ1 (c) BQ2 (a) BQ3 (a) EN 1:2,000,000 (c)
58°N.08°E 58°N.16°E 66°N.12°E 66°N.30°E 58°N.08°E 58°N.22°E 60°N.09°W 62°N.12°E
53°N.08°E 53°N.16°E 57°N.12°E 57°N.30°E 54°N.08°E 54°N.22°E 50°N.04°W 51 °N.12°E
NA 1:20,000,000 (c) NT1 1:15,000,000 (c) NT2 (c) NT3 (c)
1:15,000,000 (c) 41 °N.114°W 60°N. 36°E 59°N.82°W 61 °N.28°W 53°N.70°W 52°N.26°W
43°N.67°W 61 °N.79°E 14°N. 70°W 21 °N.13°W 43°N.70°W 44°N.35°W 36°N.63°W 36°N.33°W
19°N.27°W 27°N.33°E
NT4 1:15,000,000 (c)
48°N 117°W 63°N . 42°E
5°N 63°W 10°N.18°W

Schedule

Rebroadcast of 1050 chart 1236(06)

Rebroadcast of 0512 chart (model from previous day) 1256(00)

Rebroadcast of 0730 chart 1308(00)

Rebroadcast of 0743 chart 1320(00)

Rebroadcast of 0804 chart 1332(00)

Rebroadcast of 0817 chart 1344(00)

Rebroadcast of 1050 chart 1356(06)

Transmission schedule part 1 1425(00)

Transmission schedule part 2 1445(00)

Ice conditions chart northwest Atlantic, Canadian Ice Service or

1508(00)
International Ice Patrol

Baltic Sea ice chart or special area (only if required by ice conditions) 1520(09)

European Arctic ice chart or special area 1540(09)

Surface weather chart North Atlantic, Europe 0430(00) 1636(12)

H+36 (GME) surface pressure 0512(00) 120/576

Surface pressure analysis with arrows showing the movement of

0525(00) 1800(12)
pressure systems, significant weather, ice.

Information about tropical storms, North Atlantic (seasonal) 0638(03) 1821(15)

H+12, H+24 (GME) 500 hPa H+T, surface pressure 0651(00)

H+12, H+24 (GME) 850 hPa H+T, 700 hPa relative humidity 0704(00)

Rebroadcast of 0512 chart 0717(00)

H+24 (GME) surface pressure 1834(12)

H+48 (GME) surface pressure 0730(00) 1847(12)

H+60 (GME) surface pressure 0743(00)

H+84 (GME) surface pressure 0804(00) 1900(00)

H+108 (GME) surface pressure 0817(00)

H+24 (GSM) significant height of combined wind, sea and swell, wind
0830(00) 1913(12)
direction (10m)

H+48 (GSM) significant height of combined wind, sea and swell, wind
0842(00) 1926(12)
direction (10m)

C o n tin u e d on P a g e 56
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PINNEBERG ■W IN TER S C H ED U LE (C ontinued)

H+72 (GSM) significant height of combined wind, sea and swell, wind
0854(00) 1939(12)
direction (10m)
H+96 (GSM) significant height of combined wind, sea and swell, wind
0906(00)
direction (10m)

H+36, H+48 (GME) 500 hPa H+T, surface pressure 0930(00)

Ice chart Northwest Atlantic 2100(12)

Sea surface temperature North Sea 0945(00)

Western Baltic Sea ice chart or special area (only if required by ice
1007(00) 120/576
conditions)

Baltic Sea ice chart or special area (only if required by ice conditions) 2115(15)

H+48 wave prediction and surface weather chart for North Atlantic 1029(00) 2136(12)

Surface weather chart North Atlantic, Europe 1050(06) 2200(18)

H+36, H+48 (GME) 850 hPa H+T, 700 hPa relative humidity 1111(00)

H+60, H+72 (GME) 500 hPa H+T, surface pressure 1123(00)

H+60, H+72 (GME) 850 hPa H+T, 700 hPa relative humidity 1135(00)

NOTES: (1) To determine the exact dates of the Winter/Summer schedules it will be necessary, on an annual basis, to check the German Weather Service
website www.dwd.de and select the links for 'Special Users', 'Shipping' and finally 'Radio Broadcasts'. The dates are shown in the links for
downloading PDF files of the schedules and in their headings.
(2) Abbreviations used above: GME = Global Model, GSM = Global Wave Model, H +T = height + temperature.
(3) See also Pinneberg - Summer Schedule.
 RADIO WEATHER SERVICES AND NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS
INTRODUCTION
C o u n trie s a n d ra d io s ta tio n s a re a r ra n g e d in a lp h a b e tic a l o rd e r. C o u n trie s a re s u b d iv id e d in to th e ir re s p e c tiv e re g io n s , e .g . F R A N C E
(A tla n tic C o a s t), F R A N C E ( M e d ite rr a n e a n C o a s t) e tc . T h e d e ta ils o f s e rv ic e s a re a r ra n g e d in th e fo llo w in g m a n n e r:

0
CANARIAS, ISLAS (Spain)

FAROE ISLANDS (Denmark)

GERMANY

NAVTEX___________ _____________________ _________________________________________________________________________

TENERIFE MRCC__________________________________________________________________ 28°29'-08N 16°14'-45W

TORSHAVN (OXJ)_________________________________________________________________________________________________

BBC RADIO 4

(D
® ® © © © ©

A 1644 RT (M F)

B 8755 (Ch 813) RT (HF)

C Ch 25 M ykines 62 °06'-28 N 7 °3 5 '-1 8 W

D Ch 26 VHF Torshavn 62 °01'-15 N 6 °4 9 '-7 5 W
E Ch 23 H esturin 61 °25'-42 N 6 °4 5 '-2 9 W
D IA G R A M : page 86

Weather Bulletins
A: 0105 0640 1105
W eather fore casts fo r Sea A reas 2 2 -2 5 .
B: On request

A: 0105 0640 1105 M et codes: F M 6 1 -IV M AFO R .

Navigational Warnings
A-E: On receipt
N avigational W arnings in English.
A: 0105 0640 1105
C-E: Every even H +35 N avigational W arnings in F s ro e s e and English.
A-E: On receipt S torm an d gale w arnings for S ea A reas 2 2 -2 5 in English.

C-E: Every even H +35 S torm and gale w arnings for S ea A reas 2 2 -2 5 in Fasroese and English.

A: 0105 06 40 1105 Ice re ports for the G erm an Bight, W estern Baltic and N orth S ea / Kiel C anal in G erm an.

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E X P L A N A T IO N :
T h e n a m e o f th e c o u n try o r g e o g r a p h ic a l a re a in w h ic h a s ta tio n is
© CANARIAS, ISLAS (Spain) lo c a te d a p p e a rs in th e c e n tre o f th e p a g e a t th e b e g in n in g o f th e
FAROE ISLANDS (Denmark) s e c tio n a n d a t th e h e a d o f s u b s e q u e n t p a g e s .
GERMANY
T h e s ta tio n n a m e m a y b e fo llo w e d b y its c a ll s ig n a n d its fo u r d ig it
© EB 1 s ta tio n id e n tity n u m b e r (S E L C A L ). A lte r n a tiv e n a m e s b y w h ic h a
TENERIFE MRCC s ta tio n is k n o w n m a y a ls o b e s h o w n . R e d in d ic a te s a M a ritim e
TORSHAVN (OXJ) R e s c u e C o -o rd in a tio n C e n tre o r a n In te rn a tio n a l N A V T E X s ta tio n .
B lu e in d ic a te s a n y o th e r M a ritim e R a d io S ta tio n o r N a tio n a l N A V T E X
BBC RADIO 4 s ta tio n . G re e n in d ic a te s a c o m m e rc ia l b r o a d c a s t s ta tio n .

A L e tte r d e s ig n a to r s a re u s e d to id e n tify fr e q u e n c ie s w ith in th e

B fr e q u e n c y ta b le .

1641 V H F fr e q u e n c ie s a re id e n tifie d b y th e In te rn a tio n a l M a ritim e V H F

8755 S e rv ic e C h a n n e l (C h ) d e s ig n a to r. M F a n d H F fr e q u e n c ie s a re
C h 25 e x p re s s e d in k H z . In th e c a s e o f s in g le s id e b a n d e m is s io n s th e
C h 26 c a r rie r fr e q u e n c y is q u o te d ; in th e c a s e o f R a d io -T e le x S e rv ic e s
fre q u e n c ie s s h o w n a re a s s ig n e d ( m id -p o in t o f th e F 1 B e m is s io n s ),
C h 23
a n d c a re s h o u ld b e ta k e n to e n s u re th a t th e fre q u e n c y o f th e
s u p p re s s e d c a rr ie r is s e t c o rre c tly , e ith e r 1 -7 o r 1 -5 k H z b e lo w th e
a s s ig n e d fre q u e n c y , d e p e n d in g u p o n th e e q u ip m e n t u s e d .

(C h 8 1 3 ) In te rn a tio n a l c h a n n e l n u m b e rs fo r R T (H F ) a n d R a d io - T e le x p a ire d
fr e q u e n c ie s a re s h o w n in ita lic .

VHF M o d e o f T ra n s m is s io n
R T (M F ) V H F in d ic a te s V e ry H ig h F re q u e n c y F 3 E s p e e c h
R T (H F ) R T (M F ) a n d R T (H F ) in d ic a te s R a d io T e le p h o n e S S B U p p e r
R A D IO -T E L E X S id e b a n d , M e d iu m F re q u e n c y a n d H ig h F r e q u e n c y re s p e c tiv e ly .
AM R A D IO -T E L E X in d ic a te s F 1 B N a rro w B a n d D ire c t P rin tin g .
FM A M - A m p litu d e M o d u la tio n (L o n g , M e d iu m a n d H ig h F re q u e n c y
b ro a d c a s ts )
F M - F re q u e n c y M o d u la tio n (V H F b ro a d c a s ts )

M y k in e s W h e re a s ta tio n h a s re m o te tra n s m ittin g s ite s , th e s ite n a m e s a n d

T o rs h a v n p o s itio n s a re g iv e n to g e th e r w ith th e a p p r o p r ia te fr e q u e n c ie s .
H e s tu rin

6 2 ° 0 6 '- 3 2 N 7 ° 3 5 '- 0 5 W T h e p o s itio n o f a tra n s m ittin g s ite .

©
H 24 H o u rs o f o p e ra tio n o n th e g iv e n fre q u e n c y re la te to U T C . T h e s e a re
© 1000- 1500 o n ly g iv e n w h e n th e s ta tio n tr a n s m its a t n o n - s c h e d u le d tim e s , e .g .
o n re c e ip t. In m a n y in s ta n c e s th e h o u rs m a y n o t b e k n o w n a n d th e
a b s e n c e o f a n e n try s h o u ld n o t b e ta k e n to im p ly th a t th e s e rv ic e is
c o n tin u o u s . If a fr e q u e n c y is u s e d fo r o n ly a p a rt o f th e y e a r th e
p e rio d o f o p e ra tio n m a y b e g iv e n .

D IA G R A M S : p a g e s 6 9 , 7 6 , 2 4 4 a n d 2 4 5 T h e d ia g ra m s re fe rre d to a re th o s e o n w h ic h th e S e a A re a s c o v e re d
b y th e w e a th e r b u lle tin s , N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s a n d ic e b ro a d c a s ts
a re d e p ic te d . It s h o u ld b e n o te d th a t a b r o a d c a s t m a y n o t re la te to all
th e S e a A re a s o n a d ia g ra m .

©
B r o a d c a s t tim e s n o r m a lly re la te to U T C u n le s s
© n o te d a s lo c a l tim e (L T ).

T h e c o n te n t o f tr a n s m is s io n s is s e t o u t u n d e r
s e c tio n h e a d in g s a s fo llo w s :

Weather Bulletins

W e a th e r B u lle t in s

A : 0105 0640
1105 W e a th e r fo re c a s ts fo r S e a A re a s 2 2 - 2 5
B : O n re q u e s t
A : 0105 0640
M e t c o d e s : F M 6 1 -IV M A F O R
1105

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W eath er B u lle tin s

T h ese e n trie s re la te to ro u tin e w e a th e r b u lle tin tra n s m is s io n s . D e ta ils a re g iv e n o f th e fre q u e n c ie s e m p lo y e d ( id e n tifie d b y th e le tte r
d e s ig n a to rs u s e d in th e fre q u e n c y ta b le a b o v e ), th e tim e s o f th e tr a n s m is s io n s , th e m e s s a g e c o n te n t, th e la n g u a g e u s e d a n d th e
Sea A re a s c o v e re d . D a te s a re a d d e d if th e s e rv ic e is lim ite d to a p e rio d o f th e y e a r. W h e re a tra n s m is s io n is n o t q u a lifie d b y a le tte r it
takes p la c e o n a ll th e q u o te d fre q u e n c ie s .

Met c o d e s
T h ese e n trie s re la te to c o d e d m e te o ro lo g ic a l in fo rm a tio n tra n s m itte d in d e p e n d e n tly o f p la in la n g u a g e w e a th e r m e s s a g e s .
T ra n s m is s io n tim e s m a y b e fo llo w e d b y o b s e r v a tio n tim e s in p a re n th e s e s . S e e “ M e te o r o lo g ic a l C o d e s ” .

Navigational Warnings

N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s
A-E: O n re c e ip t
N a v ig a tio n a l w a r n in g s in E n g lis h .
A: 0 1 0 5 0 6 4 0 1 1 0 5
C-E: E v e ry e v e n
N a v ig a tio n a l w a r n in g s in F a e ro e s e a n d E n g lis h .
H+35
A-E: O n re c e ip t
S to rm a n d g a le w a rn in g s fo r S e a A re a s 2 2 - 2 5 in E n g lis h .
A: E v e ry o d d H + 5 0
C-E: E v e ry e v e n
S to rm a n d g a le w a rn in g s fo r S e a A re a s 2 2 - 2 5 in F a e ro e s e a n d E n g lis h .
H+35
A: 0 1 0 5 0 6 4 0 1 1 0 5 Ic e re p o rts , fo r th e G e rm a n B ig h t, W e s te rn B a ltic a n d N o rth S e a / K ie l C a n a l in G e rm a n .

The c o n te n t o f tr a n s m is s io n s is s e t o u t u n d e r s e c tio n h e a d in g s . T h e g e n e r a l h e a d in g o f N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s m a y in c lu d e s p e c ific

types o f w a r n in g s , e .g . F irin g P ra c tic e , Ic e W a rn in g s , if th e y a re b r o a d c a s t to g e th e r w ith N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s . W h e r e s p e c ific
w a rn in g s a re tra n s m itte d in d e p e n d e n tly , a n a p p ro p ria te h e a d in g is u s e d .
D etails a re g iv e n o f th e fr e q u e n c ie s e m p lo y e d , th e tim e s o f tra n s m is s io n s , th e ty p e o f w a rn in g , th e la n g u a g e u s e d a n d th e S e a A re a s
covered. T h e fr e q u e n c y o n w h ic h a s e r v ic e is tr a n s m itte d is re fe rre d to b y th e le tte r d e s ig n a to r s u s e d in th e fre q u e n c y ta b le a b o v e .
W here a tra n s m is s io n is n o t q u a lifie d b y a le tte r it ta k e s p la c e o n a ll th e q u o te d fr e q u e n c ie s .

Storm w a rn in g s
These e n trie s r e la te to s to rm w a rn in g s w h ic h a re tr a n s m itte d in d e p e n d e n tly o f o th e r m e te o ro lo g ic a l in fo rm a tio n . T h e w in d fo rc e , if
quoted, is th e m in im u m n e c e s s a ry fo r th e is s u e o f a w a rn in g .

Ice reports
As s h o w n in th e a b o v e ta b le u n d e r “ N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s ”

Firing and P ra c tic e E x e rc is e A re a s

Firing a n d b o m b in g p ra c tic e s , a n d d e fe n c e e x e rc is e s , ta k e p la c e in a n u m b e r o f c o a s ta l a re a s . T h e s e a r e a s a re o n ly in fo r c e o v e r
lim ited p e rio d s , a n d in fo rm a tio n c o n c e rn in g th e m w ill n o rm a lly b e b ro a d c a s t b y lo c a l C o a s t R a d io S ta tio n s . S e e “ F irin g a n d P ra c tic e
E xercise A r e a s ” , fo r in fo rm a tio n o n th e b r o a d c a s t o f w a r n in g s fo r c e rta in a re a s a ro u n d th e U n ite d K in g d o m .
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SERVICE DETAILS

AgORES (Portugal)
INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES
Weather forecast for Portugal, Agores and Madeira in
www.ipma.pt Instituto Portugues do Mar e da Atmosfera
Portuguese and English.

NAVTEX
F 518 kHz
CENCOMARACORES (Sao Miguel) 37°48'-50N 25°33’ -20W
J 490 kHz
Diagrams pages 34 and 61
Weather Bulletins
F: 0050 0450 0850 1250 1650 2050 Storm and severe weather warnings, synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 3 ,5 ,7 , 30 and 31 in English.
J: 0130 0530 0930 1330 1730 2130 Storm and severe weather warnings, synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 3 ,5 ,7 ,3 0 and 31 in Portuguese.
Navigational Warnings
F: 0050 0450 0850 1250 1650 2050 Navigational Warnings for Sea Areas 3, 5 ,7 ,3 0 and 31 in English.
F: 0050 0450 0850 1250 1650 2050 Coastal Navigational Warnings in English.
J: 0130 0530 0930 1330 1730 2130 Navigational Warnings for Sea Areas 3 ,5 ,7 ,3 0 and 31 in Portuguese
J: 0130 0530 0930 1330 1730 2130 Coastal Navigational Warnings in Portuguese.

CENTRO DE COMUNICAQOES DOS AQORES (CENCOMARACORES) & DELGADA MRCC

| Control Centre: 37°44'-26N 25°40'-27W
A 2657 RT (MF)
B Ch 11 VHF
Diagrams pages 61 and 62
Weather Bulletins
A: 0935 2135 Storm and severe weather warnings, synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 3 ,5 ,7 , 30 and 31 and within 200m of the islands
in Portuguese and repeated in English where possible.
B: 0830 2000 LT Storm and severe weather warnings, synopsis and 24 hour forecast within 20 n miles of Santa Maria and Sao Miguel in Portuguese
and repeated in English where possible.
B: 0900 2100 LT Storm and severe weather warnings, synopsis and 24 hour forecast within 20 n miles of Faial, Graciosa, Pico, Sao Jorge and
Terceira in Portuguese and repeated in English where possible.
B: 1000 1900 LT Storm and severe weather warnings, synopsis and 24 hour forecast within 20 n miles of Corvo and Flores in Portuguese and
repeated in English where possible.
Navigational Warnings
A: 0935 2135 Navigational Warnings within 200 n miles of the Agores in Portuguese and repeated in English where possible.
B: 0830 2000 LT Local Navigational Warnings for Santa Maria and Sao Miguel in Portuguese and repeated in English where possible.
B: 0900 2100 LT Local Navigational Warnings for Faial, Graciosa, Pico, Sao Jorge and Terceira in Portuguese and repeated in English where
possible.
B: 1000 1900 LT Local Navigational Warnings for Corvo and Flores in Portuguese and repeated in English where possible.

ALBANIA

AULONA (VLORE) (ZAV3)

I Control Centre: 4 0 027'-51N 19°29'-25E
Ch 18 85 VHF
Weather Bulletins
0600 1800 | Weather forecasts in Albanian, English, Italian and Greek.
Navigational Warnings
0600 1800 | Weather and Navigational Warnings in Albanian, English, Italian and Greek.
V3(1)WP0R V0Q4 08/02/10
 V3(1)ACOR
V004
28/08/13
AQORES
COASTAL FORECAST AREAS

39° -

Sao Miguel (CENCOMARACORES) [F] [J]

38° -
Sao M iguel

GR U PO O RIENTAL
CENCOMARACORES & Delgada MRCC
RT (MF), VHF

Santa M aria
37° -

28° 27° 26° 25 °

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ALGERIA

NAVTEX
B 518 kHz
Bordj-ei-Kiffan 36°46'-89N 3°15'-61E
V 490 kHz
Diagrams pages 20 and 35
Weather Bulletins
B: 0010 0410 0810 1210 16102010 Weather bulletins in English.
V: 0330 0730 1130 1530 1930 2330 Weather bulletins in French.
Navigational Warnings
B: 0010 0410 0810 1210 1610 2010 Navigational Warnings in English.
V: 0330 0730 1130 1530 1930 2330 Navigational Warnings in French.

ALGER (7TA)
Control Centre: 3 6 044'-60N 3 010'-85E
A 1792 RT (MF)
B Ch 84 VHF
Diagram page 20
Weather Bulletins
A: 0903 1703 Weather forecast for shipping for Sea Areas Alboran, Palos, Alger, Annaba, Sardaigne and Cabrera in French and English.
B: 0730 2330 Weather forecast for Algerian Coast: Saidia-Cherchel-Algiers-Tabarka in French and English.
Navigational Warnings
A: 0903 1703
AVURNAVS broadcast in French and English.
B: 0730 2330

ANNABA (7TB)
I Control Centre: 36°54'-00N 7°46''00E
A 1911 RT (MF)
B Ch 24 VHF
Diagram page 20
Weather Bulletins
A: 0850 1850 Weather forecast for shipping for Sea Areas Alboran, Palos, Alger, Annaba, Sardaigne and Cabrera in French and English.
B: 0703 2303 Weather forecast for Algerian Coast: Saidia-Cherchei-Algiers-Tabarka in French and English.
Navigational Warnings
A: 0850 1850
AVURNAVS broadcast in French and English.
B: 0703 2303

BEJAIA (7TG)
Control Centre: 36°45'-00N 5 o04'-00E
Ch 26 VHF
Diagram page 20
Weather Bulletins
0733 2333 Weather forecast for shipping for Sea Areas Alboran, Palos, Alger, Annaba, Sardaigne and Cabrera in French and English.
Weather forecast for Algerian Coast: Saidia-Cherchel-Algiers-Tabarka in French and English.__________________________

ORAN (7TO)
Control Centre: 35°44'-82N 0°34'-33W
A 2719 RT (MF)
B Ch 24 VHF
Diagram page 20
Weather Bulletins
A: 0835 1835 Weather forecast for shipping for Sea Areas Alboran, Palos, Alger, Annaba, Sardaigne and Cabrera in French and English.
B: 0703 2303 Weather forecast for Algerian Coast: Saidia-Cherchei-Algiers-Tabarka in French and English.
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ORAN (7TO) (Continued)

Navigational Warnings
A: 0835 1835
AVURNAVS broadcast in French and English.
B: 0703 2303

RADIODIFFUSION-TELEVISION ALGERIENNE
Control Centre: 36°45'-20N 3°03'-54E
Arabic language broadcasts
980 kHz Alger 36°47'-72N 3°01'-00E
529 kHz
Constantine 36°23' 00N 6°38' 00E
A 1142 kHz
548 kHz AM
Oran 35°44' 82N 0°34'-33W
1142 kHz
B 9510 kHz
Alger 36°47'-72N 3°01'-00E
C 11810 kHz
French language broadcasts
890 kHz Alger 36°47'-72N 3°01'-00E
Constantine 36°23'-00N 6°38'-00E
D 1304 kHz
Oran 35°44'-82N 0°34'-33W
746 kHz AM Tlemcen 34°54'-00N 1 °19’ -00W
E 6080 kHz
F 11715 kHz Alger 36°47'-72N 3°01'-00E
G 11835 kHz
Kabyl language broadcasts
9685 kHz
Alger 36°47'-72N 3°0 1'00 E
H 11421 kHz AM
692 kHz Michelet 36°34'-00N 4°19'-00E
Diagram page 20
Weather Bulletins
A-C: 1300 Storm warnings, forecast and supplementary forecast for coastal shipping and fishing for N Africa and W Mediterranean in Arabic.
A, C: 2000 Storm warnings and forecast for N Africa and W Mediterranean in Arabic.
D, F, G: 1300 Storm warnings, forecast and supplementary forecast for coastal shipping and fishing for N Africa and W Mediterranean in French.
D-F: 2000 Storm warnings and forecast for N Africa and W Mediterranean in French.
H: 1300 Storm warnings, forecast and supplementary forecast for coastal shipping and fishing for N Africa and W Mediterranean in Kabyl.
H: 2000 Storm warnings and forecast for N Africa and W Mediterranean in Kabyl.

SKIKDA (7TS)
Control Centre: 36°52'-00N 6°54'-00E
Ch 26 VHF
Diagram page 20
Weather Bulletins
0703 2303 Weather forecast for shipping for Sea Areas Alboran, Palos, Alger, Annaba, Sardaigne and Cabrera in French and English.
Weather forecast for Algerian Coast: Saidia-Cherchel-Algiers-Tabarka in French and English.

TENES (7TN)
Control Centre: 36°30'-00N 1 °19'-32E
Ch 25 VHF
Diagram page 20
Weather Bulletins
0733 2333 Weather forecast for shipping for Sea Areas Alboran, Palos, Alger, Annaba, Sardaigne and Cabrera in French and English.
Weather forecast for Algerian Coast: Saidia-Cherchel-Algiers-T abarka in French and English.

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ANTARCTICA

GENERAL NOTES
Navigational Warnings and W eather Bulletins for NAVAREA/METAREA VII are broadcast on request via SafetyNET and RT (HF), by the South African NAVAREA
Coordinator in English. NAVAREA/METAREA VI information is broadcast via SafetyNET and Radio-Telex, by the Argentine NAVAREA Coordinator. The
Argentine transmissions include information regarding the sea-ice edge, position of icebergs and their limits, and are broadcast in both Spanish and English. The
mariner should consult EGC SafetyNET System table and other relevant sections/diagrams, in both parts of NP283, for full information on these broadcasts.

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Select the 'Antarctica' link on the Home page to
www.bom.gov.au Australian Bureau of Meteorology access to high seas forecasts, weather, wave and
sea-ice charts for Antarctic waters, in English.
Select the 'Meteorologia Antartica' link under
'Productos Elaborados' to access maritime forecasts
www.smn.gov.ar Argentinian National Meteorological Service
for Metarea VI and other related information, in
Spanish.
http://meteoarmada.directemar.cl/site/pronosticos/pro
Chilean Naval Meteorological Service Maritime forecast for Metarea IX, in Spanish.
nostico_antartico.html
Synoptic weather and wave prediction charts,
https://www.mar.mil.br/dhn/chm/meteo/prev/antartica/
Brazilian Naval Meteorological Service together with links to other Antarctic meteorological
antarticaing.htm
services, in English.
Maritime forecasts, navigational warnings, ice-charts
www.hidro.gob.ar Servicio de Hidrograffa Naval
and wave data, in Spanish and English.
Interagency portal that draws together information
and links to various agencies concerned with both
Arctic/Antarctic Ice conditions, in English. Various
www.natice.noaa.gov/index.html U.S National Ice Center/Naval Ice Center
products and services are provided including: daily
ice analysis data, ice edge information and forecasts,
in a wide variety of downloadable formats.

AZERBAIJAN

NAVTEX

R 518 kHz
Baku (Chilov) 40°19'-63N 50°36'-73E
M 490 kHz
Diagram page 36
Weather Bulletins
R: 0250 0650 1050 1450 1850 2250 Weather bulletins in English.
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 Weather bulletins in Azerbaijani.
Navigational Warnings
R: 0250 0650 1050 1450 1850 2250 Navigational Warnings in English.
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 Navigational Warnings in Azerbaijani.

polCentre: 40°21'-21N 49 °49'-87E

49 49 -87E

Weather Bulletins
Local Weather Bulletins for coastal areas in English.

Local Weather Bulletins for coastal areas in Azerbaijani

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BAHRAIN

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Marine weather bulletins for next 24 hrs, covering
www.bahrainweather.gov.bh/web/guest/weather-
Bahrain Meteorological Directorate coastal and offshore areas, available as PDF file
bulletins
downloads in English.

NAVTEX
B Hamala 518 kHz 26°09'-40N 50°28'-61 E
Diagram page 37
Weather Bulletins
B: 04101610 | Synopsis and 24 hour forecast for the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman.
Navigational Warnings
B: 0010 0410 0810 1210 16102010 Navigational Warnings and weather warnings for the Persian Gulf and approaches.

BANGLADESH

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Select the 'Forecast' menu and then 'Marine
Forecast', to access bulletins for coastal waters and
www.bmd.gov.bd high seas. The site also provides synoptic weather
charts, Marine Warnings and Special Weather
Bulletins, in English.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSA T SafetyNET or international NA \/TEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Bangladesh Navy Hydrographic and Notices to Mariners, W eather Bulletins and tidal
http://bnhoc.navy.mil.bd/
Oceanographic Centre information, in English.

FIRING PRACTICE AREAS

The Bangladesh Navy carries out firing practice and exercises in a number of areas off the coast. The dates and times of any exercise are promulgated by Notice
to Mariners, published by the Bangladesh Navy Hydrographic and Oceanographic Centre (BNHOC) - see 'Maritime Safety Information (MSI) on the Internet'
entry. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Bangladeshi Navy on:

T e l:+880 31 740391-9 ext 4170

Mobile: +880 1769 724170
Fax: +880 31 741162
E-mail: bnhoc@ navy.mil.bd
Website: www.navy.mil.bd

BELGIUM

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Marine weather synopsis and forecasts for up to five
www.kustweerbericht.be Oceanographic Meteorological Station
days in advance.

NAVTEX
T
518 kHz
V Oostende 51 °04'-44N 3°20'-08E
B 490 kHz
Diagrams pages 33, 215, 216 and 302
Weather Bulletins
T: 07101910 Weather forecast for Sea Areas Dover and Thames in English.
B: 0810 1210 1610 2010 Weather bulletins for coastal areas and River Scheldt in Dutch and occasionally in English.
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BELGIUM
NAVTEX (Continued)

Navigational Warnings
T: 03100710 1110 1510 19102310 Navigational Warnings and gale warnings for Sea Areas Dover and Thames in English.
V: 0330 0730 1130 1530 1930 2330 UK Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings in English.
B: 00100410 0810 1210 16102010 Local Navigational Warnings and gale warnings in Dutch, sometimes in English.
Ice Warnings and Reports
T: 03100710 1110 1510 19102310 Baltic Ice Code for Netherlands Area Group GG in English.

FIRING PRACTICE AREAS

(Approximate Position: 51 °08'-62N 2°46'-15E
Firing information for the Nieuwpoort firing sectors is available on VHF Ch 67 callsign SN during firing practices between 0800 LT and 1530 LT during working
days. Alternatively, it is possible to contact the Nieuwpoort firing sector on Tel: +32(0) 244 23726. More detailed information can be found on the MOD website:
http://www.mil.be/nl/zeewaartse-schietoefeningen.

OOSTENDE (OSU)
Control Centre: 51 °14'-03N 2°55'-75E
2761 RT (MF) Ruiselede (Wingene) 51 °04'-44N 3°20' 08E
A
Ch 27 Middelkerke (Lombardsijde) 51011 '-00N 2°48'-38E
VHF
B Ch 24 Antwerpen (Zwijndrecht) 51012'-52N 4°18'-80E
Diagrams pages 215, 216 and 302
Weather Bulletins
A1: 0720 LT 0820 1720 | Weather forecast for Sea Areas Dover and Thames in English and Dutch.
Navigational Warnings
A2: On receipt Storm warnings when wind speed is expected to reach Beaufort Force 8 or above.
A2: On receipt then after
the first H+03 H+33.
Repeated at: 0233 Navigational Warnings in English and Dutch.
0633 1033 1433 1833
2233
A2: 0103 0503 0903 1303
Ice reports for Netherlands Area Group GG in English.
1703 2103
A3: On receipt Warnings of unexpected storms for coastal fishing in Dutch.
B4: On receipt and once
Navigational Warnings for the Schelde in English and Dutch.
after the first H+48
On receipt and twice
Storm warnings for the Schelde when wind speed is expected to reach Beaufort Force 6 or above in English and Dutch.
more at H+48
1After prior announcement on 2182 kHz and VHF Ch 16 in English and Dutch and 2484 kHz in Dutch.
2After prior announcement on DSC VHF Ch 70 and 2187-5 kHz; 2182 kHz and VHF Ch 16 in English and Dutch and 2484 kHz in Dutch.
3After prior announcement on 2182 kHz and VHF Ch 16.
4After prior announcement on DSC VHF Ch 70 and Ch 16.

ZANDVLIET TRAFFIC CENTRE

Control Centre: 51 °20'-83N 4°17'-15E
Ch 12 VHF Zandvliet 51 °20'-83N 4°17'-15E

W eather B u lle tin s

H+30LT W eather Bulletins for the following areas: Antwerp, Hansweert, Terneuzen and Flushing, as far as the eastern limit of the !
J3GETRAFFIC CENTRE
liteiitre: 51 °21 '-65 N 3 ° 11 '-04E
■stem limit
Ch 69
VHF Zeebrugge 51 °21 '-65N 3° 11 '-04E
Ch 04

W eather B u lle tin s

W eather Bulletins for Zeebrugge and Flushing, as far as the eastern limit of the Precautionary Area of Flushing roads, in Dutch.
W eather Bulletins tor Zeebrugge and Flushing, as far as the eastern limit of the Precautionary Area of Flushing roads, in English.
N a vig ation al W arn in gs
Navigational and traffic inform ation for the area Zeebrugge and Flushing, as far as the eastern limit of the Precautionary Area of
Flushing roads, in Dutch.__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Navigational and traffic information for the area Zeebrugge and Flushing, as far as the eastern limit of the Precautionary Area of
Flushing roads, in English.________________________________________________________________________________________________
Navigational and traffic information for Deep Draft Vessels only, for the area Zeebrugge and Flushing, as far as the eastern limit of
the Precautionary A rea of Flushing roads, in English._______________________________________________________ ________________

h im suction fi.2 <RSDRA2Q18000012399) 5/18__________________________ ______________________________________________________________

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BJ0RN0YA (Norway)

Control Centre: 74°30'-23N 18°59'-90E

Control Centre:
NOTE(S): I NOTE(S): Remotely controlled trom Norwegian Coast Radio North.

NAVTEX
J Varna 518 kHz 43°04'-01N 27°47M 9E
Diagram page 36
Weather Bulletins
J: 0530 1730 Weather summary and 12 hour forecast for coastal waters of Bulgaria and central part of western Black Sea, Sea Area J.
Weather summary and 12 hour forecast for coastal waters of Bulgaria and central part of western Black Sea, Sea Area J.
J: 0930 2130
On behalf of Romania, received from Constanta.
Navigational Warnings
J: 0130 0530 0930 1330 1730 2130 Navigational Warnings for central part of western Black Sea, Sea Area J.
J: 0530 1730 Storm warnings for coastal waters of Bulgaria and central part of western Black Sea, Sea Area J.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted o r delayed from time to time, updates m ay also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
W eather Bulletins, Navigation Warnings and actual weather conditions
www.bgports.bg Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Co.
for the Bulgarian coast and Danube River, in English and Bulgarian.
Weather Bulletins and Navigation Warnings in English and Bulgarian.
These can currently be found by selecting the link in the top right-hand
www.vtmis.bg Directorate Vessel Traffic Management - Black Sea
column. However, please note that with the exception of the above
information, the website is almost entirely in Bulgarian.

VARNA (LZW)
I Control Centre: 43°04'-01N 27°47'-19E
A 3740 RT (MF)
B Ch 26 VHF
Weather Bulletins
A: 0703 1303 1903
Weather bulletins and forecast for coastal waters of Bulgaria and central western region of Black Sea in Bulgarian and English.
B: 0733 1333 1933
Navigational Warnings
A: On receipt and then 0703
1303 1903
Storm and gale warnings for coastal waters of Bulgaria and central western region of Black Sea in Bulgarian and English.
B: On receipt and then 0733
1333 1933
A: 0703 1903
Navigational Warnings for central western region of Black Sea, Sea Area J in Bulgarian and English.
B: 0733 1933
NOTE(S): After prior announcement on DSC 2187-5 kHz, DSC Ch 70 and Ch 16.

BURMA

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Marine weather bulletins and warnings, in English and
www.dmh.gov.mm/sea-route-forecast Myanmar Department of Meteorology and Hydrology
Myanmar.

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BURMA
MYEIK
Control Centre: 12°26'-00N 98°36' 00E
C h 12 16 VHF
Weather Bulletins
09151715 Weather bulletins
Navigational Warnings
On receipt Cyclone warnings
09151715 Navigational Warnings

YANGON (XYR)
Control Centre: 16°42'-00N 96°17' 00E
C h 12 16 VHF
Weather Bulletins
09151715 Weather bulletins
Navigational Warnings
On receipt Cyclone warnings and Navigational Warnings
09151715 Navigational Warnings

CANARIAS, ISLAS (Spain)

GENERAL NOTES
Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts
Storm Warnings, W eather Bulletins and Navigational Warnings are announced by Coast Radio Stations and MRCCs on 2182 kHz and VHF Ch 16, before being
broadcast on the scheduled frequency or channel number.

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Marine Weather forecast for Spain, Islas Canarias,
www.aemet.es Agencia Estatal de Meteorologia
Western Mediterranean and Atlantic in Spanish.

NAVTEX
I 518 kHz
Las Palmas 28°25'-97N 16°20'-17W
A 490 kHz
Diagrams pages 34,70 and 193
Weather Bulletins
I: 0920 1320 2120 Weather bulletins for Sea Areas Madeira, Casablanca, Agadir, Canarias, Tarfaya and Cap Blanc in English.
A: 0000 1200 1600 Weather bulletins for Sea Areas Madeira, Casablanca, Agadir, Canarias, Tarfaya and Cap Blanc in Spanish.
Navigational Warnings
I: 0120 0520 0920 1320 1720 2120 Navigational Warnings in English.
A: 0000 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 Navigational Warnings in Spanish.
 Also see Islas Canarias (Spain)
Spain Maritime Radio
Stations diagram Maritime Radio Stations
KEY:
♦ = MCTS Centres
llhas Selvagens ^☆ O o ad = Rem ote sites
• = NAVTEX Station
1 Hierro
SPAIN
2 Fuencaliente
3 La Palma
4 Gom era
5 Tenerife
6 Las Palmas NAVTEX
7 Las Mesas
8 Tenerife MRCC
9 Pico del Ingles
10 Las Palma
11 Los Hoyos
12 Las Palmas CRS
13 Las Palmas MRCC
14 La Isleta
15 Fuerteventura
16 Puerto del Rosario
17 Yaiza
18 Haria
19 Arrecife
20 Huelva
21 Cadiz
22 Conil
23 Vejer
24 Tarifa
25 M alaga
26 Motril

La G o m e ra
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CANARIAS, ISLAS (Spain)

LAS PALMAS

Control Centre: 28°09'-44N 15°24'-85W

Arrecife (Lanzarote MF)

A 1644 RT (MF) Puerto del Rosario 28°32'-62N 13“ 52'-68W

°52'-68W
Las Palmas (Gran C anaria M F)

A 1689 RT (MF) Las Mesas 28°28'-97N 16°16'-17W

M 6M 7W
Tarifa (Southern Spain M F) I
B 1656 RT (MF) Huelva 37°12'-42N 7°01'-20W |
X-------------------------------------1
-------------07-------rC—TETTT ’ 01''20W
rtventura
41N 14°02'-68W
Ch 22 VHF Fuerteventura (Gran Montana) 28°24'-41N 14°02'-68W
98N 17°07'-10W
S5N 17°56'-17W
Ch 24 VHF Gomera 28°04'-98N 17°07'-10W
39N 17°49'-55W
anCanaria
52N 15°33'-49W
Ch 26 VHF Las Palma 27°57'-52N 15°33'-49W
31N 13°28'-70W
ION 16°30'-15W
Ch 23 Hierro (Tinor) 27°47'-65N 17°56'-17W
VHF 12N 13°47'-04W
Ch 02 La Restinga 27°38'-62N 17°58'-75W
22N 5°12'-38W
Palma
0 2 N 3 ° 2 4 '3 6 W
Ch 60 Garaffa 28°49'-15N 17°55'-28W
VHF 18N 6°09'-09W
Ch 20 La Palma 28°38'-89N 17°49'-55W
42N 7°01'-20W
mole

Ch 25 Orzola 29°13’-01N 13°28'-70W 52N 5°45'-80W

VHF
Ch 03 Yaiza 28°55'-12N 13°47'-04W
merile

Ch 27 VHF Tenerife (Igueque) 28°18'-40N 16°30M5W

sea areas Alboran
uila(Southern Spain)

Ch 26 Malaga 36°29'-22N 5°12'38W

0
Ch 81 Motril 36°49'-02N 3°24'36W
Ch 28 VHF Cadiz 36“ 38'-18N 6°09'-09W

E Ch 26 Huelva 37°12'-42N 7 o0r-20W

Ch 83 Tarifa 36°07'-52N 5°45'-80W
Diagrams pages 70,193,194 and 195
W eath er B ulletins
01603 2233 Storm warnings, general synopsis and forecasts for Atlantic sea areas south of 35°N.
31503 2303 Storm warnings, general synopsis and forecasts for Atlantic sea areas north of 30 °N, as well as Mediterranean sea areas Alboran
and Palos. ___________________________________________ ____________________
01340 1903 Weather bulletins for coastal areas of the Canary Islands.
011151633 Weather bulletins for coastal areas of the western Mediterranean.
02001115 1 6 3 3 Weather bulletins for coastal areas of south-western Spain.
N avigational W arnings
1*332110 Navigational Warnings for Atlantic sea areas south of 35°N, including coastal areas of the Canary Islands.
0840 20 03 Navigational Warnings for sea area Cabo Trafalgar to 4°W.______________________________________ _
La Gomera and
Navigational Warnings for coastal areas of the Canary Islands.
0200 1633 Navigational Warnings for coastal areas of the western Mediterranean.
011633 Navigational Warnings for coastal areas of south-western Spain.
CAPE VERDE

518 kHz
Sao Vicente 16°51'-47N 25°00'-04W
490 kHz
Diagrams pages 34 and 38
W e a th e r B u lle tin s

U: 0320 0720 1120 1520 1920 2320 Weather bulletins in English.

P: 0230 0630 1030 1430 1830 2230 Weather bulletins in Portuguese.

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NAVTEX (Continued)

Navigational Warnings
U: 0320 0720 1120 1520 1920 2320 Navigational Warnings in English.
P: 0230 0630 1030 1430 1830 2230 Navigational Warnings in Portuguese.
NOTE: Temporarily inoperative

CHANNEL ISLANDS (UK)

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Shipping forecast and other related information, for
the area bounded by latitude 50°N, the French coast
between Cap de la Hague and the lie de Brehat and
longitude 3°W. The information includes general
situation, 24 hour forecast (wind, sea state, weather,
www.gov.je/weather/Pages/Shipping.aspx Jersey Meteorological Department visibility and swell) and outlook for a further 24 hours.
A recording of the Channel Islands Shipping Forecast
is available by Tel: 0900 669 0022. Forecasts are
also available as an e-mail subscription; for details
call Tel: 01534 448780 or e-mail
enquiries@jerseymet.gov.je.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:

www.harbours.gg/Guernsey-Navigation-Warnings-Notices Guernsey Harbours Authority Local Navigation Warnings and

other related information, in
www.ports.je/jerseyharbours/RegulationGuidance/Pages/NoticeMariners.aspx Jersey Harbours Authority English.

BBC RADIO JERSEY

Control Centre: 49°14'76N 2°06'08W
1026 kHz AM
88-8 MHz FM
Diagrams pages 215 and 216
Weather Bulletins
0625 1825 LT1 0725 LT2 Shipping forecast.
0725 0825 1725 LT1 0725
Local weather (wind and tidal information).
0825 LT2
1 Mon-Fri
2 Sat, Sun

GUERNSEY COASTGUARD
Control Centre: 49°26'-18N 2°35'-84W
Ch 20 VHF
Weather Bulletins
On request | Weather bulletins for Guernsey.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt On request | Local Navigational Warnings for Guernsey.

JERSEY COASTGUARD MRCC (GUD)

Control Centre: 49°15'09N 2°07'-87W
Ch 821 VHF
Diagrams pages 215 and 216
Weather Bulletins
0645 LT2 0745 LT2 0845 LT2 Gale warnings and weather synopsis, 24 hour forecast and outlook for a further 24 hours for Channel Islands; S of 50°N, E of 3°W.
1245 1845 2245 Reports from meteorological observation stations.________________________________________________________________________

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CHANNEL ISLANDS (UK)

JERSEY COASTGUARD MRCC (GUD) (Continued)

Navigational Warnings
On receipt and then at 0307
Gale Warnings for Channel Islands: S of 50°N, E of 3°W.
0907 1507 2107
On receipt and then at 0433
0645 LT2 0745 LT2 0833 1245 Navigational Warnings for Channel Islands.
1633 1845 2033 2245
1After prior announcement on VHF Ch 16.
2 Broadcasts given 1 hour earlier when DST is in force (see ALRS Volume 2 (NP282) for dates).

SAINT HELIER VTS

Control Centre: 49°10'-57N 2°06'-88W
Ch 18 VHF
Weather Bulletins
Continuous broadcast Automatic wind information broadcast every 2 minutes, comprising 10 minute mean wind speed / gust / direction.

CONGO
POINTE-NOIRE (TNA)
Control Centre: 4°46'-95S 11 °51 '-61E
2705 RT (MF)
Navigational Warnings
) 0810 1010 1410 1610 | Navigational Warnings tor coastal waters of Congo in French.

CROATIA

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Marine forecast for the Adriatic Sea in Croatian and
www.meteo.hr Meteorological and Hydrological Service
English.

NAVTEX

Q Split (Hvar I.) 518 kHz 43° 10'-91 N 16°25'-34E

Diagrams pages 35 and 74
Weather Bulletins
Q: 0240 0640 1040 1440 1840 2240 Weather synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Adriatic Sea and Strait of Otranto in English.
Navigational Warnings
Q: 0240 0640 1040 1440 1840 2240 Gale warnings and Navigational Warnings for coastal waters of Croatia in English.

CONTINUOUS VHF WEATHER BROADCAST

Taped-voice weather information in Croatian, English, Italian and German for the coastal waters of Croatia is broadcast continuously from the Croatian VTS
facilities shown in the table below. Broadcasts are made throughout the year and are repeated approximately every 15 minutes, the tape is updated at 0800 and
1300 LT. Information broadcast includes a brief situation report, 24 hour short forecast and a barometric pressure report.

Location VHF Ch VHF coverage area Approximate position

Sv.Martin 73 Northern Adriatic - west coast of Istria 45°07’-56N 13°44'-33E
Osorscica 69 Northern Adriatic - east part 44°39'-99N 14°21'-88E
Dugi Otok 73 Central Adriatic - east part 43°59'-38N 15°03'-43E
Vis 67 Central Adriatic - east part 43°01'-79N 16°06'-57E
Dubrovnik 73 Southern Adriatic - east part 42°39'-60N 18°05'-23E

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CROATIA
DUBROVNIK (9AD)
Control Centre: 42°39''50N 18°05'-23E
Ch 19 Gorica Sv.Vlaha (Dubrovnik) 42°38'-83N 18°04'-73E
Ch 85 Hum (Otok Lastovo) 42°45'-00N 16°51'-50E
Ch 28 VHF llijino Brdo (Cista Gora) 42°29'-92N 18°23'-28E
Ch 07 Srd (Dubrovnik) 42°39'02N 18°06'-62E
Ch 04 Uljenje (Poluotok Peljesac) 42°53'-65N 17°28'-67E
Diagram page 74
Weather Bulletins
0120 0620 1320 2 020 Weather bulletins and 24 hour forecast for the Adriatic Sea and Strait of Otranto in Croatian and English.
Navigational Warnings
0120 0620 1320 2020 Navigational Warnings for coastal waters of Croatia in Croatian and English, immediately following the weather bulletins.
On receipt then 0320 0820
Current weather warnings in Croatian and English.
1520
NOTE(S): Weather warnings are determined using the following criteria: s e a s H K i o, wmu

Li RIJEKA (9AR)

Ch 04
Ch 19
Kamenjak 44°46'-38N 14” 47'-37E
44°46''38N 14 °47'-37E
Osorscica 44°39'-90N 14-21 '-98E

CM
CT)

CO
LU
CO
15 °29 '4 1N
cc

VHF Savudrija
o

45°29'-41N 13°29'-46E
i

Ch 20 Susak
14°30'-88N 14°18'-09E
44°30'-88N 14° 18'-09E
Ch 24 Llcka 45°17'-25N !4°12'-18E ~|I5017'-25N 14° 12'-18E

Weather Bulletins
5 0530 1230 1930 Weather bulletins and 24 hour forecast for the Adriatic Sea and Strait of Otranto in Croatian and English.
Navigational Warnings
0030 0530 1230 1930 Navigational Warnings for coastal waters of Croatia in Croatian and English, immediately following the weather bulletins.
On receipt then 0230 0730
Current weather warnings in Croatian and English.
1430
moTcprp------- n e d m si wdmmgb di exieterTTTmecriisTmrfh^ sea state > t>, wina > ou Knois, gisiomty < ^uum.

SPLIT (9AS)

Ch 28 15'-60N 15°47'-40E
Celavac 44°15'-60N 15°47'-40E
Ch 81
Hum (Vis Island) 01 '-79N 16°06'-83E
Ch 21
43°0r-79N 16°06'-83E
Labistica 34'-70N 16°12'-90E
VHF 43°34'-70M 16 ° 12'90E
Ch 84
Sv. Jure (Biokovo) 43°20'-50N t7°03'-52E 04'-30N 15°09'-57E
Ch 07
Ugljar, 44°04'-30Ni 15°09'-57E 1’ 16'-77N 16°37'-07E
........... ........................ Ch 23 - ........... .............. ...............— i
Vidova Gora 43°18'77N 16“ 37'07E 1

0045 0545 1245 1945 [ Weather bulletins and 24 hour forecast for the Adriatic Sea and Strait of Otranto in Croatian and English.
Navigational Warnings
0045 0545 1245 1945 __ iNayiaational Warninas for coastal waters of Croatia in Croatian and Enalish, immediately followinn the weather
On receipt then 0300 0800
Current weather warnings in Croatian and English.
1500
NOTE(S): Weather warnings are determined using the following criteria: sea state > 6, wind > 50 knots, visibility < 200m.

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CYPRUS

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

www.moa.gov.cy/moa/ms/ms.nsf/DMLforecast_en/D Maritime weather forecast for the next 24 hours,
Cypriot Department of Meteorology
MLforecast_en?OpenDocument available in English and Greek.

NAVTEX
M Cyprus 518 kHz 35°02'-95N 33°17'07E
Diagram page 36
Weather Bulletins
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 | Weather forecast for Eastern Mediterranean in English.
Navigational Warnings
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 Gale warnings and Navigational Warnings for Eastern Mediterranean in English.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
www.mod.gov.cy/mod/CJRCC.nsf/index_en/index_en?Open Cyprus Joint Rescue Navigation Warnings, Notices to Mariners and links other
Document Coordination Centre related information in English and Greek

CYPRUS (5BA)
I Control Centre: 35°02'-95N 33°17'-07E
A 2700 RT (MF)
B Ch 24
C Ch 25
VHF
D Ch 26
E Ch 27
Diagram page 77
Weather Bulletins
B: 0600 1000 1600 2200 Weather bulletins for western coastal areas of Cyprus, in English and Greek.
C: 0600 1000 1600 2200 Weather bulletins for southern coastal areas of Cyprus, in English and Greek.
D: 0600 1000 1600 2200 Weather bulletins for eastern coastal areas of Cyprus, in English and Greek.
E: 0600 1000 1600 2200 Weather bulletins for northern coastal areas of Cyprus, in English and Greek.
Navigational Warnings
A-E: On receipt I Gale and Navigational Warnings for Eastern Mediterranean.
NOTE(S): 1. VHF broadcasts are made after prior announcement on VHF Ch 16.
2. Weather Bulletins broadcast on VHF Ch 16 and RT (MF) 2182 kHz on request.

DENMARK

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Marine weather forecast for Danish waters, together
www.dmi.dk/en/hav/#danmark Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut (DMI) with associated information such as tidal data, in
English and Danish.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not pa rt of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSA T SafetyNET or international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Navigation Warnings and other related information in
www.dma.dk/Sider/default.aspx Danish Maritime Authority
English and Danish

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DENMARK
FIRING PRACTICE AREAS
Diagram page 79

Firing times and other safety information for the areas shown on the diagram and in the table below,are available from the following sources:
1. Monthly in advance in the Danish Notices to Mariners
2. In Navigational Warnings daily over Danmarks Radio on 243 kHz (LW)immediately after the weather forecast starting at 1745. Firing times are
announced daily on the teletext of Danmarks Radio, page 428
3. Through the VHF Channel and/or telephone number of each safety office.
4. Through the following website links:
(a) www.flv.dk/milais/navwarframe.html
(b) www.dma.dk/ships/sider/maritimesafetyinformation.aspx
NOTE: VHF radio is open from 1 hour before firing until cessation.

Area Name VHF Channel Contact information Position

EK D 371 Marstal Bugt 54°42'-00N 10°27'00E

ES D 140 Bornholm W 55°00'-00N 13°55'00E
Joint Operations Centre, Tel: +45 72850000
ES D 138 Bornholm N 55°20'00N 15° 30'OOE
ES D 139 Bornholm E 55°05'00N 15o40'00E
Call: Raghammer
EK D 395 Raghammer Odde
VHF Chs 16; 06 08 Safety Office, Tel: +45 56978106 or +45 20106551 55°01'-00N 14°55'OOE
EK D 396 Hullebaek
77
Firing Safety Oksbol provides information regarding
practices in this area, Tel: +45 72839550
EK R 44 Halk 55°11' 00N 9°38' 00E
Halk Safety Office, Tel: +45 74571137
Website: www.forsvaret.dk/oksbl
Local Support Element Fredericia,
14 Hyby Faslled Tel: +45 72813673 or +45 72813681 55°35'-00N 9°48' 00E
Website: www.forsvaret.dk/tgr
EK D 352 Lysegrund N
Joint Operations Centre, Tel: +45 72850000 56° 17'00N 11 °50'-00E
EK D 353 Lysegrund S
Call: Jaegerspris
EK R 17 Isefjo rd
VHF Chs 16; 06 08 Camp Jaegerspris, Tel: +45 72839730 55°52'00N 11 °57'-00E
EK R 18 Jaege rspris R7__________ ------------------------ Wphsitp- w w w fnrsuarst rlk/.IPI
11 Bredetved EK R 11 Sjaellands Odde W
EK R 13 Sjasllands Rev
E K R 11 Sjeell EK R 14 Sjasllands Odde E
EK R 12 Gnibi EKR 19MULTEX Joint Operations Centre, Tel: +45 72850382
EK R 13 Sjaell EK R 20 Yderby Call: Gniben Radio
56°00'-00N 11 °17 ■Off
EK R 14 Sjaell VHF Chs 16; 06
EK R 12 Gniben
EK R 19 MUL Naval Weapon Centre, Tel: +45 72855500
EK D 350 Yderflak
EK R 20 Yder Control tower (during practice),
EK D 351 Schultz Grund
EK D 350 Ydf T e l:+45 72855514
EK D 351 Sch ultz Grund
EK R 15 Sejera E Call: Stold Camp Jaegerspris, Tel: +45 72839730 55°45'-00N 11017’ OOE
EK R 16 Sejera W VHF Chs 16; 06 Website: www.forsvaret.dk/JPL Stold
Camp Hevring, Tel: +45 72839689
EK R 45 Hevring 56°32'-00N 10°26'00E
Website: www.forsvaret.dk
EK D 389 Skagen N Joint Operations Centre, Tel: +45 72850000 5 8°15'00N 10°30'00E
Call: Tranum
E K R 48 Tranum S
VHF Chs 16; 09 12 Tranum, Tel: +45 72839699 57° 12' OON 9°29' 00E
EK D 370 Blokhus
13
Firing Safety, Camp Oksbol, Tel: +45 72839550 (working
Call: Nymindegab
15 Nymindegab hours) or +45 50587178 (during firing practice) 55°50'-00N 8° 10' OOE
VHF Chs 16; 06 08
Website: www.forsvaret.dk/oksbl
Call: Oksbol
VHF Chs 16; 06 08 Firing Safety, Camp Oksbol, Tel: +45 72839550
EK R 33 Vejers
EK D 380 Kallesmaersk E Lyngby Radio (working hours) 55°35'-00N 8°06'-00E
broadcasts firing Website: www.forsvaret.dk/oksbl
EK D 381 Kallesmaersk W
warnings at 0705
1705
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FIRING PRACTICE AREAS

EK D 370
EK R 48

■57°

EK R 45

EK R 1 1 ,1 2 ,1 3 ,1 4 , 19, 20
EK D 350 & 351

56°

EK R 17,18
EK R 15
EK R 16
EK R 33/ D 380/ D 381

ES D 140
EK R 53
EK R 44
EK D 373
EK D 396
-5 5 ° EK D 395

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EK D 371
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Firing Practice Areas (Continued)

Area Name VHF Channel Contact information Position

Firing Safety, Camp Oksbol, Tel: +45 72839550
Cail: Fly Rome (working hours) or
EK R 53 Juvre 55° 12' OON 8°31' 00E
VH FC hs 16; 11 +45 73755219 and +45 21487290
(during firing practice)
EKD 373 R01T10 W Skrydstrup Airbase, Tel: +45 72848121 or +45 73755219 5 5 010' OON 8 ° 17' OOE

| DR (DANMARKS RADIO)
I Control Centre: 55°40'-55N 11 °04'-24E
243 kHz | AM Kalundborg
H
Diagrams pages 79, 81, 82, 216 and 288
Weather Bulletins
0545 0845 0 5 4 5 0 8 4 5 1 7 4 5 L. T ale and storm warnings, weather synopsis and forecast for Danish waters.
Latest wind and weather observations from Danish and foreign stations.
1145 1745 LT 17 day forecast for Sea Areas 2-6, 8 ,9 and 5 day forecast for Sea Areas 2 -6 ,8 , 9 and the North Sea.
Navigational Warnings
1803 LT Navigational Warnings.
1745 LT1 Firing practice warnings.
1800 Ice bulletins are broadcast for Danish and adjacent waters.
1 After the weather forecast

LYNGBY (OXZ)
Control Centre: 55°46'-00N 12°26'-00E
Blavand1 55°39'42N 8°40'-28E
A 1734
Bovbjerg2 56°31'-72N 8°10'-10E
RT (MF)
2586 Ronne 55°02'-53N 15°06'-93E
B
1758 Skagen 57°44'-35N 10°34' 55E
Ch 62 Als 54°57'-92N 9°33'-25E

Ch 07 Anholt 56°42'-98N 11 °30'-94E

Ch 01 Arsballe (Bornholm) 55°08'-95N 14°52'-73E

Ch 66 Fornaes 56°26'-84N 10°56'-72E

Ch 03 Frejlev 57°00'-25N 9°49'-58E

Ch 01 Hanstholm 57°06'-55N 8°39'-00E

Ch 63 Hirtshals 57°31'-45N9°57'-88E

Ch 07 Karleby 54°52'-35N 11 °11'-83E

C Ch 03 Kobenhavn/Lynetten 55°41'-83N 12°36'-80E

Ch 64 VHF Laeso 57°16'-14N 11 °03'-16E

Ch 02 Mern (Mon) 55°03'-18N 11 °59'-37E

Ch 01 Rosnaes 55°44'-15N 10°55'-12E

Ch 05 Silkeborg 56°10'-05N9°31'-55E

Ch 04 Skagen 57°44'-35N 10°34'-55E

Ch 18 Svendborg 55°01'-72N 10°36'-90E

Ch 63 Vejby 56°04'-72N 12°07'-76E

Ch 65 Vejle 55°40'-55N 9°30'-25E

Ch 07 Blavand 55°39'-42N 8°40'-28E

D
Ch 02 Bovbjerg 56°31'-72N 8° 10'-10E
Diagrams pages 79, 81, 82 and 288
Weather Bulletins
A-D: On request | Weather forecast for all Sea Areas in Danish and English.
C o n tin u e d on P a g e 83

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3 Vestlige 0 s te rs 0 (W Baltic)
4 Baslthavet og Sundet
(The Belts and the Sound)
5 Kattegat
6 Skagerrak
8 Fisker (Fisher)
9 Tyskebugt (G erm an Bight)
22 Ytri
23 M unkegrund (Munk)
24 Fugloy
25 Islandsryggen (Iceland Ridge)
 DENMARK
MARITIME RADIO STATIONS
KEY:
= C ontrol C entres
= 5 = -fc()o A o = R em ote sites
• = NAVTEX Station

1 Blavand 12 Vejle
2 Bovbjerg 13 Als
3 H antsholm 14 S vendborg
4 H irtshals 15 Karleby
5 Skagen 16 M ern (M an)
6 Laesa 17 Rasnaes
7 Frejlev 18 Vejby 57°-
8 A nholt 19 Lyngby
9 Fornass 20 K abenhavn/Lynetten
10 D enm ark JR C C 21 A rsballe (Bornholm )
11 S ilkeborg 22 Ranne
23 DR (D anm arks Radio)

SWEDEN

56°-

Fehm arn

Rugen

GER M AN Y
54°-
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DENMARK
LYN G BY (O XZ) (C ontinued)

Navigational Warnings
A3, B3, On receipt Gale, storm and ice accretion warnings in Danish and English for the following Sea Areas:
C3, D3: Sea Area 2 on VHF Ch 01, 02
Sea Area 3 on VHF Ch 01, 02, 03, 07,18, 62
Sea Area 4 on VHF Ch 01, 02, 03, 07,18, 62, 63, 65, 66
Sea Area 5 on VHF Ch 1, 03, 04, 07, 63, 64, 65, 66
Sea Area 6 on VHF Ch 01, 02, 04, 63, 64
Sea Area 8 on VHF Ch 01, 02, 07, 63
Sea Area 9 on VHF Ch 02, 07
A-D: On receipt H+03 or
H+33 then at 0133
Navigational Warnings in Danish and English.
0533 0933 1333
1733 2133
A-D: 1305 Ice Report.
A4, B4, Odd H+03 while in
Ice warnings in Danish and English.
C4, D4: force
A, D: 0705 1705 Firing practice warnings for the following ranges: EK R 33 Vejers, EK D 380 Kallesmaersk E and EK D 381 Kallesmaersk W.
1Secondary MSI transmission site.
2 Primary MSI transmission site.
3After prior announcement on DSC MF 2187-5 kHz and VHF Ch 16 and repeated on RT (MF) 2182 kHz and VHF Ch 16 H+03 or H+33 at least half an hour later.
4After prior announcement on RT (MF) 2182 kHz and VHF Ch 16.

EGYPT

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Marine forecast for the next 24 hours, covering the
sea areas of North Africa and the eastern
www.nwp.gov.eg/index.php/reports/marine-forcast Egyptian Meteorological Authority Mediterranean. Includes wind, wave/swell, pressure
outlook and astronomical data for the next five days,
in English.

NAVTEX

N Al Iskanderlyah (Alexandria) 31011 '-96N 29°51'-88E

V Al Qu§ayr 518 kHz 26°06'-40N 34°17'-04E
X
Ismailia (Al Isma'TITyah) 30°28' 00N 32°22'-00E
X 4209-5 kHz
Diagrams pages 36,37 and 85
Weather Bulletins
N: 1010 2210 12 hour forecast for Sea Areas A, B, C and D in English.
V: 0330 1530 Weather forecast for Sea Areas E and F in English.
X: 0750 1950 Weather forecast for Sea Areas E and F.
X: 0750 Weather forecast for Sea Areas E and F.
Navigational Warnings
N: 02100610 1010 1410 18102210 Navigational Warnings in English.
N: 1010 2210 Storm warnings for Sea Areas A, B, C and D in English.
V: 0330 0730 1130 1530 1930 2330 Navigational Warnings including rig movements in English.
Navigational Warnings for Port Said (Bur Sa'id), Gulf of Suez (N of Safaja) and Gulf of Aqaba including rig movements in
X: 0350 0750 1150 1550 1950 2350
English.
Navigational Warnings for Port Said (Bur Sa'id), Gulf of Suez (N of Safaja) and Gulf of Aqaba including rig movements in
X: 0750 1150
English.
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EGYPT (Suez Canal)

SERAPEUM (ISMAILIA) (SUZ)

Control Centre: 30°28'-00N 32°22'-00E
A 4210
B 6314 RADIO-TELEX
C 8416-5
Diagram page 85
Weather Bulletins
A: 0630 Weather forecasts for sea areas A, B, C and D.
B: 1030 Weather forecasts for sea areas E and F.
C: 1430 Weather forecasts for sea areas A, B, C and D.
Navigational Warnings
A: 0630 Navigational Warnings for sea areas A, B, C and D.
B: 1030 Navigational Warnings for sea areas E and F.
C: 1430 Navigational Warnings for sea areas A, B, C and D.

ESTONIA

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

www.emhi.ee Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute Shipping weather in Estonian, Russian and English.
www.ilmateenistus.ee Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute Shipping weather in Estonian, Russian and English.

NAVTEX
NAVTEX
\ p Tallinn 518 kHz 59027' -84N 24021 '-42E |

Diagrams pages 33.173 and 290

Weather Bulletins
U: 0720
F: 04501650 Forecast for Baltic Sea in English.
Navigational Warnings
U: 0320
F: 0050 0450 0850 1250 1650 2050 I Gale warnings and Navigational Warnings for Sea Areas B4-B8 in English. 1
I NOTE' THIS NOTICE IS EFFECTIVE AS OF 0000 UTC, 01 JULY 2018. Broadcasts relayed by MSI Sweden/Stockholm Radio.
U: 1120
NOTE: Broadcasts relayed by MSI Sweden/Stockholm Radio.
T
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET
The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Notice to Mariners, local and NAVTEX Navigation Warnings, together with other
www.vfa.ee/notices-to-mariners
Estonian Maritime related information, in English and Estonian.
http://gis.vta.ee/navhoiatusedZe Administration Navigational Warnings depicted in an interactive map view, in English and
n.html Estonian.

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FORECAST AREAS
NAVTEX
= International NAVTEX (518 kHz)
= National NAVTEX (4209-5 kHz)
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ESTONIA
TALLINN (ESA)
Control Centre: 59°27'-84N 24°21'-42E
A 1650
RT (MF) Tallinn 59°27'-84N 24°21'-42E
B 3310
Ch 27 Aabla 59035'-12N 2 5 “ 31'-45E
Ch 26 Dirhami 59°12'-43N 23°30''35E
Eisma 59°33'-60N 26°17'-53E
Ch 03
Kopu 58°55'-12N 22° 11 '-89E
Ch 20 Merivalja 59°29'-70N 24°50'-58E
Ch 27 Orissaare 58°33'-51N 23°04'-00E
^ __ — CMS— -------- Farnu 58022 ^6t'h24T 35T^ S - -
C1 VHF
Ch 03 Ruhnu 57°48'-24N 23°15'-50E
Ch 07 Suuremoisa 58°52'-10N 22°57'-53E
Ch 01 Suurupi 59°27'-68N 24°22'-63E
Toila 59°24'-90N 27°31 '-78E
Ch 26
Torgu 5 7 “ 58'-67N 22°04'-75E
Tostamaa 58°18'-43N 23°59'72E
Ch 01
Undva 58°30'-89N 21 °55'-29E
Diagram page 173
Weather Bulletins
| A, C: 0633 1533 (LT) ] Local weather forecasts (including ice information) in English and Estonian.
Navigational Warnings
B, C: 0233 0633 1033 1433
Navigational Warnings in English and Estonian.
1833 2233
B, C: After silence period Storm warnings in English and Estonian.
1 After prior announcement on VHF Ch 16.

FAROE ISLANDS (Denmark)

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Marine weather forecast for the Faroe Islands Sea
www.dmi.dk/en/faeroeerne/hav/farvandsudsigt Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut (DMI) Areas, together with links to associated information
such as tidal data, in English and Danish.

NAVTEX
D Torshavn 518 kHz 62°00'-87N 6°48' 01W
Diagrams pages 32 and 33
Weather Bulletins
I D: 0030 1230 Weather bulletins.
Navigational Warnings
D: 0030 0430 0830 1230 1630 2030 Navigational Warnings.

TORSHAVN (OXJ)
| Control Centre: 62°00'-87N 6°48' 01W
1641 RT (MF) Torshavn 62°00'-87N 6°48' 01W
Ch 63 Eidiskollur 62° 18'-91 N 7°06'-27W
Ch 61 Halsurin 62°13'-53N 6°36'-82W
Ch 23 Hesturin 61 °25'-42N 6°45'-29W
VHF
Ch 24 Klubbin 62°20'-38N 6°19'-32W
Ch 25 Mykines 62°06'-28N 7°35'-18W
Ch 62 Slaettafjall 62°20' 01N 6°47'-44W

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TO R S H A V N (O XJ) (C ontinued)

Ch 26 Sornfelli 62°04' 09N 6°58'-05W

VHF
Ch 60 StoSlafjall 62° 10'-22N 6°44'-75W
Diagram page 81
Weather Bulletins
On request Weather forecast for Sea Areas 22-25.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt Storm and gale warnings for Sea Areas 22-25 and Navigational Warnings in English.
Every even H+35 Storm and gale warnings for Sea Area 22-25 and Navigational Warnings in Faroese and English.

FINLAND

GENERAL NOTES
Meteorological and Hydrological Information transmitted through the Automatic Identification System (AIS)
The Finnish Transport Agency transmits AIS messages containing meteorological and hydrological information in all sea areas within VHF range of the Finnish
AIS base network.
The message contains weather data from the wind and water level gauges closest to the vessel receiving the message. Receipt of the message on AIS is
possible only if the AIS device contains a program with the required specification.

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Marine weather forecasts and associated information
http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather-and-sea Finnish Meteorological Institute such as: tidal, wave and ice conditions, in Finnish,
English and Swedish.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates m ay also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
https://extranet.liikennevirasto.fi/pooki_www/merivaroitukset/list_en.html Finnish Transport Navigation Warnings in English.
https://extranet.liikennevirasto.fi/pookLwww/merivaroitukset/list_fi.html Agency Navigation Warnings in Finnish.
Finnish Defence Firing Practice Warnings and range safety
http://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/current-issues/firings-and-noise
Forces office contact details.

FIRING PRACTICE AREAS

Firing practice exercises are not generally announced to merchant vessels as Radio Navigational Warnings. However, dates and times of current or planned
gunnery exercises, together with contact details for the range safety offices involved, are available on the Finnish Defence Forces website
http://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/current-issues/firings-and-noise. By clicking on the 'Subscribe' menu, one can also choose to receive automated e-mails regarding
practices in specific areas in English, Finnish or Swedish.
Firing information can also be obtained by calling the Maritime Operations Centre Control Room on Tel: +358 (0)299300666 or by e-mail:
tilannekeskus.merive@mil.fi

RADIO SUOMI

Control Centre: 60°09' 00N 24°52'-00E

96-9 MHz Anjalankoski / Sippola 60°41'-00N 27°03'-00E
94 MHz Espoo - Esbo 60°10'-66N 24°38'-41E
94-8 MHz Eurojoki - Euraaminne 61 °16'-88N 21 °41'-90E
97 MHz Fiskars (Pohja - Pojo) 60°08'-00N 23°30'-00E
94-3 MHz Kaarina (Turku-Abo) 60°22'-61N 22°20'-10E
94-2 MHz Kristiinankaupunki -
62°17'-23N 21 °38'-30E
97-2 MHz FM Kristinestad / Pyhavuori
97-6 MHz Kruunupyy - Kronoby 63°44'-10N 23°30'-55E
93-1 MHz Lapua - Lappo 62°57'-00N 22°57'-00E
94-8 MHz Mustasaari (Vaasa - Vasa) 63°12'-52N 21 °32'-01E
97-3 MHz Oulu - Uleaborg (Kiiminki) 65°02'-00N 25°51'-00E
95 MHz Pernaja - Perna (Loviisa) 60°34'-00N 25°55'-00E
90-3 MHz Porvoo - Borga 60°21'-26N 25°31'-33E
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102-5 MHz Raahe - Brahestad 64°40'-99N 24°32'-05E

100-3 MHz FM Sund (Smedsbole) 60°12'-80N 20°08'-10E
95-6 MHz Tervola 66°07'-00N 24°42'-00E
Diagrams pages 173,293 and 294
Weather Bulletins
0550 0750 1245 1850 2150
Storm warnings, weather summary, wind direction and strength and visibility for Sea Areas B1-B5 and B7 in Finnish.
LT1 0750 1245 1850 2150 LT2
Navigational Warnings
1245 LT | Ice reports in Finnish.
1 Mon-Fri
2 Sat-Sun

RADIO VEGA
Control Centre: 60°09'-00N 24°52'-00E
99-5 MHz Anjalankoski / Sippola 60°41'-00N 27o03'-00E
101-1 MHz Espoo - Esbo 60°10'-66N 24°38'-41E
103 MHz Eurojoki - Euraaminne 61 °16'-88N 21 °41'-90E
99-7 MHz Fiskars (Pohja - Pojo) 60°08'-00N 23°30'-00E
101-4MHz Kaarina (Turku - Abo) 60°22'-61N 22°20'-10E
Kristiinankaupunki -
102-6 MHz 62°17'-23N 21 °38'-30E
Kristinestad / Pyhavuori
FM
102-7 MHz Kruunupyy - Kronoby 63°44'-10N 23°30'-55E
101-5 MHz Lapua - Lappo 62°57'-00N 22°57'-00E
101 MHz Mustasaari (Vaasa - Vasa) 63°12'-52N 21 °32'-01E
100-3 MHz Oulu - Uleaborg (Kiiminki) 65°02'-00N 25°51'-00E
98-3 MHz Pernaja - Perna (Loviisa) 60°34'-00N 25°55'-00E
95-9 MHz Porvoo - Borga 60°21'-26N 25°31'-33E
93-1 MHz Sund (Smedsbole) 60°12'-80N 20°08'-10E
Diagrams pages 173,293 and 294
Weather Bulletins
0600 0800 1245 1900 2200
LT1 0700 0800 1245 1900 Weather reports for Sea Areas B1-B5 and B7 in Swedish.
2200 LT2
Navigational Warnings
1245 LT Ice reports in Swedish.
1 Mon-Sat
2 Sun

TURKU (OFK)
Control Centre: 60°09'-78N 21 °42'-55E
Ch 26 Eurajoki 61 °16'-88N 21 °41'-90E
Ch 05 Geta 60°23'-20N 19°50'-85E
Ch 07 Hammarland 60°11'-37N 19°44'-28E
Ch 03 Hanko 59°50'-24N 22°56'-09E
Ch 25 Jarso 60°01'-14N 20°00'-06E
Ch 04 VHF Kivenlahti 60°10'-66N 24°38'-41E
Ch 25 Kotka 60°27'-27N 26°56'-98E
Ch 24 Kristiinankaupunki 62°16'-63N 21 °24'-10E
Ch 28 Kruunupyy 63°44'-10N 23°30'-55E
Ch 26 Kuivaniemi 65°32'-33N 25°15'-66E
Ch 25 Mustasaari 63°12'-52N 21 °32'-01E j
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MARITIME RADIO STATIONS

KEY:
= C ontrol Centres
O - jV Q o ad = Rem ote Sites
• = NAVTEX Station

1 Tervola 27 Turku (OFK)

2 Kemi 28 Turku MRCC
3 Kuivaniemi 29 Kaarina-Kuusisto
4 Hailuoto 30 Oro
5 Oulu-UleS borg 31 Hanko 6 4 °-
6 Raahe-Brahestad 32 Jussaro
7 Kalajoki 33 Fiskars
8 Kokkola 34 Porkkala
9 Kruunupyy 35 Espoo-Esbo (Kivenlahti)
10 Raippaluoto 36 Helsinki MRSC
11 M ustasaari-Vaasa 37 Radio Suomi
12 Lapua-Lappo 38 Radio Vega
13 Kristiinankaupunki 39 Isosaari
14 Pori 40 Porvoo-Borga
15 Eurajoki-E uraam inne 41 Emasalo
16 R aum a 42 Pernaja-Perna
17 U usikaupunki 43 Orrengrund 6 3°-
18 Brando 44 Kotka
19 Geta 45 Anjalankeski-Sippola
20 Enskar 46 Haapasaari
21 H am m arland 47 Virolahti
22 Sund 48 Santio
23 Jarso
24 Kokar
25 Uto
26 Korppoo

62 °-

6 0 °-

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Ch 84 Raahe 64°40'-99N 24°32'-05E

Ch 23 Turku Radio (Nauvo) 60°09'-78N 21 °42'-55E
Ch 24 VHF Uto 59°46'-85N 21 °22'-08E
Ch 01 Uusikaupunki 60°48'-40N21°29''00E
Ch 24 Virolahti 60°36''32N 27°50'-20E
Diagrams pages 89,173, 293 and 294
Weather Bulletins
0633 1833 Weather forecast for Sea Areas B1-B5 and B7 including wave heights in the Northern Baltic in English.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt Gale warnings for Sea Areas B1-B5 and B7 in English.
0233 0633 1033 1433 1833 Gale warnings for Sea Areas B1-B5 and B7 and coastal Navigational Warnings in English.
2233 Local Navigational Warnings in English.
0803 Icebreaker positions in English during the season.
1033 1833 Ice reports in English during the season.
NOTE(S): On request, Navigational Warnings may also be broadcast in Finnish or Swedish on Turku Radio’s working channels.

FRANCE

GENERAL NOTES
Centres Regionaux Operationnels de Surveillance et de Sauvetage (CROSS) and Semaphores
The Centres Regionaux Operationnels de Surveillance et de Sauvetage (CROSS) are centres for marine rescue coordination and come under the jurisdiction of
the Ministry of the Environment, Energy and the Sea (a CROSS is an MRCC: Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre; a Sous-CROSS is an MRSC: Maritime
Rescue Coordination Sub-Centre).
Semaphore stations (referred to in ALRS publications as Signal Stations), come under the jurisdiction of the French Navy and have a diverse range of
responsibilities including: promulgating AVURNAV and Weather Bulletins, traffic control of the main commercial ports, monitoring for navigational infringements,
pollution, maritime surveillance and meteorological observations etc. They work closely with the CROSS and immediately forward any distress messages
received.

Maritime Safety Information broadcasts

Storm Warnings, Weather Bulletins, Navigational Warnings and Fog Warnings are announced by Centres Regionaux Operationnels de Surveillance et du
Sauvetage (CROSS), on 2182 kHz or VHF Ch 16, before being broadcast on the scheduled frequency or channel number.

Storm W arnings/Weather Bulletins

All products broadcast by CROSS originate from Meteo France. There are regular meteorological bulletins (see station entries Weather Bulletins sections) and
special high winds bulletins (Bulletins Meteorologique Speciaux - BMS) (see station entries Navigational Warnings sections).
Regular morning/evening bulletins (or Weather Bulletins) are broadcast at fixed times. They consist of a repeat of any BMS warnings in force, a description of the I
general situation, a detailed forecast for the following 24 hours (actual situation, wind, sea state, visibility), further weather trends dependent on the forecast and I
where appropriate reports from signal stations. Regular bulletins are classed as follows:
• Departement in sh o re ’ Bulletins
• 'Coastal W aters’ Bulletins (up to 20 n miles from the coast)
• 'High Seas’ Bulletins (up to 200 n miles)
• ‘Distant Waters' Bulletins (over 200 n miles)
High Winds Bulletins, BMS (Storm Warnings), are included in any ‘coastal waters’, ‘high seas’ or ‘distant waters' bulletins. BMS are broadcast whenever the wind
has risen to or is forecast to rise to Gale force 7 within coastal waters (BMS Coastal) or Gale force 8 in high seas and distant waters (BMS Offshore).

Recorded Telephone W eather Bulletin Service

Meteo-France provides a recorded marine weather bulletin service by calling +33 (0)892 680808 (chargeable). The service is accessible from within France or
neighbouring countries and provides forecasts up to 7 days ahead. The exact type of bulletin required is selected via the telephone's keypad, the choice being
forecasts up to 2 n miles offshore, 20 n miles offshore or high seas. A 'voice controlled' menu option is available by calling +33 (0)892 680877, the type of bulletin
being selected by saying the word 'STOP' after the statement of the title. The high seas or 'Large' bulletins, contain details of near gale, gale or storm force winds,
general situation and developments, forecasts up to 7 days ahead, with a confidence index. There are three areas to choose from: English Channel and southern
North Sea, Atlantic Ocean (Bay of Biscay) and Western Mediterranean north.

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

www.meteofrance.com/previsions-meteo-
Meteo France Marine weather information in French.
marine/bulletin
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MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSA T SafetyNET or international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
http://diffusion.shom.fr/navarea-en-vigueur SHOM NAVAREA II Warnings, in English and French.

FIRING PRACTICE AREAS

Area Name VHF Channel Firing Practice Information Position
A: M on-Thurs (between 0800-1700 LT):
On request or 0815 LT (for firing times that day) 1615 LT (for
A: Ch 06 08 CELM
firing times the following day).
(After prior announcement on Ch 16) 44°25'-99N
Centre d'Essais de A: Fri (between 0800-1100 LT):
1 °14'78W
Lancement de Missiles On request or 0815 LT (for firing times that day) 1030 LT (for
(CELM) firing times the following day).
-B iscarrosse Cap Ferret
B: Ch 10 B: On receipt, then broadcast by either Cap Ferret 0830 1630 LT °37’ N 1 °15’W
(A fte rprio r announcement on Ch 16) and/or Messanges 0845 1645 LT. Messanges
°48'N 1 °23'W

NOTE(S) CELM Biscarrosse:

1. When transiting these areas, a continuous watch on VHF Ch 16 is compulsory.
2. Recorded announcements for CELM Biscarrosse are also available H24 on the following telephone numbers: +33 (0)558 822242 and +33 (0)558 822243.
3. Firing practice warnings for the CELM Biscarrosse are contained within the AVURNAVS Brest broadcasts. From Thursday evening, these detail the active
zones and times for the following week.
4. Further information on firing practice areas and times can be found on the Aeronautical Information Service website www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr under
the AIP (Aeronautical Information Publications) section. The website is available in French and English.
Firing Practice Areas Bay Approximate area
Ch 13 Broadcasts from Signal Station Chassiron 0830 LT
of Biscay and centred on
(After prior announcem ent on Ch 16) Broadcasts from Signal Station Cap Ferret 1430 LT
Quiberon/Gavres 47°N 5°W

NOTE(S) Biscay and Quiberon/Gavres:

1. Further information on firing practice areas and times can be found on the Aeronautical Information Service website www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr under
the AIP (Aeronautical Information Publications) section. The website is available in French and English.
On Request/ On Receipt:
Centre d'Essais de la
Dependent on the working hours of neighbouring signal stations. 4 3 002’ 00N
Mediterranee Ch 16
Contact the Centre on Ch 16 on approach and when within 20 n 6°2 8’ 17E
-lie du Levant
miles of lie du Levant.
NOTE(S) CLEM Mediterranee:
1. When transiting these areas, a continuous watch on VHF Ch 16 is compulsory.
2. Firing Practice warnings are normally contained in the AVURNAV broadcasts on NAVTEX.
2. Further information on firing practice areas and times can be found on the Aeronautical Information Service website www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr under
the AIP (Aeronautical Information Publications) section. The website is available in French and English.________________________________________________

43°04V24N n u e d O v e rle a f
LaRenardiere C h s 06 1b
5°55'-37E
WIE(S)bRerardiere:
I Whenlansiiirg thes;. areas a continuous watch on VHF Ch 16 is compulsory.
I FiringPractice warmr gs are normally conta ned in the A V U R N A V broadcasts on N A V TE X .
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RADIO FRANCE INTERNATIONAL
Conlrol Centre: 4 8 ° /l'-5 0 N 2°17'-70E__________ /
/ 617Ei4lz 47° 10'-171x2° 12'-27E
Diagrams pages 9.6 and 97
Weather Bulletins
1130 LT Storm warnings, synopsis, development and 24 h /ur forecast in French for tl/e Atlantic and North Sea.

FRANCE (Atlantic and English Channel Coasts)

NAVTEX
A Corsen 48°28'-56N 5°03'-17W
518 kHz
K Niton (UK)1 50°35'-18N 1°15'-28W
E Corsen 48°28'-56N 5°03'-17W
490 kHz
T Niton (UK)1 50°35'-18N 1 °15'-28W
Diagrams pages 33, 34, 97, 98, 99 and 100
Weather Bulletins
A: 0000 1200 Weather synopsis and development and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 16-21 in English.
E:: 0840 2040 Weather synopsis and development and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 16-21 in French.
T: 07101910 Weather synopsis and development and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 10-15 in French.
Navigational Warnings
A 0000 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 Storm warnings for Sea Areas 16-21 and AVURNAVS Brest in English.
K 0140 0540 0940 1340 1740 2140 Coastal Navigational Warnings for Sea Areas 12-13 south of the Channel median in English.
E: 0040 0440 0840 1240 1640 2040 Storm warnings for Sea Areas 14-29 and AVURNAVS Brest in French.
T: 07101910 Gale or storm warnings for Sea Areas 10-15 in French.
1 Broadcasts are remotely controlled by Falmouth and Humber Coastguards. There may be a delay in broadcast action if there is Search and Rescue in progress.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
NAVAREA I:
www.premar-manche.gouv.fr/avis-urgents-aux-navigateurs.html
Navigation Warnings in English and
Prefet Maritime
NAVAREA I & II: French
www.premar-atlantique.gouv.fr/avis-urgents-aux-navigateurs.html

BRETAGNE 5
Control Centre: 48°27'00N 2°38'-70W
1593 kHz AM Saint Goueno 48° 16'-10N 2°34'-00W
Diagrams pages 97 and 99
Weather Bulletins
1330 LT Weather Bulletins for coastal areas extending from the Cap de la Hague to L'anse de I'Aiguillon, in French.
0740 2005 LT Weather Bulletins for the Atlantic and North Sea, in French.
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CROSS AND SIGNAL STATIONS

KEY:
= Control Centres
< f= -fr()O A D = Rem ote sites
• = NAVTEX Station
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KEY:

1 Dunkerque 34 Stiff
2 Gris-Nez (Cross) 35 O uessant
3 Boulogne-sur-Mer 36 C orsen (Cross)
4 Saint-Frieux 37 S aint-M athieu
5 Ault 38 Portzic
6 Dieppe 39 Signal Stations (Atlantic Coast)
7 L’Ailly 40 Le Toulinguet
8 St-Valery-en-Caux 41 La C hevre
9 Fecamp 42 Pointe du Raz
10 Antifer 43 P enm arc’h
11 La Heve 44 Beg Meil
12 Villerville 45 Beg Melen (lie de Groix)
13 Ver-sur-Mer 46 Etel (Cross)
14 Port-en-Bessin 47 Saint-Julien
15 Saint Vaast 48 Le Talut (Belle-ile)
16 Barfleur 49 K errouault
17 Gatteville 50 Piriac
18 Signal Stations (English Channel Coast) 51 S aint-N azare
19 Le Hornet 52 C hem oulin
20 La Hague 53 S aint-S auveur (tie d ’Yeu)
21 Jobourg (Cross) 54 A m andeche
22 Carteret 55 Les S ables-d’Olonne
23 Roches-Douvres 56 Les Baleines
24 Le Roc 57 C hassiron 4 5 °-
25 Granville 58 Grave
26 Saint-Cast 59 S oulac
27 Cap Frehel 60 H ourtin
28 Saint-Quay 61 C ap Ferret
29 Bodic 62 C ontis
30 Brehat 63 M essanges
31 Ploumanac’h 64 Biarritz
32 lie de Batz 65 S ocoa
33 Brignogan

0° 1° 2°
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CORSEN (CROSS) MRCC
Control Centre: 48°24'-85N 4°47'-28W
1650
RT (MF) Corsen MF Aerial 48°24'-85N 4°47'-28W
2677

Bodic 48°47' 99N 3°02'-86W

Cap Frehel 48°41'05N 2°19'-13W
Ch 79 VHF lie de Batz 48°44'-78N 4°00'-69W
Stiff 48°28'-56N 5°03'17W
Pointe du Raz 48°02'-33N 4°43'-91W
Diagrams pages 97, 98,99 and 100
Weather Bulletins
1615 LT 72 hour forecast for Sea Areas 16-20 in French.
A, B: 0815 2015 LT Weather situation, 24 hour forecast and outlook for Sea Areas 14-29 in French.
C: 0533 0745 1345 1945
LT
D: 0545 0803 1403 2003
LT
E: 0515 0733 1333 1933
LT Coastal bulletin, including BMS, 24 hour forecast and outlook, from Cap de la Hague to Penmarc’h in French.
F: 0503 0715 1315 1915
LT
G: 0445 0703 1303 1903
IT - — —

ETEL (CROSS) MRCC

______ ■ ■
A, B: On receip
even houi Penmarc'h 47°47'-85N 4"2H
C-G: On receip Beg Melen (lie de Groix) 47°39'-15N 3°
NOTE(S): 1.0
Le Talut (Belle-lle) 47°17'-67N 3°13'
2 ./ Ch 80
3 .1 Saint-Nazaire (Chemoulin) 47°28'-00N 2°211
4 .0 Saint-Sauveur (lie d’Yeu) 46°41'-65N 2*1M
Les Sables-d’Olonne 46°29'-86N 1°47'{J
ETEL (CROSS) VHF Soulac 45°30'-14N 1°08a
Control Centre: 47 Ch 79 Contis 44°05'-61N1"19'
Biarritz 43“ 29'-63N 1"33'J|
Cap Ferret 44°37'-83N 1°1M

Ch 63 Chassiron 46°02'-82N 1“24'fl

Etel 47°39'-73N 3“1MI

Ch 13
Diagrams pages 92,93,99 and 100
Weather Bulletins
0703 1303 1903 LT
0715 13151915 LT
0733 1333 1933 LT
0745 1345 1945 LT Coastal bulletin, including BMS, 24 hour forecast and outlook, from Penmarc'h to I'Anse de I’Aiguillon in French.
0803 1403 2003 LT
0815 1415 2015 LT
Continuous, repeats
every 6 mins
G: 0715 1315 1915 LT
H: 0745 1345 1945 LT
I: 0803 1403 2003 LT
J: Continuous, repeats Coastal bulletin, including BMS, 24 hour forecast and outlook, from I'Anse de I'Aiguillon to the Spanish border in French.
every 12 mins
K, L: Continuous, repeats
every 6 mins
Navigational Warnings
A-L: On receipt then every Coastal BMS in French, broadcast transmitter by transmitter, beginning at the stated time.
H+03
M: On receipt 0830 1430
Firing practice warnings for Gavres in French.
LT
NOTE(S): 1. After prior announcement on VHF Ch 16.
2. If a SAR operation is in progress and is utilising a particular transmitter, routine weather broadcasts may be delayed or cancelled.
3. Due to the variable length of bulletins, it may sometimes be prudent to begin a radio watch earlier than stated._________________
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ETEL (C R O SS) M R C C (Continued)

Weather Bulletins
A: 0703 1303 1903 LT
B: 0715 1315 1915 LT
C: 0733 1333 1933 LT
D: 0745 1345 1945 LT Coastal bulletin, including BMS, 24 hour forecast and outlook, from Penmarc'h to I'Anse de I'Aiguillon in French.
E: 0803 1403 2003 LT
F: 0815 1415 2015 LT
L: Continuous
G: 0703 1303 1903 LT
H: 0715 1315 1915 LT
I: 0733 1333 1933 LT
Coastal bulletin, including BMS, 24 hour forecast and outlook, from I'Anse de I'Aiguillon to the Spanish border in French.
J: 0745 1345 1945 LT
K: 0803 1403 2003 LT
M: Continuous
Navigational Warnings
A-M: On receipt then every
Coastal BMS in French, broadcast transmitter by transmitter, beginning at the stated time.
H+03
N: On receipt 0830 1430
Firing practice warnings for Gavres in French.
LT
NOTE(S): 1. After prior announcement on VHF Ch 16.
2. If a SAR operation is in progress and is utilising a particular transmitter, routine weather broadcasts may be delayed or cancelled.
3. Due to the variable length of bulletins, it may sometimes be prudent to begin a radio watch earlier than stated.

GRIS-NEZ (CROSS) MRCC

I Control Centre: 50°52'-09N 1 °34'-96E
A 1650
RT (MF) Gris-Nez 50°52'09N 1 °34'-96E
B 2677
C Dunkerque 51 °03'-36N 2°20'-35E
D Ch 79 VHF Saint-Frieux 50°36'-52N 1 °36'-50E
E St-Valery-en-Caux 49°51'-81N 0°41'-99E
Diagrams pages 97, 98, 99 and 100
Weather Bulletins
A, B: 1633 LT Weather situation, 72 hour forecast, outlook and BMS for Sea Areas 11-15 in French.
A, B: 0833 2033 LT Weather situation, 24 hour forecast, outlook and BMS for Sea Areas 10-13 in French.
C: 0720 1320 1920 LT
Coastal bulletin, including 24 hr forecast and outlook, from the Belgian border to Baie de Somme in French.
D: 0710 1310 1910 LT
E: 0703 1303 1903 LT Coastal bulletin, including 24 hr forecast and outlook, from Baie de Somme to Cap de la Hague in French.
Navigational Warnings
A, B: On receipt then every
Gale warnings in French.
odd hour H+03
C-E: On receipt then every
Coastal BMS in French, broadcast transmitter by transmitter, beginning at the stated time.
H+03
C-E: H+10 Bulletins for the Pas de Calais (Dover Strait) in English and French (vessel movements, infringements of movement regulations,
distress messages, BMS, buoyage irregularities, dangers to navigation).
NOTE(S): 1. After prior announcement on 2182 kHz and VHF Ch 16.
2. Scheduled broadcasts may be suspended while SAR action is in progress.
3. Due to the variable length of bulletins, it may sometimes be prudent to begin a radio watch earlier than stated.

JOBOURG (CROSS) MRCC

I Control Centre: 49°41'04N 1 °54'-40W
A Antifer 49°41' 01N 0°09'-92E
B Granville 48°50'-06N 1 °36'-81 W
Ch 80 VHF
C Jobourg 49°41'-04N 1 °54'-40W
D Port-en-Bessin 49°20'-98N 0°46'-37W
Diagrams pages 97, 98, 99 and 100
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JO B O UR G (CRO SS) M RCC (Continued)

Weather Bulletins
B: 0703 1303 1903 LT
Coastal bulletin, including BMS, 24 hour forecast and outlook, from Cap de la Hague to Pointe de Penmarc'h in French.
C: 0715 1315 1915 LT
A: 0803 1303 2003 LT
C: 0733 1333 1933 LT Coastal bulletin, including BMS, 24 hour forecast and outlook, from Baie de Somme to Cap de la Hague in French.
D: 0745 1345 1945 LT
Navigational Warnings
A-D: On reciept and then
Coastal BMS in French, broadcast transmitter by transmitter, beginning at the stated time.
every H+03
C: On receipt and then
BMS for Sea Areas 13 and 14, including synopsis, 24 hour forecast by region and subsequent trends, in French and English.
every H+20 H+50
A-D: On receipt and then
Bulletins for Casquets TSS and the area eastwards in French and English.
H+20 H+50 On request
NOTE(S): 1. After prior announcement on VHF Ch 16.
2. Scheduled broadcasts may be suspended whilst SAR action is in progress.
3. Due to the variable length of bulletins, it may sometimes be prudent to begin a radio watch earlier than stated.

SIGNAL STATIONS (ATLANTIC COAST)

Control Centre: 48°23'-00N 4°29'-00W
A Saint-Cast 48°38'-58N 2°14'-86W
Batz 48°44'-78N 4°00'-69W
Beg Meil 47°51'-27N 3°58'-58W
B Cap Ferret 44°37'-83N 1 °15M2W
Les Baleines 46°14'-57N 1 °33'-72W
Piriac 47°22'-45N 2°33'-48W
Beg Melen (lie de Groix) 47°39'-15N 3 ° 3 0 'H W
Brignogan 48°40'-61N 4°19'-85W
Chassiron 46°02'-82N 1 °24'-65W
C Chemoulin 47°14'-04N 2°17'-93W
La Chevre 48°10'-20N 4°33'-17W
Ch 10
Messanges 43°48'-73N 1 °24'-03W
VHF Saint-Quay 48°39'-33N 2°49'-66W
Brehat 48°51'-33N 3°00''27W
Grave 45°34'-22N 1°03''94W
Le Raz 48°02'-33N 4°43'-91W
D Saint-Julien 47°29'-70N 3°07'-62W
Saint-Sauveur (tie d’Yeu) 46°41'-65N 2°19'-80W
Socoa 43°23'-65N 1 °41'-21W
Stiff 48°28'-56N 5°03'-17W
Penmarc'h 47°47'-85N 4°22'-49W
E Ploumanac'h 48°49'-52N 3°28'-37W
Ch 11 Saint-Mathieu 48°19'-78N 4°46'-30W
F Ch 10 Le Talut (Belle-ile) 47°17'-67N 3°13'-10W
G Ch 08 Portzic 4 8 °21 '-50N 4 o32'-04W
Diagrams pages 92, 93, 97, 98, 99 and 100
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0830 1615
On receipt 0830 1630
On receipt 0845 1645
On receipt 0900 1700 Local AVURNAVs for Brest.
On receipt 0915 1715
On receipt 0920 1720
On receipt 0930 1730
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S IG N A L STA TIO N S (A T L A N T IC C O A S T) (C o n tin u e d )

NOTE(S): 1. Operational Area: Mont Saint-Michel to the Spanish border.

2. After prior announcement on VHF Ch 16.

SIGNAL STATIONS (ENGLISH CHANNEL COAST)

Control Centre: 49°38'-74N 1 °38'-17W
Ault 50°06'-30N 1 °27'-22E
Barfleur 49°41'-82N 1 °15'-93W
Boulogne-sur-Mer 50°43'-95N 1 °35'95E
Carteret 49°22'-39N 1 °48'-42W
Dieppe 49°55'-96N 1 °05'-33E
Dunkerque 51 °03'-36N 2°20''35E
Fecamp 49°46'-05N 0°22'-17E
Ch 10 VHF
La Hague 49°43'-58N 1°56'-31W
La Heve 49°30'-55N 0°04'-27E
Le Hornet 49°39'-58N 1 °37'-79W
Le Roc 48°50'02N 1 °36'-20W
Port-en-Bessin 49°20''98N 0°46'-37W
Saint Vaast 49°34'-36N 1 °16'-48W
Villerville 49°23'-17N 0°06'-48E
Diagrams pages 97, 98, 99 and 100
Navigational Warnings
On receipt, then at the time of
Local AVURNAVs for Cherbourg.
each tide
NOTE(S): 1. Operational Area: Belgian border to Mont Saint-Michel.
2. After prior announcement on VHF Ch 16.

FRANCE (Mediterranean Coast)

NAVTEX
W 518 kHz
La Garde 43°06'-26N 5°59'-48E
s 490 kHz
Diagrams pages 35, 97, 99,106 and 107
Weather Bulletins
1140 2340 (optional bulletin at Weather synopsis and development and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 514 (Eastern part), 515, 516, 521-523, 531-534 in
' 0340) English.
Weather synopsis and development and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 514 (Eastern part), 515, 516, 521-523, 531-534 in
S: 1100 2300
French.
Navigational Warnings
W: 0340 0740 1140 1540 1940 2340 Storm warnings for Sea Areas 514 (Eastern part), 515, 516, 521-523, 531-534 and AVURNAVS Toulon in English.
S: 0300 0700 1100 1500 1900 2300 Storm warnings for Sea Areas 514 (Eastern part), 515, 516, 521-523, 531-534 and AVURNAVS Toulon in French.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
NAVAREA III:
Prefet Maritime Navigation Warnings in French only.
www.premar-mediterranee.gouv.fr/avis-urgents-aux-navigateurs.html

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MEDITERRANEAN COAST/CORSE (CROSS)
AND SIGNAL STATIONS

1 N eoulos/Port Vendres 17 La G aroupe

2 Bear 18 Ferrat
3 Leucate 19 Cap Corse
4 Agde 20 Ersa
5 Sete 21 Sagro
6 L’Espiguette 22 Serra di Pigno 4 3 °-
-43°
7 C ouronne 23 Alistro
8 P lanier 24 C onija
9 Bee de I’Aigle 25 La C hiappa
10 C epet 26 Pertusato
11 Signal S tations (M ed Coast) 27 S erragia
12 La G arde (Cross) 28 C orse (S ous-C ross)
13 Porquerolles 29 La Parata
14 C am aret 30 La Punta
15 D ram ont 31 Piana
16 Pic de I’O urs/C annes 32 ile de Rouss

-42° 42°-

KEY:
= Control Centres
^ ☆ { l O A n = Rem ote sites
• = NAVTEX Station
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L A G A R D E (C RO SS) M R C C
Control Centre: 43°06'-26N 5°59'-48E
La Garde 43°06'-26N 5°59'-48E
A 1696
Porquerolles 42°59'-06N 6° 12'-38E
RT (MF)
La Garde 43°06'-26N 5°59'-48E
B 2677
Porquerolles 42°59' 06N 6°12'-38E

Languedoc Roussillon
C Ch 64 Neoulos / Port Vendres 42°29'00N 2°57'-00E
VHF
D Ch 79 Agde 43°17'-94N 3°30' 08E

Provence
E Ch 80 Planier 4 3 011 '-93N 5°13'-84E
F Ch 63 VHF Coudon/Toulon 43°09'-63N 6°00'-49E
G Ch 80 Cap Camarat 43°12'-05N 6°40'-49E
Cote d'Azur
Ch 64 VHF Pic de I'O urs/Cannes 43°28'-58N 6°54'-33E
H
Corse
1 Ersa / Cap Corse 42°58'-15N 9°22'-80E

J Serra di Pigno 42°41'-66N 9°23'-97E

K Conga 41 °44'-30N 9°23'-26E
Ch 79 VHF
L Serragia 41 °30'-89N 8°58'-67E
M La Punta 41 °57'-21N 8°41'-94E
N Piana 42°14'-28N 8°37'-27E
Diagrams pages 97, 99,106 and 107
Weather Bulletins
A: 1550 LT 72 hour forecast for Sea Areas 514 (Eastern part), 515-516, 521-523 and 531-534 in French.
A, B: 1000 1600 2200 LT Weather bulletins, including BMS, 24 hour forecast and outlook, for Sea Areas 514 (Eastern part), 515-516, 521-523 and 531-534
in French.
C: Every 15 minutes
Coastal bulletin, including synopsis, BMS, 24 hour forecast and outlook, from the Spanish border to Port-Camargue in French.
D: 0715 1315 1915 LT
E: 0733 1333 1933 LT
F: Every 15 minutes Coastal bulletin, including synopsis, BMS, 24 hour forecast and outlook, from Port-Camargue to Saint-Raphael in French.
G: 0746 1346 1946 LT
H: Every 15 minutes Coastal bulletin, including synopsis, BMS, 24 hour forecast and outlook, from Saint-Raphael to Menton in French.
I: 0733 1333 1933 LT
J: 0745 1345 1945 LT
K: 0803 1403 2003 LT
Coastal bulletin, including synopsis, BMS, 24 hour forecast and outlook, for the Corsican Coast in French.
L: 0815 1415 2015 LT
M: 0833 1433 2033 LT
N: 0845 1445 2045 LT
Navigational Warnings
A, B: On receipt 0103 0503
0903 1303 1703 2103 BMS for Sea Areas 514 (Eastern part), 515-516, 521-523 and 531-534 in French.
LT
C-N: On receipt and then Coastal BMS for Mediterranean Coast of France and Corse in French, broadcast transmitter by transmitter, beginning at the stated
every H+03 time.
NOTE(S): 1. After prior announcement on 2182 kHz and VHF Ch 16.
2. Scheduled broadcasts may be suspended whilst SAR action is in progress.
3. Due to the variable length of bulletins, it may sometimes be prudent to begin a radio watch earlier than stated.

S IG N A L S TA TIO N S (M E D IT E R R A N E A N C O A ST)
I Control Centre: 43°07'-51N 5°55' 00E
Bear 42°30'-97N 3°08'-00E
Cepet 43°04'-77N 5°56'-49E
A Ch 13 VHF
Couronne 43°20' 00N 5°03'-13E
Pertusato 41 °22'-44N 9°10'-69E
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S IG N A L S TA TIO N S (M E D IT E R R A N E A N C O A S T) (C o n tin u e d )

B Cap Corse 43°00'-32N 9°21'-50E

Leucate 42°55'-05N 3°03'-60E
C
Sagro 42°47'-89N 9°29'-32E
D Porquerolles 42°59'-06N 6°12'-38E
Ch 13
E Sete 43°23'-82N 3°41'-54E

F Alistro 42°15'-61N 9°3 2'46 E

G Camarat 43°12' 05N 6°4 0'49 E

VHF Dramont 43°24'-85N 6°51'-17E
H Ch 15 La Chiappa 41 °35'-71N 9°21'-78E
L'Espiguette 43°29'-27N 4°08'43E
La Garoupe 43°33' 87N 7°07'-99E
I
La Parata 41 °54'-52N 8°37'-10E
Ch 13
Bee de I'Aigle 43°10'48N 5°34'45E

J Ferrat 43°40'-95N 7°19'-64E

lie de Rousse 42°37'-99N 8°55'-35E
Diagrams pages 97, 99,106 and 107
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0915 1400
On receipt 09151415
On receipt 0930 1415
On receipt 0930 1430
On receipt 0945 1415
Local AVURNAVs for Toulon.
On receipt 09451430
On receipt 09451445
On receipt 1000 1445
On receipt 10151500
On receipt 1030 1515
N0TE(S): 1. Operational Area: Spanish border to the Italian border, including Corse.
2. After prior announcement on VHF Ch 16.

Weather Bulletins
G: 0100 1300 Weather synopsis and forecast, in English.
\ 0500 0900 1700 2 100 Weather synopsis, in English.
Navigational Warnings
G: 01000500 0900 1300 1700 2100 Navigational and storm warnings as necessary.

GERMANY

GENERAL NOTES
Deutschlandfunk (DLF) continues to broadcast storm warnings covering coastal areas on 5-7—107-4 kHz FM when required and after the news. However, it
j be noted the transmissions no longer contain any specific maritime forecasts.

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

www.deutschlandradio.de/seewetter Deutschlandradio website Shipping weather in German.
http://www.dwd.de/EN/specialusers/shipping/weather Maritime forecasts for North Sea, Baltic and
German Weather Service
atsea_en/weatheratsea_node.html Mediterranean, in German and English.

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NAVTEX
S 518 kHz
Pinneberg 53°40''50N 9°48''50E
L 490 kHz
Diagrams pages 33 and 111
Weather Bulletins
S: 0700 1100 1500 Weather forecast for German coastal waters and navigational warning area in the North Sea in English.
Weather forecast for 12 hours and outlook for a further 12 hours for German coastal waters and navigational warning area
L: 0150 0950 1750
in the Baltic Sea in German.
Weather forecast for 12 hours and outlook for a further 12 hours for German coastal waters and navigational warning area
L: 0550 1350 2150
in the North Sea in German.
Navigational Warnings
Wind warnings and Navigational Warnings for German coastal waters and navigational warning area in the North Sea in
S: 0300 1900 2300 English.
The 1100 and 1500 broadcasts on Fridays, include list of Navigational Warnings still in force.
Wind warnings and Navigational Warnings for German coastal waters and navigational warning area in the Baltic Sea in
L: 0150 0950 1750 German.
The 0950 broadcast on Fridays, includes the list of Navigational Warnings in force.
Wind warnings and Navigational Warnings for German coastal waters and navigational warning area in the North Sea in
L: 0550 1350 2150 German.
The 1350 broadcast on Fridays, includes the list of Navigational Warnings in force.
Ice Warnings and Reports
S: 1100 If applicable ice reports in place of the weather forecasts in English.
If applicable ice reports in place of the weather forecasts for German coastal waters and navigational warning area in the
L: 0950
Baltic Sea in German.
If applicable ice reports in place of the weather forecasts for German coastal waters and navigational warning area in the
L: 1350
North Sea in German.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Navigation Warnings in
www.bsh.de/en/Maritime_shipping/Commercial__shipping/NavigationaLwarnings/index.jsp
English.
Navigational Warnings in
www.bsh.de/de/Schifffahrt/Berufsschifffahrt/Nautische_Warnnachrichten/index.jsp
German.
Navigational Warnings for
German the German Baltic Sea
www.bsh.de/aktdat/nwn/nwn-ost.pdf Hydrographic Office area, in German and
English, as a PDF file.
Navigational Warnings for
the German North Sea
www.bsh.de/aktdat/nwn/nwn-nord.pdf
area, in German and
English, as a PDF file.

FIRING PRACTICE AREAS

Approximate Position: 54°21'-90N 10°34'-25E________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
The danger areas in Kieler Bucht, Hohwachter Bucht, Todendorf and Putlos should be avoided during firing exercises but vessels may pass through after
permission has been granted by the Bundeswehr. The coast radio station Todendorf Naval transmits updated situation broadcasts concerning the danger areas
on VHF Ch 11 from Monday to Friday at 0730,1100 and 1530 LT and in exceptional cases also on Saturday at 0730 and 1100 LT. The situation broadcast will be
announced 5 minutes in advance on VHF Ch 16.
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FORECAST AREAS

KEY:
N ordsee
N1 Viking
N2 N -lich Utsira
N3 S-lich Utsira
N4 Forties
N8 Dogger
N9 Fischer
N10 D eutsche Bucht
N11 H um ber
N 12 T h e m se
A5 E nglischer Kanal O-Teil
A6 E nglischer Kanai W-Teil
Ostsee
B1 Bottenvik
B2 Norra Kvarken
B3 Bottensee
B4 Aland-See und Aland-lnseln
B5 Finnischer Meerbusen
B6 R igaischer Meerbusen
B7 N -liche Ostsee
B8 M ittlere Ostsee
B9 SO -liche O stsee
B10 S-liche O stsee
B 1 1 W -liche Ostsee
B12 Belte und Sund
B13 Kattegat
B14 Skagerrak

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D EU TSC H ER W E TTE R D IE N S T (D W D ) (G E R M A N W E A TH E R SER VIC E)
Maritime Weather Reports and Advice
Route recommendations for mariners world-wide are issued by the maritime adviser of the DWD. Requests should preferably be submitted 1 or 2 days prior to
departure.
The following information is required to plan a route:
(a) Vessel’s name
(b) Call sign
(c) Speed
(d) Vessel type
(e) GT
(f) Type of cargo
(g) Loading on deck
(h) Seakeeping and stability
(i) Point of departure
(j) Destination
(k) ETD (DWD to be advised if there is more than a 4 hour delay)
The text can be in German or English and needs to include details of a means for communication e.g.: e-mail, Satcom, telex, facsimile.
The following information is provided to the vessel a few hours prior to departure:
(a) W eather Synopsis
(b) Movement of air pressure
(c) Optimal route with way points
(d) W eather outlook including expected weather for voyage
(e) Alternate voyage routes in certain cases
Communication of on-board weather observations is necessary to allow changes to course to be recommended if the weather develops
differently than has been expected.
For more information contact:
Deutscher Wetterdienst - Seeschifffahrtsberatung
Keyword: Routenempfehlung (Route recommended)
Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse 76,
20359 Hamburg,
Tel: +49(0)69 80626181,80626116
F a x :+49(0)69 80626180
T e le x :+41 211 291 HADWD
e-mail: routing@ dwd.de
Inmarsat C, code 69
Charges are available on request. For vessels taking part in the weather observing programme charges are reduced.

SEEWIS Internet Service

Maritime weather information is available for the North Sea, Baltic and Mediterranean.
The following information can be accessed:
Detailed forecasts (graphics, text and meteograms) for selected harbours up to 5 days ahead in the German Bight and Western Baltic
Forecasts for coastal and off-shore waters
Meteorological charts for wind, sea-state and air pressure
W eather observations
Registration applications:
T e l:+49(0)69 80626190
F a x :+49(0)69 80626193
e-mail: seewis-online@ dwd.de
Website: www.seewis.de

Telephone Weather Service

Free marine weather forecasts for the North and Baltic Seas are updated daily at 0700, 1300 and 2100 on +49(0)69 80625799. Please note that normal phone
charges still apply.

Warning Telephone
The latest wind and storm warnings for individual areas of the German North Sea and Baltic Sea Coasts can be accessed via:
T e l:+49(0)69 80626101 (H24)
Warnings are given for Beaufort Force 6 or more for the Ostfriesische Coast, Elbe Estuary and Nordfriesische Coast or for the whole North Sea Coast or Baltic
Sea Coast. If no warning is in operation a wind forecast for the German Bight, Western and Southern Baltic Sea is given.

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STORM S U R G E W A R N IN G S A N D W A T E R LE V E L PR ED IC TIO N S
Water Level Forecast and Storm Surge Warning Service of the Bundesamtes fur Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH)
Water level forecasts and tide data are issued by the BSH. They are distributed through:
(a) radio and TV stations;
(b) internet at: ww w.bsh.de;
(c) mobile telephone at: mobile.bsh.de (water level forecast for the North Sea coast, Baltic and 7 day tidal prediction).
Water level forecasts for the German Baltic coast, which differ from the local average water level, are issued twice daily.

Forecasts of the levels which the high water is expected to reach on the German North Sea coast, in Emden, Bremen and Hamburg are issued approximately 1
hours in advance. They state the expected difference between the high water level and the average high water level and thus update the tide predictions inthe
tide tables.

Storm surge warnings from the BSH are issued up to 12 hours in advance for the German North Sea coast including the harbours, and the German Baltic Sea
coast, they are introduced by the words “Stormflutwarnung” (storm surge warning) and specify the Areas which are expected to be in danger and also specify the
likely level of the storm surge. Flood warnings are also available on the internet at: w w w .bsh.de,www.bsh-wasserstand.de and w w w .bsh -sturmflut.de

Warnings for the German North Sea area are issued if the water levels are expected to increase by 1 -5 metres or more above the average high water level.

Warnings for the German Baltic Coast are issued if levels of 1 metre or higher above the average water level are expected.

All warnings include general information on the extent of the risk. A distinction is made between storm surges, severe storm surges and very severe storm surges
depending on the storm surge levels and their impact on the coast.

Warnings prior to unusually low water levels are issued as Navigational Warnings.

BREMEN MRCC
Control Centre: 53°04'-26N 8°48'-48E
North Sea Coast
Blumenthal 53° 11 '-72N 8°33'-55E
Borkum 53°35'-32N 6°39'-72E
Cuxhaven 53°51'-83N 8°37'-58E
Helgoland 54°10'-82N 7°52'-99E
Ch 16 VHF Kampen 54°56'-77N 8°20'-44E
Norderney 53°42'-54N 7°13'-79E
Stade 53°45'-47N 9°25' 00E
Wangerooge 53°47'-41N 7°51 '-43E
Westerhever 54°22'-40N 8°38'-41E

Baltic Sea Coast

Bastorf 54°07'-91N 11 °41'-61E
Damp 54°35'-01N 10°01'-31E
Darsser Ort 54°28'-49N 12°30'-26E
Greifswalder Oie 54°14'-49N 13°54'-58E
Holnis 54°51'-71N 9°34'-41E
Ch 16 VHF
Marienleuchte 54°29'-71N 11 °14'-30E
Rugen 54°34'-32N 13°39'-49E
Stralsund 54°18'36N 13 °07'-1 OE
Travemiinde 53°57'-72N 10°52'-87E
Waterneverstorf 54°20'-00N 10°36'-17E
Diagrams pages 111 and 116
Navigational Warnings
On receipt Repeated every
Vital warnings for the Baltic and North Sea coasts of Germany.
H+00 & H+30 until cancelled

115- - yp- -----

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SEA

Control Centres
^ ☆ < jo A a Rem ote Sites
NAVTEX Station
1 Borkum 14 Brem erhaven 27 N orddeutscher R undfunk 39 Rostock
2 N orderney 15 Blum enthal 28 Ham burg 40 Darsser O rt
3 Accum ersiel 16 Brem en 29 Lauenburg 41 Barth
4 Aurich 17 Brem en M RCC 30 W aterneverstorf 42 Stralsund
5 Papenburg 18 H olnis 31 Lubeck (Fernm eldeturm 43 Garz
6 W angerooge 19 Flensburg B ungsberg) 44 Rugen
7 Helgoland 20 Damp 32 Travem unde 45 A rkona
8 Kam pen 21 Kiel Mail 33 Lubeck 46 G reifswald
9 M orsum (Sylt) 22 Kiel (Schilksee) 34 M arienleuchte 47 G reifsw alder Oie
10 N ordfriesland 23 Kiel 35 G revesm uhlen-H am berge 48 W olgast
11 W esterhever 24 Stade 36 W ism ar 49 Usedom
12 Heide 25 Pinneberg 37 Bastorf 50 U eckem unde
13 C uxhaven 26 D P07-Seefunk 38 Bad Doberan 51 Pasewalk

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DOKUMENTE UND DEBATTEN (DDokDeb)
Ch 5C1 DAB+ Astra satellite2
W eather Bulletins
0105 0640 1810 LT Maritime weather bulletin including weather synopsis, observations and forecast for the next 12 hours, together with the outlook for
a further 12 hours with regards to strong winds and storms.
An additional 3-day outlook for the German North Sea and Baltic Sea areas is broadcast in the summer only.____________________
1178-352 MHz
2Also available as a DVB-S digital TV broadcast via Astra satellite: 19-2° East.
NOTE(S): 1. The weather bulletin can also be found on the following website, in German only: www.deutschlandradio.de/seewetter.275.de.html
2. A recorded telephone service is available in German on +49 (0)221 34529918.

DP07-SEEFUNK (HAMBURG)
Control Centre: 53°33'-00N 9°58'-00E
Operations Centre
Ch 83 VHF Hamburg 53°33'-00N 9°58'-00E

North Sea Coast

Ch 28 Accumersiel 53°40'-83N 7°29'-22E
Ch 61 Borkum 53°34'-72N 6°40'-01E
Ch 25 VHF Bremen 53°05'-00N 8°48'-00E
Ch 24 Elbe-Weser (Cuxhaven) 53°50'-02N 8°38'-90E
Ch 26 Nordfriesland 54°30'-55N 8°39'-22E

I Baltic Sea Coast

Ch 66 Arkona 54°33'-22N 13°35'-62E
Ch 27 Flensburg 54°47'-83N 9°26'-22E
Ch 23 VHF Kiel 54°25'-13N 10° 10'-67E
Ch 24 Lubeck 54°13'-00N 10°44'-00E
Ch 60 Rostock 54°08'-08N 12°06'-71E
Diagrams pages 111 and 116
Weather Bulletins
07450945 1245 1645 1945 Weather situation, 12h forecast, outlook for a further 12 hours and reports from observation stations, for Sea Areas B10-B12,
N9-N12 and Eastern Boddenwasser in German. A summary is also broadcast in English.
0945 1645 1945 Outlook for 4 -5 days for North Sea and Baltic Sea in German. A summary is also broadcast in English.
N avigational W arnings
On receipt 0745 0945 1245 Gale and strong wind warnings, for Sea Areas B10-B12, N9-N 12 and Eastern Boddenwasser in German. A summary is also
1645 1945 broadcast in English.
NOTE(S): Only during the period, end of March to the beginning of Oct, after announcement on VHF Ch 16.

KIEL MAIL (DAO)

[Control Centre: 54°28'-44N 10°09'-11E
Transmits Receives
DA023 124125 12762

DA024 4164-5 4242-5

DA025 5833 5833

DA026 6249-5 6357

DA028 8328-5 8510-4

DA034 4168-7 4263-7

DA036 6257-5 6434

DA038 8336-5 8637

W eather Bulletins
On request (H24) On connection to Kiel Mail local W e b s e r v e r for weather information, weather bulletins, weatherfaxes, Meteo France weather service
and weather routing services.
C o n tin u e d O ve rle a f

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KIEL MAIL (DAO) (Continued)

NOTE(S):1. Procedure: A fully automatic service is available by prior registration with Kiel Mail. Readiness to accept traffic on all channels is indicated by a
transmission of an idle-signal followed by callsign DAO in Morse every 180 seconds.
2. Mailbox: For Ship-to-Shore and Shore-to-Ship traffic. Direct access to any e-mail box by Pactor-ll and Pactor-lli IP-Bridge (2.400 bps
uncompressed). Weather, e-mail and data service.

NORDDEUTSCHER RUNDFUNK (NDR)

Control Centre: 53°34'-00N 9°59'-00E
NDR 1 Radio MV
94-3 MHz Bad Doberan 54°06'-52N 11 °45'-95E

87-6 MHz Barth 54 ° 21 '-91N 12°42'-54E

102-5 MHz Garz (Rugen) 54°19'-42N 13° 20'-46E

101 MHz Greifswald 54°05'-08N 13°23'-76E

100-7 MHz Grevesmiihlen-Hamberge 53°52'-29N 11 °14'-00E

97-6 MHz Heringsdorf (Usedom) 53°57'-37N 14°08'-99E

A FM
93-7 MHz Pasewalk 53°28'-90N 14° 01 '-87E

91 MHz Rostock 54°04'-30N 12° 04'-80E

96-3 MHz Stralsund 54° 18'-13N 13°02'-22E

90-1 MHz Ueckermiinde 53°43'-58N 14°03'-58E

96-2 MHz Wismar 53°53'-95N 11 °26'-55E
89 MHz Wolgast 5 4 “ 02'-78N 13°45'-28E

NDR Infol (NDR Info Spezial)

Flensburg 54°48'-47N 9°30'-22E
B DAB
Hamburg 53°31'-15N 10° 06'-17E

NDR Info
96-4 MHz Aurich 53°28'-00N 7 o30'-00E
95 MHz Bremen 53°05'-74N 8°47'-51E

98-9 MHz Bremerhaven 53°32'-31N 8°34'-83E

93-1 MHz Cuxhaven 53°50'-02N 8°38'-89E

87-7 MHz Flensburg 54°48'-47N 9°30'-22E

88-6 MHz Garz (Rugen) 54°19'-42N 13°20'-46E

92-3 MHz Hamburg 53°31'-15N 10°06'-17E

87-9 MHz Heide 54°12'-00N 9°06'-00E
C FM
92-5 MHz Helgoland 54°10'-82N 7°52'-99E
100-5 MHz Heringsdorf (Usedom) 53°57'-37N 14°08'-99E
99-7 MHz Kiel 54° 19'00N 10° 08'OOE

96-8 MHz Lauenburg 53°23'-00N 10°34'-00E

95-9 MHz Lubeck 53°51'-51N 10°41'-33E
92-7 MHz Morsum (Sylt) 54°54'-52N 8°18'-49E
100-2 MHz Papenburg 53°05'-08N 7°23'-46E

102-8 MHz Rostock 54°04'-30N 12°04'-80E

Diagrams pages 111 and 116
W eather Bulletins
B: 0005 0830 2205 LT Maritime weather report (weather conditions, 12 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours with reference to strong winds,
storms and wave heights) for Sea Areas B8-B14, N2-N4 and N8-N12 and Boddengewasser Ost in German.
C1: 0005 LT
Station reports from the North Sea and Baltic Sea as printed on Bordwetterkarte (on-board weather chart) No.9 in German.
C2: 1006 1300 1906 LT Wind forecasts for 12 to 30 hours in German.
A: 0900 1800 LT
Water level forecasts in German.
C: 0900 LT3 2200 LT
N avigational W arnings
B: 0005 0830 2205 LT
Navigational Warnings in German.
C1: 0005 LT

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NORDDEUTSCHER RUNDFUNK (NDR) (Continued)

1On VHF channels in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

2After the news and at other times when free airtime is available
3Sun after the news
NOTE(S): Available on Digital Radio DAB+, DVB-S satellite radio, over the NDR Radio App and as a live stream on the Internet.

PINNEBERG (DDK) (DDH)

Control Centre: 53°43'-00N 9°55'-00E
4583 (DDK 2)
7646 (DDH 7) Programme 1
10100-8 (DDK 9)
RADIOTELEX
147-3 (DDH 47)
11039 (DDH 9) Programme 2
14467-3 (DDH 8)
Diagrams pages 111 and 120
W eather Bulletins
0005 0305 0535 0835
Weather report (weather situation, 12 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours) for North Sea and Baltic Sea in English.
1135 1435 17352035
0020 0320 0550 0850
Weather report (weather situation and 12 hour forecast) for the German North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts in English.
1150 1450 1750 2050
0030 0603 1205 1803 Advice on the use of weather data in English.
0035 0630 1210 1830 SYNOP (FM 12-XI Ext.), coded station reports from Europe, north America and north Africa.
0200 0 4 4 0 0735 1035
SHIP (FM 13-XI Ext.), coded ship reports from North Sea, north Polar Sea and Atlantic Sea.
1335 1 63 5 1935 2235
A: 0330 1 505 Medium range weather report (weather situation and 5 day forecast) for Baltic Sea in English.
A: 0355 1 5 3 0 Medium range weather report (weather situation and 5 day forecast) for North Sea in English.
A: 0604 1 80 4 Medium range weather report (5 day forecast) for eastern Atlantic in English.
A: 0815 2 0 1 5 BUOY (FM 13-XI Ext.), coded buoy reports from north Polar Sea and Atlantic.
A: 0905 2 1 0 5 Weather report (weather situation and 2 day forecast) for Norwegian Sea and Baltic Sea in English.
A: 0930 2 1 3 0 Weather report (weather situation and 2 day forecast) for north Atlantic in English.
A: 0955 2 1 5 5 Weather report (weather situation and 2 day forecast) for western European waters in English.
A: 1110 Notices in English.
0005 0 30 5 0505 0605
0905 1205 1505 1805 Weather report (weather situation, 12 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours) for North Sea and Baltic Sea in German.
2105
0020 0 320 0520 0620
0920 1220 15201820 Weather report (weather situation and 12 hour forecast) for the German North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts in German.
2120
0030 1 035 2 1 5 5 Medium range weather report (weather situation and 5 day forecast) for Baltic Sea in German.
0055 1 100 2 2 3 5 Medium range weather report (weather situation and 5 day forecast) for North Sea in German.
01250425 0530 0725
1025 1325 1625 1925 Station reports for North Sea and Baltic Sea in German.
2225
0200 0 73 4 1 9 3 4 Medium range weather report (weather situation and 5 day forecast) for eastern Atlantic in German.
0235 Advice on transmission problems notices.
0325 0630 Weather report (weather situation and 2 day forecast) for Norwegian Sea and Baltic Sea (Route North Cape - Shetlands - The
Quark - Gulf of Finland) in German.________________________________________________________________________________
0350 0700 Weather report (weather situation and 2 day forecast) for north Atlantic (Route Pentlands - Southwest Greenland) in German.
0755 1335 1 95 5 SHIP (FM 13-XI Ext.), Coded ship reports from North Sea, north Polar Sea and Atlantic Sea.
1010 Advice on the use of weather data, advice on transmission problems notices in German.
145 Special transmissions for research vessels (only if required).
230 Repeat of the 0630 weather report for Norwegian Sea and North Sea in German.
Repeat of the 0700 weather report for north Atlantic in German.
420 Repeat of the 0820 weather report for western European waters in German.
545 Repeat of the 1035 medium range weather report for Baltic Sea in German.
635 Repeat of the 1100 medium range weather report for North Sea and/or special broadcasts for research vessels in German.
830 Weather report for Norwegian Sea and Baltic Sea in German
Weather report for north Atlantic (Pentland Firth to southwest Greenland) in German.
08202020 Weather report for western European waters in German.
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NORTH ATLANTIC
FORECAST AREAS
 RADIO WEATHER SERVICES AND NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS

GERMANY
PINNEBERG (DDK) (DDH) (Continued)

Navigational W arnings
A: 0000 0300 0600 0900
1200 1500 1800 2100
Strong wind, gale and storm warnings for German Bight, western and southern Baltic Sea, German North Sea and Baltic Sea coast
B: 0000 0300 0500 0600
in English and German.
0900 1200 1500 1800
2100
A: 05151715
Navigational Warnings for North Sea, Baltic Sea and German Coast in English and German.
B: 0950 1715
A, B: On request Navigational Warnings for North Sea and Baltic Sea in English and German.

GIBRALTAR (UK)
INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES
Forecast for inshore waters within 5 nm of Gibraltar,
www.gibraltarport.com/weather-and-tide Gibraltar Port Authority together with tidal information, provided by the Met
-
Office (Gibraltar).

GREECE
INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES
www.hnms.gr/hnms/english/navigation/navigation_ht
Hellenic National Meteorological Service Marine bulletin in English and Greek.
ml

NAVTEX
H Irakleion 35°19'-33N 25°44'-92E
K Kerkyra 518 kHz 39°36'-43N 19°53'-47E
L Limnos 39°54'-41N 2 5 010'-84E
Q Irakleion 35°19'-33N25°44'-92E
P Kerkyra 490 kHz 39°36'-43N 19°53'-47E
R Limnos 39°54'-41N 25°10'-84E
S Irakleion 4209-5 kHz 35°19'-33N 25°44'-92E
Diagrams pages 20, 35 and 36
W eather Bulletins
Gale warnings, weather synopsis, 24 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas Saronikos, SE Aegean,
H: 0510 0910 1710 2110
SW Aegean, SW Kritiko and SE Kritiko in English.
Gale warnings, weather synopsis, 24 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas South Adriatic Sea,
K: 0540 0940 1740 2140
North / South Ionian Sea, Patrai'kos, Korinthiakos and Kithira Sea in English.
Gale warnings, weather synopsis, 24 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas North / South Aegean
L: 0550 0950 1750 2150 Ikaro, Samos Sea, Saronikos, South Evvoikos, Kafireas Strait, Central / North Aegean, Thrakiko and Thermaikos in
English.
Q: 1040 1840
P 1030 1830
Weather forecast in Greek.
R: 1050 1850
S 1100 1900
Navigational W arnings
H:: 011005100910 1310 17102110
Navigational Warnings for the Aegean Sea 34°N-41 °N, 22°30'E-30°E in English.
L: 0150 0550 0950 1350 1750 2150
K 0140 0540 0940 1340 1740 2140 Navigational Warnings for the Ionian Sea east to 22°30'E including Patrai'kos Kolpos and Korinthiakos Kolpos in English.
Q 0240 0640 1040 1440 1840 2240
P: 0230 0630 1030 1430 1830 2230
Navigational Warnings in Greek.
R 0250 0650 1050 1450 1850 2250
S 0300 0700 1100 1500 1900 2300

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GREECE
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET
The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSA T SafetyNET or international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Hellenic Navy Navigation Warnings and other related information in
www.hnhs.gr/en/online-2/2015-05-16-18-50-25
Hydrographic Service English and Greek.

FIRING PRACTICE AREA - KRITIKO SEA

Approximate Position: 35°55'00N 25°25'00E
The practice area named K riti' is used for missile and gunnery firing exercises, as well as target dropping, on a regular basis. Vessels transiting the area are
requested to keep a listening watch on VHF Chs 16 and 12 for broadcasts from 'NAMFI CONTROL'.

OLYMPIA (SVO) [1780]

Control Centre: 37°36' 00N 21 °29'-17E
A 2799 Irakleion (SVH) 35°20''33N 25°07'-33E
B 2830 Kerkyra (SVK) 39°37'-39N 19°54'-74E
RT (MF)
C 2730 Limnos (SVL) 39°52'-14N 25°04'-00E
D 2624 Rodos (SVR) 36°25'-48N 28°13'-43E
E 8424 (Ch 816) RADIO-TELEX Olympia (SVU4) 37°36' 00N 21 °29'-17E
Ch 23 Astypalaia 36°35'-98N 26°26'-43E
Ch 85 Chios 38°22'-57N 26°02'-73E
Faistos 34°59'-62N 25° 12'-42E
Ch 27
Kefallinia 38°08'-47N 20°39'-52E
Ch 02 Kerkyra 39°44'-80N 19°52'-36E
Ch 83 Knosos 35°16'-87N 24°56'-13E
Ch 85 Kythira 36°15'-95N 23°02'-83E
Ch 82 Limnos 39°54'-31N 25°04'-76E
Ch 04 Moustakos 35° 18'-69N 23°36'-67E
F Ch 01 VHF Mytilfni 39°04'-37N 26°21'-25E
Ch 25 Parnis 38°10'-27N 23°43' 65E
Ch 85 Patrai 38°14'-78N 21 °46'-12E
Ch 83 Petalidion 36°55'-75N 21 °51'-53E
Ch 60 Pilion 39°24'-27N 23°03'-12E
Ch 63 Rodos 36° 16'-25N 27°56'-07E
Ch 23 Sfendamion 40°25'-15N 22°31 '■10E
Ch 85 Siteia 35°04' 23N 26° 11 '-53E
Ch 04 Syros 37°27''45N 24°55'-69E
Ch 85 Thasos 40°43'-85N 24°39'-72E
Diagrams pages 20 and 123
W eather Bulletins
A-D: 0633 0903 1533 2133
E: 0930 2130
Gale warnings, weather synopsis, 24 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 18-53 in Greek and English.
F: 0600 1000 1600 2200
On request on Ch 16
Continued on P ag e 124

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V1&3(1)GREECOMS
I 1 I
20 ° 21 ° 22° 23° 24° 25° 4 3 °-
1 Kerkyra 14 Lichada 28 Rodos (SVR)
Greece 2 Kerkyra (SVK) 15 Pilion 29 Rodos
Maritime Radio Stations 3 Kefallinfa 16 Stendam ion 30 K arpathos
4 Patrai 17 Tsoukalas 31 S iteia

V003
KEY: 5 Purgos 18 Thasos 32 Ira k le io n /V ro u c h a s /
♦ ★ ♦ • A , = C ontrol Centres 6 Olym pia 19 Lim nos Brochas Kritis

09/03/17
^ - m -O o A d = R em ote sites 7 Petal idion 20 Lim nos (SVL) 33 Faistos
• = NAVTEX Station 8 Kythira 21 Mytilfni 34 Ira k le io n /Ira k le io n (SVH) 42° -
9 Poros 22 S kyros 35 Knosos
10 G eraneia 23 C hios 36 M oustakos
11 Aspropyrgos 24 A ndros 37 T hira
Attikfs JR CC 25 Syros 38 M ilos
12 P e ira ia sJR C C 26 Patm os
13 Parnis 27 A stypalaia

40°

39°

3 8°-

3 5 °-

3 4 °-
 RADIO WEATHER SERVICES AND NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS

GREECE
O LYM PIA (SVO) [1780] (C ontinued)

N avigational W arnings
A, B, C, On receipt
Gale warnings for Sea Areas 18-53 in Greek and English.
D, F:
A: 0703 1133 1733
2333
Navigational Warnings for the Aegean Sea 3 4 0N—41 ° N, 22 ° 30'E-30 ° E in Greek and English.
C: 0033 0703 1033
1633
B: 0033 0703 1033 Navigational Warnings for the Ionian Sea east to 22°30'E including Patrai'kos Kolpos and Korinthiakos Kolpos in Greek and
1633 English.
D: 0703 1133 1733
Navigational Warnings for the South Aegean Sea 34°N -38°N , 22°30'E-30°E in Greek and English.
2333
F: On receipt 0500
1100 1730 2330 On Navigational Warnings in Greek and English.
request
NOTE(S): After preliminary announcement on VHF Ch 16 and DSC 2187-5 kHz

GREENLAND

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Marine weather forecast for Greenland Sea Areas
and links to associated information such as: wind
www.dmi.dk/en/groenland/hav/sea-areas-forecast Danmarks Meteoroiogisk Institut
data, tidal information, weather and ice charts, in
English and Danish.

NAVTEX
X Grindavik (Iceland) 63°49'-99N 22°27'-04W
W Kook Island (Nuuk) 64°04'-12N 52°00'-51W
R Saudanes (Iceland) 518 kHz 66° 11 '• 17N 18°57'-12W
M Simiutaq 60°41' 20N 46°35'-00W
I Upernavik 72°46'-98N 56°08'-33W
Diagrams pages 39,40 and 125
W eather Bulletins
X: 0350 0750 1150 1550 1950 2350 Weather forecast for Areas 3-5.
W: 0340 0740 1140 1540 1940 2340 Weather forecast for Areas 9-11.
R: 0250 0650 1050 1450 1850 2250 Weather forecast for Areas 1-3.
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 Weather forecast for Areas 5-8.
I: 0120 0520 0920 1320 1720 2120 Weather forecast for Areas 12-14.
N avigational W arnings
X: 0350 0750 1150 1550 1950 2350
W: 0340 0740 1140 1540 1940 2340
R: 0250 0650 1050 1450 1850 2250 Storm and Navigational Warnings and ice reports.
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200
I: 0120 0520 0920 1320 1720 2120
NOTE: Weather and Navigational Warnings for the east coast of Greenland are broadcast by Iceland where necessary - see relevant entry.

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FORECASTAREAS

KEY:
1 Daneborg
2 Kangikajik
3 Aputiteeq
4 Kulusuk
5 T im m ia rm iu t
6 N unap Isuata Kangia
7 N unap Isuata Kitaa
8 N unarsuit
9 Narsalik
10 M eqquitsoq
11 Attu
12 Uiffaq
13 Qim usseriarsuaq
14 Kiatak
 RADIO WEATHER SERVICES AND NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS

GREENLAND
M AR ITIM E SAFETY IN FO R M ATIO N (M SI) ON TH E IN TER N ET
The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety Information system and shouid never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Links to MSI and other related information specific to
www.dma.dk/ships/sider/greenlandwaters.aspx
navigation in Greenland waters, in English and Danish.
Web-based application which gives a single point of
Danish Maritime Authority access to safety related information such as: Navigational
https://arcticweb.e-navigation.net Warnings, weather forecasts and ice charts, together with
reporting facilities for GREENPOS and Coastal Control, for
the Arctic waters around Greenland.

A A S IA A T (O YR)
Control Centre: 68°42'-66N 52°51'-36W
2265 Ikerasassuaq 60°03'-00N 43°09’ '00W
2116 lllutalissuaq (Kook Island) 64°04'-12N 52°00'-50W
2400 Maniitsoq 6 5 025'-14N 52°54'-16W
2225 Paamiut 61 °59'-75N 49°39''00W
2304 Qeqertarsuaq 69°14'-67N 53°31'-60W
RT (MF)
2129 Simiutaq 60°41'-20N 46°36'-00W
A
3125 Sisimiut 66°56'-03N 53°41'-90W
2250 Tasiilaq 65°36''56N 37°38M7W
3276 Upernavik 72°46'-98N 56°08'-33W
3280 Uummannaq 70°40'-99N 52°08'-10W
6522 (Ch 608)
RT (HF)
4381 (Ch 409) Aasiaat 68°42'-00N 52°50''65W

Ch 27 Angiit 65°39''00N 38°11'-00W

Arsuutaa 61 °08''50N 48°22'-66W
Ch 28 Attup Uummannaa 67°58'-00N 53°47' 00W
Ch 01 Ikerasassuaq 60°03'-00N 43°09'-00W
Ch 26 lllutalissuaq (Kook Island) 64°04'-12N 52°00'-50W
Ch 25 llulissat 6 9 012'-65N 51 °06'-30W
Ch 24 Kangaamiut 65°49''63N 53°20'-56W
Ch 28 Kangaarsuk 62°58'-93N 50°31'-48W
Ch 25 Maniitsoq 65°25'-14N 52°54'-16W
Ch 04 Nanortalik 60°08'-45N 45°14'-55W
Ch 24 Narsaq 60°53'-80N 46°01'-17W
Ch 23 Narsarsuaq 61 o09' 00N 45°26'-00W
B VHF
Ch 02 Niaqornaq 70°25' 00N 54°00'-00W
Ch 23 Paamiut 61 °59'-75N 49°39'-00W
Ch 24 Pingu 69°46'-00N 52°02' 00W
Ch 04 Qaarsorsuaq 72°42'-00N 56°05'-00W
Ch 26 Qaqatoqaq 66°38'-00N 52°52'-00W
Ch 02 25 Qaqortoq 60°43'-00N 4 6 o01'-00W
Ch 03 Qingaaq 64°23' 60N 51 °06'-00W
Ch 25 Quarmil Qaaja 65°44'-47N 37°02'-62W
Ch 28 Sermersooq 60°13'-00N 45°22'-00W
Sermiligaaq 65°54'-50N 36°22'-00W
Ch 26
Simiutaq 60°41'-20N 46°36'-00W
Ch 01 Sisimiut 66°56'-03N 53°41'-90W
Ch 60 Tinumanersuaq 74°06'-65N 57°12'-53W
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MARITIME RADIO STATIONS
KEY:
= C ontrol Centres
O - f r ^ o A n = R em ote sites
• = NAVTEX Station

1 Tinum anersuaq 19 Iliutalissuaq

2 U pernavik (Kook Island)
3 Q aarsorsuaq 20 M eqquitsoq
4 U perniviup Q aqqaa 21 Kangaarsuk
5 Uum m annaq 22 Paamiut
6 N iaqornaq 23 Arsuutaa
7 Pingu 24 Sim iutaq
8 U unartuarsuup Q aqqaa 25 Q aqortoq
9 Q eqertarsuaq 26 Narsaq
10 llulissat 27 Narsarsuaq
11 A asiaat 28 S erm ersooq
12 A ttup U um m annaa 29 N anortalik
13 S isim iut 30 Top 775
14 Q aqatoqaq 31 Ikerasassuaq
15 Kangaam iut 32 A ngiit
16 Maniitsoq 33 Tasiilaq
17 Qingaaq 34 Quarm ii Q aaja
18 JR C C Greenland 35 S erm iligaaq
 RADIO WEATHER SERVICES AND NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS

GREENLAND
A A SIA A T (O YR) (Continued)

Ch 03 Top 775 60°00'-00N 44°34'-00W

Ch 63 Uperniviup Qaqqaa 71010'-00N 52°57'-00W
B VHF
Ch 03 Uummannaq 70°40'-99N 52°08'-10W
Ch 23 Uunartuarsuup Qaqqaa 6 9 016'-50N 53°32''00W
Diagrams pages 125 and 127
Weather Bulletins
A, B: On request Weather forecast and outlook for the next 18 hours in English, Greenlandic and Danish.
Navigational Warnings
A, B: 0605 1105 1605
Storm and gale warnings in English, Greenlandic and Danish.
2105 LT
A1, B1: On receipt then
0035 0335 0635
Navigational Warnings in English and Danish.
0935 1235 1535
1835 2135
A, B: On request Ice reports in English, Greenlandic and Danish.
1 After Traffic Lists until cancelled
NOTE(S): Scheduled warnings will be announced on 2182 kHz and Ch 16, other warnings will be announced on DSC, then 2182 kHz and Ch 16 then read on
the working frequencies. Repeated after the silence period more than half an hour from the first transmission.

KALAALLIT NUNAATA RADIO (KNR)

I Control Centre: 64°11'-00N 51°43'-00W
570 kHz lllutalissuaq (Kook Island) 64°04'-12N 52°00'-50W
650 kHz AM Qeqertarsuaq 69°14'-67N 53°31'-60W
720 kHz Simiutaq 60°41'-20N 46°35'-00W
90-5-104 MHz FM
Weather Bulletins
0630 0845 1840 2145 LT | Weather forecast for the next 24 hours, including gale, storm and ice accretion warnings, in Greenlandic and Danish.
Navigational Warnings
11700 LT1 I Local Navigation Warnings, in Greenlandic and Danish.
1 One broadcast is made at a variable point between 1700 and 1800 LT on all frequencies.

ICELAND

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Shipping forecast for coastal, deep sea and Atlantic
http://en.vedur.is/weather/shipping/text Icelandic Met Office
ocean areas, in Icelandic and English.
Weather and sea state observations, weather
www.vegagerdin.is/vs/Today.aspx Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration forecast/tidal charts and other associated information,
in Icelandic and English.

Grindavik 63°49'-99N 22°27'-04W

518 kHz
Saudanes 66° 11 '-17N 18°57'-12W
Grindavik 63°49'-99N 22°27'-04W
490 kHz
Saudanes fifi°11'-17N ia i5
Diagrams pages 32, 33, 40 and 13a
 RADIO WEATHER SERVICES AND NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS

ICELAND
N A VTEX (Continued)

Navigational Warnings
X 0350 0750 1150 1550 1950 2350 Storm warnings and Navigational Warnings including ice reports for east coast of Greenland in English.
R 0250 0650 1050 1450 1850 2250 Storm warnings and Navigational Warnings including ice reports in English.
K 0140 0540 0940 1340 1740 2140
Storm warnings and Navigational Warnings including ice reports in Icelandic.
E 0040 0440 0840 1240 1640 2040

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Notice to Mariners and links to other related navigational
www.lhg.is/starfsemi/sjomaelingasvid/tts/ Icelandic Coast Guard
information, in English and Icelandic

HORNAFJORBUR (COAST GUARD RADIO)

Control Centre: 64°15'-08N 15°12'-66W
1659 RT(MF) HornafjorSur 64°15'-08N 15°12'-66W
Ch 24 Borgarhafnarfjall 64° 11 '-45N 15°45'-81W
Ch 25 VHF Haoxl 63°54'-67N 16°37'-82W
Ch 26 Hvalnes 64°24'13N 14°32'-41W
Diagram page 130
Navigational Warnings
On receipt Storm and gale warnings for Sea Areas 9,11 and 12, Navigational Warnings and ice reports in Icelandic and English.
0205 0505 0805 1105 1405
Storm and gale warnings for Sea Areas 9,11 and 12 in Icelandic and English.
1705 2005 2305
NOTE(S): 1. After preliminary announcement on 2187-5 kHz (DSC), 2182 kHz, VHF Ch 70 (DSC) and Ch 16.
2. Broadcasts remotely controlled from Reykjavik.

ISAFJORDUR (COAST GUARD RADIO)

Control Centre: 66°05'-93N 23°l32'-32W
2724 RT (MF) Isafjorfiur 66°05'-93N 23°02'32W
Ch 27 Baeir 66°05'-76N 22°32'-44W
Ch 23 Bolafjall 66°10'-69N 23°19'-68W
Ch 27 VHF Laugabolsfjall 65°42'-55N 23°24'-02W
Ch 24 TalknafjordQur 65°37'-51N 23°49'-47W
Ch 25 Thverfjall 66°02'-57N 23°18'-45W
Diagram page 130
Navigational Warnings
On receipt Storm and gale warnings for Sea Areas 4 and 17, Navigational Warnings and ice reports in Icelandic and English.
0203 0503 0 8 03 1103 1403
Storm and gale warnings for Sea Areas 4 and 17 in Icelandic and English.
1703 2003 2303
NOTE(S): 1. After preliminary announcement on 2187-5 kHz (DSC), 2182 kHz, VHF Ch 70 (DSC) and Ch 16.
2. Broadcasts remotely controlled from Reykjavik.

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FORECAST AREAS
KEY:
1 S u8vesturm i3 (SW Banks)
2 FaxafloamiS (W Banks, southern part)
3 B rei8afjar3arm i9 (W Banks, northern part)
4 Vestfjar3am i9 (N W Banks)
5 NorSvesturmiS (N Banks, w estern part)
6 N or5austurm id (N Banks, eastern part)
7 Austurm iS (E Banks, northern part)
8 AustfjarSam id (E Banks, southern part)
9 S u8austurm i8 (SE Banks)
10 Austurdjup (E D eepsea Banks)
11 FEereyjadjup (Faeroe D eepsea Banks)
12 Sudausturdjup (SE D eepsea Banks)
13 Su6urdjup (S D eepsea Banks)
14 S uflvesturdjup (SW D eepsea Banks)
15 Vesturdjup (W D eepsea Banks)
16 NorSurdjup (N D eepsea Banks)
17 Gra=nlandssund
 RADIO WEATHER SERVICES AND NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS

ICELAND
NESKAUPSTABUR (COAST GUARD RADIO)
Control Centre: 65°09'-00N 13°42'-00W
1761 RT (MF) Neskaupsta&ur 65009'00N 13°42'-00W
Ch 25 Bjolfur 65015'-91 N 14°03'-62W
Ch 26 Go&atindur 65°03'-86N 13°52'-42W
VHF
Ch 27 G rsnanipa 64°51'-70N 13°46'-36W
Ch 23 Hellishei6i 65°42'-02N 14°29'-34W
Diagram page 130
Navigational Warnings
On receipt Storm and gale warnings for Sea Areas 7, 8,10 and 11, Navigational Warnings and ice reports in Icelandic and English.
0203 0503 0803 1103 1403
Storm and gale warnings in Icelandic and English for Sea Areas 7 ,8 ,1 0 and 11.
1703 2003 2303
InOTE(S): 1. After preliminary announcement on 2187-5 kHz (DSC), 2182 kHz, VHF Ch 70 (DSC) and Ch 16.
2. Broadcasts remotely controlled from Reykjavik.

REYKJAVIK (COAST GUARD RADIO)

Control Centre: 64°05'-00N 21 °50'-00W
A 1876
RT (MF) Reykjavik 64°05'-00N 21 °50'-00W
B 2182
Ch 25 Blafjoll 63°58'-63N 21 °38'-07W
Ch 23 Fro&arheifii 64°50'-16N 23°28'-32W
Ch 27 Mi&fell 64°50'-83N 23°51'-87W
C VHF
Ch 25 Stykkisholmur 65°03'-03N 22°44'-51 W
Thorbjorn 63°51'-85N 22°26'-30W
Ch 26
UrSarhjalli 65°36'-85N 24°16'-04W
Diagram page 130
Weather Bulletins
A, C: On Request Weather Information in English.
Navigational Warnings
A-C: On Receipt___________Storm and gale warnings tor Sea Areas 1-3 and 15, Navigational Warnings and ice reports in Icelandic and English.
A, C: 0205 0505 0805 1105 , . , 0 . ..... . . . . . c .. .
1405 1705 2005 2305 m ® warnln9s *or ®ea Areas ^ and 15 in Icelandic and English.

NOTE(S): After preliminary annoucement on 2187-5 kHz (DSC), 2182 kHz, VHF Ch 70 (DSC) and Ch 16.

SIGLUFJORDUR (COAST GUARD RADIO)

Control Centre: 66° 11 '-22N 18057'-05W
1883 RT (MF) Siglufjor&ur 66° 11 '-22N 18°57'-05W
Ch 24 EnnishofSi 65°34'-72N 21 °19'-37W
Ch 27 Grimsey 66°32'-76N 17°59'-54W
Ch 26 Gunnolfsvikurfjall 66°08'-65N 15°05'-32W
Ch 23 Husavik 66°02'-76N 17°18'-22W
VHF
Ch 26 SteinnyjarstaSafjall 65°54'-72N 20°13'-49W
Ch 23 Tindastoll 65°46'-86N 19°42'-68W
Ch 25 VaSlaheiQi 65°44'-91N 18°00'-09W
Ch 24 Vi6arfjall 66°15'-60N 15°46'-46W
Diagram page 130
Navigational Warnings
On receipt Storm and gale warnings for Sea Areas 5, 6 and 16, Navigational Warnings and ice reports in Icelandic and English.
02050505 0805 1105 1405
Storm and gale warnings for Sea Areas 5, 6 and 16 in Icelandic and English.
17052005 2305
NOTE(S): 1. After preliminary announcement on 2187-5 kHz (DSC), 2182 kHz, VHF Ch 70 (DSC) and Ch 16.
2. Broadcasts remotely controlled from Reykjavik.

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ICELAND
VESTMANNAEYJAR (COAST GUARD RADIO)
Control Centre: 63°26'-00N 20° 16'-00W
1713 RT (MF) Vestmannaeyjar-Klif 63°26'-89N 20017'-23W
Ch 26 Hafell 63°26'-60N 18°52'-00W
VHF
Ch 27 Klif 63°26''89N 20°17'-22W
Diagram page 130
Navigational Warnings
On receipt Storm and gale warnings for Sea Areas 1,13 and 14, Navigational Warnings and ice reports in Icelandic and English.
0203 0503 0803 1103 1403
Storm and gale warnings for Sea Areas 1,13 and 14 in Icelandic and English.
1703 2003 2303
NOTE(S): 1. After preliminary announcement on 2187-5 kHz (DSC), 2182 kHz, VHF Ch 70 (DSC) and Ch 16.
2. Broadcasts remotely controlled from Reykjavik.

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Synopsis and 24 hr forecast for Indian coastal waters,
www.imd.gov.in/pages/services_marine.php Indian Meteorological Department together with current Met Area VIII weather bulletin, in
English and Hindi.

NAVTEX
P Chennai (Madras) 13°05'-05N 80°17'-23E
518 kHz
G Mumbai (Bombay) 19°05'-00N 72°50'-00E
Diagrams pages 37 and 133
Weather Bulletins
P: 0630 1830 Forecast and sometimes balloon observations for Bay of Bengal and coastal Sea Areas 13,14.
G: 0900 2100 Forecast and sometimes balloon observations for Arabian Sea and coastal Sea Areas 2, 3.
G: 0900 2100 FM 12-XIV SYNOP, FM 13-XIV SHIP for Sea Areal.
Navigational Warnings
P: 0230 1030 Navigational Warnings for the Bay of Bengal Coast.
G: 0500 0900 1300 1700 2100 Navigational Warnings for the Arabian Sea Coast.
NOTE: Temporarily inoperative.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service m ay be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSA T SafetyNET o r international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) m ay prove useful to the mariner:
www.hydrobharat.gov.in/downloads/navarea_warnings_injorce.pdf Navigation Warnings in English.
Indian Naval Hydrographic'
Office Links to Notice to Mariners and other associated
www.hydrobharat.gov.in/views/index.php
information, in English.

FIRING PRACTICE AREAS

Information regarding firing practice areas and times, can be obtained from the Indian Hydrographic Office, using the following contact details:

Telephone: +91 135 2747368

Fax: +91 135 2748373
Tel/Fax: +91-22-22751049
E-mail: msis-inho@ navy.gov.in
inho@navy.gov.in
ncdm-inho@ navy.gov.in
Web: www.hydrobharat.gov.in

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4 South M aharashtra 14 South Andhra
5 G oa 15 North Andhra
6 K arnataka 16 South O rissa
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INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Marine forecasts for the Persian Gulf, Strait of
Hormuz and Gulf of Oman, together with wind/wave
www.irimo.ir/eng/wd/1214-Marine-Builetin.html Iranian Meteorological Organisation
charts for the Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea, in
English.

NAVTEX
F Bandar-e ShahTd Rajaf 27°06'-15N 56°04'-41E
518 kHz
A Bushehr 28°59'-02N 50°50''03E
I Bandar-e Shahid Raja’T 27°06'-15N 56°04'-41E
490 kHz
D Bushehr 28°59'-02N 50°50'-03E
Diagram page 37
Weather Bulletins
F: 0450 1250 Weather bulletins for the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf in English.
A: 0800 1200 Weather bulletins for the northwest Persian Gulf in English.
1: 0520 1320
Weather bulletins in Farsi.
D: 0830 1230
Navigational Warnings
F: 0050 0450 0850 1250 1650 2050 Navigational Warnings for the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf in English.
A: 0000 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 Navigational Warnings for the northwest Persian Gulf in English.
I: 0120 0520 0920 1320 1720 2120
Navigational Warnings in Farsi.
D: 0030 0430 0830 1230 1630 2030

BANDAR-E EMAM KHOMEYNi (EQN)

Control Centre: 30°25'-49N 49°03'-87E
Ch 18 VHF
Weather Bulletins
0430 1230 I Weather bulletins tor the northwest Persian Gulf in English and Farsi.
Navigational Warnings
0500 1300 I Navigational Warnings for the northwest Persian Gulf in English and FareT
NOTE(S): Broadcasts given 1 hour earlier when DST is in force. See ALRS Volume 2 (NP282) for dates.

BANDAR-E SHAHlD RAJA'I (EQI) [5300]

Control Centre: 27°06'-13N 56°04'-40E
Ch 18 VHF
Weather Bulletins
0430 1230 | Weather bulletins for the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf in English and Farsi.
Navigational Warnings
0500 1300 | Navigational Warnings for the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf in English and Farsi.
NOTE(S): Broadcasts given 1 hour earlier when DST is in force. See ALRS Volume 2 (NP282) for dates.

BUSHEHR(EQM)
Control Centre: 28°58'-90N 50°50'-08E
Ch 18 VHF
Weather Bulletins
04301230 | Weather bulletins for the northwest Persian Gulf in English and Farsi.
Navigational Warnings
0500 1300 I Navigational Warnings for the northwest Persian Gulf in English and FarsiT
NOTE(S): Broadcasts given 1 hour earlier when DST is in force. See ALRS Volume 2 (NP282) for dates.

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IRAN
CHABAHAR (EQJ)
Control Centre: 25°17'-53N 60°37'-71E
Ch 18 VHF
Weather Bulletins
10430 1230 | Weather bulletins for the Gulf of Oman and the northern part of the Indian Ocean in English and Farsi.
Navigational Warnings
0500 1300 | Navigational Warnings for the Gulf of Oman and the northern part of the Indian Ocean in English and Farsi.
NOTE(S): Broadcasts given 1 hour earlier when DST is in force. See ALRS Volume 2 (NP282) for dates.

IRAN (Caspian Sea)

NAVTEX

G 518 kHz
Fereydun Kenar 36°41'-70N 52°33'-70E
J 490 kHz
Diagram page 36
Weather Bulletins
G: 0500 1300 Weather bulletins in English.
J: 0530 1330 Weather bulletins in Farsi.
Navigational Warnings
G: 0100 0500 0900 1300 1700 2100 Navigational Warnings in English.
J: 0130 0530 0930 1330 1730 2130 Navigational Warnings in Farsi.

IRELAND
INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES
Gale warnings, 24h sea area forecast, coastal
www.met.ie Met Eireann reports, marine observations, outlook for a further 24h
and Atlantic weather charts in English.

NAVTEX

Q Malin Head 55°21' 80N 7°20'-39W

518 kHz
W Valentia 51 °55'-80N 10°20'-95W
A Malin Head 490 kHz 55°21'-80N 7°20'-39W
Diagrams pages 18, 33,136 and 216
Weather Bulletins
Q: 0640 1840 Weather synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas Shannon, Rockall, Malin, Bailey and Hebrides.
Weather synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Irish coastal waters up to 30 n miles offshore and Sea Areas Irish Sea, Atlantic-
Q: 1040 2240
East Northern and East Central Sections.
Weather synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Irish coastal waters up to 30 n miles offshore and Sea Areas Irish Sea, Sole,
W: 0740 1940
Fastnet and Shannon.
W: 1140 2340 Weather synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Sea Area Atlantic-East Central Section.
A: 0000 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 Inshore waters forecast for Sea Areas 13-17.
Navigational Warnings
Q: 0240 1040 1440 2240 Navigational Warnings for N, NW and W coasts of Ireland and approaches.
Gale warnings for Irish coastal waters up to 30 n miles offshore and Sea Areas Irish Sea, Shannon, Rockall, Malin, Bailey
Q: 0240 0640 1040 1440 1840 2240
and Hebrides.
Q: 1040 2240 Gale warnings for Sea Areas Atlantic-East Northern and East Central Sections.
W: 0340 1140 1540 2340 Navigational Warnings for S, SW and W coasts of Ireland and approaches.
W: 0340 0740 1140 1540 1940 2340 Gale warnings for Irish coastal waters up to 30 n miles offshore and Sea Area Irish Sea.
W: 0740 1940 Gale warnings for Sea Areas Irish Sea, Sole, Fastnet and Shannon.

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-5 6 °

-5 5 °

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IRELAND
MET EIREANN
Met Eireann Marine Weather Services
Weatherdial
Telephone recorded sea area forecast and warnings of gales and heavy swell, Tel: 1550 123855.
Dublin Bay
Forecast of conditions on Dublin Bay is included with the Greater Dublin Area forecast, Tel: 1550 123854.
Weatherdial FAX
Sea Area Forecast (Code 0021) and Marine Product List (Code 0010) are available by Fax: 1570 131838 (follow voice prompts). Calls are chargeable.

DUBLIN (COAST GUARD IVIRCC)

Control Centre: 53°20'-16N 6°15'-30W
Ch 04 Carlingford 54°04'-74N 6°19'-30W
Dublin 53°22'-40N 6°04'-15W
Ch 83
VHF Mine Head 51 °59'-55N 7°35'-19W
Ch 23 Rosslare 52°14'-93N 6°20'-00W
Ch 02 Wicklow Head 52°57'-93N 5°59'-93W
Diagrams pages 136 and 216
Weather Bulletins
0103 0403 0703 1003 1303
Weather synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Irish coastal waters up to 30 n miles offshore and Irish Sea.
1603 1903 2203 LT
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0033 0433 0833
Navigational Warnings for the E, SE and S coasts of Ireland and approaches.
1233 1633 2033
On receipt 0033 0633 1233 Gale warnings for Irish coastal waters up to 30 n miles offshore and Irish Sea.
1833 LT Small Craft Warning for Irish coastal waters if winds of Beaufort Force 6 are expected up to 10 n miles offshore.
I nOTE(S): After preliminary announcement on VHF Ch 16.

MAUN HEAD (COAST GUARD MRSC) (EJM)

Control Centre: 55°21'-80N 7°20'-39W
A 1677 RT (MF) Malin Head 55°21'-80N 7°20'-39W
Ch 83 Belmullet 54°15'98N 10°03'-41 W
Ch 26 Clifden 53°30'-40N 9°56'-20W
B Ch 02 VHF Donegal Bay 54°22'-00N 8°30'-00W
Ch 24 Glen Head 5 4 “ 43'-63N 8°42'-68W
Ch 23 Malin Head 55°21'-80N 7°20'-39W
Diagrams pages 136 and 216
Weather Bulletins
B1: 0103 0403 0703 1003
1303 1603 1903 2203 Weather synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Irish coastal waters up to 30 n miles offshore and Irish Sea.
LT
Navigational Warnings
A2: On receipt 0033 0433
0833 1233 1633 2033
Navigational Warnings for North Channel, SW coast of Scotland, N, NW and W coasts of Ireland and approaches.
B: On receipt 0033 0433
0833 1233 1633 2033
B1: On receipt 0033 0633 Gale warnings for Irish coastal waters up to 30 n miles offshore.
1233 1833 LT Small Craft Warning for Irish coastal waters if winds of Beaufort Force 6 are expected up to 10 n miles offshore.
1After preliminary announcement on VHF Ch 16.
2When 1677 kHz is engaged at the scheduled time of broadcast an alternative frequency will be announced on 2182 kHz.

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IRELAND
RADIO TELEFI'S E IR EA N N - - RADIO 1 ( R T E - R A D I0 1)
Control Centre: 53°18'-91N 6°13'-41W
252 kHz AM Summerhill 53°27'-72N 6°40'-42W
89-9 MHz Achill 53°57'-42N 10°01'-62W
89-6 MHz Aranmore 54°59'-00N 8°30'-54W

89 3 MHz Athlone 53°25'-41N 7°56'-05W

89-7 MHz Ballybofey 54°47'-46N 7°45'-02W
89-1 MHz Ballydavid 52° 11 '-71N 10°22'-43W
88-7 MHz Bantry 51 °39'-95N 9°26'-59W
89 8 MHz Cairn Hill 53°48'-43N 7°42'-93W
88-4 MHz Casla 5 3 017'-45N 9°33'-33W
89-3 MHz Castlebar 53°55'-54N 9°22'-40W

88 3 MHz Castletownbere 51 °38'-50N 10° 00'02W

87-8 MHz Clermont Cairn 54°04'-80N 6°19'-29W

89 5 MHz Clifden 53°30'-38N 9°56'-23W
88 3 MHz Clonmel 52°20'-43N 7°41 '-61W
8 9 7 MHz Collins Barracks 51 °54'-26N 8°28'-13W
88-2 MHz Crosshaven 51 °47'-53N 8°17'-73W
88-5 MHz Dungarvan 52 004'-11N 7°44'-08W
89-8 MHz Fanad 55 013'-66N 7°39'-82W
89-4 MHz Fermoy 52°08'-74N 8°16'-97W
88 3 MHz Gallows Hill 52°15'-72N 7°07'-90W

89-5 MHz Greystones 53°08'-92N 6°06'-05W

89-2 MHz Holywell Hill 54°59'-94N 7°23'-99W
FM
89 5 MHz Kilkeavereagh 51 °52'-13N 10°20'-01W
90-2 MHz Killduff 5 2 050'-11N 7°54'-60W
89 MHz Kinsale 51 °41'-94N 8°29'-92W

89-1 MHz Kippure 53°10'-69N 6°19'-90W

89-2 MHz Knockanore (Cnoc an Oir) 52°31'-42N 9°36'-39W
88-4 MHz Knockmoyle 52°12'-74N 9°42'-70W
89-7 MHz Lehinch 52°59'-56N 9°22'-40W
88-7 MHz Maamclassach 52°08'-52N 10°25'-54W
Maghera 52°58'-13N 8°43'-11W
88-8 MHz
Magheroarty 55°08'-30N 8°10'-63W
88-9 MHz Malin 55°19'-53N 7°17'-65W

88 6 MHz Mitchelstown 52°18'-79N 8°18'-42W

88-9 MHz Monaghan 54° 11'-12N 7°01'-87W

89-6 MHz Mount Leinster 52°37'-08N 6°46'-81 W

88-3 MHz Moville 55° 13'-18N 7°01'-09W
90 MHz Mullaghanish 51 °59'-OON 9°08'-65W
89-2 MHz Spur Hill 51 °51'-38N 8°31'-00W
89 MHz Suir Valley 52°22'-43N 7°15'-95W
88-5 MHz Three Rock 53° 14'-67N 6°14'-29W
88-2 MHz Truskmore 54°22'-44N 8°22'-25W
89-4 MHz Woodcock Hill 52°43'-19N 8°41'-54W
Diagrams pages 136 and 216

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IRELAND
RADIO TELEFIS EIREANN - R A D I0 1 (R TE - R A D I0 1) (Continued)

Weather Bulletins
Hourly news bulletins Gale warnings included when required.
0602 1253 2 3 55 LT Situation, forecast and coastal reports for Irish coastal waters and the Irish Sea.
The forecasts will Include:
(a) Wind strength given in the Beaufort scale and wind direction using 16 point compass
(b) Weather
(c) Visibility
(d) Swell warnings
(e) Outlook for further 24 hours
The coastal reports will include:
(a) Wind direction using 16 point compass and speed in knots
(b) Weather
(c) Visibility in nautical miles and tenths thereof
(d) Pressure in hectopascals
(e) Pressure tendency, which describes the change in pressure
Pressure change and Broadcast description:
0-0-0-4 h Pa— steady
0-5-1 -9 hPa — rising / falling slowly
2 0 -3 -4 hPa — rising / falling
3-5—5-9 hPa — rising or falling rapidly
6-0 hPa or greater — rising or falling very rapidly
NOTE(S): DAB digital radio broadcasts are also available on 227-36 MHz within the range of the following transmitters: Clermont Cam, Kippure, Three Rock,
Spur Hill and Woodcock Hill.

VALENTIA (COAST GUARD MRSC) (EJK)

Control Centre: 51 °55'-80N 10°20'-95W
A 1752 RT (MF) Valentia 5 r5 5 '-8 0 N 10°20'-95W
Ch 23 Bantry 51 °38'-57N 10°00'-11W
Ch 26 Cork 51 °50'-83N 8°27'-70W
Galway 53° 17'-51 N 9°06'-75W
B Ch 04 VHF
Mizen Head 51 °33'-44N 9°32'-46W
Ch 28 Shannon 52°31'-44N 9°36'-38W
Ch 24 Valentia 51 °55'-80N 10°20'-95W
Diagrams pages 136 and 216
Weather Bulletins
B’: 0103 0403 0703 1003
1303 1603 1903 2203 Weather synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Irish coastal waters up to 30 n miles offshore and Irish Sea.
LT
A: 0833 2033 Weather synopsis, 24 hour forecast, for Sea Areas Shannon and Fastnet.
Navigational Warnings
B1: On receipt 0033 0633 Gale warnings for Irish coastal waters up to 30 n miles offshore and Irish Sea.
1233 1833 LT Small Craft Warning for Irish coastal waters if winds of Beaufort Force 6 are expected up to 10 n miles offshore.
A: On receipt 0303 0833
Gale warnings for Sea Areas Shannon and Fastnet.
0903 1503 2033 2103
A, B: On receipt 0233 0633
Navigational Warnings for S, SW and W coasts of Ireland and approaches.
1033 1433 1833 2233
11After preliminary announcement on VHF Ch 16.

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ISRAEL

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

24 hour maritime forecasts for coastal areas of Israel
http://www.ims.gov.il/IMSENG/AILTahazit/homepage.
Israel Meteorological Service and the eastern Mediterranean Sea, in English and
htm
Hebrew.

NAVTEX
P Hefa (Haifa) 518 kHz 32°54'-90N 35°07'-10E
Diagrams pages 20 and 36
Weather Bulletins
P: 0230 0630 1030 1430 1830 2230 I Weather synopsis, 12 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas Delta, Taurus and Crusade.
Navigational Warnings
P 0230 0630 1030 1430 1830 2230 Gale warnings for Sea Areas Delta, Taurus and Crusade.
P 0230 0630 1030 1430 1830 2230 Navigational Warnings.
P 0230 0630 1030 1430 1830 2230 Firing practice warnings, as required.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service m ay be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Israeli Administration of Notice to Mariners and other related information, in
http://asp.mot.gov.il/en/shipping/notice2mariners
Shipping and Ports English and Hebrew.

ITALY

GENERAL NOTES
Maritime Safely Information Broadcasts
Storm Warnings, Weather Bulletins and Navigational Warnings are announced by Italian maritime radio stations on either RT(MF) 2182 kHz or VHF Ch 16, before
being broadcast on the scheduled frequency or channel number.

VHF Ch 68 Continuous Broadcasts

Taped-voice weather bulletins are broadcast continuously, in Italian and English. Fresh gale warnings for the coastal waters of Italy, are broadcast on receipt;
Weather bulletins are updated every 6 hours.

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Marine weather forecast for the Western
www.meteoam.it Aeronautica Militare Italiana Servizio Meteorologico
Mediterranean in Italian and English.

NAVTEX
R La Maddalena 41 °13'-45N 9°23'-98E
U Mondolfo 518 kHz 43°44'-85N 13°08'-55E
V Sellia Marina 38°52'-35N 16°43'-01E
I La Maddalena 41 °13'-45N 9°23'-98E
E Mondolfo 43°44'-85N 13°08'-55E
490 kHz
N Piombino 42°55'-32N 10°32'-60E
W Sellia Marina 38°52'-35N 16°43'-01E
Diagrams pages 35,142 and 143

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ITALY
N A VTEX (Continued)

Weather Bulletins
R: 0650 1850
U: 0720 1920 Weather forecasts in English.
V: 0730 1930
I: 0920 2120
E: 0840 2040 Weather forecasts in Italian.
W: 0740 1940
N: 0610 1810 Weather forecasts in English.
Navigational Warnings
R: 0250 1050 1450 2250
U: 0320 1120 1520 2320 Navigational Warnings in English.
V: 0330 1130 1530 2330
I: 0120 0520 1320 1720
E: 0040 0440 1240 1640 Navigational Warnings in Italian.
W: 0340 1140 1540 2340
N: 0210 1010 1410 2210 Navigational Warnings in English.

FIRING PRACTICE AREAS

Tyrrhenian Sea and Eastern Sardinia Exercise Zones
Due to military exercises involving the launch of missiles and rockets, navigation, anchoring, fishing and similar activities may be prohibited in the following areas
within the limits of the territorial waters and declared dangerous beyond this limit:

Zone 1 Zone 3
a) 40°00'N —010°00'E a) 40°37'N -0 0 9 ° 5 0 'E
b) 40°00'N - 010°30'E b) 4 0 °4 0 'N -0 1 0 ° 3 5 'E
c) 39° 10'N —010°30'E c) 4 0 ° 4 0 'N -0 1 0 ° 5 0 ,E
d) 3 9 °1 0 'N -0 1 0 °0 0 'E d) 3 9 °2 0 'N -0 1 0 ° 5 0 'E
e) 39°26'N - 009°38'E e) 39°20'N - 009°47'E
f) 39°38'N - 009°38’E f) 39°24'N - 009°40'E
Zone 2 Zone 4
a) 4 0 015'N —010°00'E a) 40°37'N - 009°54'E
b) 4 0 015’N - 011 °31'E b) 40°42'N -0 1 1 °17'E
c) 40°11'N —011 °33'E c) 40°11'N —011 °33'E
d) 39°32’N —011 °38'E d) 39°46'N - 011 °36'E
e) 38°52'N - 011 °28'E e) 39°02'N —010° 17'E
f) 3 9 010'N - 010°00'E f) 39°04'N - 01 0008'E
g) 39°28'N - 009°38'E g) 39°26'N - 00 9038'E
h) 39°43'N - 009°40'E

From 21 July to 21 September the zones will only be active from Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Appropriate clearance and AVURNAV orders are issued by the Maritime Authorities.
Vessels and craft in general which have to cross the prohibited zones in order to access the coast and in particular the port of Arbatax, must contact the Arbatax
Maritime District Office on VHF Ch 16, between 0800 and 2000 each day and/or via Cagliari Radio H24, on telephone number 0782 667093.
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ITALY

V005
MARITIME RADIO STATIONS 20 S. Benedetto 40 M. C alvario
1 Piancavallo

16/09/16
2 Triesta 21 M .A g e n ta rio 41 C asa d’Orso
3 C onconello 22 Silvi 42 Posillipo
4 M. Cero 23 C ivitavecchia 43 Napoli 46°-
5 Ravenna 24 M. Paradiso 44 Bari
6 C astellaccio 25 Rom a Radio 45 Abbate Argento
7 Genova 26 M. Cavo 46 Capri
8 Zoagli 27 Form ia 47 M onteparano
9 M. Bignone 28 La M addalena 48 Varco del Salice
10 Gorgona 29 Porto C ervo 49 Serra del Tuono
11 M onte Nero 30 M. Moro 50 M .T itolo
12 Livorno 31 M. Lim bara 51 M. Sardo
13 Mondolfo 32 Porto Torres 52 M. M ancuso
14 Forte G aribaldi 33 O silo 53 C rotone
15 Ancona 34 M .Tului 54 C apo C olonna
16 M. Conero 35 Badde Urbara 55 Sellia M arina
44°
17 Piom bino 36 Porto Cam pu Spina 56 Ustica
18 Isola d'E lba 37 M. Serpeddi 57 P. Stilo
19 M .S e c c o 38 Cagliari 58 Forte Spuria
39 M argine Rosso 59 M. Pellegrino
60 Palerm o Radio
61 M essina
62 Erice
63 Cefalu
64 C apo d ell’Arm i
65 M azara del Vallo
66 M. San Calogero
67 C am polato Alto
40^\ 68 Gela
69 Augusta 42°
70 M. Lauro
41 J 71 Belvedere di Siracusa
72 Pantelleria
73 Lam pedusa Ponente
74 Lam pedusa Grecale

4 0 °-

38°'

■36" 3 6°-

73 A A 74

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ITALY
ANCONA (IPA)
Control Centre: 43°36'-17N 13°28'-25E
2656 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
0135 0735 1335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 14 & 15 in Italian and
English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian._______________________________________________________________
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0403 0803 1203 Near gale warnings for Sea Areas 14 & 15 in Italian and English.
1603 2003 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.__________________

AUGUSTA (IQA)
LU
O

Control Centre: 37° 14'-32N 15°

2628 I RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
0135 0735 1335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 10 & 11 in Italian and
English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0333 0833 1233 Near gale warnings for Sea Areas 10 & 11 in Italian and English.
1633 2033 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.

BARI (IPB)
Control Centre: 41 °05'-25N 17°l30'02E
2579 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
0135 0735 13351935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 12 and 13 in Italian
and English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0333 0833 1233 Near gale warnings for Sea Areas 12 and 13 in Italian and English.
1633 2033 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.

CAGLIARI (IDC)
Control Centre: 39°13'-75N 9°14'-07E
2680 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
0135 0735 1335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 2 ,3 & 6 -9 in Italian
and English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian._______________________________________________________________
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0403 0803 1203 Near gale warnings for Sea Areas 2 ,3 & 6-9 in Italian and English.
1603 2003 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.____________________

CIVITAVECCHIA (IPD)
Control Centre: 42°01 '-98N 11 °50' 01 E
1888 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
0135 07351335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 5 -9 in Italian and
English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian._____________________________________________________________

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CIVITAVECCHIA (IPD) (Continued)

Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0403 0803 1203 Near gale warnings for Sea Areas 5-9 in Italian and English.
1603 2003 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.______________

CROTONE (IPC)
Control Centre: 39°03'-28N 17°07'-70E
2663 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
0135 0735 1335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 11 & 12 in Italian and
English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian.________________________________________________________________
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0333 0833 1233 Near gale warnings for Sea Areas 11 & 12 in Italian and English.
1633 2033 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.__________________

GENOVA (ICB)
Control Centre: 44°26'-00N 8°56'-00E
2642 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
0135 0735 1335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 1 ,4 & 5 in Italian and
English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian.________________________________________________________________
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0403 0803 1203 Near gale warnings for Sea Areas 1, 4 & 5 in Italian and English.
16032003 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.__________________

LAMPEDUSA (IQN)
Control Centre: 35°30'00N 12°36' 00E
1876 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
0135 0735 1335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Area 10 in Italian and
English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian.____________________________________________________________
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0333 0833 1233 Near gale warnings for Sea Area 10 in Italian and English.
16332033 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.____________

LIVORNO (IPL)
Control Centre: 43°29'-44N 10°21'-40E
1925 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
0135 0735 1335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 4 -7 in Italian and
English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian.______________________________________________________________
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0403 0803 1203 Near gale warnings for Sea Areas 4 -7 in Italian and English.
1603 2003 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English._______________

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ITALY
MAZARA DEL VALLO (IQQ)
Control Centre: 37°41'-00N 12°37'-00E
2600 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
0135 0735 1335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Area 10 in Italian and
English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0333 0833 1233 Near gale warnings for Sea Area 10 in Italian and English.
1633 2033 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.

I Control Centre: 38°13'-00N 15°33'-00E

2789 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
0135 0735 1335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 8 ,9 ,1 1 & 12 in
Italian and English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0333 0833 1233 Near gale warnings for Sea Areas 8 ,9 ,1 1 & 12 in Italian and English.
16332033 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.

NAPOLI (IQH)
Control Centre: 40°52'-22N 14° 10'-66E
2632 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
0135 0735 1335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 6 -9 in Italian and
English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0333 0833 1233 Near gale warnings for Sea Areas 6-9 in Italian and English.
1633 2033 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.

PALERMO (IPP)
Control Centre: 38°11'-00N 13°06' 00E
Adriatic Coast
Ch 05 Abbate Argento 40°52'-00N 17° 17'OOE
A Ch 27 Bari 41 °05'-55N 16°55'-04E
Ch 02 VHF Monte Sardo 39°53'-00N 18°21'-00E
Ch 81 Casa d'Orso 41 °49'-1 ON 15°59'-44E
B
Ch 01 Monte Calvario 42°04'62N 14°39'-63E

I Sicilia
Ch 85 Belvedere di Siracusa 37°05'-55N 15°12'-65E
C Ch 86 Campolato Alto 37°16'-50N 15° 12'-17E
Ch 19 Monte Lauro 37°07'-00N 14°50'-00E
Ch 61 Cefalu 38°01'-00N 13°57'00E
VHF
Ch 81 Erice 38°02'-14N 12°35'-43E
D
Ch 27 Monte Pellegrino 38°09'-76N 13°21'-50E
Ch 84 Ustica 38°42'-35N 13°10'-50E
E Ch 85 Forte Spuria 38° 16'-10N 15°37'-32E

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ITALY
PALERMO (IPP) (Continued)

Ch 26 Gela 37°03'-86N 14°14'-99E

F Ch 25 VHF Mazara del Vallo 37°40'-65N 12°36'-63E

Ch 82 Monte San Calogero 37°31'-00N 13°07'00E

Sicilian Channel
G Ch 22 VHF Pantelleria 36°46'-85N 12°00'-29E

Isole Pelagie
Ch 21 Lampedusa Grecale 35°31'-09N 12°37'-84E
H VHF
Ch 25 Lampedusa Ponente 35°31'-38N 12°31'-70E

South Coast
Ch 20 Capo Colonna 39°01'-88N 17°09'-60E

Ch 62 Capo dell'Armi 37°57'-35N 15°40'-82E

1 Ch 79 VHF Monte Titolo 39°59'-84N 16°35'-88E

Ch 26 Monteparano 40°26'-49N 17°25'-16E

Ch 84 Punta Stilo 38°26'-86N 16°34'-66E

Mediterranean Coast
J Ch 19 Monte Mancuso 39°00'-52N 16° 13'05E

Ch 27 Capri 40°32'-86N 14° 14'-37E

Ch 01 VHF Posillipo 40°51'-60N 14°12'-03E

K
Ch 25 SerradelTuono 39°55'-17N 15°50'-03E

Ch 62 Varco del Salice 40°17'-00N 15°02'00E

Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
A-K: 0135 0735 1335 1935 Weather synopsis, 12 and 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours, in Italian and English, on:
A & B for Sea Areas 12 & 13
C for Sea Areas 10 & 11
D & G fo rS e a Areas 8-10
E & J for Sea Areas 8, 9,11 & 12
F & H for Sea Area 10
I for Sea Areas 11 & 12
K for Sea Areas 6-9
Navigational Warnings
A-K: On receipt then 0135 Near gale warnings, in Italian and English on:
0735 1335 1935 A & B for Sea Areas 12 & 13
C for Sea Areas 10 & 11
D & G fo rS e a Areas 8-10
E & J for Sea Areas 8, 9,11 & 12
F & H for Sea Area 10
I for Sea Areas 11 & 12
K for Sea Areas 6-9
A-K: On receipt then 0333
Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.
0833 1233 1633 2033

PALERMO MF (IPP)
Control Centre: 38° 11'-00N 13°l36'00E
1852 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
01350735 1335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 8-1 0 in Italian and
English.
Reports from meteoroloqical observation stations in Italian.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0333 0833 1233 Near gale warnings for Sea Areas 8-10 in Italian and English.
16332033 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.
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ITALY
PORTO TORRES (IZN)
Control Centre: 40°50'-00N 8°24'-00E
2719 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
0135 0735 1335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 1, 2, 6 & 7 in I
and English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian._________________________________________________________
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0403 0803 1203 Near gale warnings for Sea Areas 1, 2 ,6 & 7 in Italian and English.
1603 2003 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.____________________

ROMA RADIO (IAR)

Control Centre: 41 °47'-00N 12°27' 00E
Adriatic Coast
A Ch 65 Silvi 42°33'-87N 14°05'-53E
Ch 83 Conconello 45°40'-42N 13 °47'-93E
Ch 25 Forte Garibaldi 43°36'-33N 13°31'-83E
Ch 26 Monte Cero 45°15'-30N 11 °40'-13E
VHF
B Ch 02 Monte Conero 43°32'-93N 13"36'-33E
Ch 20 Monte Secco 42°58'-00N 13°51'00E
Ch 01 Piancavallo 46°05'-47N 12°32'-43E
Ch 27 Ravenna Bassette 44°24''60N 12°12M0E

Sardegna
Ch 19 Badde Urbara 40°09'-43N 8°37'-75E
Ch 62 Margine Rosso 39°13'-75N 9°14'-07E
C
Ch 04 Monte Serpeddi 39°22' 00N 9°17'-82E
Ch 82 Punta Campu Spina 39°22'-47N 8°34'02E
Ch 85 VHF Monte Limbara 40°51'-20N9°09'-84E
Ch 28 Monte Moro 41 °06'-43N 9°30'-72E
D Ch 83 Monte Tului 40°16' 00N 9°35'-00E
Osilo 40°44'-17N 8°40'-38E
Ch 26
Porto Cervo 41 °08'-17N 9°32'-35E

Mediterranean Coast
Ch 25 Castellaccio 44°25'-73N 8°56'03E
E Ch 07 Monte Bignone 43°52'-16N 7°44'-57E
Ch 27 Zoagli 44°19'-20N 9°18'-70E
Ch 21 Formia 41 °15'-08N 13°35'-97E
Ch 01 VHF Monte Argentario 42°23'-60N 11 °09'-86E
F
Ch 25 Monte Cavo 41 °45'-25N 12°42'-62E
Ch 64 Monte Paradiso 42°05'-00N 11 °51'00E
Ch 26 Gorgona 43°25'-60N 9°53'-62E
G
Ch 61 Monte Nero 43°29'44N 10°21'-40E
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
A-G: 0135 0735 1335 1935 Weather synopsis, 12 and 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours, in Italian and English, on:
A for Sea Areas 13 & 14
B for Sea Areas 14 & 15
C for Sea Areas 2, 3, 6-9
D for Sea Areas 1, 2 ,6 & 7
E for Sea Areas 1 ,4 & 5
F for Sea Areas 5-9
G for Sea Areas 4-7

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ITALY
ROMA RADIO (IAR) (Continued)

Navigational Warnings
A-G: On receipt then Near gale warnings, in Italian and English, on:
0135 0735 1335 A for Sea Areas 13 & 14
1935 B for Sea Areas 14 & 15
C for Sea Areas 2, 3, 6-9
D for Sea Areas 1, 2, 6 & 7
E for Sea Areas 1 ,4 & 5
F for Sea Areas 5-9
G for Sea Areas 4-7
A,B,E, On receipt then
F, G: 0403 0803 1133
Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.
1603 2003
C, D: On receipt

SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO (IQP)

I Control Centre: 42°57'-00N 13°53'00E
1855 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
01350735 1335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 14 & 15 in Italian and
English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0403 0803 1203 Near gale warnings for Sea Areas 14 & 15 in Italian and English.
1603 2003 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English.

TRIESTE (IQX)
Control Centre: 45°40'-47N 13°46' 02E
2624 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 142 and 143
Weather Bulletins
01350735 1335 1935 Near gale warnings, weather synopsis, 12 or 18 hour forecast and outlook for a further 12 hours for Sea Areas 14 & 15 in Italian and
English.
Reports from meteorological observation stations in Italian.________________________________________________________________
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0403 0803 1203 Near gale warnings for Sea Areas 14 & 15 in Italian and English.
1603 2003 Navigational Warnings in Italian and English._________________

IVORY COAST

ABIDJAN (TUA)
Control Centre: 5°18'-94N4°01'-80W
2586 RT (MF)
Navigational Warnings
i 1248 1948 | Navigational Warnings for coastal waters of Ivory Coast in French.

(Norway)

Weather forecasts for Sea Areas C3, D2 and D3 (1st Nov-end Feb), in English and Norwegian.
Weather forecasts for Sea Areas C1-C3 and D1-D3 (1st March—31st Oct), in English and Norwegian.

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JORDAN

AQABA (JYO)
Control Centre: 29°30'-82N 34°59'-82E
Ch 12 77 VHF
Navigational Warnings
On receipt Navigational and weather warnings.

KUWAIT

INTERNET W EATHER SERVICES

24 hour forecast, outlook for the next four days, \
State of Kuwait Directorate General of Civil Aviation
http://www.met.gov.kw/Forecasts/marine.php weather warnings, tide times and wave heights, in
Meteorological Department
English.

AL KUW AYT (KUWAIT) (9KK)

Control Centre: 29°23'-86N 47°38'-80E
2750 RT (MF)
Weather Bulletins
0530 1730 112 hour forecast for coastal waters ot Kuwait in English.

LATVIA

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSA T SafetyNET or international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
www.navtex.lv Maritime Administration of Latvia Current NAVTEX Warnings in English.

RIGA MRCC & RIGA RESCUE RADIO

Control Centre: 57°01'-93N 24°05'-26E
Ch 71 VHF
Diagram page 173
Weather Bulletins
0703 1503 LT (after
Navigational Warnings) On Weather forecasts in English and Latvian.
request__________________
Navigational Warnings
On receipt Urgent Navigational Warnings in English and Latvian.
On receipt at H+03 or H+33
Gale warnings in English and Latvian.
and repeated half an hour later
0703 1503 LT On request______ Navigational Warnings and gale warnings in English and Latvian.
NOTE(S): After prior announcement on VHF Ch 16 and VHF Ch 70 (DSC).

LEBANON

BEYROUTH
Control Centre: 33°51' 00N 35°32'00E
2182 RT (MF)
Ch 16 VHF
Navigational Warnings
On request I Navigational Warnings?
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TARABULUS (TRIPOLI) (5AT)

Control Centre: 32°54'-28N 13°10'-90E
2182
RT (MF)
2197
Weather Bulletins
B: 0833 1733 | Weather bulletins tor area between 10° E to 25° E and Libyan Coast to 34°N.
Navigational Warnings
A: On receipt 0903 1903 | Navigational Warnings for area between 10°E to 25°E and Libyan Coast to 34°N.

LITHUANIA

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety information system and should never be reiied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSA T SafetyNET o r international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Navigation Warnings in
www.msa.lt/en/hydrography/navigational-warnings-and-kq74/notices-to-mariners-scx9.htm Lithuanian English.
Maritime Safety
Administration Navigation Warnings in
www.msa.lt/msa/lt/hidrografine-veikla/navigaciniai-ispejimai-ir-w73j/navigaciniai-ispejimai-ir-1peu.html
Lithuanian.

KLAIPEDA (RADIO 5) (VTS)

Control Centre: 55°43'-16N 21 °06' 04E
Ch 09 VHF
Diagram page 173
Weather Bulletins
On request | Weather forecast for Sea Area B9 and Port of Klaipeda in Lithuanian, English and Russian.
Navigational Warnings
On request | Gale warnings for Sea Area B9 and Port of Klaipeda in Lithuanian, English and Russian.
N0TE(S): Hours of operation: H24

MADAGASCAR

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

www.meteomadagascar.mg/prevision-marine Madagascan Meteorological Service Marine forecasts and warnings, in French.

MADEIRA (Portugal)

INTERNET W EATHER SERVICES

Weather forecast for Portugal, Agores and Madeira in
www.ipma.pt Instituto de Portugues do Mar e da Atmosfera
Portuguese and English.

NAVTEX
P 518 kHz
CENCOMARMADEIRA (Porto Santo) 33°05'-65N 16°20'-29W
M 490 kHz
Diagrams pages 34, 61 and 153
Weather Bulletins
Storm and severe weather warnings, synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 8,21 and 22 and for area within 20 n
P: 0230 0630 1030 1430 1830 2230
miles of the coast in English.
Storm and severe weather warnings, synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 8,21 and 22 and for area within 20 n
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200
miles of the coast in Portuguese.
C o n tin u e d O v e rle a f
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MADEIRA (Portugal)
NAVTEX (Continued)

Navigational Warnings
P: 0230 0630 1030 1430 1830 2230 Navigational Warnings for Sea Areas 8,21 and 22 and for area within 20 n miles of the coast in English.
P: 0230 0630 1030 1430 1830 2230 Coastal Navigational Warnings in English.
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 Navigational Warnings for Sea Areas 8, 21 and 22 and for area within 20 n miles of the coast in Portuguese.
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 Coastal Navigational Warnings in Portuguese.

CENTRO DE COMUNICAQOES DA MADEIRA (CENCOMARMADEIRA) (CTQ)

Control Centre: 33°03'-72N 16°21'-35W
A 2657 RT (MF)
B Ch 11 VHF
Diagrams pages 61 and 153
Weather Bulletins
A: 0735 1935 Storm and severe weather warnings, weather synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 8, 21 and 22 and area within 20 n miles
of islands in Portuguese repeated in English where possible.
B: 1030 1630 LT Storm and severe weather warnings, weather synopsis and 24 hour forecast within 20 n miles of Madeira and Porto Santo in
Portuguese repeated in English where possible.
Navigational Warnings
A: 0735 1935 Navigational Warnings within 200 n miles of Madeira in Portuguese repeated in English where possible.
B: 1030 1630 LT Local Navigational Warnings for Madeira and Porto Santo in Portuguese repeated in English where possible.

MALDIVES

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Coastal marine forecasts and weather warnings, in
www.meteorology.gov.mv/marineweather Maldives Meteorological Service
English and Dhivehi.

MALTA

INTERNET W EATHER SERVICES

Marine weather synopsis and 72 hour forecast, in
www.maltairport.com/weather Malta International Airport
English and Maltese.

Malta 518 kHz 35°51'-30N 14°29'-30E

Diagrams pages 20 and 35
Weather Bulletins
0: 0620 1820 Weather synopsis, 12 hour forecast for coastal waters of Malta up to 50 n miles offshore.
Navigational Warnings
O: 0620 1820 Gale warnings for coastal waters of Malta up to 50 n miles offshore.
Local and NAVAREA III warnings for central Mediterranean up to 10 days old are broadcast Mon-Sat. All warnings still in
0: 0220 0620 1020 1420 1820 2220
force are broadcast on Sun.
NOTE: Tunisian NAVTEX broadcasts from Kelibia are temporarily inoperative. Malta NAVTEX broadcasts MSI for the Sicilian channel and the east coast of Tunisia in
the [T] timeslot - see Tunisian NAVTEX entry.

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MADEIRA
COASTAL FORECAST AREA
KEY:
m i = International NAVTEX (518 kHz)
m = National NAVTEX (490 kHz)

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MALTA
MALTA RCC
Control Centre: 35°51'-30N 14°29'-30E
2625 RT (MF)
Ch 01 02 03 04 VHF
Weather Bulletins
10603 1003 1603 2103 112 hour forecast for coastal waters of Malta up to 50 n miles offshore.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0603 1003 1603
Gale warnings for coastal waters of Malta up to 50 n miles offshore.
2103
1003 1603 2103 Local and NAVAREA III warnings for central Mediterranean up to 10 days old are broadcast Mon-Sat. All warnings still in force are
broadcast on Sun.
NOTE(S): Navigational Warnings follow the Weather Bulletins at the stated times.

VALLETTA VTS
Control Centre: 35°53'-17N 14°30'-15E
Ch 11 VHF
Weather Bulletins
0803 1203 1803 2303 LT | Weather forecast for coastal waters of Malta up to 50 n miles offshore.
NOTE(S): After prior announcement on VHF Chs 12,14 and 16.

MAURITIUS

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Coastal marine forecasts, weather warnings, tidal and
http://metservice.intnet.mu/ Mauritius Meteorological Services
astronomical data, in English and French.

Mauritius 518 kHz 20°10'-05S 57°28'-69E

Diagrams pages 23 and 37
Weather Bulletins
C: 0020 0420 0820 1220 1620 2020 Weather synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 8A1 to 8A7.
Navigational Warnings
C: 0020 0420 0820 1220 1620 2020 Navigational Warnings and weather warnings for Sea Areas 8A1 to 8A7.

MAURITIUS (3BM)
I Control Centre: 20°09'-25S 57°29'-14E
A1 Ch 14 VHF
Cassis 20°09'00S 5 7 o28'-00E
B2 4402 RT (HF)
Diagram page 23
Weather Bulletins
A: 0205 1405 I Weather bulletins for local fishing vessels in the vicinity of the Nazareth Bank (14°30'S 60°40'E) and the Saya de Malha Bank
(10°00'S 61 °00'E).
B: 0115 07303 1315 19303 I Weather synopsis and forecast for Sea Areas 8A1-8A7 in English. I
Navigational Warnings
A, B: On receipt then
Cyclone warnings for Sea Areas 8A1-8A7 in English.
repeated every 2 hours
B: 0115 07303 1315
Weather warnings for Sea Areas 8A1-8A7 in English.
19303
B: 0433 1233 1603 Navigational Warnings in English.
1 After prior announcement on VHF Ch 16.
2 After prior announcement on RT (MF) 2182 kHz.
3 Only when cyclone warning is in force.
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MAYOTTE (France)

MAYOTTE - ELEBN
Control Centre: 12°46'-99S 45°15'-46E
Ch 10 VHF
Diagram page 179
Navigational Warnings
) 1700 On Receipt | Local Navigational and Weather Warnings in French (English on request).
NOTE(S): After prior announcement on VHF Ch 16.

MONACO

MONACO (3AC)
I Control Centre: 43°43'-88N 7°25''25E
4363 (Ch 403)
8728 (Ch 804)
A RT (HF)
13146 (Ch 1224)
17260 (Ch 1607)
B Ch 20
C Ch 23
VHF
D Ch 24 Navimet
E Ch 25
Diagrams pages 19 and 20
Weather Bulletins
A: 0930 Bulletin for METAREA II, eastern Atlantic in French and English.
A: 0800 1030 Bulletin for METAREA III, western Mediterranean in French and English.
A, B: 0930 1403 1930 LT Bulletin for western Mediterranean in French and English.
C: Continuous Broadcast Bulletin for coastal waters from St Raphael to Menton. Bulletins updated twice a day in French and English.
D: Continuous Broadcast Bulletin for coastal waters of Corse. Bulletins updated twice a day in French and English.
E: Continuous Broadcast Bulletin for coastal waters from St Raphael to Port Camargue. Bulletins updated twice a day in French and English.

RIVIERA RADIO
Control Centre: 43°44'-00N 7°24'-00E
106-5 MHz FM
Weather Bulletins
-Fri H+06 (0500-2000 LT) | Weather forecast for the coastal waters between St Tropez and the Italian border and Corse in English.

MONTENEGRO

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSA T SafetyNET or international N A I/TE X for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Maritime Safety Department of Navigation Warnings and other related information in
http://pomorstvo.me/eng/
Montenegro English and Montenegrin.

BAR (40B)
Control Centre: 42°03'-28N 19°08'-46E
Ch 24 VHF
Weather Bulletins
0850 1420 2050 | Weather synopsis, 24 hour forecast for the Adriatic Sea and Straits of Otranto in Montenegrin and English.
Navigational Warnings
0850 1420 2 0 5 0 | Storm warnings and Navigational Warnings for the coastal waters of Montenegro in Montenegrin and English.
NOTE(S): 1. After preliminary announcement on VHF Ch 70 (DSC).
2. Urgent warnings are broadcast on receipt on VHF Ch 16 and are repeated after the next quiet period on RT.
3. Navigational Warnings follow the Weather Bulletins at the stated times.

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MOROCCO

AGADIR (CND)
Control Centre: 30°22'00N 9°33'-00W
1911 RT (MF)
Diagram page 19
Weather Bulletins
0945 1645 On request Weather bulletins for Moroccan coastal and ocean forecast areas.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt Special weather bulletins (gale, storm or hurricane warnings) and Navigational Warnings.
Every H+33 Special weather bulletins (gale, storm or hurricane warnings).
1048 1628 Navigational Warnings for Moroccan coastal waters and eastern Atlantic Ocean between 22°N and 42°N in French.
NOTE(S): Broadcasts are made after prior announcement on 2182 kHz.

CASABLANCA(CNP)
Control Centre: 33°35'-74N 7°38'-50W
2586 RT (MF)
Diagrams pages 19 and 20
Weather Bulletins
0945 1645 On request Weather bulletins for Moroccan coastal and ocean forecast areas.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt Special weather bulletins (gale, storm or hurricane warnings) and Navigational Warnings.
Every H+33 Special weather bulletins (gale, storm or hurricane warnings).
0918 2028 Navigational Warnings for Moroccan coastal waters and eastern Atlantic Ocean between 22 °N and 42 °N in French.
NOTE(S): Broadcasts are made after prior announcement on 2182 kHz.

MOZAMBIQUE

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choose either the Marine and Coastal or High Seas
weather bulletins. High Seas bulletin contains detailed
www.meteona.com Namibia Meteorological Service synopsis, 24 hr forecast, sea state and gale warnings,
in English. Includes a repeat of Meteo-France/La
Reunion bulletins, covering sea areas east of the
Cape.

NAVTEX
B Walvis Bay 518 kHz 23°03'-25S 14°37'-50E
Diagrams pages 37 and 187
Weather Bulletins
B: 12101610 Weather forecast for Sea Areas 1, 2 and 9.
Navigational Warnings
B: 12101610 Gale warnings for Sea Areas 1, 2 and 9.
B: 001004100810 1210 1610 2010 Local NAVAREA VII and coastal warnings for the coastal waters and economic zone of Namibia.
NOTE: Temporarily inoperative.

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MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET
The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services.
INMARSA T SafetyNET or international N A I/TE X for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
South African Navy Coastal Navigation and NAVAREA VII Warnings,
www.sanho.co.za/Default.htm
Hydrographic Office including Namibia, in English.

WALVIS BAY (V5W)

Control Centre: 23°03'-25S 14°37'-50E
4357
A RT (HF) Walvis Bay 23°03'-25S 14°37'-50E
8719
B Ch 25 Boegoeberg 27°54'32S 15°56'-21 E

C Ch 24 Mile 108 21 °26'-55S 13°49'-18E

D Ch 22 Moewebaai 19°22'-21S 12°42'-34E

E Ch 16 VHF Walvis Bay 23°03'-25S 14°37'-50E
Ch 27 Pelican Point 22°53'-52S 14°26'-12E
F
Ch 26 Walvis Bay 23°03'-25S 14°37'-50E
G Ch 23 Lflderitz 26°46'-16S 15°21'-00E
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Weathpr Bulletins
Weather Bulletins
U,c, 0935 1635
Weather forecast for Sea Areas 1, 2 and 9.
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Navigational Warnings
On receipt
o?N a J b i r 9S f° r 863 Areas 1' 2 and 9 and ur9ent NAVAREA VII and coastal warnings for the coastal waters and economic zone
U,C, On receipt and 0905
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Local NAVAREA VII and coastal warnings for the coastal waters and economic zone of Namibia.
t On receipt
*.F: 0935 1635
IM: 0905
t On receipt Gale warnings for Sea Areas 1, 2 and 9.
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NETHERLANDS

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Maritime weather forecasts and links to other
www.vaarweginformatie.nl Marine Section Department of Public Works associated information in Dutch, English, German and
French.
www.knmi.nl/waarschuwingen_en_verwachtingen/wa Weather warnings for Dutch coastal waters & North
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute
arschuwingen_kust_en_noordzee.html Sea in Dutch with English translation link.

Diagrams pages 33, 216 and 302

W eather Bulletins
P: 0230 1430 Forecasts for Sea Areas Viking, Forties, Dogger, Fisher, German Bight, Humber, Thames and Dover.
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N A V TE X (C ontinued)

Navigational Warnings
Gale warnings and Navigational Warnings (including firing practice warnings) for Sea Areas Thames, Humber, German
P: 0230 0630 1030 1430 1830 2230
Bight and Dogger.
Ice Warnings and Reports
P: 1030 Ice messages when necessary to report the ice conditions in the river delta.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSA T SafetyNET or international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) m ay prove useful to the mariner:
www.defensie.nl/english/topics/notices-to-mariners Netherlands Ministry of Defence Notices to Mariners, in English.

FIRING PRACTICE AREAS

Safety Offices

Area Name C a li/V H F Ch Remarks Position

Regular firing practice takes place, during
which the Netherlands flag is raised on a
mast near the battery. Warnings are
CALL: Schietterrein B reezanddijk/C h 71
Ijsselm eer, Schietterrein announced via Notice to Mariners and by
or broadcast on the following channels: 53°01 -1 ON 5 012 -50E
Breezanddijk
CALL: IJsselmeergebied / Ch 01 W est-Terschelling: VHF Ch 25
W ieringerwerf: VHF Ch 27
Lelystad: VHF Ch 83
Daily firing practice takes place from aircraft
on ground targets, usually during daylight
when visibility exceeds 2 n miles. A red flag
is raised on the observation post during
firing, at which time shipping should avoid
the sea are along the coast up to 2000m
Vlieland, Vliehors CALL: Vliehors Range Control / Ch 74 53 °14 '4 0N 4°55'-30E
outside the low-water mark. Vessels
wishing to transit the area should make
contact with the safety office in good time to
ensure safe passage and in any case
should not remain within the danger area
longer than necessary.

NETHERLANDS COASTGUARD (DEN HELDER) (PBK)

I Control Centre: 52°57'-25N 4°47'-66E
1890 Appingedam 53°20'-13N 6°51'-55E
A
A RT (MF)
3673 Scheveningen 52°05'-68N 4°15'-45E
Appingedam 53°20'-13N 6°51'-55E
Ch 83
Hoorn 52°38'-65N 5°05'-90E
Huisduinen 52°57'-15N 4°43'-30E
IJmuiden 52°27'-63N 4°35'-00E
Ch 23
Kornwerderzand 53°04'-15N 5°20'-32E
Renesse 51 °44'-10N 3 “ 49'-30E
B Ch 83 VHF Scheveningen 52°05'-68N 4°15'-45E
Ch 23 Schiermonnikoog 53°28'54N 6°09'-32E
Schoorl 52°43'-00N 4°38'-70E
Ch 83 West Terschelling 53°21'-43N 5°12'-83E
Westkapelle 51 °31'-75N 3°26'-83E
Wezep 52°26'-83N 5°59'-85E
Ch 23
Woensdrecht 51 °26'-23N 4°20'-22E
Diagrams pages 159, 216 and 302
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COASTAL FORECAST AREAS
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NETHERLANDS
NETHERLANDS COASTGUARD (DEN HELDER) (PBK) (Continued)

W e a t h e r B u lle t in s
A: 0940 2140 Weather forecast for Sea Areas Dover, Thames, Humber, German Bight, Dogger, Fisher, Forties and Viking in English.
B: 0805 1305 1905 2305 LT Forecast for Netherlands coastal waters up to 30 n miles offshore (including larger inland water districts) in English and Dutch.
N a v ig a t io n a l W a r n in g s

A: 0333 0733 1133 1533

Storm warnings for Sea Areas Dover, Thames, Humber, German Bight, Dogger, Fisher, Forties and Viking in English.
1933 2333
B: 0805 1305 1905 2305 Storm warnings for Netherlands coastal waters up to 30 n miles offshore (including larger inland water districts) in English and
LT Dutch.
A, B: On receipt 0333 0733
Navigational Warnings in English on A and in English and Dutch on B.
1133 1533 1933 2333
A, B: On receipt 1133 Ice reports in English on A and in English and Dutch on B.
NOTE(S): 1. Urgent safety messages on receipt after announcement via 2187-5 kHz DSC and 3673 kHz.
2. Wind and gale warning of Beaufort Force 6 on receipt after announcement via VHF Ch 16 and MF.

OUDDORP
Control Centre: 51 °48'-79N 3°51'-84E
Ch 25 VHF Ouddorp 51 °48'-79N 3°51'-84E
Diagram page 159
W e a t h e r B u lle t in s

H+30 | Coastal forecasts, tide, swell and wave height information.

N a v ig a t io n a l W a r n in g s
H+30 | Local Navigational Warnings.
NOTE(S): Broadcasts are only made during operational hours: Daily 0800-1600 LT, Thursday and Sunday also from 2200-0800 LT.

TERNEUZEN TRAFFIC CENTRE

Control Centre: 51 °20'-56N 3°49'-00E
Ch 11 VHF Terneuzen 51 °20'-56N 3°49'-00E
W e a t h e r B u lle t in s
H+00 LT _
\ VLISSIN ■■TIC CENTRE
VLISSINGEN TRAFFIC Control Centre: 51 °26'-49N 3°35'-05E
A Ch 14
VHF Vlissingen 51 °26'-49N3°35’( l |
Ch 21
:........._ ....................
W eather B u lle tin s
A: H+50 LT W eather Bulletins for the areas: Steenbank, Zeebrugge, Flushing, Terneuzen and Hansweert, in Dutch.
E: H+55 LT W eather Bulletins for the areas: Steenbank, Zeebrugge, Flushing, Terneuzen and Hansweert, in English.
N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s
NIGERIA A: H+50 LT Navigational and traffic information for the areas: Steenbank, Zeebrugge, Flushing, Terneuzen and Hansweert, in Dutch.
B: H+55 LT Navigational and traffic information for the areas: Steenbank, Zeebrugge, Flushing, Terneuzen and Hansweert, in English. [
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warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Navigation Warnings and other related information in English. One can also register to receive
www.nigerianports.org Nigerian Ports Authority
Notice to Mariners updates by e-mail by contacting portscommunication@ nigerianports.org

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GENERAL NOTES
M a ritim e S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n ( M S I) b r o a d c a s t s
All scheduled MSI broadcasts are announced from Norwegian maritime radio stations on the distress frequencies 2182 kHz or VHF Ch 16 before being broadcast
on the scheduled frequency or channel. The first broadcast of fresh Gale force 9 (Storm) Warnings and Navigational Warnings will be announced through DSC on
2187-5 kHz / VHF Ch 70 and will include the scheduled RT broadcast frequency/channel.

D a n g e ro u s W a v e s _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

S t a t io n T e le p h o n e Fax

Vervarslinga pa Vestlandet +47 55236600 +47 55236703

Maloy Harbour Office +47 57852620 N/A

There are a series of designated dangerous wave areas along the Norwegian Coastline, for details of these areas see the ADMIRALTY Sailing Directions.
Warnings for these areas may be obtained from local Harbour Offices, Vessel Traffic Centres and other locations. Information is also available on the following
website, in Norwegian and English: https://www.barentswatch.no/bolgevarsel. The warnings on this site are updated four times a day (see Internet Weather
Services entry for further information).

Vessels intending to pass in the vicinity of Statt (Stattlandet) 62°12'N 5°00'E, may receive a 2 day wind/wave warning forecast free of charge. These warnings
may be obtained through the Internet, telephone and fax numbers above.

Vessels should supply the following information when making requests:

(a) Vessel's name;
(b) Vessel’s type;
(c) Area and time of passing;
(d) Intended course — passing north or south etc;
(e) Return address (complete with fax number).

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Marine weather forecast for North Atlantic in
www.yr.no/hav_og_kyst/ Norwegian Meteorological Institute
Norwegian and English.
Wave height/direction forecasts for particularly
vulnerable areas, produced from information provided
www.barentswatch.no/bolgevarsel Wave Forecast for Fairways by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the US
National Weather Service. Updated at least four times
a day, in Norwegian and English.

NAVTEX
B Bodo 6 7 ° 1 6 '- 1 5N 1 4 ° 2 5 '-3 7 E

M Jeloya 5 9 ° 2 6 '- 2 1 N 1 0 ° 3 5 '-6 6 E

N 0rlandet 6 3 ° 3 9 '- 7 0 N 9 ° 3 2 '- 8 0 E

518 kHz
L Rogaland 5 8 ° 3 9 '- 4 8 N 5 ° 3 6 '-2 3 E

A Svalbard 7 8 ° 0 3 '- 7 0 N 1 3 ” 3 7 '-2 6 E

C Vardo 7 0 ° 2 2 '- 2 5 N 31 ° 0 5 '-8 5 E

Diagrams pages 3 2, 33, 4 0 ,1 6 3 and 164

W e a t h e r B u lle t in s

B: 00101210

M: 0200 1 40 0

N: 02101410
Weather bulletin.
L: 0150 1 35 0

A: 0000 1 20 0

C: 0020 1 22 0

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NAVTEX (Continued)

N a v ig a t io n a l W a r n in g s

B 00100410 0810 1210 1610 2010

M 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200
N 02100610 1010 1410 1810 2210
Navigational Warnings for Norwegian coastal areas and adjacent seas.
L 0150 0550 0950 1350 1750 2150
A 0000 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000
C 0020 0420 0820 1220 1620 2020
Ic e W a r n in g s a n d R e p o r ts

A: 0800 (Daily) 1600 (Tues only)

Ice reports.
C: 1620 (Tues only)

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be retied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services.
INMARSA T Safety N E T or international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Notice to Mariners, Navigation
www.kartverket.no/en/EFS/#/ Warnings, and other related
Norwegian Hydrographic information in English and Norwegian.
Service
www.kartverket.no/en/EFS/Miscellaneous-Notices-to-Mariners/8-Coastal-Radio-M MSI broadcast details in English and
aritime-Safety-lnformation-MSI/ Norwegian.
Links to coastal, NAVAREA XIX and
www.kystverket.no/en/EN_Maritime-Services/Reporting-and-lnformation-Services Norwegian Coastal
/Navigational-warning-system-NAVCO/ Malfunctioning Navigational Aids, in -
Administration
English and Norwegian.

FIRING PRACTICE AREAS ______________ jr.

Full details of military firing practice and exercise areas can be found by consulting the Norwegian Pilot Guides, available as a free of charge downloads from
Norwegian Hydrographic Service at the webpage below:
www.kartverket.no/en/Maps-Nautical-Charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide.
Details of firing practices will be announced via coast radio stations, the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) national radio network, in Notices to Manners
and to a lesser extent, in the local press.
Situated on the island of Andoya in northern Norway, the Andoya Test Centre conducts both aerial and maritime weapons testing. Details of current firing practice
times and danger areas are published in both Norwegian and English on their website: http://testcenter.no. The centre can also be contacted by telephone on +47
90 565430.

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FORECAST AREAS FOR BANKS
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W e s t Tam p en
Fseroybanken e
S h e tla n d b a n k e n e
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H eb rid en e
R ockall
Fishing grounds w es t of Ireland 4 0°-
B iskaia
K analen
S to re g g a -H a lte n b a n k e n to 0° m eridian
N o rsk eh avet (6 3 ° N -7 0 ° N )
S k a g e rra k
V iking
N U tsira
S U tsira
F laden
Dogger
Fisker
Tyskebukta

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FORECAST AREAS FOR BANKS
AND HIGH SEAS NORTH OF 65°N

KEY:
Lim it of NAV/M ETAREA XIX

AB Amundsen Basin
MJ Morris Jessup
GR Gakkel Ridge
BWH Wandel Sea Bank
DWH Deep Wandel Sea /
NB Nansen Basin /
NBB Belgica Bank N
LeD Lena Trough
YP Yermak Plateau
LiD Litke Trough
BnS Banks N of Spitsbergen

Sklinnabanken
Traenabanken
164

Outer Vestfjorden /
Rostbanken
Vesteraalsbankene
Bankene utenforTroms
Tromsoflaket
Hjelmsoeybanken
Nordkapbanken jX ,
Nordbanken
Kildinbanken
Norskehavet (63°N-70°N)^
Area N and NE of Iceland
NE area of Denmark strait

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B O D 0 (LG P) (Continued)

Ch 21 Kongsvegpasset (Svalbard) 78°44'-62N 13°31'-32E

Ch 22 Krakenes (Myre Vesteralen) 68°56'-60N 15°01 '-30E
Ch 20 Kvalnes (Vestvagoy) 68°20'-55N 13°57'-65E
Ch 07 L0dingen (Fenes) 68°24'-08N 15°58'-32E
Ch 27 Meloy 66°51'-27N 13°38'-87E

Ch 28 Mo i Rana 66°12'53N 13°44'-35E

Ch 07 Nesna 66° 11 '-90N 13°00'-63E
Ch 66 Ronvikfjell (Bodo) 67°18'-08N 14°26'-46E
Ch 01 Rostbakken (Tromse) 69°38'-82N 18°55'-32E
Sandoy (Tromso) 70°02'-65N 18°32'-80E
Ch 60
c VHF Smatindane (Steigen) 67°49'-99N 15°00'-42E

Ch 21 Stamnes (Vesteralen) 68°48'-70N 15°28'-80E

Ch 28 Storheia (Hadsel) 68°32'-69N 14°52'-06E
Ch 27 Svalbard (Isfjord) Site 2 78°03'-70N 13 °37'-26E
Ch 01 S vo lvsr (Raften) 68°24'-17N 15°06'-85E
Ch 79 Tjelsundet 68°33'-63N 16°16'-63E
Ch 07 T0nsnes 69 ° 43'-10N 19°07'-72E
Ch 81 Tysfjord 68001 '-77N 16°06'-83E
Ch 78 Vaeray 67°39'-83N 12°37'-35E
Veggen (Narvik) 68°27'-77N 17°09'-97E
Ch 22
Vevelstad Vistenfjord 65°38'-98N 12°37'-47E
Diagrams pages 163 and 164
Weather Bulletins
B: 1203 2303 Weather forecast in English and Norwegian for coastal waters off northern Norway (65°N to 70°N and from 0° to 10° W). Area
north and north-east of Iceland and north-eastern part of Denmark Strait. Norwegian, Arctic and Barents Seas (north of 70 °N).
C: 0900 1200 1500 1800
Local weather forecasts.
2100 LT
Navigational Warnings
A-C: On receipt 0233 0633 Storm and gale warnings for coastal waters and adjoining Sea Areas in English and Norwegian.
1033 1433 1833 2233 Navigational Warnings in English and Norwegian.
Vital and important navigational warnings are broadcast on receipt and at the next two scheduled times. All warnings are repeated
daily at 1033 for 7 days.
A-C: On request Storm and qale warnings, Navigational Warnings and ice reports.
NOTE(S): 1. Initial MF broadcast of vital storm and very important navigational warnings are made after prior announcement on 2187-5 kHz. Only the initial
broadcast of other MF warnings are announced on 2182 kHz.
2. Initial VHF broadcast of vital storm and very important navigational warnings made after prior announcement on Ch 70. All VHF broadcasts are
made after prior announcement on Ch 16.

FLOR0 (LGL)
kontrol Centre: 61 °35'-86N 4°59'-88E
1680 Flor 61 °35'-86N 4°59'-88E
A RT (MF)
1782 ^ 0 r la n d e t Radio 63°40'-98N 9°35'-42E
/

Alesund (Aksla) 62°28'-57N 6°10'-74E

Ch 79
Asgard B (Rig) 65°06'-61N 6°47'-36E

'S fT - 2 7 ^ Bremanger 61 °50'-40N 4°59'-22E

Ch 81 Buholmsrasa (Yttervagen) 64° 17'-83N 10° 17'-90E
" ^ - ''■ ^ V H F ^ ^ Draugen (Rig) 64°21'-17N 7°46''85E
Ch 20 Falkhetta (Rorvik) 64°52'-64N 11 °13'-94E
\

Ch 22 ■^ ^ Fjaerland 61 °25'-37N 6°45'-52E

Ch 28 ForbordsfjelTXSIjwcla!!^ 63°31'-66N 10°53'70E

Ch 22 Gamlemstveten (Brattvag) 82^S4449N 6°19'-08E
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FLO R 0 (LGL) (Continued)

Ch 27 Geiranger-2 62°07'-22N 7° 11 '-29E

Ch 79 Gulen 61 °02'-01N 5°09'-08E
Ch 66 Gullfaks A (Rig) 61 °10'-54N 2° 11 '-24E
Ch 78 Heidrun (Rig) 65° 19'-53N 7°18'-94E
Ch 20 Hellesylt 62°08' 05N 6°55'-52E
Ch 81 Hjorungnes (Hareid) 62021 '-22N 6°06'-73E
Ch 20 Kinn 61 °33'42N 4°45'-50E
Ch 27 Kopparen (0rland) 63°48'40N 9°44'-30E
Ch 66 Kristiansund (Varden) 63°06'-95N 7°42'-75E
Ch 01 Ligtvor (Balestrand) 61 °06'-08N 6°32'-13E
Ch 78 Litlefonni (Tjeldbergodden) 63°22''80N 8°42'-92E
Ch 01 VHF Matey (Raudeberg) 61 °59'-24N 5°09' 09E
Molde 62°45'-10N 7°07'-58E
Ch 07
Mosvik, Skavlen 63°46'-32N 10°57'05E
Ch 21 Nerlandshorn (Fosnavag) 62°21'-16N 5°35'-16E
Ch 66 Nome FPSO 66°01'-62N 8°05'-19E
Ch 78 Orskogfjellet 62°30'-97N 6°52'-33E
Ch 21 Oseberg A (Rig) 60°29'48N 2°49'-54E
Ch 20 Reinsfjell (Tingvoll) 62°55'-86N 7°55'-64E
Ch 07 Sagtennene (Nordfjordeid) 61 °53'40N 6°06'-50E
Ch 28 Sogndal, Storehogen 61010'-38N 7°07'-15E
Ch 21 Spillumsaksla (Namsos) 64°26'-53N 11 °32'-27E
Ch 28 Storasen (Flora) 61 °35'-55N 5°01'-58E
Diagrams pages 163 and 164
Weather Bulletins
A: 1215 2315 Weather forecast in English and Norwegian for North Sea, coastal waters off southern and western Norway including Haltenbank,
area from Storegga-Haltenbank to Greenwich meridian, Norwegian Sea between 63°N and 6 5 °N and from 0° to 10° W.________
B: 0900 1200 1500 1800
Local weather forecasts.
2100 LT
Navigational Warnings
A, B: On receipt 0233 0633 Storm and gale warnings for coastal waters and adjoining Sea Areas in English and Norwegian.
1033 1433 1833 2233 Navigational Warnings in English and Norwegian.
Vital and important navigational warnings are broadcast on receipt and at the next two scheduled times. All warnings are repeated
daily at 1033 for 7 days._____________________________________________________________________________________________
A, B: On request Storm and gale warnings, Navigational Warnings and ice reports.
NOTE(S): 1. Initial MF broadcast of vital storm and very important navigational warnings are made after prior announcement on 2187-5 kHz. Only the initial
broadcast of other MF warnings are announced on 2182 kHz.
2. Initial VHF broadcast of vital storm and very important navigational warnings made after prior announcement on Ch 70. All VHF broadcasts are
made after prior announcement on Ch 16.

NRKP1
A 153 kHz AM Ingoy 71 °04'-28N 24°05'-23E
B DAB P11
Diagrams pages 163 and 164
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N R K P1 (Continued)

Weather Bulletins
A: Mon-Sun: 0545 LT 18 hour forecast in Norwegian for coastal waters of Norway and Sea Areas: B14, N1-N4, N 8 -N 1 0 ,1-4 ,14 , SB, TB, RB, YV, VB,
BT, TF, HB, NKB, NB, KB
A: Mon-Sat: 1205 LT 36 hour forecast in Norwegian for coastal waters of Norway and Sea Areas: B14, N1-N4, N 8 -N 1 0 ,1-17, SB, TB, RB, YV, VB, BT,
TF, HB, NKB, NB, KB, BnS, A5, A6, B4-B6, C4-C6, D2, D3, Deep D4, E3, Deep E4 and F3. Summary for Sea Areas where
gale/storm warnings are effective.
A: Mon-Sun: 1450 LT 33 hour forecast in Norwegian for coastal waters of Norway and Sea Areas: B14, N1-N4, N 8 -N 1 0 ,1-1 1,1 4, SB, TB, RB, YV, VB,
BT, TF, HB, NKB, NB, KB, BnS, A5, A6, B4-B6, C4-C6, D2, D3, Deep D4, E3, Deep E4 and F3. Summary for Sea Areas where
gale/storm warnings are effective.
A: Mon-Sun: 2205 LT 26 hour forecast in Norwegian for coastal waters of Norway and Sea Areas: B14, N1-N4, N 8 -N 1 0 ,1-17, SB, TB, RB, YV, VB, BT,
TF, HB, NKB, NB, KB, BnS, A5, A6, B4-B6, C4-C6, D2, D3, Deep D4, E3, Deep E4 and F3. Followed by an additional 24 hour
forecast (up to 50 hours ahead of the broadcast time) for coastal and Sea Areas: B14, N1-N4, N8-N10, SB, TB, RB, YV, VB, BT,
TF, HB, NKB, NB and KB. Summary for Sea Areas where gale/storm warnings are effective.
B: Mon-Fri: 0545 LT Sun &
Weather broadcasts for coastal waters.
public holidays: 1450 LT
1NRK P1 can be received as a terrestrial DAB broadcast when within range of most of the Norwegian coast (approximately 20 kms). However, it is also available as
a DAB satellite broadcast over a larger area, if suitable equipment is available.
N0TE(S): 1. A dedicated satellite DAB weather at sea channel is also available - see entry for NRK Vaeret Til Sjos
2. Broadcasts given 1 hour earlier when DST is in force (see ALRS Volume 2 (NP282) for dates).

NRK TIL V/ERET S J0S

DAB Thor 5 and Astra 4A Satellites
Diagrams pages 163 and 164
Weather Bulletins
A: Mon-Fri: 0545 1205 1450
Weather broadcasts for coastal waters in the sequence: Baltic/southern, western Sea Areas south of 65°N, western and northern
2205 Sun & public
Sea Areas north of65°N
holidays: 0700 1450 2205
NOTE(S): 1. NRK Veeret Til Sjos is a DAB satellite channel broadcast from the satellites listed in the table above.
2. Broadcasts for all Sea Areas covered, are repeated in a continuous loop and updated 4 times a day or as required.
3. Broadcasts given 1 hour earlier when DST is in force (see ALRS Volume 2 (NP282) for dates).

■ RQGALAND £LGQ\_______ ______ _

NORWEGIAN COASTAL RADIO SOUTH (LGQ)

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NORWAY
ROGALAND (LGQ) (Continued)

Stord, Kattnakken 59°52'-43N 5°29'-63E

Ch 07
Storefjell (Lista) 58°09'-22N 6°42'-67E
c Ch 81 VHF Ula (Rig) 57°06'-67N 2°50'-82E
Ch 22 Valhall (Rig) 56° 16'-65N 3 °23'-63E
Ch 66 Y. Hardanger, Ljoneshogda 60°15'-83N 6° 10'-15E
Diagrams pages 163 and 164
Weather Bulletins
A,B: 1215 2315 Weather forecast in English and Norwegian for North Sea, coastal waters off southern and western Norway including Haltenbank,
area from Storegga-Haltenbank to Greenwich meridian, Norwegian Sea between 63°N and 65°N and from 0° to 10° W._______
C: 0900 1200 1500 1800
Local weather forecasts.
2100 LT
Navigational Warnings
A, C: On receipt 0233 0633 Storm and gale warnings for coastal waters and adjoining Sea Areas in English and Norwegian.
1033 1433 1833 2233 Navigational Warnings in English and Norwegian.
Vital and important navigational warnings are broadcast on receipt and at the next two scheduled times. All warnings are repeated
daily at 1033 for 7 days.____________________________________________________________________________
A, C: On request Storm and gale warnings, Navigational Warnings and ice reports.
NOTE(S): 1. Initial MF broadcast of vital storm and very important navigational warnings are made after prior announcement on 2187-5 kHz. Only the initial
broadcast of other MF warnings are announced on 2182 kHz.
2. Initial VHF broadcast of vital storm and very important navigational warnings made after prior announcement on Ch 70. All VHF broadcasts are
made after prior announcement on Ch 16.

TJ0M E (LGT)

A, B: On receipt 0233 0633 StotrrTand gale warnings for coastal waters and adjoining Sea A] :s in English and Norwegian.
1033 1433 1833 2233 Navigational Warnings in English and Norwegian.
Vital and important navigational warnings are broadcast on receipt and atsre next two scheduled times. All warnings are repeated
daily at 1033 for 7 days._________________________________________
A, B: O n re q u e ^K Storm and gale warnings, Navigational Warnings and ice reports.
NOTE(S): / I . initial MF broadcast of vital storm and very important navigational warnings are made after prior announcement on 2187-5 kHz. Only the initial
broadcast of other MF warnings are announced on 2182 kHz.
2. Initial VHF broadcast of vital storm and very important navigational warnings made after prior announcement on'BhJO. All VHF broadcasts are
made after prior announcement on Ch 16.

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NORWAY
VARD0 (LG V)
ContXjl Centre: 70°22'-25N 31 °05’ -85E

A 4210
RADIO-TELEX Svalbard 7 8 ° O 3 ^ 0 l\M 3 o37'-26E
i 8416-5

\ 1695 Berlevag 7 p ^ 1 '-7 8 N 29°04' 57E

c 1635 RT (MF) Hammerfjell (Hammerfest) _ // 70°40'-63N23°40'-54E
1713 Vardo (Domen) MF A eriaJ/ 70°22'-25N 31 °05'-85E
Ch 27 Batsfjord (Hamnefj$X) 70°40'-17N 29°42'-65E
Ch 07 B e rle va g / 70°51'-78N 29°04'-57E
CO
ZT

Fuglen (J^rasvik) 70°39'-33N 21 °57'-82E

„

C h^ HammerfjelifHammerfest) 70°40'-63N 23°40'-54E

Ch 21 \ Havoy^tjnd (Havoygavlen) 71 °00'-27N 24°35'-75E
Ch 28 / Helligfjell (Alta) 70°06'-78N 22°56'-03E
Ch 79 jTronningsvagfjell (Nordkapp) 70°59'-08N 25°53'-98E
Ch 28 Kirkenes 69°45'-03N 30°07'-90E
D Ch 78 Mehamn (Trollhetta) 71 °02'-75N 28°05'-95E
Ch 20 Oksen (Lebesby) 70°57'-90N 27°20'-98E
Ch 79 Stussnesfjell (Skjervoy) 70°01'-45N 20°58'-95E
Ch 66 Tana (Algasvarre) 70°28'-12N 28°14'-05E
Ch 20 Torsvag (Karlsoy) 70°14'-84N 19°29'-96E
Ch 60 Torsvarde (Varangerfjord) 70°05'-83N 29°49'-10E
Ch 66 Trolltind (Skjervoy) 70°04'-47N 20°26'-00E
Ch 22 Tyven (Hammerfest) 70°38'-37N 23°41'-78E
Ch 01 Vardo (Domen) 70°20'-13N 31 °01'-98E
/ Diagrams pages 25,163 and 164 \
Weather Bulletins
B: 1100 2300
METAREA X l)^ u ile tin s for arctic waters that are not covered by the IN M A^S^T SafetyNet service.
A: 1115 2315
C: 1203 2303 Weather foi^cast in English and Norwegian for coastal waters off northern Norw^v (65°N to 70°N and from 0° to 10°W). Area
north a n jf lorth-east of Iceland and north-eastern part of Denmark Strait. Norwegia)\ Arctic and Barents Seas (north of 7 0 0N).
D: 0900 1200 1500 1800
Local/weather forecasts. \
2100 LT
Navigational Warnings \
C,D: On receipt 0233 0633 ^ to rm and gale warnings for coastal waters and adjoining Sea Areas in English and NorwegiaiV
1033 1433 1833 2233 • Navigational Warnings in English and Norwegian. \
Vital and important navigational warnings are broadcast on receipt and at the next two scheduled title s . All warnings are repeated
daily at 1033 for 7 days. \
B: 0630 1830 /
NAVAREA XIX warnings are broadcast twice a day for arctic waters that are not covered by the INMARSAT SafetyNet service.
A: 0645 1845
B: (Tues) 2300
Ice reports. \
A: (Tues) 2 ^ 5
A-D: On re v e s t Storm and gale warnings, Navigational Warnings and ice reports. \
N0TE(S):/ 1. Initial MF broadcast of vital storm and very important navigational warnings are made after prior announcement on 2187-5 kHz. Only theHqitial
broadcast of other MF warnings are announced on 2182 kHz. \
2. Initial VHF broadcast of vital storm and very important navigational warnings made after prior announcement on Ch 70. All VHF broadcasts are
made after prior announcement on Ch 16.

OMAN
GENERAL NOTES
A 24 hour telephone Weather Information Service is available which provides forecasts of weather, sea conditions and tides. Telephone +968 24519110,
24519111 or 24519112 (Arabic) or + 968 24519113 (English).

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INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES
www.met.gov.om/opencms/export/sites/default/dgma Directorate General of Meteorology and Air
Marine weather forecast in Arabic and English.
n/en/home/index.html Navigation.

NAVTEX
M MasqaJ (Muscat) (Wattaya) 518 kHz 23°36'-67N 58°30'-20E
Diagrams pages 37 and 171
Weather Bulletins
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 | Forecast, synopsis, wind and sea conditions for all Sea Areas.
Navigational Warnings
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 Navigational Warnings for Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman Sea Areas.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Oman National Navigation Warnings in English and
www.mod.gov.om/en-US/RNO/HydrographicOceanicServices/Pages/notice.aspx
Hydrographic Office Arabic.

FIRING PRACTICE AREAS

Live Firing Warnings
Firing practices and maritime defence exercises take place in a number of sea areas around the Oman coast. These areas are used by the Ministry of Defence
and other authorities using practice or live ammunition. The areas are operated using a clear range procedure, which means that exercises and firing etc. only
take place when the ranges are clear of all shipping. In most cases warnings are promulgated by radio navigational warning. Details of the limits of the firing areas
are held by the Royal Navy of Oman Headquarters (Tel: +968 24338805).

MASQAT (MUSCAT) (WATTAYAH) (A4M)

Control Centre: 23°36'-40N 58°30'-12E
442-5 WT(MF)
Navigational Warnings
05181618 I Navigational Warnings for the Gulf of Oman.

PAKISTAN

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Coastal forecast, tidal data and associated
www.pmd.gov.pk Pakistan Meteorological Department
Information, in English.

Karachi 518 kHz 24°52'-78N 67°09'-94E

Diagram page 37
Weather Bulletins
P: 0630 1830 Synopsis and forecast for Arabian Sea north of 20°N, Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Aden and Central Arabian Sea.
Navigational Warnings
P: 0230 0630 1030 1430 1830 2230 NAVAREA IX and coastal warnings.
NOTE: Temporarily inoperative.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not pa rt o f the Maritime Safety information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
https://www.paknavy.gov.pk/hydro/n_navwarn.asp Pakistan Navy Hydrographic Department Coastal Navigation Warnings in English.

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POLAND

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Baltic Sea and coastal waters
Maritime Branch of the Institute of Meteorology and
www.baltyk.pogodynka.pl//index.php forecasts/meteorological warnings, in Polish and
Water Management
English.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET o r international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
www.hopn.mw.mil.pl/index.php?akcja=on Hydrographic Office of Navigation Warnings in English.

www.bhmw.mw.mil.pl/index.php?akcja=on the Polish Navy Navigation Warnings in Polish.

FIRING PRACTICE AREAS

Closure of one or more of the Firing Practice Areas are promulgated as Navigational Warnings by Zatoka Gdansk - Vessel Traffic Services, NAVTEX and intl
Fishery Service Programme on Polish Radio, Channel 1.

MARINE WEATHER TELEPHONE INFORMATION SERVICE

The forecast offices in Gdynia and Szczecin provide information about current and forecast meteorological conditions H24. The Hydrological Forecast <
provides information about current and forecast hydrological conditions 0730-1500 LT.
Meteorological information:
Gdynia:
Tel: 703800000: Information line (H24) (chargeable) - contact with a weather forecaster (H24)
Tel: 703300400: Information line, forecast read in emergency situations:
Tel: +48(0)58 6203422 (H24)
T e l/F a x:+48(0)58 6288155 (H24)
Szczecin:
Tel/Fax: +48(0)91 4342012 (H24)
Hydrological information:
Tel: +48(0)58 6288146 (0730-1500 LT)
Tel/Fax: +48(0)58 6201641

POLSKIE RADIO
Control Centre: 53°01'-22N 18°15'-73E
Program 1, Warszawa
225 kHz AM
Diagram page 173
Weather Bulletins
0105 2008 LT Weather information and conditions for inshore and offshore areas in Polish.
Navigational Warnings
0105 2008 LT | Navigational Warnings and information on areas that are periodically closed or dangerous for navigation and fishing in Polish.

S tU P S K TRAFFIC CONTROL
| Control Centre: 54°27'-95N 17°01'-75E
A Ch 12
VHF
B Ch 10
Diagrams pages 173 and 306
Weather Bulletins
I A: 0705 1235 1835 2335 LT Weather forecast for fishermen for the southern Baltic Sea and Polish coastal waters in Polish.
Navigational Warnings |
B: 0715 1245 1845 2345 LT Coastal Navigational Warnings in English and Polish.
A: On request Ice reports in Polish or Baltic Ice Code.
NOTE(S): 1. Hours of Operation: H24
2. Navigational Warnings and weather bulletins will be announced prior to broadcast on VHF Chs 16 and 71.
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POLAND
VTS SWINOUJSCIE
Control Centre: 53°55'03N 14° 15'-56E
C h 71 VHF
Navigational Warnings
0003 0603 1203 1803 LT | Navigational Warnings in Polish and English.
NOTE(S): Navigational Warnings will be announced prior to broadcast on VHF Ch 12.

VTS SZCZECIN
Control Centre: 53°25'-00N 14°35'00E
Ch 71 VHF
Navigational Warnings
0533 1133 1733 2333 LT On
Navigational Warnings in Polish.
request___________________
NOTE(S): Navigational Warnings will be announced prior to broadcast on VHF Ch 69.

VTS ZATOKA GDANSK - VTS CENTRE

Control Centre: 54°24'-33N 18°30'-70E
Ch 66 VHF
Diagram page 173
Weather Bulletins
0005 0705 1305 1905 LT On
Forecast for fishermen and three hour wind forecast in Polish for Sea Areas B9 and B10 in Polish.
request
0105 0805 1405 2005 On
Forecast for fishermen and three hour wind forecast in English for Sea Areas B9 and B10 in Polish.
request
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0005 0705 1305
Navigational Warnings in Polish.
1905 LT On request
On receipt 0105 0805 1405
Navigational Warnings in English.
2005 On request
NOTE(S): Weather bulletins and Navigational Warnings will be announced prior to broadcast on VHF Ch 16 and Ch 71.

WITOWO (SPS) [2932]

Control Centre: 54°32'-38N 16°32'-54E
2720 RT (MF)
Ch 25 Barzowice 54°28'42N 16°30'-32E
Ch 26 Grzywacz 53°57'-22N 14°30'-16E
Kolobrzeg 54°10'-46N 15°33'-31E
Ch 24
Kolowo 53°20'05N 14°40'-62E
Ch 25 VHF Krynica Morska 54°24'-27N 19°30'-51E
Oksywie 54°32'-70N 18°32'-15E
Ch 26
Rowokol 54°39''37N 17°12'-70E
Ch 24 Rozewie 54°49'-82N 18°20'-18E
Ch 25 Swinoujscie 53°55'03N 14°15'-56E
n ia n r a m c n a n p q 1 7 3 a n rl 3 f l f i ___
Weather Bulletins
0135 0735 1335 1935 I Weather forecast for Sea Areas B 7-B 11 and Polish coastal waters in English and Polish.
0135
reque Navigational Warnings
On receipt and then at 0135
Navigational Warnings for Polish coastal waters in English and Polish.
0533 0933 13351733 2133
On rei
Ice reports in English and Polish.
1333 0135 1035 1335
1035 NOTE(S): 1. Weather bulletins and Navigational Warnings will be announced prior to broadcast on VHF Ch 16 and 2720 kHz.
NOTE 2. Broadcasts at other times on request. ________________________________________________

Polish Bulletin 1R/1R tRSDRA20t 80001078881 21/18

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PORTUGAL

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Weather forecast for Portugal, Agores and Madeira in
Portuguese and English. A recorded telephone
http://www.ipma.pt//pt/maritima/boletins Institute) de Portugues do Mar e da Atmosfera weather information service is also available on +351
760 786774 and provides maritime forecasts up to 9
days ahead.

NAVTEX
R 518 kHz
CENCOMAR (Penaiva) 38°36' 20N 9°01'-80W
G 490 kHz
Diagrams pages 34, 61 and 176
Weather Bulletins
R: 0250 0650 1050 1450 1850 2250 Storm and severe weather warnings, synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 4 ,6 and 16-19 in English.
G: 0100 0500 0900 1300 1700 2100 Storm and severe weather warnings, synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 4, 6 and 16-19 in Portuguese.
Navigational Warnings
R: 0250 0650 1050 1450 1850 2250 Navigational Warnings for area within 200 n miles of the Portuguese coast in English.
R: 0250 0650 1050 1450 1850 2250 Coastal Navigational Warnings in English.
G: 0100 0500 0900 1300 1700 2100 Navigational Warnings for area within 200 n miles of the Portuguese coast in Portuguese.
G: 0100 0500 0900 1300 1700 2100 Coastal Navigational Warnings in Portuguese.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not pa rt of the Maritime Safety information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service m ay be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS sen/ices,
INMARSA T SafetyNET or international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
http://anavnet.hidrografico.pt Portuguese Hydrographic Office Navigation Warnings in Portuguese.

:ENTR0 DE COMUNICACOES DE DADOS E DE CIFRA DA MARINHA (CENCOMAR) (CTA)

A 2657 RT (MF)
CENCOMAR (CTA) 38°36' 00N 9°02' 00W
B Ch 11 VHF
Diagrams pages 61 and 191
W eather B ulletins
*,B: 09052105 Storm and severe weather warnings, synopsis and 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas 4 ,6 and 16-19 and Portuguese coastal forecast
areas in Portuguese, repeated in English where possible.
3: 0705 1905 Storm and severe weather warnings, synopsis and 24 hour forecast for coastal waters within 20 n miles offshore for Sea Areas
Zona Norte and Zona Centro (Rio Minho to Cabo de Sao Vicente) in Portuguese, repeated in English where possible.
3: 0805 2005 Storm and severe weather warnings, synopsis and 24 hour forecast for coastal waters within 20 n miles offshore for Sea Areas
Zona Centro and Zona Sul (Cabo Carvoeiro to Rio Guadiana) in Portuguese, repeated in English where possible.
Navigational W arnings
\,B: 07050805 0905 1905
Coastal and Local Navigational Warnings within 200 n miles offshore in Portuguese and English.
20052105
I0TE(S): 1. Vital warnings transmitted when received and after the first silence period.
2. Important warnings transmitted after the first silence period.

1100 1630 LT Local Navigational Warnings in Portuguese.

LISBON (PORT OFFICE)

Control Centre: 38°41'-98N 9°11'-14W
Ch 11 VHF
Navigational Warnings
1100 1630 LT | Local warnings in Portuguese.
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INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

3-day marine weather forecast, together with tidal
http://qweather.gov.qa/lndex.aspx Qatar Civil Aviation Authority
data for the next 7 days, in English and Arabic.

DOHA (A 7D )

Control Centre: 25°42'-00N 51 °35'-00E

2768 RT (MF)
Ch 24 VHF
Diagram page 178
Weather Bulletins
0500 1000 1600 Weather forecast.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt | Gale and Navigational Warnings.

REUNION (France)
GENERAL NOTES
Weather Information Service
A recorded weather information service is available, but is only accessible from Reunion. To contact the service telephone: 08 926 80808. The information
includes: 24 hour forecast for coastal and offshore areas, swell predictions, tide times, hours of sunrise/sunset, together with storm and hurricane warnings for the
Grand Large Tropical Zone sea area.

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Select the ’Marine1from the main menu for synoptic
www.meteofrance.re Meteo France La Reunion weather charts, coastal and high seas weather
forecasts, BMS bulletins and tidal data, in French.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Le Prefet de Coastal Navigation Warnings for La Reunion (AVURNAV Cotier) in
www.czm-reunion.fr/index.php/informations-nautique
La Reunion English and French, all other warnings are in French only.

LA REUNION (CROSS) MRCC

Control Centre: 20°54'-51 S 55°35'-31 E
A 2600 RT (MF) CROSSRU 20°54'-51S 55°35'-31E
B Ch 79 Colorado 20°53'-19S 55°25'-81E
C Ch 80 Le Plate 21 °12'-39S 55° 19'-89E
VHF
D Ch 79 Manapany 21 °19'-92S 55°34'-86E
E Ch 80 Reservoirs 21 °09'-54S 55°45'85E
Diagrams pages 23 and 179
Weather Bulletins
A: 0830 1430 2030 LT Weather forecasts and storm warnings for Grand Large and the South West Indian Ocean in French.
B: 07051205 1805 LT
C: 0735 1235 1835 LT
Weather forecasts and storm warnings for coastal waters and Large Reunion in French,
0: 0805 1305 1905 LT
E: 0835 1335 1935 LT
A: On request Weather bulletins for the southern and Antarctic waters in French and English.
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LA REUNION (CROSS) MRCC (Continued)

Navigational Warnings
A: On receipt Every H+30
B: On receipt Every H+05
Tropical storm warnings (in particular cyclones) for area between parallels 0° and 40°S and the meridians 30°E and 90°E, in l
C: On receipt Every H+20
French on B-E and English on A.
D: On receipt Every H+35
E: On receipt Every H+50
A: On receipt 0830 1430
2030 LT
B: On receipt 0705 1205
1805 LT
C: On receipt 0735 1235
Inshore and local Navigational Warnings.
1835 LT
D: On receipt 0805 1305
1905 LT
E: On receipt 0835 1335
1935 LT
NOTE(S): After prior announcement on 2182 kHz and VHF Ch 16.

RADIO LA REUNION (RFO)

Control Centre: 20°53''53S 55°30'-81 E
666 kHz
AM
729 kHz
Diagram page 179
Weather Bulletins
0639 1710 LT (Mon-Fri) 0639
1708 LT (Sat) 0635 0958 LT Inshore and offshore weather forecasts for Large Reunion in French.
(Sun and holidays)___________
0509 0537 0627 0652 0715
0817 1225 1810 LT (Mon-Fri)
0627 0655 0715 0750 0909
24 hour coastal forecast for Reunion in French.
1003 1225 1812 LT (Sat) 0610
0710 0810 0909 1225 1808 LT
(Sun and holidays)___________

ROMANIA

NAVTEX
L Constanja 490 kHz 44°06'-18N 28°37'-49E
Diagram page 36
Weather Bulletins
| L: 0150 0550 0950 1350 1750 2150 | Weather forecasts for Western Black Sea in Romanian.
Navigational Warnings
| L: 0150 0550 0950 1350 1750 2150 Navigational Warnings in Romanian.

CONSTANJA (YQI)
Control Centre: 44°06'-18N 28 °37 '4 9E
A 2748 RT (MF) Constanta Radio
44°06'-18N 28°37'-49E
Agigea
Enisala 44°51'-64N 28°50'-64E
Mahmudia 45°05'-25N 29°04'-23E
B Ch 12 24 25 VHF
Sfintu Gheorghe 44°53'-95N 29°36’'18E
Sulina 45°08'-88N 29°45’-55E
Tuzla 4 3 <,59'-45N 28°39'-98E
W eather Bulletins
A: 0733 1333 1933
24 hour weather forecast for Western Black Sea in Romanian and English.
B: 0703 1303 1903

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C O N S TA N JA (YQ I) (C ontinued)

Navigational Warnings
A: On receipt then 0733
1033 1333 1633 1933
Gale and Navigational Warnings in English.
B: On receipt then 0703
1003 1303 1603 1903
I NOTE(S): After prior announcement on 2187-5 kHz DSC and VHF Ch 70 DSC.

RUSSIA (Arctic Coast)

NAVTEX
L Arkhangelsk 64°51'-14N 40°16'-50E
K Murmansk 518 kHz 68°46'-00N 32°58'-00E
Q Tiksi 71 °38'00N 128°50'-00E
Diagrams pages 26, 27, 32 and 40
Weather Bulletins
L: 0150 0550 0950 1350 1750 2150 Synopsis and forecast for Beloye More (White Sea) and SE Barents Sea, when details are available.
Q: 0240 0640 1040 1440 1840 2240 Weather forecast.
Navigational Warnings
L: 0150 0550 0950 1350 1750 2150 Coastal warnings for Beloye More (White Sea).
K: 0140 0540 0940 1340 1740 2140 Coastal warnings for Russian waters in the Barents Sea.
Q: 0240 0640 1040 1440 1840 2240 Navigational Warnings.
Ice Warnings and Reports
„ 0140 0540 0940 1340 1740 2140
K; Ice forecast for Barents Sea (except SE part), Norwegian Coast, Kol'skiy Poluostrov and Kol'skiy Zaliv.
(When details are available)

NOTE: Tiksi is operational 1 Jul-30 Oct.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted o r delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSA T SafefyNET or international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Russian Federation Notices to Mariners for NAVAREAS XIII, XX and
http://structure.mil.ru/structure/forces/hydrographic/info/notices.htm
Ministry of Defence XXI, in English.

AMDERMA (U P M )

Control Centre: 69°45'-80N 61 °40'-10E

574 WT (MF)
Diagram page 26
Weather Bulletins
1630 Weather forecast for 24 hours; for 72 hours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, for the Novaya Zemlya Straits, the SW part of
the Kara Sea southwards of 73-5° N to 69° E including the areas of the Obskaya Guba and Tazovskaya Guba.__________________

DIKSON M R C C (U C I)

I Control Centre: 73°30'-23N 80°31'-35E

A WT (MF)
428-6
B RADIO-TELEX
Diagram page 26
C o n tin u e d O ve rle a f
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RUSSIA (Arctic Coast)

DIKSON MRCC (UCI) (Continued)

Weather Bulletins
A: 0530 12 hour weather forecast for the Zemlya Frantsa-losifa and Severnaya Zemlya Islands, the Northern part of the Novaya Zemlya
Islands, the central and eastern parts of the Kara Sea, the sections of the Northern Sea Route between the meridians of 69°E and I
115°E, Yeniseyskiy Zaliv, Gydanskiy Zaliv, the east coast of Poluostrov Taymyr, Khatangskiy Zaliv and Reka Khatanga to
Khatanga village.
A: 1630 Weather forecast for 24 hours; for 72 hours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for the Zemlya Frantsa-losifa and Severnaya
Zemlya Islands, the Northern part of the Novaya Zemlya Islands, the central and eastern parts of the Kara Sea, the sections of the
Northern Sea Route between the meridians of 69°E and 115°E, Yeniseyskiy Zaliv, Gydanskiy Zaliv, the east coast of Poluostrov
Taymyr, Khatangskiy Zaliv and Reka Khatanga to Khatanga village.
Navigational Warnings
B: 0818 2018 Coastal warnings for the Kara Sea including the Zemlya Frantsa-losifa Islands and the Laptev Sea to 125°E - repeats the Coastal
Warnings West (PRIP ZAPAD).

MOSCOW (UAT) [3701]

Control Centre: 55°51'-47N 38°13'-77E
A 12579
RADIO-TELEX
B 8416-5
Diagrams pages 26 and 27
Weather Bulletins
A: 0715
Weather synopsis, forecast, sea state and ice warnings for METAREA XX and XXI in English.
B: 1915
Navigational Warnings
A: 0715
Navigational warnings for NAVAREA XX and XXI in English.
B: 1915

MURMANSK (UDK, UDK2) [3744]

Control Centre: 68°52'-50N 33°l)5'-88E
512-5 UDK
6393-5 RADIO-TELEX
UDK2
13050
Diagram page 26
Weather Bulletins
0420.1740 Weather synopsis, forecast and sea state for Barents Sea (except SE part), Norwegian Coast, Koi’skiy Poluostrov and Koi’skiy Zaliv
in Russian.
Navigational Warnings
0400 1730 Coastal warnings for Greenland Sea N of 71° N, Karskoye More and Barents Sea (excluding Ostrov Zemlya Frantsa-losifa) in
Russian.

TIKSIMRSC
Control Centre: 71 °41'-36N 128°52'-21E
4351 RT (HF)
Diagrams pages 26 and 27
Weather Bulletins
0900 2300 24 hour and 48 hour weather and sea state forecasts for the Northern Sea Route of the Laptev Sea and East Siberian Sea between
the meridians of 1150E and 1600E.
Revised forecasts for the day (0000-1200)._____________________________________________________________________________
NOTE(S): Operated by the River Lena Consolidated River Shipping Company (LORP).

YAKUTSK
Control Centre: 62°02'-00N 129°44'-00E
6370
8719 RT (HF) Zshatay-1
13191
Diagrams pages 26 and 27

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RUSSIA (Arctic Coast)

YAKUTSK (Continued)

Weather Bulletins
1000 24 hour and 48 hour weather and sea state forecasts for the Northern Sea Route of the Laptev Sea and East Siberian Sea between
the meridians of 115°E and 160°E.
2330 Revised forecasts for the day (0000-1200).
NOTE(S): Operated by the River Lena Consolidated River Shipping Company (LORP).

RUSSIA (Baltic Coast)

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services.
INUARSA T SafetyNET or international N A I/T E X for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Russian Federation Notices to Mariners for NAVAREAS XIII, XX and
http://structure.mii.ru/structure/forces/hydrographic/info/notices.htm
Ministry of Defence XXI, in English.

KALININGRAD (UIW)
Control Centre: 54°42'-00N 20°30'-00E
A 4228
B 8454
RADIO-TELEX
12877-5
C
16927
Diagram page 173
Navigational Warnings
A: On receipt Coastal warnings for the Baltic Sea broadcast after a preliminary announcement on 2187-5 kHz (DSC).
A-C: 1000 (on day of receipt
and repeat for previous
NAVAREA and NAVIP for Areas I, II, IV, V and VI.
day) 1620 (on day of
receipt)
C: 1030 1650 Navigational Warnings.
N0TE(S): Navigational Warnings can be obtained by email: kmrp@uiradio.koenig.ru

RUSSIA (Black Sea Coast)

NAVTEX

I A Novorossiysk 518 kHz 44°35'-81N 37°57'-69E

Diagram page 36
Weather Bulletins
A: 0000 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 Weather forecast for Anapa-Tuapse region.
Navigational Warnings
A: 0000 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 Storm warnings for Anapa-Tuapse region.
A: 0000 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 Coastal warnings for Russian waters in Black Sea, Sea of Azov and Kerchenskiy Proliv.

RUSSIA (Caspian Sea)

NAVTEX

W Astrakhan 518 kHz 45°47'-00N 47°33'-00E

Diagram page 36
Weather Bulletins
W: 0340 0740 1140 1540 1940 2340 | Weather information for north and central Caspian Sea to 42 °N.
Navigational Warnings
W: 0340 0740 1140 1540 1940 2340 Coastal warnings for north and central Caspian Sea to 42°N.

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RUSSIA (Arctic Coast)

DIKSON MRCC (UCI) (C o n tin u e d )

Weather Bulletins
A: 0530 12 hour weather forecast for the Zemlya Frantsa-losifa and Severnaya Zemlya Islands, the Northern part of the Novaya Zemlya
Islands, the central and eastern parts of the Kara Sea, the sections of the Northern Sea Route between the meridians of 69 °E and
115 ° E, Yeniseyskiy Zaliv, Gydanskiy Zaliv, the east coast of Poluostrov Taymyr, Khatangskiy Zaliv and Reka Khatanga to
Khatanga village.
A: 1630 Weather forecast for 24 hours; for 72 hours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for the Zemlya Frantsa-losifa and Severnaya
Zemlya Islands, the Northern part of the Novaya Zemlya Islands, the central and eastern parts of the Kara Sea, the sections of the
Northern Sea Route between the meridians of 69°E and 115°E, Yeniseyskiy Zaliv, Gydanskiy Zaliv, the east coast of Poluostrov
Taymyr, Khatangskiy Zaliv and Reka Khatanga to Khatanga village.
Navigational Warnings
B: 0818 2018 Coastal warnings for the Kara Sea including the Zemlya Frantsa-losifa Islands and the Laptev Sea to 1250E - repeats the Coastal
Warnings West (PRIP ZAPAD).

MOSCOW (UAT) [3701]

I Control Centre: 55°51'-47N 38°13'-77E
A 12579
RADIO-TELEX
B 8416-5
Diagrams pages 26 and 27
Weather Bulletins
A: 0715
Weather synopsis, forecast, sea state and ice warnings for METAREA XX and XXI in English.
B: 1915
Navigational Warnings
A: 0715
Navigational warnings for NAVAREA XX and XXI in English.
B: 1915

MURMANSK (UDK, UDK2) [3744]

Control Centre: 68°52'-50N 33°05'-88E
512-5 UDK
6393-5 RADIO-TELEX
UDK2
13050
Diagram page 26
Weather Bulletins
0420.1740 Weather synopsis, forecast and sea state for Barents Sea (except SE part), Norwegian Coast, Kol’skiy Poluostrov and Kol’skiy Zaliv
in Russian.
Navigational Warnings
0400 1730 Coastal warnings for Greenland Sea N of 71 °N, Karskoye More and Barents Sea (excluding Ostrov Zemlya Frantsa-losifa) in
Russian.

TIKSI MRSC
Control Centre: 71 °41'-36N 128'352'-21E
4351 RT(HF)
Diagrams pages 26 and 27
Weather Bulletins
0900 2300 24 hour and 48 hour weather and sea state forecasts for the Northern Sea Route of the Laptev Sea and East Siberian Sea between
the meridians of 115°E and 160°E.
Revised forecasts for the day (0000-1200).
NOTE(S): Operated by the River Lena Consolidated River Shipping Company (LORP).

YAKUTSK
Control Centre: 62°02'-00N 129'M4'-00E
6370
8719 RT (HF) Zshatay-1
13191
Diagrams pages 26 and 27
 RADIO WEATHER SERVICES AND NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS

RUSSIA (Arctic Coast)

Y A K U T S K (C o n tin u e d )

Weather Bulletins
1000 24 hour and 48 hour weather and sea state forecasts for the Northern Sea Route of the Laptev Sea and East Siberian Sea between
the meridians of 115°E and 160°E.
2330 Revised forecasts for the day (0000-1200).
NOTE(S): Operated by the River Lena Consolidated River Shipping Company (LORP).

RUSSIA (Baltic Coast)

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET
The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Russian Federation Notices to Mariners for NAVAREAS XIII, XX and
http://structure.mil.ru/structure/forces/hydrographic/info/notices.htm
Ministry of Defence XXI, in English.

KALININGRAD (UIW)
Control Centre: 54°42'-00N 20°30'-00E
A 4228
B 8454
RADIO-TELEX
12877-5
C
16927
Diagram page 173
Navigational Warnings
A: On receipt Coastal warnings for the Baltic Sea broadcast after a preliminary announcement on 2187-5 kHz (DSC).
A-C: 1000 (on day of receipt
and repeat for previous
NAVAREA and NAVIP for Areas I, II, IV, V and VI.
day) 1620 (on day of
receipt)
C: 1030 1650 Navigational Warnings.
| n0TE(S): Navigational Warnings can be obtained by email: kmrp@uiradio.koenig.ru

RUSSIA (Black Sea Coast)

NAVTEX

A Novorossiysk 518 kHz 44°35'-81N 37°57'-69E

Diagram page 36
Weather Bulletins
A: 0000 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 Weather forecast for Anapa-Tuapse region.
Navigational Warnings
A: 0000 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 Storm warnings for Anapa-Tuapse region.
A: 0000 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 Coastal warnings for Russian waters in Black Sea, Sea of Azov and Kerchenskiy Proliv.

RUSSIA (Caspian Sea)

NAVTEX

W Astrakhan 518 kHz 45°47'-00N 47°33'-00E

Diagram page 36
Weather Bulletins
W: 0340 0740 1140 1540 1940 2340 Weather information for north and central Caspian Sea to 42°N.
Navigational Warnings
W: 0340 0740 1140 1540 1940 2340 Coastal warnings for north and central Caspian Sea to 42 °N.
 RADIO WEATHER SERVICES AND NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS

SAUDI ARABIA

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

www.pme.gov.sa/En/Weather/LocalWeatherlnfo/Page General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Maritime synopsis for individual ports in the Red Sea
s/PortsWeather.aspx Protection and Arabian Gulf, in English and Arabic.

JEDDAH (HZH)
Control Centre: 21 o23'-70N 39°14'02E
A 1726 RT(MF)
B Ch 25 VHF
Diagram page 185
Weather Bulletins
A: 0503 1703 Weather synopsis, 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas RSN, RSS, GAA and Approaches.
B: On request FM 61-IV MAFOR.
Navigational Warnings
A: 0503 0533 1133 1703
1733 2333 Gale warnings for Sea Areas RSN, RSS, GAA and Approaches.
B: On request
A: 0333 0733 1133 1533
1933 2333 Navigational Warnings for the Red Sea coastal waters of Saudi Arabia.
B: On request

SENEGAL

NAVTEX
C 518 kHz
Dakar 14“ 46'-25N 17°20'-40W
M 490 kHz
Diagrams pages 34 and 38
Weather Bulletins
C: 0020 0420 0820 1220 1620 2020 Weather bulletins in English.
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 Weather bulletins in French.
Navigational Warnings
C: 0020 0420 0820 1220 1620 2020 Weather warnings and coastal Navigational Warnings in English.
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 Weather warnings and coastal Navigational Warnings in French.
NOTE: Temporarily inoperative

SEYCHELLES

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Coastal weather synopsis, outlook, cyclone tracking
www.meteo.gov.se Seychelles National Meteorological Service
and tidal data.

NAVTEX
T 518 kHz
Mahe 4°39'-32S 55°28'-38E
M 490 kHz
Diagram page 37
Weather Bulletins
T: 03100710 1110 1510 19102310 Weather bulletins in English.
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 Weather bulletins in Creole.
Navigational Warnings
T: 03100710 1110 1510 1910 2310 Navigational Warnings in English.
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 Navigational Warnings in Creole.

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SEYCHELLES
SEYCHELLES (S7Q)
Control Centre: 4°37'-10S 55°26'-63E
8770 (Ch 818) RT (HF)
Weather Bulletins
0518 1548 | Weather bulletins for area within 200 n miles ot Seychelles in English.

SOUTH AFRICA

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Coastal weather bulletin up to 50 n miles offshore,
www.weathersa.co.za/home/marine South African Weather Service Metarea VII weather bulletin and synoptic chart, in
English.

NAVTEX
C Cape Town 33°40'-97S 18°43'09E
O Durban 518 kHz 29°48'-35S 30°48'-95E
I Port Elizabeth 34°02'-20S 25°33'-37E
Diagrams pages 37 ,187,188 and 189
Weather Bulletins
C: 1220 1620
O: 1020 1820 Weather forecasts.
I: 0920 1720
Navigational Warnings
C: 1220 1620
O: 1020 1820 Gale warnings.
I: 0920 1720
C: 0020 0420 0820 1220 1620 2020 NAVAREA VII, local and coastal warnings for the area from the Orange River to Mosselbay.
O: 0220 0620 1020 1420 1820 2220 NAVAREA VII, local and coastal warnings for the area from the East London to Maputo.
I: 0120 0520 0920 1320 1720 2120 NAVAREA VII, local and coastal warnings for the area from the Cape Agulhas to Port Edward.
NOTE: Areas of responsibility for Navigational Warnings covered by adjacent Navtex stations have been defined with overlaps in each case. The overlap is expanded
in cases of emergency.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not pa rt of the Maritime Safety information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS sen/ices,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
www.sanho.co.za/_nav__warningsJatest/warnings.htm South African Navy Hydrographic Office Coastal Navigation Warnings in English.

FIRING PRACTICE AREAS

Cape Agulhas Firing Practice Area: Approximate Position 34°35'S 20°21 'E
The precise area and schedule is advised by Navigational Warning or by contacting Tel +27 (0)28 445 3155.

Information regarding all practice areas within South African waters can be obtained using the following contact details:

Urgent Navigational Information (H24):

Tel: +27 (0)21 7874126 (Situation Room)
Fax: +27 (0)21 7872228
E-mail: navcomcen.cape@ sanavy.co.za

Other Navigational Information (0730-1600 M on-Fri):

T e l:+27 (0)21 7872445 or 2444
Fax: +27 (0)21 7872233
E-mail: hydrosan@ iafrica.com

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Gough
ANTARCTIC FORECAST AREAS
(See also Figure SN-7)
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25° 30°

SOUTH AFRICA
MARITIME RADIO STATIONS

KEY:
k = Main C oast Radio Station
• = VH F Rem ote Sites
151 = International NAVTEX (518 kHz)

Kosi Bay

Sodwana

S O U TH A F R IC A
Alexander Bay Cape St. Lucia

Richards Bay
Durban [O] B lu ff (Durban) 3 0 °-

Port Shepstone

Port Edward

Port St. Johns

Mazeppa Bay

East London

G overnorskop
35°-
Botha's Hill

Kareedouw

Knysna

25° 30° 35°

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SOUTH AFRICA
CAPE NAVAL (ZSJ)
Control Centre: 33°41'-00S 18°43'00E
4014
7508
RADIO-TELEX
13538
18238
Diagrams pages 21 ,187,188 and 189
Weather Bulletins
0930 1700 | Forecast for coastal waters and adjacent high seas, synopsis for high seas.
NOTE(S): 1. The AFMET ZSJ Radio Weather Facsimile Service is interrupted twice daily for the above Radio-Telex broadcast.
2. For Radio-facsimile see Cape Naval (NAVCOMCEN Cape).

CAPE TOWN (Including DURBAN and PORT ELIZABETH)

Control Centre: 33°52'-76S 18°30'-32E
4375 (Ch 407)
8740 (Ch 808) RT (HF)
13146 (Ch 1224)
Ch 03 86 Albertinia 34°12'-44S 21 °41'-93E
Ch 04 Alexander Bay 28°36'-75S 16°29'-69E
Ch 26 Bluff (Durban) 2 9 053'-77S 31 °02'-44E
Ch 25 27 Botha's Hill 33°59''98S 25°29'-46E
Ch 25 Cape St Lucia 28°22''15S 32° 25'-21 E
Ch 26 Constantiaberg 34°03'-26S 18°23'-21 E
Ch 03 Doringbaai 31 °46'-74S 18° 13'-98E
Ch 26 East London 33°00'-72S 27°53'-99E
Ch 23 Elandsbaai 3 2 019'-22S 18° 19'-29E
Ch 83 Governorskop 33°17'-20S 26°42'-41E
Ch 04 Hermanus 34°24'-85S 19°13'-33E
Ch 25 Hondeklipbaai 30° 19'-36S 17°16'-42E
Ch 84 Kareedouw 34°01'-50S 24°25'-79E
VHF
Ch 23 Knysna 34°04'-29S 23°02'-57E
Ch 01 Kosi Bay 26°57'-47S 32°49'-47E
Ch 28 Mazeppa Bay 32°25'-73S 28°28'-47E
Ch 25 Milnerton 33°52'-76S 18°30'-32E
Ch 85 Pearly Beach 34°39'-79S 19°29'-80E
Ch 27 Port Edward 31 °03'-70S 30°13'-30E
Ch 01 Port Nolloth 29°17'-53S 16°52'-79E
Ch 26 Port Shepstone 30°35'-26S 30°33'-58E
Ch 24 Port St Johns 31 °38'-37S 29°32'-50E
Ch 28 Richards Bay 28°46'-86S 32°06'09E
Ch 27 Saldanha Bay 33°02'-16S 17°55'-70E
Ch 03 Sodwana 27°28''87S 32°35'-00E
Ch 84 Struisbaai 34°48'-42S 20°02'-89E
Diagrams pages 21 ,187,188 and 189
Weather Bulletins
10151815 Storm, gale and cyclone warnings, weather synopsis and forecast for Sea Areas 3 -5 ,1 1 ,1 2 ,1 4 and 15.
1333 Coastal weather reports comprising 1200 UTC observations from various stations combined and presented as one broadcast.
On request High seas weather forecasts.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt on Ch 16 & 2182
Storm warnings.
kHz
On receipt 1015 1815 (after
Coastal warnings.
weather bulletin)

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SOUTH AFRICA
CA PE TO W N (Including D U RB A N and PO R T ELIZA B ETH ) (C ontinued)

NOTE(S): VHF broadcasts are announced simultaneously through VHF Ch 16 before being broadcast through the allocated remote transmitter site(s).

SPAIN

GENERAL NOTES
Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts
Storm Warnings, Weather Bulletins and Navigational Warnings are announced by Coast radio stations and MRCCs/MRSCs on 2182 kHz and VHF Ch 16,
before being broadcast on the scheduled frequency or channel number.

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Marine weather forecast for Spain, Islas Canarias,
www.aemet.es Agencia Estatal de Meteorologia
western Mediterranean and Atlantic in Spanish.

NAVTEX
X Cabo de la Nao (Valencia) 38°43'01N 0°10'-61E
D Coruna 518 kHz 43°22'-03N 8°27'-13W
G Tarifa 36°02'-30N 5°33'-34W
M Cabo de la Nao (Valencia) 38°43'-01N 0°10'-61E
W Coruna 490 kHz 43°22'-03N 8°27'-13W
T Tarifa 36°02'-30N 5°33'-34W
Diagrams pages 19, 20, 34, 35 ,19 3,1 94 and 195
Weather Bulletins
X: 0750 1950 Weather bulletins for Sea Areas Alboran, Palos, Argelia, Baleares, Menorca, Cabrera, Leon and Cerdena in English.
Weather bulletins for Sea Areas Pazenn, Yeu, Iroise, Rochebonne, Cantabrico, Finisterre, Charcot, Porto and Gran Sol in
D: 0830 2030
English.
G: 0900 2100 Weather bulletins for Sea Areas San Vicente, Cadiz, Casablanca, Agadir, Estrecho, Alboran, Palos and Argelia in English.
M: 1000 2200 Weather bulletins for Sea Areas Alboran, Palos, Argelia, Baleares, Menorca, Cabrera, Leon and Cerdena in Spanish.
Weather bulletins for Sea Areas Pazenn, Yeu, Iroise, Rochebonne, Cantabrico, Finisterre, Charcot, Porto and Gran Soil in
W: 1140 2340
Spanish.
T: 11102310 Weather bulletins for Sea Areas San Vicente, Cadiz, Casablanca, Agadir, Estrecho, Alboran, Palos and Argelia in Spanish.
Navigational Warnings
X: 0350 1150 1550 2350 NAVAREA III warnings and coastal warnings in English - see Weather Bulletins for areas covered.
D: 0030 0430 1230 1630
NAVAREAII warnings and coastal warnings in English - see Weather Bulletins for areas covered.
G: 0100 0500 1300 1700
M: 0200 0600 1400 1800 NAVAREA III warnings and coastal warnings in Spanish - see Weather Bulletins for areas covered.
W: 0340 0740 1540 1940
NAVAREA II warnings and coastal warnings in Spanish - see Weather Bulletins for areas covered.
T: 0310 0710 1510 1910

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSA T SafetyNET o r international N A 1/T E X for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
Spanish Hydrographic NAVAREA III Warnings in English
www.armada.mde.es/ihm/Aplicaciones/Navareas/lndex_radioavisos.htm
Institute and Spanish.
 RADIO WEATHER SERVICES AND NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS

SPAIN (Mediterranean Coast)

A LG E C IR A S MRSC
Control Centre: 36°07'-39N 5°26'-55W
Ch 15 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
0315 0515 0715 1115 1515
Weather bulletins in Spanish and English.
1915

ALMERIA MRCC
| Control Centre: 36°49'-84N 2°28'-01W
A Almeria 36°49'-84N 2°28'-01W
Ch 11 VHF
B Cabo Gata 36°43'-30N 2° 11 '-57W
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
A: Every odd H+15 Gale warnings, weather synopsis and forecast for Sea Areas Alboran and Palos in Spanish and English.
A, B: Every odd H+15 Gale warnings, weather synopsis and forecast for coastal waters of Murcia, Almeria, Granada, Melilla and Isla de Alboran in
Spanish and English.

BARCELONA MRCC
Control Centre: 41 °20''09N 2°08'-54E
Ch 10 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
0700 1600 2300 LT | Weather bulletins in Spanish and English.
NOTE(S): Broadcast given 1 hour earlier when DST is in force (see ALRS Vol 2 (NP282) for dates).

CARTAGENA MRSC
Control Centre: 37°34'-89N 0°57'-97W
Ch 15 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
011505150915 13151715
Weather bulletins in Spanish and English.
2115

CASTELLON MRSC
Control Centre: 39°58'-19N 0°01'-26E
Ch 11 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
0933 2233 LT | Weather bulletins in Spanish and English.
NOTE(S): Broadcast given 1 hour earlier when DST is in force (see ALRS Vol 2 (NP282) for dates).

PALMA MRCC
Control Centre: 39°34'-02N 2°38'-72E
Ch 10 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
0735 1035 1535 2035_________ [ Weather bulletins in Spanish and English.
NOTE(S): Broadcast given 1 hour earlier when DST is in force (see ALRS Vol 2 (NP282) for dates).

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1 Alboran
MADEIRA
2 Palos
3 A rgelia
-30° 4 C abrera
5 Baleares
6 M enorca
7 Leon
C ANAR IAS 8 Provenza
9 C erdena
10 Annaba
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COASTAL FORECAST AREAS

KEY:

1 Asturias, Pais Vasco and Cantabria

2 G alicia
3 W estern Andalucia and C euta
4 Eastern Andalucia, M elilia and Alboran
5 Valencia and M urcia
6 Cataluna
7 lies Balears
 RADIO WEATHER SERVICES AND NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS

SPAIN (Mediterranean Coast)

T A R R A G O N A MRSC
Control Centre: 41 °05'-41 N 1013'-50E
Ch 15 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
1333 2333 LT | Weather bulletins in Spanish and English.
NOTE(S): Broadcast given 1 hour earlier when DST is in force (see ALRS Vol 2 (NP282) for dates).

VALENCIA
Control Centre: 39o25'80N 0 “ 28'-59W
Cabo de la Nao
1767 RT (MF) La Asomada 37°37''80N 0°57'-81W
A
Palma
1755 RT (MF) Marratxi 39°38' 09N 2 040'-20E
A
Cabo de Gata
B 1704 RT (MF) Sabinar 36°41'-21N 2°42'-08W
Ch 27 Aguilas (Conil) (Cartagena) 37°29'-42N 1 °33'-80W
Ch 85 Cabo de La Nao 38°39'-13N 0°16'-33W
Ch 28 Castellon 4 0 005'-21 N 0°01'-95E
C
Ch 03 Ibiza (San Jose) 38°55'-02N 1 °16'-72E
Ch 85 Menorca 39°59'-13N 4 006'-85E
Ch 07 Palma 39°44'-07N 2°42'-79E
VHF
Ch 60 Barcelona 41 °25'-10N 2°06'-92E
Ch 23 Begur 41 °56'-93N 3°12'-55E
D
Ch 27 Cadaques 4 2 018'-13N 3°15'-01E
Tarragona 41 °14'-99N 1 °03'-44E
Ch 24
Cabo de Gata 36°59'-34N2°22''99W
E
Ch 25 Melilla 3 5 017'-70N 2°56'-06W
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
A, B: 1003 1533 2333 Storm warnings, general synopsis and forecasts for sea areas of the Mediterranean, including Cadiz and Estrecho. ,
C-E: 0410 1303 1810 Weather bulletins for coastal areas.
Navigational Warnings
A: 0803 1933
Navigational Warnings for sea areas from 4° W to Cabo de Palos.
B: 0840 2003
C-E: 04101810 Navigational Warnings for coastal areas.

VALENCIA MRCC
Control Centre: 39°26'-63N 0°19'-73W
Ch 10 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
0415 1215 2015 Weather bulletins for coastal waters of Alicante, Valencia, Castellon and Mar de Palos, Argelia and Islas Baleares in Spanish and
English.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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SPAIN (North Coast)

BILBAO M R C C
Control Centre: 43°20'-78N 3°01'-91 W
Ch 10 74 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
0433 0833 1033 1833
Weather bulletins for Cantabria, Vizcaya and Guipuzcoa coastal waters and the Sea Area Cantabrico, in Spanish and English.
10 3£

CORUNA
Control Centre: 43°22'-14N 8°23'-11W
Coruna
A 1707 RT (MF) Ares 43°27'-10N 8°17'-09W

Finisterre
B 1698 RT (MF) Pastoriza 42°20'-30N 8°44'-27W
Machichaco
C 1677 RT (MF) Rostrio 43°28'-71N 3°51'-02W
Ch 02 Cabo Ortegal 43°43'-03N 7°53'-88W
Ch 26 Coruna 43°27'-10N 8°17'-10W
Ch 22 Finisterre (Muxia) 43°04'-63N 9°13'-51 W
D
Ch 82 La Guardia 41 °53'-42N 8°52'-25W
Ch 62 Navia 43°27'-39N 6°49'-23W
VHF
Ch 20 Vigo 42° 18'-95N 8°42'-27W
Ch 26 Bilbao 43°22'-35N 2°45'-75W
Cabo Penas 43°29'-53N 5°56'-49W
E Ch 27
Pasajes 43°20'-61N 1 °51'-43W
Ch 24 Santander 43°17'-47N 4°08'-63W
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
A-C: 0903 1503 2303 Storm warnings, general synopsis and forecasts for Atlantic sea areas north of 30°N, as well as Mediterranean sea areas Alboran
and Palos.
D, E: 0300 1215 1733 Weather bulletins for coastal areas.
Navigational Warnings
A1: 0703 2033 Navigational Warnings westwards from 6°W to Cabo San Adrian (approx 43°21 'N 8°50'W ).
B1: 0703 2033 Naviqationai Warnings southwards from Cabo San Adrian (approx 4 3 021 'N 8°50'W ) to the mouth of the River Mino (approx
41 °52'N 8°52'W).
C1: 0703 2033
Navigational Warnings for coastal areas.
D2, E2: 0300 1733
1After prior announcement on 2182 kHz.
2After prior announcement on Ch 16.

CORUNA MRSC
Control Centre: 43°22'-14N 8°23'-11W
Ch 10 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
0005 0405 0805 1605 2005 | Weather bulletins in Spanish and English.

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SPAIN (North Coast)

FINISTERRE MRCC
Control Centre: 42°42'-20N 8°59'-03W
C h 11 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
0233 0633 1033 1433 1833
Weather bulletins in Spanish and English.
2233

GIJON MRCC
Control Centre: 43°33'-56N 5°42'-01W
Ch 10 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
0900 2100 | Weather bulletins for Asturias coastal waters and Sea Area Cantabrico, in Spanish and English.

SANTANDER MRSC
Control Centre: 43°28'-38N 3°43'-27W
Ch 11 72 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
0500 1100 1500 2100 | Weather bulletins for Cantabria coastal waters and Sea Area Cantabrico in Spanish and English.

VIGO MRSC
Control Centre: 42°14'-48N 8°43'-71W
Ch 10 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
00150415 0815 1215 1615
Weather bulletins in Spanish and English.
2015

SPAIN (South Coast)

CADIZ MRSC
Control Centre: 36°32'-09N 6 017'-45W
Ch 15 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
0315 0715 1115 1515 1915
Weather bulletins in Spanish and English.
2315

HUELVA MRSC
Control Centre: 37°15'-20N 6°57'-00W
Ch 10 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
0415 0815 1215 2015 | Weather bulletins in Spanish and English.
 RADIO WEATHER SERVICES AND NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS

SPAIN (South West Coast)

TARIFA

Control Centre: 36°07'-52N 5°45'-80W___________________________

NOTE(S): Remotely controlled by Las Palmas, see relevant entry.

TARIFA M R C C

Control Centre: 36°01'-05N 5°34'-90W

Ch 10 VHF
Diagrams pages 193,194 and 195
Weather Bulletins
001504150815 1215 1615 Actual wind and visibility at Tarifa, followed by forecast for Sea Areas Strait of Gibraltar, Cadiz Bay and Alboran in English and
2015 Spanish.
Navigational Warnings
00150415 0815 1215 1615
Fog (visibility) warnings: Broadcasts are made when visibility falls below 2 n miles in English and Spanish.
2015

SUDAN

PORT SUDAN (STP)

Control Centre: 19°37'-88N 37°13'-85E
Ch 20 VHF
Weather Bulletins
0810 201 0 [ Weather forecast in English.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt and then every hour | Navigational Warnings.

SVALBARD (Norway)
GENERAL NO
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RT (MF), VHF and RADIO-TELEX remotely controlled from Norwegian Coast Radio North, Norway - see relevant entries for details.

HmLCorrespondence and ITU Norwegian listing fRSDRA2017n0033fi4fi9 A RSDRA2018000062175) 14/18______________ ____

SWEDEN

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

www.sm hi.se Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute Marine weather information in Swedish and English.

NAVTEX

\H Bjuroklubb \ 64°27'-70N 21 °35'-42E

J Gislovshammar 51 8'kHz 55°29'-38N 14°18'-87E

1\ Grimeton 57°06\-33N 12°23'-42E

Diagrams pages 3 3 ^ 7 3 ,3 1 2 , 313 and 314
Weather Bulletins
H: 05101710
\ \ \ \
Weather forecast for Baltic Sea. Low water ievdi warnings for the western and southern Baltic, are issued when it is
J: 0530 1730
anticipated that levels will be 60cm or more, below the average depth.
I: 0520 1720
Navigational Warnings
H: 01100510 0910 1310 1710 2110 §ale and Navigational Warnings for Sea Areas B1-3.
J: 0130 0530 0930 1330 1730 2130 Gai,e and Navigational Warnings for Sea Areas B 9-B 11.
I: 0120 0520 0920 1320 1720 2120 G aleand Navigational Warning^ for Sea Areas B12-14.
C o n tin u e d O v e rle a f

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SWEDEN
N AV TE X (C o n tin u e d )

Ice Warnings and Reports

Baltic Ice Informatioi NAVTEX-see

broadcast on

NOTE: Bi/adcasts
lcereports
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ION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET o r international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
www.sjofartsverket.se/en/Maritime-services/Maritime-Traffic-lnformation/ Swedish Maritime Navigation Warnings, Notice to Mariners and other
Navigational-Warnings Administration related information in English and Swedish.

FIRING PRACTICE AREAS

Kattegat
For firing information Tel: +46 (0) 352663953.

Northern Baltic Sea

Diagram page 201
Warnings are not announced daily to merchant vessels, extraordinary gunnery exercises will however be announced in Notice to Mariners and/or on Swedish
National Radio, with requests to avoid the area of interest.
For firing information call “Naval Control Musko” on: VHF Ch 16, Tel: +46(0) 108231823 or e-mail: Marinb-SjoCMusko@ mil.se. An answer machine service, which
provides information about current and upcoming firing practices in Swedish only, is available on Tel: +46(0) 850157550.

Southern Baltic Sea

Diagram page 202
Warnings are not announced daily to merchant vessels. Gunnery exercises are announced daily on a telephone answering machine in Swedish: Tel: +46(0)
45510000.
For firing information call “Naval Control Goteborg” on: VHF Ch 16, Tel: +46(0) 46368056 (Control Room), +46(0) 108292838 (Switchboard), or e-mail:
Marinb-SjoCGoteborg@ mil.se

Safety Offices

Area Name Call / VHF Ch Telephone number Position

Degerfjarden
(Firing may take place as follows:
+46(0) 66330045 63 °2 5 '0 0 N 19°20'-00E
15th Aug-31 st May, W eekdays 0800-1600
June, W ed-Thurs 0800-1600)
+46(0) 705473515
Junkon (R46) 65°25'-00N 22°20-00E
+46(0) 706395322
+46(0)411550652
Kabusa (R55A) CALL: Kabusa skjutfalt / Ch 16 5 5 °2 5 '0 0 N 14°00'00E
+46(0) 108292805
Ravlunda (R34) +46(0)41474180
55°45'-98N 14°11'-30E
(see diagram for Southern Baltic Sea) +46(0) 44351032
+46(0) 352663955
Ringenas (R41A) 5 6 °4 1 '0 0 N 12° 41 '-00E
+46(0) 3553677
Rinkaby (R38A)
+46(0) 44242502 5 5 °5 6 '7 8 N 14°19'-59E
(see diagram for Southern Baltic Sea)
+46(0) 921348405*
Tame (R58) CALL: T ame skjutfalt / Ch 16 64°59'-20N 21 °20'-50E
+46(0) 921349100
Uto
CALL: Uto s kju tfa lt/C h 16 +46(0) 850157045 58°56'-97N 18°15'-75E
(see diagram for Northern Baltic Sea)
V addo(R15A) CALL: Vaddo skjutfalt / Ch 16 +46(0) 108236580* 5 9 °5 8 '0 0 N 18°54 '0 0E
Veckholm Firing Danger Area (Stockholm) +46(0) 171157680 5 9 °3 0 '0 0 N 17°26'-50E
* When firing is NOT in progress, this number connects to a recorded answering service giving information about current and forthcoming practices, H24 in
Swedish only.

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FIRING PRACTICE AREAS
Note: “Uto Restricted Area” may be temporarily closed to shipping

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SWEDEN
STO CKHO LM (S D J) [2954]
Control Centre: 59°20'-30N 18°05'-60E / )
I I 1 77Q Bjuroklubb 64 o27'/0N 21°35'-42E
^ N a v ig a tio n a l W arn in gs
On receipt 0 2 0 0 0 60 0
|#-38N 14°18'-87E
1000 1400 1 800 2 200 Gale warnings and Navigational Warnings in English and Swedish.
i'-33N 12° 23'-42E
wfastby Stockholm Radio 1 May to 31 Sept after prior announcement on VHF Ch 16. !'-43N 18°07'-65E
m reports are no lon9er broadcasi on VHF' MF of NAVTEX as ol winter 2017/18. Please see Swedish Ice Reports section for alternative methods of i'-85N 18°35'-81 E
obtaining this information.

*itffiaJaZ3fl2£60/17 (RSDRAPni7nnn3l7?ng) <;i /17

73N 19 °01' 97E
Ch 23
Ch 65
----------- 7------- Gavle
Gotska Sandon /
” 60“ 3/'-85N 17“ 07'-75E
58°22'-54N 19°13'-94E
, Ch 23 / Harnosand / 62°36'-53N 17°57'-70E
I Ch 24 / Hoburgen (Gotland/ 56°56'-20N 18°13'-48E
/ / Hudiksvall / 61 °42'-44N 16°51'-24E
Ch 25
/ Kalix 65°56'-26N 23°30'-97E
Ch 26 / Kalmar / 56°39'-58N 16°21'-66E
Ch 25 Karlshan/n 56°13'-62N 14°46'-52E
j Ch 81 Karlskrona 56°10'-45N 15°36'09E
/ Ch 21 j Kivik 55°40'-08N 14°09'-48E
/ Ch 84 Krai/fors 62°56'-49N 17°56'-95E
Ch 24 lyulea 65°36'-39N 22°08'-69E
Ch 64 l)fljallom 62°59'-14N 18°23'-57E
B Ch 26 VHF Nacl^a (Stockholm) 59°17'-85N 18010'-38E
Ch 64 /Norrkoping 58°40'-59N 16°28'-06E
Ch 78 O l/nds Sodra Udde 56°14'-02N 16°27'-30E
Ch 28 / Ornskoldsvik 63018'-15N 18°39'-65E
Ch 24 / / Osthammar 6 0 015'-81 N 18°04'^4E
Ch 2/ Skelleftea 64°46'-69N 20°5/-07E
C h /6 Sodertalje 5 9 013'-41 N 170/37'-24E
Ch/24 Sundsvall 62°24'-03N l/°28'-40E
Oh 84 Svenska Hogarna 59°26''63N /9°30'-09E
/Ch 24 Toro 58°49'-2^N 17°50'-65E
/ Ch 26 Umea 6 3 ° 5 0 '/2 N 19°49'-36E
1 Ch 78 Vaddo 59°58'-10N 18°50'-38E
/ Ch 25 Vasteras 59/38'-60N16°24'-20E
Ch 23 Vastervik /7 °4 3 '-2 6 N 16°25'-56E
Ch 25 Visby (Gotland) 57°35'-58N 18°22'-24E
West Coast /
/
Ch 24 Goteborg 57°41'-57N 12 °03'-40E
Ch 26 Grebbestad 58°41'-30N 11 °15'-48E
Ch 22 Grimeton / 57°06'-33N 12 °23'-42E
Ch 62 Halmstad 56°47'-40N 12°56'-28E
Ch 24 Helsingbora 56003'-17N 12°42'-53E
B VHF
Ch 23 Kungshaffin 58021 '-39N 11 °15'-22E
Ch 27 M a^o 55°34'-39N 13°03'-36E
Ch 22 Stri/mstad 58°56'-11N 11 °11'-16E
Ch 81 /T jo rn 57°59'-50N 11 °39'-40E
4
Ch 84 /(Jddevalla 58°22'-46N 11°49'-22E
Vanern / Vattern
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SWEDEN
STO C K H O LM (SD J) [2954] (Continued)

Ch 78 Backefors 58°49'-37N 12°12'-18E

Ch 23 Jonkoping 57°46'-19N 14° 15'02E
Ch 65 Karlstad 59°23'-72N 13°22'-96E
B VHF
Ch 01 Kinnekulle 58°36'04N 13°24'-47E
Ch 26 Motala 58°35'-31N 15°05'-79E
Ch 25 Trollhattan 58°17'-40N 12° 16'-81 E
Diagrams pages 163,173, 204, 312, 313 and 314
Weather Bulletins
A, B: 0600 1800 24 hour weather forecast and synopsis for Sea Areas B1-B15 in English and Swedish.
B1: 0830 1630 2130 LT Coastal weather forecast with latest meteorological observations and details of tidal heights and outlook for three days for
Haparanda - Orskar for pleasure craft and small commercial vessels, in Swedish.
B1: 0845 1645 2145 LT Coastal weather forecast with latest meteorological observations and details of tidal heights and outlook for three days for
Orskar - Landsort, Malaren/Hjalmaren for pleasure craft and small commercial vessels, in Swedish.
B1: 0900 1700 2200 LT Coastal weather forecast with latest meteorological observations and details of tidal heights and outlook for three days for
Landsort - Utklippan, Gotland for pleasure craft and small commercial vessels, in Swedish.
B1: 0915 1715 2215 LT Coastal weather forecast with latest meteorological observations and details of tidal heights and outlook for three days for
Utklippan - Hallands Vadaro for pleasure craft and small commercial vessels, in Swedish.
B1: 0930 1730 2230 LT Coastal weather forecast with latest meteorological observations and details of tidal heights and outlook for three days for
Hallands Vadero - Nordkoster, Vanern/Vattern for pleasure craft and small commercial vessels, in Swedish.
Navigational Warnings
A, B: On receipt 0200 0600
Gale warnings and Navigational Warnings in English and Swedish.
1000 1400 1800 2200
A, B: 1400 On request Ice reports in English or Baltic Ice Code.
1Broadcast by Stockholm Radio 1 May to 31 Sept after prior announcement on VHF Ch 16.

SVERIGES RADIO P1
I Control Centre: 59°20'-08N 18°06'-07E
87-6-103-8 MHz | FM
Weather Bulletins
0555 1555 24 hour weather forecast for coastal and offshore sea areas, including coastal wind observations, in Swedish.
0755 12501 12552 24 hour weather forecast for the Baltic sea areas, in Swedish.
15553 Tidal observations, in Swedish.
2150 48 hour weather forecast for coastal and offshore sea areas, including selected wind observations, in Swedish.
Navigational Warnings
0555 0755 12501 12552 1555
Storm, gale and ice warnings are included in the Weather Bulletins as necessary, in Swedish.
2150
OH
0-1

Ice reports in Swedish.

cn

1Sat-Sun.
2Wlon-Fri.
3During the summer.
4During the season.
N0TE(S): 1. All times quoted refer to LT.
2. Maritime forecasts follow the terrestrial weather broadcasts.

SYRIA

AL LADHIQlYAH (LATAKIA) (YKM7)

I Control Centre: 35°30'-05N 35°46'-50E
3624 RT (MF)
Ch 13 VHF
Navigational Warnings
00000400 0800 1200 1600
Navigational Warnings.
2000

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SYRIA
TARJUS (TARTOUS) (YKO)
Control Centre: 34°54'-00N 35°53''00E
2662 RT (MF)
Ch 20 VHF
Navigational Warnings
0400 0800 1200 1600 | Navigational Warnings.

TUNISIA

NAVTEX
T Kelibia 518 kHz 36°48'-08N 11 °02'-29E
Diagrams pages 35 and 208
Weather Bulletins
T: 07101910 Weather forecasts.
Navigational Warnings
T: 0310 0710 1110 1510 1910 2310 Navigational Warnings and storm warnings.
I NOTE: Tunisian NAVTEX broadcasts from Kelibia are temporarily inoperative. Malta NAVTEX broadcasts MSI for the Sicilian channel and the east coast of Tunisia ini
| the [T] timeslot - see Malta NAVTEX entry.

LA GOULETTE PORT
Control Centre: 36°49' 00N 10°18' 00E
A 1743
RT (MF)
B 2182
Diagram page 208
Weather Bulletins
A: 0405 1905 | Weather summary, 12 hour forecast and outlook for further 12 hours for the coastal waters of Tunisia in French.
Navigational Warnings
B: On receipt and then every
Storm warnings for the coastal waters of Tunisia in French.
H+03
B: On receipt 0003 0403
Navigational Warnings for Tunisian Coast, Western Mediterranean south of 4 0 0N, east of a line from Tunisian-Algerian frontier to C.
0603 1003 1303 1803
Spartivento (38°52'N 8°52'E) in French.
1903 2103

TUNIS (3VT)
Control Centre: 36°55''55N 10°11'-22E
2670 RT (MF)
Diagram page 208
Weather Bulletins
0805 1705 | Weather summary, 12 hour forecast and outlook for further 12 hours for the coastal waters of Tunisia in French.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0003 0403 0603 Navigational Warnings for Tunisian Coast, Western Mediterranean south of 40°N, east of a line from Tunisian-Algerian frontier to C.
1003 1303 1803 1903 2103 Spartivenfo (38°52'N 8°52'E) in French._______________________________________________________________________________

TURKEY

GENERAL NOTES
Meteorological and Hydrological Information transmitted through the Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Meteorological and hydrological information is transmitted from some AIS stations around the coast of Turkey.
For full details of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) see ALRS Volume 2 (NP282).

Navigational warnings
Current navigational warnings may also be found, in both Turkish and English, on the Turkish Hydrographic website: www.shodb.gov.tr

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TURKEY
INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES
Marine weather forecast in Turkish, English and
https://www.mgm.gov.tr/ Turkish State Meteorological Service
German.

NAVTEX
F Antalya (Mediterranean Coast) 36°09'-17N 32°26'-72E
D istanbul (Marmara Denizi) 41 o04'-00N 28°57'-00E
518 kHz
1 izmir (Aegean Coast) 38°16'-88N 26° 16' 05E
E Samsun (Black Sea Coast) 41 °23'18N 36° 11 '-37E
D Antalya (Mediterranean Coast) 36°09'-17N 32°26'-72E
B istanbul (Marmara Denizi) 41 o04'-00N 28°57'-00E
490 kHz
C izmir (Aegean Coast) 38° 16'-88N 26016'-05E
A Samsun (Black Sea Coast) 41 °23'-18N 36° 11 '-37E
M istanbul (Marmara Denizi) 4209-5 kHz 41 °04' 00N 28°57'-00E
Diagrams pages 36 and 208
Weather Bulletins
F: 0050 0450 0850 1250 1650 2050 Weather forecast for Sea Area Taurus in English.
D: 0030 0430 0830 1230 1630 2030 Weather forecast for Sea Areas Marmara and Danube in English.
0120 0520 0920 1320 1720 2120 Weather forecast for Sea Areas Aegean and Jason in English.
0040 0440 0840 1240 1640 2040 Weather forecast for Sea Areas Georgia and Danube in English.
D: 0030 0430 0830 1230 1630 2030 Weather forecast for Sea Area Taurus in Turkish.
0010 0410 0810 1210 1610 2010 Weather forecast for Sea Areas Marmara and Danube in Turkish.
C: 0020 0420 0820 1220 1620 2020 Weather forecast for Sea Areas Aegean and Jason in Turkish.
A: 0000 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 Weather forecast for Sea Areas Georgia and Danube in Turkish.
Ill: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 Weather forecast for Sea Areas 12-27 in Turkish.
Navigational Warnings
F: 0050 0450 0850 1250 1650 2050 Navigational Warnings for E Mediterranean in English.
D: 0030 0430 0830 1230 1630 2030 Navigational Warnings for SW part of Black Sea in English.
I: 0120 0520 0920 1320 1720 2120 Navigational Warnings for Aegean in English.
E: 0040 0440 0840 1240 1640 2040 Navigational Warnings for SE part of Black Sea in English.
D: 0030 0430 0830 1230 1630 2030 Navigational Warnings for E Mediterranean in Turkish.
0010 0410 0810 1210 1610 2010 Navigational Warnings for SW part of Black Sea in Turkish.
C: 0020 0420 0820 1220 1620 2020 Navigational Warnings for Aegean in Turkish.
A: 0000 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 Navigational Warnings for SE part of Black Sea in Turkish.
M: 0200 0600 1000 1400 1800 2200 Navigational Warnings for Black Sea, Marmara Denizi, Aegean and Mediterranean in Turkish.

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates m ay also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSA T SafetyNET or international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:_____________
Turkish Office of Navigation, Hydrography and Navigation Warnings in Turkish and
http://www.shodb.gov.tr/shodb_esas/index.php/en/
Oceanography English.

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KEY:

1 Nelson 8 Genoa 15 M elita 22 Delta

2 Alboran 9 Bonny 16 Ionian 23 Taurus
3 Valencia 10 Venice 17 Sidra 24 Crusade
4 Oran 11 Volcano 18 A egean 25 M arm ara
5 Lions 12 G abes 19 Jason 26 Danube
6 U nicorn 13 C entaur 20 Bom ba 27 G eorgia
7 Bougie 14 Boot 21 Matruh 28 N orth Rom eo
 RADIO WEATHER SERVICES AND NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS

TURKEY
ANTALYA (TAL)
Control Centre: 36°50'-93N 30°45'75E
Anamur 36°07'-90N 32°49'78E
Bodrum 37°04'06N 27°26'-37E
Qobandede 36°31'-13N 36°15'-32E
Dilektepe 37°31'72N 27°15'-52E
Ch 67 VHF Kazakin 36°50'-25N 29°05'75E
Markiz 36°43' 00N 30°29' 00E
Oren 37°02'-21N 27°57'-19E
Palamut 36°45'-43N 28°13'-00E
Yumrutepe 36°15'-22N 29°27'-47E
Diagram page 208
Weather Bulletins
0700 1900 24 hour forecast for Black Sea, Marmara Denizi, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea in Turkish and English.
0730 0930 1130 1330 1530
Sea observations for Mediterranean Sea and Aegean Sea in Turkish.
1730 1930
0900 1930 3 day forecast for Black Sea, Marmara Denizi, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea in Turkish.
Navigational Warnings
i On receipt 0700 1900 I Weather warnings for Black Sea, Marmara Denizi, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea in Turkish and English.
NOTE(S): VHF transmissions are remotely controlled from Istanbul.

ISTANBUL (TA H ) [4360]

I Control Centre: 40°59'00N 28°49'-00E
4405 (417)
A 8812(832) RT (HF)
13128(1218)
4560
6 8431 (830) RADIO-TELEX
12654(12151)
Akgakoca 40°58'-45N 31 °12'-23E
Akdag 38°33'-00N 26°30' 00E
Ayvalik 39°18'-48N 26°41'-43E
Bandirma 40°21'-18N 27°53'-68E
Qamlica 41 °01'-85N 29°04'-25E
C Ch 67 VHF
Kayalidag 39°57'-97N 26°38'-15E
Keltepe 40°38'-60N 30°06' 05E
Mahyadagi 41 °47'-65N 27°37'-48E
§arkoy 40°41'-32N 27°10'-68E
Yu§a 4 1 010'-18N 29°06'-28E
Diagram page 208
Weather Bulletins
A: 1000 1800
Weather forecast for Black Sea, Marmara Denizi, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea in Turkish and English.
B: 0800 2000
C: 0700 1900 24 hour forecast for Black Sea, Marmara Denizi, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea in Turkish and English.
C: 0730 0930 1130 1330
Sea observations for Western Black Sea, Marmara Denizi and Aegean Sea in Turkish.
1530 1730 1930
C: 0900 1930 3 day forecast for Black Sea, Marmara Denizi, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea in Turkish.
Navigational Warnings
|C: On receipt 0700 1900 | Weather warnings for Black Sea, Marmara Denizi, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea in Turkish and English.

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SAMSUN (TAF)
Control Centre: 41 °18'-33N 36°20'-00E
Control
Akgabat 41 °04'-22N 39°27'-17E
Dikmen 40°55'-50N 38°16'-15E
Dutmen 41 °26''88N 35°28'-88E
0100 0i
Ch 67 VHF inebolu 41 °53'-45N 33°43'-10E 2100
Pazar 41 °08'-93N 40°49'-12E
Y M ztepe 41°05'-72N37°0V-67E
Zonguldak 41 °23''65N 31 °49'-93E
Diagram page 208
Weather Bulletins
0700 1900 24 hour forecast for Black Sea, Marmara Denizi, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea in Turkish and English.
0730 0930 1130 1330 1530
Sea observations for Black Sea in Turkish.
17301930
0900 1930 3 day forecast for Black Sea, Marmara Denizi, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea in Turkish.
Navigational Warnings
On receipt 0700 1900 Weather warnings for Black Sea, Marmara Denizi, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea in Turkish and English.
NOTE(S): VHF transmissions are remotely controlled from Istanbul.

UKRAINE

NAVTEX
G Berdiansk 46°38'-10N 36°45'-42E
518 kHz
C Odesa 46°22'-38N 30°44''50E
U Berdiansk 46°38'-1 ON 36°45'-42E
490 kHz
X Odesa 46°22'-38N 30°44''50E
Diagram page 36
Weather Bulletins
G: 0900 1700 24 hour weather and sea state forecast for Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait in English.
C: 0820 1620 Weather bulletin for NW part of Black Sea in English.
U: 1120 1920
Weather bulletin in English.
X: 1150 1950
Navigational Warnings
G: 0100 0500 0900 1300 1700 2100 Navigational Warnings for Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait in English.
C 0020 0420 0820 1220 1620 2020 Navigational Warnings for NW part of Black Sea in English.
U 0320 0720 1120 1520 1920 2320
Navigational Warnings in English.
X 0350 0750 1150 1550 1950 2350
Ice Warnings and Reports
G: 1300 Ice reports for Sea of Azov in English.
C 1220 Ice reports in English.
U: 1520
Ice reports in English.
X: 1550

MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET

The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
http://charts.gov.ua/pm_arhive_en.htm Ukrainian State Hydrographic Service Notices to Mariners in Ukrainian and English.

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KERCH(UKW )
Control Centre: 45°22'-00N 36°27'-00E
4143 | RT (MF)
Weather Bulletins

J
0633 12 hour weather and sea state forecast for the Sea of Azov west of the line from Novoazovs'k to Mys Khrony and Kerch Strait from
Mys Khrony to Mys Takyl' and NE Black Sea in Russian.
1833 24 hour weather and sea state forecast in English.
Navigational Warnings
0233 1033 1833 Navigational Warnings for the Sea of Azov west of the line from Novoazovs'k to Mys Khrony and Kerch Strait from Mys Khrony to
Mys Takyl1and NE Black Sea in English.
0633 1433 2233 Navigational Warnings for the Sea of Azov west of the line from Novoazovs'k to Mys Khrony and Kerch Strait from Mys Khrony to
Mys Takyl' and NE Black Sea in Russian.
1033 Ice conditions for the Sea of Azov west of the line from Novoazovs'k to Mys Khrony and Kerch Strait from Mys Khrony to Mys Takyl'
and NE Black Sea in English.
1433 Ice conditions for the Sea of Azov west of the line from Novoazovs'k to Mys Khrony and Kerch Strait from Mys Khrony to Mys Takyl'
and NE Black Sea in Russian.

ODESA (MORTELECOM LTD) (UTT, UUI)

Control Centre: 46°22'-54N 30°45'-01E
2650 RT (MF)
Weather Bulletins
0020 12 hour weather and sea state forecast for N central and NW Black Sea in Russian.
2020 24 hour weather and sea state forecast in English.
Navigational Warnings
0020 0820 1620 Navigational Warnings for N central and NW Black Sea in Russian.
0420 1220 2020 Navigational Warnings for N central and NW Black Sea in English.
1220 Ice conditions for N central and NW Black Sea in English.
1620 Ice conditions for N central and NW Black Sea in Russian.
NOTE(S): 1. Broadcasts are made immediately following the NAVTEX transmissions and may therefore be made up to 10 minutes after the times stated above.
___________2. Only high priority coastal warnings are transmitted on receipt, all others are broadcast at the next scheduled transmission.
m
INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES
Select 'List of Services' from the main menu to access
marine forecasts for the Arabian Gulf and Sea of
www.ncms.ae National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology
Oman, together with monthly tide tables for Abu
Dhabi, in English and Arabic.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency Operational Structure

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has undergone major organisational restructuring, in order to improve the efficiency and level of service offered to the
maritime community. However, it must be stressed that in practice, the mariner will notice little, if any, change.
The coastguard operation now comprises 10 ‘Coast Guard Operation Centres’ (CGOCs): Stornoway, Shetland, Aberdeen, Humber, Dover, Solent, Falmouth,
Milford Haven, Holyhead and Belfast, with a separate station, London Coastguard, dedicated to London and the River Thames. These CGOCs carry out all the
normal functions of an MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre), as well as a number of additional operations - hence the renaming.

Although each of these CGOCs has a ‘nominal’ region for which they are responsible, in reality the operation network and infrastructure is completely dynamic
and flexible, with a high level of resilience and redundancy built in. During busy periods, or because of a major SAR incident for example, any CGOC can take
over some, or all of the duties, functions and areas, which are normally covered by a different centre.

As a result of these changes, the MCA’s preferred Call Sign is ‘UK Coastguard’, rather than ‘Falmouth Coastguard’ or ‘Dover Coastguard’ etc. The voice call sign
of the CGOC required, followed by the geographical name, can still be used, but the mariner should be aware that their call may actually be answered by an
operation centre elsewhere. Regardless of this, the answering CGOC will be fully conversant and equipped to deal with the current situation in that area, so that
the mariner should not notice any difference.

New Editions of both ALRS Vols.1 and 3, (NP281 (1) / 283(1), will be issued in the coming months to reflect these changes and bring them in to line with both
ALRS Volume 5 and ADRS1345, which are fully updated from Week 28/17. Until then, the mariner may notice some discrepancies in the naming of Coastguard
stations and contact details, but can be confident that the MCA will automatically re-route any communications appropriately, for response in the normal manner.

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General Notes (Continued)

Maritime Safety Information (MSI) Broadcasts

NAVTEX is the prime means of promulgating MSI using the 518 kHz service with additional information made available on the 490 kHz service. Full MSI
broadcasts are made twice a day on VHF and MF consisting of: Inshore Forecast, Gale Warnings, Shipping Forecast, 3 day Fisherman’s Forecast where
appropriate, Navigational Warnings, GUNFACTS/SUBFACTS (from selected stations only) and any other authorised information. Note, vessels should select the
B1 NAVTEX transmitter identity for the area they are working in and transiting to.

The first broadcast of fresh Gale Warnings, Strong Wind Warnings, abnormal tide warnings and some WZ Navigational Warnings will be made on receipt after an
announcement on VHF Ch 16 and 2182 kHz MF and may be announced through DSC.

Weather Information Broadcasts

Inshore forecasts are updated and broadcast every 6 hours either as part of the full MSI broadcast or as a Weather Information Broadcast.

Repetition Broadcasts
Inshore Waters Forecasts, gale warnings and Strong Wind Warnings are repeated 3 hours after the full MSI and Weather Information Broadcasts.

INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES

Gale warnings, shipping forecast, buoy observations,
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast__and_sea BBC inshore waters forecast, coastal forecast, extended
outlook and Atlantic pressure charts in English.
Gale warnings, shipping forecast, inshore waters
www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/marine United Kingdom Met Office
forecast in English.
The ADMIRALTY EasyTide website provides free
www.ukho.gov.uk/easytide/EasyTide UK Hydrographic Office global tide predictions for the current day and the next
6-days hence.
Real-time and historical weather data for
Southampton Water, derived from instrumentation
www.sotonmet.co.uk ABP Southampton situated at Southampton Dockhead. Information
includes: wind speed and direction, tidal height and
atmospheric conditions.
Real-time and historical weather data for the central
Solent, derived from instrumentation situated on the
Bramble Pile - roughly equidistant from Cowes,
www.bramblemet.co.uk ABP Southampton
Calshot and Hill Head. Information includes: wind
speed and direction, tidal height and atmospheric
conditions.

NAVTEX
G Cullercoats 55°04'-48N 1 °27'-78W
E
Niton 518 kHz 50°35'-18N 1 °15'-28W
K
0 Portpatrick 54°50'-65N 5°07'-47W
U Cullercoats 55°04'-48N 1 °27'-78W
I
Niton 490 kHz 50°35'-18N 1 °15'-28W
T
C Portpatrick 54°50'-65N 5°07'-47W
Diagrams pages 33, 97, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219 and 220
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N A V TE X (C o n tin u e d )

Weather Bulletins
G: 0900 2100 24 hour forecast and outlook for Sea Areas Viking, Forties, Cromarty, Forth, Tyne, Dogger, Humber, Thames and Fair Isle.
G; 0100 Extended outlook (3-5 days) for the North Sea and Eastern English Channel.
Extended outlook (3-5 days) for Sea Areas Thames, Dover, Wight, Portland, Plymouth, Biscay, FitzRoy, Sole, Lundy,
E: 0040
Fastnet, Irish Sea and Shannon.
24 hour forecast and outlook for Sea Areas Thames, Dover, Wight, Portland, Plymouth, Biscay, FitzRoy, Sole, Lundy and
E: 0840 2040
Fastnet.
Extended outlook (3-5 days) for Sea Areas Lundy, Fastnet, Irish Sea, Shannon, Rockall, Malin, Hebrides, Fair Isle,
0: 0220
Faeroes and Southeast Iceland.
24 hour forecast and outlook for Sea Areas Lundy, Fastnet, Irish Sea, Rockall, Malin, Hebrides, Bailey, Fair Isle, Faeroes
0: 0620 1820
and Southeast Iceland.
U: 0720 1920 Inshore waters 24 hour forecast, 24 hour outlook, wind, weather, visibility and sea state for Sea Areas 1-5 and 18.
U: 1120 2320 Updates to inshore waters forecast for Sea Areas 1-5 and 18.
U: 0720 1120 1920 2320 Current weather observations for eastern coastal areas of the UK, from Orkney to the south coast.
1: 0520 1720 Inshore waters 24 hour forecast, 24 hour outlook, wind, weather, visibility and sea state for Sea Areas 5-9 and 19.
I: 0120 1320 Updates to inshore waters forecast for Sea Areas 5-9 and 19.
1: 0120 0520 1320 1720 Current weather observations for southern coastal areas and English Channel.
Weather synopsis and development, 24 hour forecast for Sea Areas Humber, Tamise, Pas de Calais, Antifer, Casquets and
T: 07101910
Ouessant, in French.
C: 0820 2020 Inshore waters 24 hour forecast, 24 hour outlook, wind, weather, visibility and sea state for Sea Areas 9-17.
C: 0020 1220 Updates to inshore waters forecast for Sea Areas 9-17.
C: 0020 0420 1220 1620 Current weather observations for western coastal areas of the UK, from Wales to Orkney, including the coasts of Ireland.
Navigational Warnings
G, E, 0: On receipt Gale Warnings.
G, E, O: On receipt Tidal Surge Warnings.
0100 0500 0900 1300 1700
Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings for Sea Areas 1-5, together with Gale and Tidal Surge Warnings until cancelled.
2100
G: 0500 1700
NAVAREA I Warnings.
0: 0220 1420
0040 0440 0840 1240 1640
Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings for Sea Areas 6-9, together with Gale and Tidal Surge Warnings until cancelled.
2040
E: 0440 1640 NAVAREA I Warnings, including submarine and gunnery exercise warnings (SUBFACTS/GUNFACTS) as required.
0140 0540 0940 1340 1740
Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings for Sea Areas 6 -7 south of the Channel median in English.
2140
0220 0620 1020 1420 1820
Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings for Sea Areas 10-17, together with Gale and Tidal Surge Warnings until cancelled.
2220
0: 0620 1820 Submarine and gunnery exercise warnings (SUBFACTS/GUNFACTS) as required.
U, C: On receipt Strong Wind Warnings.
I: On receipt Strong wind warnings.
T: 07101910 Gale or storm warnings for Sea Areas Humber, Tamise, Pas de Calais, Antifer, Casquets and Ouessant in French
NOTE; Broadcasts are remotely controlled by Falmouth and Humber Coastguards. There may be a delay in broadcast action if there is Search and Rescue in
progress.

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COASTGUARD,
OPERATIONAL AREAS,
-60° SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

SHETLAND CGOC

- G '
& ■■

STORNOWAY CGOC

ABERDEEN CGOC

BELFAST CGOC

-5 5 ° 55'

HUMBER CGOC

DOVER CGOC

FALMOUTH CGOC
SOLENT CGOC
-5 0 °

10° 5°
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V012
COASTAL (WZ) NAVIGATIONAL WARNING AREAS

22/06/17
AND INSHORE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS
The inshore w eather forecast covers the
coastal w aters of the UK out to 12 n miles

-60° 60°-

KEY:
1. Cape W rath to Rattray Head including Orkney
2. Rattray Head to Berwick upon Tweed
3. Berwick upon Tweed to W hitby
4. W hitby to G ibraltar Point
5. G ibraltar Point to N orth Foreland
6. N orth Foreland to Selsey Bill
7. Selsey Bill to Lym e Regis
8. Lyme Regis to Land's End including the
Isles of Scilly
9. Land’s End to St David's Head including the
Bristol Channel
10. St D avid’s Head to G reat O rm es Head,
including St G eorges Channel
11. G reat O rm es Head to the Mull of Galloway
55° 12. Isle of Man 55-
13. Lough Foyle to C arlingford Lough
14. Mull of G allow ay to Mull of Kintyre including
the Firth of C lyde and N orth Channel 54°30'N

15. Mull of Kintyre to A rdnam urchan Point

16. The M inch ^ 3°E
17. Ardnam urchan Point to C ape W rath
4
18. Shetland Isles w ithin 60 m iles of Lerwick
19. Channel Islands
I 5 3 '0 5 N
WZ MSI BR O AD CASTS
AREA FROM CGOC
1 A berdeen, Shetland
2 A berdeen, Shetland 5
3 H um ber
4 H um ber
5 Dover, Hum ber, London
------- , 51 22 N
6 Dover, London, Solent
7 Solent
8 Falm outh, Solent y

9 Falm outh, Milford Haven

10 H olyhead, Milford Haven
50°04'N
11 Holyhead
12 Belfast, H olyhead
13 Belfast
14 Belfast 8°W 8
15 Belfast, Stornoway
16 Stornoway
48°27'N
17 Stornoway
18 A berdeen, Shetland
19 See C hannel Islands (UK)
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South Coast-West
SOUTH COAST EXERCISE AREAS
including
D 012
SUBFACTS/GUNFACTS Exmouth Lyme Bay North
KEY:
----------- = Exercise Area
50° X 5015 = Straight Point 50°
" 30' -----------= Firing Danger Area 30'
TORQUAY
D 006 = Falm outh Bay X5058
Longroom Port Control D 013 D 013
D 006A = Falm outh Bay North Tregantle
PLYMOUTH K2
D 007B = Fowey Outer X 5009 s
,, D 009 Wembury A
D 009A = W em bury
Whitsand __jf |nner D 009A
. Bay X 5064 Dart
\ X 5008^ North
D 007A X 5047
Fow ev^
D 009A
Central 3/ D 009A
•'"Dart D 013
D 009A Central 1
Falmouth X 5014, K3
Central 2

Land's End

Start
-5 0 ° 5 0°-
Isles of Mounts Bay X 4917
Scilly X 4919 L7
X 4918

A1 D1
X 4920 X 4924

D 008A
G4

49°
30'

D 008A

30'
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V006
Scotland-West Coast

06/06/16
SCOTTISH EXERCISE AREAS
including S U B F A C T S

KEY:
1. Tolsta X5823 44. Goil X5604
2. Pulteney X5824 45. Cove X5605
3. Eddrachillis X5825 46. G areloch X 5620
4. E risort X5820 47. Rosneath X5506
5. C lynelish X5821 48. Striven X 5520
6. Broom X5822 49. Ettrick X5518
7. Shiant X5726 50. Rothesay X5519
See Inset 8. Balblair X5727 51. Place X5541
9. H erm itray X5725 52. O rsay X5539
10. W aternish X5732 53. G igha X5534
11. Flodigarry X5733 54. Skipness X5516
1 2 .Longa X5734 55. Lochranza X5515
13. Portree X5720 5 6 . Laggan X5509
14. Rona X5718 57. G arroch X5508
15. Raasay X5719 58. C um brae X 5507
16. W iay X5724 59. Boyle X5540
17. Pooltiel X 5730 60. Islay X5538
18. Bracadale X5731 61. O tter X5535
19. Crowlin X5705 62. Earadale X5533
20. Boisdale X5723 63. D avaar X5514
21. Dalw hinnie X5728 64. Brodick X5510
22. Canna X5729 65. Irvine X5511
23. Rum X5707 66. Arran X5560
24. Sleat X5706 67. Lam lash X5513
25. Hellisay X5643 68. Ayr X5512
26. Edradour X5648 69. Skerries X5537
27. Hawes X5649 70. Rathlin X5536
28. Eigg X5636 71. Kintyre X5531
29. Sandray X5644 72. Stafnish X5523
30. G lenturret X5647 73. Pladda X5522
31. Tullibardine X5645 74. Turnberry X5521
32. Tiree X5646 75. Torr X5528
33. Staffa X5627 76. Sanda X 5530
34. Linnhe X5624 77. M erm aid X5529
35. Mull X5628 78. Ailsa X5524
36. M ackenzie X5626 79. M aiden X5527
37. Blackstone X5542 80. Corsew all X5526
38. C olonsay X5543 81. Ballantrae X5525
39. Jura X5623 82. M agee X5407
40. Fyne X5603 83. Beaufort X5408
41. M inard X5602 84. Ardglass X5402
42. Tarbert X5517 85. Peel X5403
43. Long X5606
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SUB FACTS/G U N FACTS
NAVTEX BROADCAST AREAS

TH E
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INNER
SO U N D

AR OU ND ,
M U LL J

FIRTH OF
FORTH

MALIN SEA
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FIRTH OF
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NORTH '
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M AR ITIM E S A F E T Y IN FO R M A TIO N (M SI) ON TH E IN TER N ET

The internet is not part o f the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and
warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services,
INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NA VTEX for the latest information. However, the following website(s) may prove useful to the mariner:
NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS
Navigation Warnings for UK coastal
United Kingdom
www.admiralty.co.uk/maritime-safety-information/radio-navigational-warnings waters, as well as N AVAR EAI
Hydrographic Office
warnings, in English.
Notices to Mariners regarding Aids to
www.trinityhouse.co.uk/notices-to-mariners Trinity House
Navigation in UK waters.

LOCAL NOTICES TO MARINERS

www.aberdeen-harbour.co.uk/operations/information-for-port-users/navigatio
Aberdeen Harbour Board Local Notices to Mariners.
n-notices /
Local Notices to Mariners for Cowes
www.cowesharbourcommission.co.uk/local_notices_to_mariners Cowes Harbour Commission
Harbour, Isle of Wight.
Local Notices to Mariners. Other
associated information is available
www.doverport.co.uk/operations/notices-to-mariners/ Dover Harbour Board
under the 'Operations' menu, such as
pilotage and VTS details.
Local Notices to Mariner for Falmouth
Falmouth Harbour
www.falmouthharbour.co.uk/doc-category/notices-to-mariners/ Harbour, together with associated
Commissioners
information.
Local Notices to Mariners for ports in
https://forthports.co.uk/marine/notices-to-mariners/ Forth Ports Ltd. the Firth of Forth, together with
weather and tidal information.
Local Notices to Mariners for the
Humber Estuary. Other useful
www.humber.com/Estuary_lnformation/Navigating_the_Estuary/Notice_to_M Humber: Associated British
information is also shown regarding:
ariners_in_Force/ Ports (ABP)
weather, tidal data, pilotage and
ports.
Local Notices to Mariners within the
www.pla.co.uk/Safety/Regulations-and-Guidance/Notices-to-Mariners/Notices PLA jurisdiction, together with
Port of London Authority
-to-Mariners associated information such as
pilotage and VTS.
Local Notices to Mariners for the
Orkney Islands, together with
Orkney Islands Council
www.orkneyharbours.com/notices_to_mariners.asp associated information such as
Marine Services
weather, tidal data, pilotage and VTS
information.
Local Notices to Mariners and related
information for the ports of Clydeport,
www.peelports.com/marine-information/ Peel Ports Group Great Yarmouth, Heysham, Liverpool,
London Medway and the Manchester
Ship Canal.
Navigation Warnings and Local
Notices to Mariners for the
Royal Navy Queen's Harbour Portsmouth and Plymouth Harbour
www.royalnavy.mod.uk/qhm/portsmouth/local-notices
Master: Portsmouth and area. Other information is also
www.royalnavy.mod.uk/qhm/plymouth/local-notices Plymouth available from links on the homepage,
such as local regulations, weather,
tidal, pilotage and port information.
Local Notices to Mariners and
www.shetland.gov.uk/ports/notices.asp Shetland Islands Council
associated information.
Local Notices to Mariners for the
approaches to the ports of South
South Wales: Associated
www.southwalesports.co.uk/Notices/Notice_to_Mariners/ Wales. Other useful information is
British Ports (ABP)
also shown regarding weather, tidal
data, pilotage and ports.
Local Notices to Mariners and weekly
Tees and Hartlepool: PD
www.pdports.co.uk/en/marine-operations/navigation-information/ Navigational Bulletin for the River
Ports
Tees, Hartlepool and Tees Bay.
Local Harbour Notices for ports within
www.tor-bay-harbour.co.uk/harbours/hmn.htm Tor Bay Harbour Authority
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FIRING PRACTICE AND EXERCISE AREAS
Diagrams pages 217,218,219 and 223
Firing, bombing practices and defence exercises take place in a number of sea areas around the coasts of the United Kingdom. These areas are in use, or are
available for use, by the Ministry of Defence for practice and exercises, with or without the use of live ammunition. The areas are generally operated using a clear
range procedure, which means that exercises and firing etc. only take place when the ranges are thought to be clear of all shipping. However, mariners should
ensure that they refer to any relevant chart notes, as these may contain additonal information regarding local byelaws which prohibit access to particular areas of
some ranges. In most cases, warnings are not broadcast during operations.

The designated Range Authorities are responsible for ensuring that there should be no risk of damage from falling shell splinters, bullets etc., to any vessel which
may be in a practice area.

The limits of all practice and exercise areas are shown on nautical charts and Practice and Exercise Areas (PEXA) charts Q.6401, Q.6402, Q.6403, Q.6404,
Q.6405, and Q.6407. These charts are available through appointed ADMIRALTY Distributors.

It should be noted that practice and exercise area warning broadcasts are only in force for limited periods. For information regarding activities and broadcast
information the following authorities should be contacted. Further details may also be found onthe National Air Traffic Service (NATS) website
www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Once on this page, go to the IAIP tab, then the Enroute Information-ENR Index and select ENR 5.1.

Firing Range Frequencies Times of Operation (LT) Area

ENGLAND - EAST COAST (Range Safety vessels are on station except in adverse weather)
Shoeburyness Artillery Range
Range Control:
Tel: 01702 383211 D136, D138 — Thames Estuary
C h s 16 72 0730-1630 (Mon-Thurs)
Marine Control: ADMIRALTY Chart 1183, 1185. 1607 &
Call: Shoe Radar 0730-1230 (Fri)
Tel: 01702 383311 1975
e-mail: qqshbenquiries@ qinetiq.com
website: www.shoeburyness.qinetiq.com
ENGLAND - SOUTH COAST (Range Safety vessels are on station except in adverse weather)
South Coast Exercise Areas — are the responsibility of the Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) Operations Room, Plymouth.
West and East Areas — FOST Ops, Duty Operations Officer
Tel: 01752 557550 (H24)
Fax: 01752 557774 (H24)
RT: Call: ‘FOST O ps’ on VHF Ch 74 (Transmit/Receive range approximately 40 n miles from Plymouth).
Details of activities within South Coast Exercise Areas (East) are also available on request from Solent CGOC: Tel: 02392 552100 or Call: 'Solent Coastguard'
on VHF Ch 16 or 67.
BBC Radio Solent - 999 kHz; 1359 kHz; 96-1 MHz; 103-8 MHz - 0535 06350745 (M on-Fri) / 0535 06330745 (Sat, Sun) covering area Portsmouth to Lulworth
Cove.
HQ Defence Training Estate SE
(CPTA)
Tel: 01303 225834 or 225859
Fax: 01303 225885
D141 — Dover Strait
0830-2300 (as required to A D M IR A L T Y Charts 1610, 1892, 2449
Hythe Firing Ranges clear the Danger Areas). & 2451
Range Control Operator (During Firing): C h s 16 73 For latest firing times see: Danger Areas are closed under Local
Tel: 01303 225879 w ww.hythetc.kentparishes.gov. Byelaws.
uk/ under ’Local Information' NOTE: Radar tracking and recording of all
vessels within or approaching the area.
0930-1700 (M on-Thurs)
Lulworth Range 0930-1230 (Fri)
Range Officer: D026 — Portland — S. Alban’s Head
Chs 08 16 Range Control and 0930-1700 (Fri if weekend
Tel: 01929 404712 Safety Boats A D M IR A L T Y Chart 2610
firing taking place).
Fax: 01929 404912 Call: Lulworth Range Safety NOTE: Radar and CCTV tracking and
Night firing usually takes place
Boat recording of all vessels within or
24h pre-recorded message on on Tues and Thurs.
approaching the area.
firing times: 01929 404819 Weekend firing takes place up
to 6 times a year.
D044 — Dover Strait
0830-2300 (as required to A D M IR A L T Y Charts 536, 1892,1991 &
Lydd Ranges clear the Danger Areas). 2451
Range Control Operator (During Firing): C h s 16 73 For latest firing times see: Danger Areas are closed under Local
Tel: 01303 225518 or 225519 www.hythetc.kentparishes.gov. Byelaws.
uk/ under 'Local Information' NOTE: Radar tracking and recording of all
vessels within or approaching the area.
Straight Point
Training Safety Officer: 0900-1615 (Day) X5015 — Straight Point, Exmouth
Ch 16
Tel: 01395 272972 or Mobile: 07810 1700-2345 (Night) A D M IR A L T Y Charts 2454 & 3315
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Firing Range Frequencies Times of Operation (LT) Area

Tregantle Ranges
X5009
Chief Range Warden:
Admiralty Chart 1900
Tel: 01752 822516
Trevose Head 0800-2359 (M on-Thurs)
D001
Ops Room: 0800-1800 (Fri)
Admiralty Charts 1149,1156 & 1178
Tel: 01326 552415 Note: Summer 1h earlier
WALES (Range Safety vessels are on station except in adverse weather)
Aberporth Range D201. D201A-D, D201F and D201G-
Range Control: Cardigan Bay
Tel: 01239 813480 0900-1600 (M on-Fri) A D M IR A L T Y Chart 1410,1411,1971 &
Chs 11 16 1973
Marine Control: Occasionally at other times or
Call: Aberporth Marine Control NOTE: Radar tracking and recording of all
Tel: 01239 813760 days.
vessels within or approaching the area.
e-mail: abeenquiries@ qinetiq.com CCTV recording on coastline near MOD
Website: www.aberporth.qinetiq.com Aberorth. See website for details.

Castlemartin Range (Army) D113A. D113B - St. Govan’s Hd to

0900-1700 (Mon, Wed and Fri) Skokholm I. about 12 n miles offshore.
Range Control Office: Ch 16
0900-2330 (Tues and Thurs) A D M IR A L T Y Charts 1076, 1178 &
Tel: 01646 662367 Call: Castlemartin Range
Note: Changes maybe made 1478
(24h pre-recorded message on firing Control
without notice. NOTE: Radar tracking and recording of all
times and areas, updated at 0800) vessels within or approaching the area.
Manorbier Range
Range Control Tower (During firing): D 115A, D 115B — Caldey I. to St. Govan’s
Tel: 01834 870105 Hd. about 12 n miles offshore.
Chs 16 73 (on request)
For information at all other times: 0830-1730 (Mon-Fri) A D M IR A L T Y Charts 1076, 1482 &
Call: Manorbier Range Control
Tel: 01834 870104 (Commandant) or Occasionally Sat and Sun. 1478
on Ch 16
871282 NOTE: Radar tracking and recording of all
For 24h pre-recorded message on firing vessels within or approaching the area.
times and areas: Tel 01834 870098

Penally Range Normal firing times

(may change at short notice):
Tel: 01834 845776 or 870104
0830-1630 (Mon-Sat) X5104
Fax: 01834 843522 or 871283
1 1 0 0 -1 5 3 0 (Sun) A D M IR A L T Y Charts 1076 & 1482
For 24h pre-recorded message on firing
No Firing on Bank/Public
times and areas: Tel 01834 845950
Holidays
Pendine Range
Range Control:
Chs 16 67 73 0800-1630 (Mon-Thurs)
Tel: 01994 452240 or D117 — Carmarthen Bay
Chs 16 17 Safety Boat 0800-1600 (Fri)
01994 452310 (after hours) A D M IR A L T Y Chart 1179
Call: Triton Occasionally Sat and Sun.
e-mail: pendineinfo@ qinetiq.com
Website: www.pendine.qinetiq.com
SCOTLAND, NORTHERN ENGLAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND (Range Safety vessels are on station except in adverse weather)
Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland Exercise Areas are the responsibility of Fleet Operations, Northwood Headquarters, Sandy Lane.
Northwood HA3 6HP.
Scotland — West Coast, Exercise Areas — Fleet Operations, Waterspace Manager.
Tel: 01923 956371
Altcar Rifle Range
Range Control: Live Firing Times:
Tel: 0151 9292539 Day:
General Enquiries: 0 8 3 0 -1 6 0 0 (Sun-Thurs) X5306 — River Mersey
Tel: 0151 9292601 0830-1630 (Sat) A D M IR A L T Y Charts 1951, 1978 and
E-mail: nw-altcarchiefclk@ rfca.mod.uk Night Firing: 1981
Website: Dusk-2359 (April-Sept)
www.nwrfca.org.uk/rfca/altcar-training-ca Dusk-2200 (Oct-M arch)
mp/
Applecross (BUTEC)
Operations Room:
Tel: 01397 436713 or
0800-1700 (M on-Sat) Inner Sound
01397 436720 Chs 0 8 1 3 1 6
Occasionally Sun. A D M IR A L T Y Chart 2210, 2479 & 2480
Range Control
Tel: 01397 436740 or
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Firing Range Frequencies Times of Operation (LT) Area

Barry Buddon Ranges D604 — River Tay

Range Control (Working Hours): A D M IR A L T Y Chart 1481
0900-1600 (periodically
T e l:'3131 3108690 extended for night firing). NOTE: Radar and CCTV tracking and
recording of all vessels within or
Ops ^oom : Tel: 0131 3103426
approaching the area.
Binn Hill Range 0900-1600 (M on-Sat)
X5702 - Moray Firth
Range Safety Officer: 1 6 0 0 -2 3 0 0 (Tues & Thurs)
A D M IR A L T Y Charts 115, 222 8.223
Tel: 01463 224545 0900-1230 (Sun)
Cape Wrath, Faraid Head
R a n g e C o n tro l (W o rk in g h o u rs ):
D801, D802 & D803
T el: 0 1 9 7 1 5 1 1 2 4 2
ADMIRALTY Charts 1954 and 2720
O ps R o o m :
T el: 0 1 31 3 1 0 3 4 2 6
Ef'<meals Range D406, D406B & D406C - Irish Sea
Range Control: 0800-1600 (M on-Thurs)
Chs 11 16 0800-1500 (Fri) A D M IR A L T Y Chart 1826 & 1320
Tel: 01229 712245 NOTE: Radar and CCTV tracking and
Call: Eskmeals Gun Range Occasionally firing hours are
Fax: 01229 712380 recording of all vessels within or
extended.
e-mail: eskmealsenquiries@ qinetiq.com approaching the area.
Fort George Range D702 — Moray Firth
Range Control (Working hours): 0900-1600 (M on-Sat) A D M IR A L T Y Charts 1077 & 1078
Tel: 0131 3108690 1 6 0 0 -2 3 0 0 (T u e s & Thurs) NOTE: Radar and CCTV tracking and
Ops Room: 0 9 0 0 -1 2 3 0 (Sun) recording of all vessels within or
Tel: 0131 3103426 approaching the area.

D701A through D701X West Coast of

0830-1700 (Mon-Thurs) Outer Hebrides and St. Kilda
Hebrides Ch 16
0830-1630 (Fri) A D M IR A L T Y Charts 1127, 1128 &
Range Control: Call: Hebs Range Control
Alternative times as issued by 2635
Tel: 01870 604449 or 01870 604554 (only monitored when active)
Navigational Warnings. NOTE: Radar tracking and recording of all
vessels within or approaching the area.

Kirkcudbright Firing Range (Army) D405, D405A — Solway Firth

0800-2359 (M on-Fri)
C h s 16 73 A D M IR A L T Y Charts 1346, 1826 &
Range Control (Working hours): Alternative times as issued by
Range Control and Safety Boat 2094
Tel: 0141 2248520 or 2248521 Navigational Warnings.
Call: Gallovidian NOTE: Radar tracking and recording of all
Ops Room: Tel: 0131 3103426 Note: Summer 1h earlier
vessels within or approaching the area.
Moray Firth D 8 0 9 C , D 8 0 9 N & D 8 0 9 S — Moray
M ilitary A irs p a c e B o o k in g F irth
C o -o rd in a tio n C e ll: ADMIRALTY Charts 1942, 1954,1971 &
Tel: 0 1 4 8 9 6 1 2 4 9 5 2250
Tain 0900-2200 (M on-Thurs)
R ange C o n tro l (W o rk in g h o u rs ): 0900-1400 (Fri)
D703 — M o ra y F irth
Tel: 0 1 8 6 2 8 9 2 1 8 5 Alternative times as issued by
ADMIRALTY charts 115 and 223
O ps R o o m : Navigational Warnings.
Tel: 0131 3 1 0 3 4 2 6 Note: Summer 1h earlier
West Freugh C h s 12 16
0800-1630 (Mon-Thur) D402A, D403, D403A - Luce Bay
Operations Manager: Call: Luce Bay Control
0800-1600 (Fri) A D M IR A L T Y Chart 1826,2093 & 2094
Tel: 01776 888932 (only monitored when active)

SUBFACTS AND GUNFACTS

Diagrams pages 217, 218, 219, 220 and 223

SUBFACTS is a warning service providing information to the mariner of planned or known submarine activity. Submarines may operate for the entire period, or
part thereof, in each area notified.
Submarines on the surface will act strictly in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Submarines at periscope depth will
not close to within 1500 yards of a fishing vessel unless the fishing vessel's express permission has been obtained. Vessels operating in these areas should
monitor VHF Ch 16 for specific deconfliction and safety related information, changing to a working frequency as required.
SUBFACTS are issued by Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST), Plymouth, (SUBFACTS — South Coast) and Fleet Operations, Northwood (SUBFACTS — Clyde).

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SUBFACTS and G UNFACTS (Continued)

1 SUBFACTS — South Coast will cover planned or known activity off the South Coast of England. This service only applies to submarines that have been
allocated dived water.
Any queries regarding SUBFACTS — South Coast Broadcasts should be addressed to FOST at Plymouth, Tel: (0)1752 557550 or call 'FOST Ops' on
VHF Ch 74 (range approximately 40 n miles from Plymouth).
Falmouth Coastguard broadcast SUBFACTS — South Coast as part of the MSI broadcast. For full broadcast details see relevant Radio Station entries.
General information on SUBFACTS is also broadcast by NAVTEX. For full broadcast details see NAVTEX station entry.
2 SUBFACTS — Clyde will cover planned or known activity off the West Coast of Scotland. This service will apply to both surfaced submarines (with dived
areas allocated) and dived submarines. The exercise areas referred to in SUBFACTS — Clyde are shown on the relevant diagram. It should be noted that
due to the complexity of the Scottish Exercise Areas and the limitations of the length of textual entries in the system, NAVTEX transmissions of
SUBFACTS/GUNFACTS for this section of UK waters will refer to the following general sea areas: The Minches, Inner Sound, Sea of the Hebrides.
Around Mull, Malin Sea. Sound of Jura, Firth of Clyde and North Channel (see relevant diagram). SUBFACTS are available H24 through Fleet Operations.
Northwood Tel: (0)1923 956371 or 956366.
Fishermen may contact the DSMC (Tel: (0)1923 956366) for immediate issues involving submarines resulting from SUBFACTS.
Belfast and Stornoway Coastguard broadcast SUBFACTS — Clyde as part of the MSI broadcast. For full broadcast details see relevant station entries.
General Information on SUBFACTS is also broadcast by NAVTEX. For full broadcast details see NAVTEX station entry.
SUBFACTS covering all areas are also available on request from:
Stornoway Coastguard: Tel: (0)1851 702013/4 alternatively on VHF Ch 16 (Call: Stornoway Coastguard)
Belfast Coastguard: Tel: (0)2891 463933 alternatively on VHF Ch 16 (Call: Belfast Coastguard).

GUNFACTS is a warning broadcast service providing information to the mariner of Practice Firing Intentions by Naval Authorities. It is emphasised that
GUNFACTS is a warning service to provide information to mariners and poses no restriction on the passage of any vessel. The onus for safety within the firing
area lies with the naval unit.
GUNFACTS are issued by Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST), Plymouth (GUNFACTS — South Coast) for the South Coast Exercise Areas; Fleet Operations.
Northwood (GUNFACTS — Clyde) for the Scottish Exercise Areas and for all other areas by a nominated ‘Duty Broadcast Ship' (GUNFACTS — Ship).

1 GUNFACTS — South Coast will cover planned or known activity for the South Coast Exercise Areas.
Any queries regarding GUNFACTS — South Coast Broadcasts should be addressed to FOST at Plymouth, Tel: (0)1752 557550 or call ‘FOST Ops' on
VHF Ch 74 (range approximately 40 n miles from Plymouth).
Falmouth Coastguard broadcast GUNFACTS — South Coast as part of the MSI broadcast. For full broadcast details see relevant station entries.
General information on GUNFACTS is also broadcast by NAVTEX. For full broadcast details see NAVTEX station entry.
2 GUNFACTS — Clyde will cover planned or known activity for the Scottish Exercise Areas. GUNFACTS are available H24 through Fleet Operations,
Northwood: Tel: (0)1923 956371.
Belfast and Stornoway Coastguard broadcast GUNFACTS — Clyde as part of the MSI broadcast. For full broadcast details see relevant station entries.
General information on GUNFACTS is also broadcast by NAVTEX. For full broadcast details see NAVTEX station entry.
3 GUNFACTS — Ship will cover planned or known activity in all other areas including the Channel (outside South Coast Exercise Areas) and Scotland and
Northern Ireland (outside Scottish Exercise Areas).
Broadcasts will be made twice daily at 0800 and 1400 LT by a nominated ‘Duty Broadcast Ship’. If for any reason this is not possible broadcasts will be
made as a minimum at least 1 hour prior to firing. The ‘Duty Broadcast Ship’ will make a short preliminary call on VHF Ch 16 before transferring to the
VHF broadcast channel appropriate to the area, normally on VHF Ch 06 or 67. More than one ‘Duty Broadcast Ship’ may be used in widely dispersed
areas.

METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES FOR SHIPPING

Diagrams pages 215 and 216

B r o a d c a s t s f r o m H M C o a s t g u a r d a n d t h e B r i t is h B r o a d c a s t in g C o r p o r a t io n ( B B C )

G a le w a r n i n g s
Gale warnings are issued when mean winds of at least force 8 (34 to 40 knots) or gusts reaching 43 to 51 knots are expected. Gale warnings remain in force until
amended or cancelled. However, if the gale persists for more than 24 hours after the time of origin, the warning will be re-issued. The term ‘severe gale’ implies a
mean wind of at least force 9 (41 to 47 knots) or gusts reaching 52 to 60 knots. The term ‘storm’ implies a mean wind of at least force 10 (48 to 55 knots) or gusts
reaching 61 to 68 knots. The term ‘imminent’ implies within 6 hours of the time of issue, ‘soon’ implies between 6 and 12 hours, ‘later’ implies more than 12 hours.

W e a th e r B u lle tin s fr o m H M C o a s tg u a r d
Weather bulletins are broadcast from HM Coastguard stations on VHF, MF and NAVTEX. They contain gale warnings, if in force, and area forecasts valid for 24
hours from the time of issue and the inshore waters forecast which may include strong wind warnings. These are given in the order: wind speed and direction, sea
state, weather and visibility. The words ‘wind’, ‘force’, ‘nautical’, ‘millibars/hectopascals’, ‘sea state’, ‘weather’ and ‘visibility’ are omitted.

W e a th e r M e s s a g e s f r o m t h e B B C
BBC Radio 4 shipping forecasts contain:
(a) Gale warnings in force at the time of the forecast. If no gale warnings are issued this section is omitted.
(b) A general synopsis giving the situation for all Sea Areas, within the next 24 hours.
(c) A forecast for the next 24 hours for all Sea Areas giving wind direction and force, sea state, weather, visibility and superstructure icing.
(d) Latest reports from selected observation stations. The elements given are wind direction (compass points) and force (Beaufort scale), present weather
(including that of the past hour), visibility (nautical miles or metres) and, if available, sea level pressure and tendency in qualitative terms. The words
‘wind’, ‘force’, ‘nautical’ ‘millibars/hectopascals' and ‘visibility’ are omitted. The number of stations included depends on the time available.

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A forecast for the inshore waters of the UK (i.e. up to 12 n miles offshore) is also broadcast twice a day. The 0048 broadcast also includes a selection of coastal
reports from stations around the UK Coast.
NOTE: See Radio Station BBC Radio 4 for full Broadcast details.

SPECIAL FORECASTS FOR COMMERCIAL SHIPPING

Forecasts issued at time of request

PROCEDURE FOR VESSELS AT SEA
Weather forecasts for areas within the regions contained between the parallels of 65°00'N and 35°00'N and the meridian of 40°00'W and the coast of the
continent of Europe, including the Mediterranean, can be obtained H24 from the Met Office's Operations Centre.
Requests for information should be made by telephone to the Met Office Customer Centre on Tel: 0370 9000100 (from within the UK) or +44 1392 885680 (from
outside the UK). The forecast areas should be quoted to indicate the areas for which forecasts are required. Please note that services are chargeable, for further
information please see the Met Office webpage www.metoffice.gov.uk/services/talkfc.

WEATHER REPORTS AND FORECASTS

Local weather reports from Port Radio Stations

ALRS Volume 6 (1) (NP286(1)) contains details of Port Radio Stations which give local weather and visibility reports on request.

Special forecasts for port areas from the Met Office

Masters of vessels and others interested in the movements of shipping in the vicinity of a port and in the loading and discharging of cargo can obtain local weather
forecasts by contacting the Met Office Customer Centre. Tel: 0370 9000100. Please note that services are chargeable, for further information please see the Met
Office webpage www.metoffice.gov.uk/services/talkfc.

SPECIALISED WEATHER SERVICES

Reports of Present Weather

Mariners requiring reports of actual weather conditions prevailing at specified places around the coasts of the British Isles may obtain such reports by contacting
the Met Office Customer Centre. Tel: 0370 9000100 (from within the UK), +44 1392 885680 (from outside the UK) or e-mail: enquiries@ metoffice.gov.uk
Reports from selected sites are also available on the internet at: www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/marine-observations

From UK Coastguard Stations

The following UK Coastguard Operations Centres (CGOCs), all of which are continuously manned, may be prepared to respond to enquiries concerning actual
weather conditions. Such information only applies to present weather in the immediate vicinity of each station or a remote site and does not include forecasts or
information concerning other areas.

List of Coastguard Operations Centres (CGOCs)

Tel (+44) Fax (+44) e-mail
Dover Coastguard (0)1304 210008 zone14@ hmcg.gov.uk
Humber Coastguard (0)1262 672317 zone8@ hmcg.gov.uk
Solent Coastguard (NMOC) (0)2392 552100 zone17@ hmcg.gov.uk
Milford Haven Coastguard (0)1646 690909 zone28@hmcg.gov.uk
Falmouth Coastguard (0)1326 317575 zone23@ hmcg.gov.uk
(0)1329 841905
Holyhead Coastguard (0)1407 762051 zone31@ hmcg.gov.uk
Stornoway Coastguard (0)1851 702013 zone36@ hmcg.gov.uk
Belfast Coastguard (0)2891 463933 zone34@ hmcg.gov.uk
Aberdeen Coastguard (0)1224 592334 zone3@ hmcg.gov.uk
Shetland Coastguard (0)1595 692976 zone1@ hmcg.gov.uk

CGOC Voice Call Signs: The voice call sign of a particular CGOC is the geographical name followed by “ Coastguard” , e.g. “ HUMBER COASTGUARD” .
However, the MCAs preference is for the mariner to just call “ UK COASTGUARD” , for the reasons explained in the ’General Notes' section.

Winter Fishing Fleet Forecasts — HM Coastguard

A 3 day forecast for fishing fleets in the North Sea, Western Isles, North West Approaches and South West Approaches is transmitted between October and
March. A forecast of wind direction and force is provided, covering the 3 days ahead from the time of issue.

The National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS)

The NSWWS is provided by the Met Office. Warnings of severe weather; the overriding criterion for the issue of these warnings is the strong likelihood of severe
weather which may cause considerable inconvenience to a large number of people and/or present a danger to life. Flash messages are issued up to 6 hours

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ahead of the expected event and are sent to emergency organisations and to radio and TV companies for broadcast to the public. Early warnings with longer lead
times are sent only to emergency organisations, with the public kept informed through scheduled forecasts on radio and TV.

Inshore Waters Forecast (IWF)

The IWF is a forecast provided by the MCA for the benefit of coastal shipping, fishing vessels and leisure craft covering the coastal waters of the UK out to 12 n
miles. Forecasts give a brief general situation (synopsis), a 24 hour forecast and outlook for 19 inshore areas and an indication if Strong Wind Warnings (SV\
are in operation within a given area. The forecast consists of four elements, wind, sea state, weather and visibility.
The IWF is transmitted on the 490 kHz Navtex. Each new forecast is transmitted on RT and a repetition is made 3 hours later.
The 19 inshore waters forecast areas can either be referred to in full, in abbreviated form or simply by the listed sequential number. Note that the Coastal (\
Navigational Warning sea regions are also aligned to these boundaries although they extend beyond the 12 mile limit from the coast. These are referred to by the
sequential number only.
NOTE: The Shetland Isles Inshore Waters Forecast is based on a 60 n miles radius of Lerwick and consists of four 12 hour forecasts and four 12 hour outlooks.

Strong Wind Warnings (SWW)

SWW complement the IWF and cover the same areas out to 12 miles from the coast. A SWW will be issued when winds of force 6 or more are forecast'
inshore forecast area and are valid only until the next IWF.
If the strong winds persist, or are forecast as part of the IWF then the legend SWW is given after the area title of the IWF to indicate that a SWW is in operation.
SWWs are broadcast on receipt, included as part of the repetition broadcast and are identified within the text of the IWF.

Extended 3 to 5 day Outlook

An extended 3 to 5 day outlook covering the offshore shipping forecast Areas is available on the 518 kHz NAVTEX Service. The sea areas are grouped into three
regions, broadly, North and East Coast, South Coast and West Coast, corresponding to the areas covered by the 3 NAVTEX transmitters.

Latest Marine Observations

A selection of Marine Observations is provided on the 490 kHz NAVTEX service. The areas covered are grouped into three regions, broadly, North and East
Coast, South Coast and West Coast, corresponding to the areas covered by the 3 NAVTEX transmitters.

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
Correction of Ships’ Barometers
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) states that whenever the Master of a vessel has good reason to believe that a tropical storm is
developing, or exists in the neighbourhood, he is obliged to communicate the information by all means at his disposal to vessels in the vicinity, and also to the
competent authorities at the first point on the coast with which he can communicate. The form in which the message is sent is not obligatory but should, where
practicable include the barometric pressure.

The greatest possible accuracy in barometer readings is therefore desirable in order that they may be compared with those of other vessels for the purpose of
assessing the form and progress of the storm. Accurate barometer readings are also essential for a proper appreciation of weather bulletins used in temperate
latitudes. Aneroid barometers in particular are subject to periodical errors.
The attention of Masters of vessels in ports in the United Kingdom is drawn to the lists of stations giving local weather forecasts and reports of present weather.
These stations are equipped with tested barometers.
A barograph (updated every 5 minutes) and details of the UK’s National Standard Barometer are accessible through the National Physical Laboratory
Website:

www.npl.co.uk/pressure/pressure.html

NOTE: The values of barometric pressure shown on the NPL Website give the pressure in Teddington, corrected to Mean Sea Level. When using the pressure
values, particularly for checking another barometer, it is important to appreciate that the differences in altitude, distance from Teddington and weather conditions
will seriously limit the validity of the comparison. Proper calibration of barometers can only be accomplished by direct pneumatic connection to an appropriate
pressure standard and adherence to well defined procedures.
In addition, tested barometers are available for comparison in the following Harbour Masters offices: Teesport (Middlesbrough), Leith, Cardiff, Avonmouth,
Haven, Swansea. Meteorological advice, corrections to ships’ barometers, etc., will also be readily supplied by the Port Meteorological Officers listed in the Ships'
W eather Reports section.

NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION (NCI)

The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) is a voluntary organisation set up in 1994 to restore a visual watch along UK shores after many small Coastguard
stations closed. The scheme is strongly supported and overseen by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and currently comprises 49 stations around the
English and Welsh coastline, from Rossall Point in the North-West, through Wales, to Sunderland in the North-East.

Watchkeepers are responsible for maintaining a visual watch, monitoring radio channels and radar, as well as providing a listening watch in poor visibility. They
are able to respond to request from passing traffic, as well as local sailing and fishing vessels, for radio checks and actual weather/sea state conditions in the
vicinity. The NCI has been allocated a national licence by OFCOM for the use of VHF Ch 65, by which communications with the mariner can take place.

Although volunteers, watchkeepers are fully trained by the NCI to act in an emergency and report to the MCA. They can then, if required by the Coastguard,
co-ordinate with the search and rescue services. It must be noted that the NCI is not permitted to provide any weather forecasts or initiate any SAR activities itself,
as these are the sole prerogative of the MCA. For further information regarding the location of NCI stations, the facilities available and operating times, please see
the NCI website www.nci.org.uk or for ge ne ral enquiries contact: Tel: 0300 111 1202 or Postal Address: 1 Barras Street, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6AD.

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ABERDEEN CGOC
Control Centre: 57°08'-67N 2°05'-27W
A 2226 RT (MF) Greg Ness 57°07'-65N 2°03'-22W
Craigkelly 56°04'-32N 3°14'-00W
Durness 58°33'-86N 4°44'-13W
B Ch 62
Inverbervie 5 6°51 '-1 ON 2°15'-68W
Windyheads Hill 57°38'-91N 2°14'-67W
VHF Forth (Fife Ness) 5 6016'-71 N 2°35'-29W
r Ch 63
Noss Head 58°28'-75N 3°03'-08W
Greg Ness 57°07'-65N 2°03'-22W
D Ch 64 Rosemarkie 57°37'-98N 4°04'-41W
S. Abbs (Crosslaw) 55°54'-46N 2°12'-31W
Diagrams pages 214,215,216 and 230
Weather Bulletins
A-D: 0730 1930 LT Shipping Forecast and outlook for Areas: Cromarty, Forties, Forth, Tyne and Fair Isle.
3-day Fisherman's Forecast tor Sea Areas: Fair Isle, Viking, Forties, Cromarty, Forth, Fisher and Tyne, when and where appropriate
(October-March).
A-D: 0130 0430 0730 1030
1330 1630 1930 2230 Inshore Forecast, Gale and Strong Wind Warnings for WZ Areas 1, 2 and 18.
LT
Navigational Warnings
A-D: On receipt Gale Warnings for Sea Areas: Cromarty, Forties, Forth, Tyne and Fair Isle.
A-D: 0730 1930 LT Local Navigational Warnings.
Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings for WZ Areas 1-2.
SUBFACTS/GUNFACTS Warnings: Submarine and Gunnery exercise warnings for Cape Wrath, Moray Firth, Firth of Forth and
east coast of Scotland exercise areas.
NOTE(S): 1. New Gale Warnings, Storm Warnings and Navigational Warnings will be broadcast (VHF & MF) on receipt and repeated at every scheduled
broadcast whilst valid. Such warnings may be announced on DSC.
2. Negative Tidal Surge Warnings will be broadcast (VHF only) on receipt, and at hourly intervals until the next scheduled routine broadcast. Such
warnings may also be announced on DSC.

BBC RADIO 4
Control Centre: 51 °31'-00N 0°08'-00W
Burghead 57°41'-89N 3°28'-18W
A 198 kHz Droitwich 52°17'-69N 2°06'-33W
Westerglen 55°58'-52N 3°48'-93W
1485 kHz Carlisle 54°52'-00N 2°55'-00W
720 kHz Crystal Palace 51 °25'-00N 0°05'-00W
774 kHz Enniskillen 54°22' 00N 7°39' 00W
AM
Lisnagarvey 54°29'00N 6°03'-00W
720 kHz
B Londonderry 55°00'-00N 7°22'-00W
603 kHz Newcastle 54°56'-00N 1 °34'-00W
774 kHz Plymouth 50°24'-31N 4°06'-63W
1449 kHz Redmoss 57°06'-85N 2°05'-70W
756 kHz Redruth MF 50°12'-60N 5°14'-34W
C 92-4-104-9 MHz FM
Diagrams pages 215 and 216
Weather Bulletins
A-C: 0048 0520 LT Gale warnings, shipping forecast, weather reports from coast stations and the inshore forecast.
A: 1201 1754 LT
Gale warnings and shipping forecast.
C: 1754 LT (Sat & Sun)
V1(1)UKCGOC V001 0 8/05/17
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KEY:
1 D urness 53 Dover C GOC 106 M oel-y-Parc
2 Ben Tongue 54 Dover 107 Liverpool
3 D unnet Head 55 Fairlight 108 Blackpool Tower
4 Noss Head 56 Newhaven 109 Langthw aite
5 Thrum ster 57 Brighton 110 W alney Lighthouse
6 Rosem arkie 58 Selsey 111 S panish Head
7 Kinloss 59 Solent C G O C (NM OC) 112 Snaefell
8 Burghead 60 Stenbury Down 113 C aldbeck
9 Lossiem outh 61 Boniface Down 114 Carlisle
10 Banff 62 Niton 115 P ortpatrick
11 W indyheads Hill 63 Needles 116 C airn Pat
12 Peterhead 64 H engisbury Head 117 Slieve M artin
13 C ruden Bay 65 S.AIbans Head 118 Lisnagarvey
-5 2 ° 14 Aberdeen CGOC 66 Bincleaves 119 Black M ountain 5 2 °-
15 Gregness 67 The Grove 120 Belfast C GOC
16 Redm oss 68 Beer Head 121 O rlock Head
17 Inverbervie 69 Teignm outh 122 Enniskillen
18 Tay Law 70 B erry Head 123 Navar
19 Leuchars 71 D artm outh 124 Londonderry
20 Forth (Fife Ness) 72 East Prawle 125 Lim avady
21 Craigkelly 73 Salcom be 126 W est Torr
22 W esterglen 74 Plym outh 127 Rhu Stafnish
23 S.Abbs (Crosslaw) 75 Ram e Head 128 Prestwick
24 Newton 76 Fowey 129 Law Hill
25 Am ble 77 Falmouth C GOC 130 C lyde (Greenock)
26 C ullercoats 78 Lizard 131 South Knapdale
27 Tyne Tees 79 Treen 132 Kilchiaran
28 Newcastle 80 S.M arys (Isles of scilly) 133 Pulpit Hill
29 H artlepool 81 Lands End 134 Torosay
30 Boulby 82 S. Ives 135 Tiree (Balevullin)
31 W hitby 83 Redruth 136 G lengorm
32 R avenscar 84 Trevose Head 137 Auchindaul
-5 0 ° 33 Flam borough 85 Bude 138 Arisig 5 0 °-
34 H um ber C GOC 86 Hartland Point 139 Barra '^ 8 0
35 Easington 87 Ilfracom be 140 D rum fearn
36 Trusthorpe 88 C om be M artin 141 Foyers
37 M ablethorpe 89 Severn Bridges 142 Skraig
38 Skegness 90 C ardiff 143 Scoval
39 G uy’s Head 91 S.H ilary 144 Clettraval
40 Langham 92 Mum bles 145 Rodel
41 Trim ingham 93 G ow er 146 Melvaig
42 C aister (Yarmouth) 94 Tenby 147 Stornoway C G O C
43 Low estoft 95 Pembroke Dock 148 Portnaguran
44 Bawdsey 96 S.Anns Head 149 Forsnaval
45 W alton on the N aze/ 97 Milford Haven C GOC 150 Butt of Lew is/
Tham es 98 St. Davids Stornoway
46 Bradwell 99 D inas Head 151 W ideford Hill
47 Shoeburyness 100 Blaenplw yf 152 C om pass Head
48 London C oastguard 101 Droitwich 153 Fitful Head
49 Crystal Palace 102 Rhiw 154 Shetland C GOC
50 BBC R adio 4 103 South Stack 155 Collafirth
-4 8 ° 51 RAF Volm et 104 H olyhead CGOC 156 Saxa Vord 4 8 °-
52 N orth Foreland 105 G reat O rm e

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BELFAST CGOC
Control Centre: 54°39'-85N 5°40'-14W
A 1883 RT (MF) Tiree MF 56°29'-97N 6°48'-43W
Limavady 55°06'-56N 6°53'-19W
B Ch 10
Ru Stafnish 55°22'-27N 5°31'-93W
Black Mountain 54°35'-27N 6°01'T8W
C Ch 62
South Knapdale 55°55'-06N 5°27'-79W
Clyde (Greenock) 55°55'-45N 4°48'-14W
D Ch 63 VHF Kilchiaran 55°45'-90N 6°27'-29W
Orlock Head 54°40'-42N 5°35'-06W
Law Hill 55°41'-75N 4°50'-52W
Navar 54°28'-00N 7°54'-00W
E Ch 64
Slieve Martin 54°05'-62N 6°09'-61W
West Torr 55° 11 '-91N 6°05'-68W
Diagrams pages 21 4,215,216,219 and 230
Weather Bulletins
A-E: 0810 2010 LT Shipping Forecast and outlook for Sea Areas: Irish Sea, Rockall and Malin.
A-E: 0210 0510 0810 1110
1410 1710 2010 2310 Inshore Forecast, Gale and Strong Wind Warnings for WZ Areas 12-15.
LT
Navigational Warnings
A-E: On receipt Gale Warnings for Sea Areas: Irish Sea, Rockall and Malin.
A-E: 0810 2010 LT Local Navigational Warnings.
A-E: 0810 2010 LT Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings for WZ Areas 12-15.
SUBFACTS/GUNFACTS Warnings: Submarine and Gunnery exercise warnings for Inner Clyde and Scottish Exercise Areas.
NOTE(S): 1. New Gale Warnings, Storm Warnings and Navigational Warnings will be broadcast (VHF & MF) on receipt and repeated at every scheduled
broadcast whilst valid. Such warnings may be announced on DSC.
2. Negative Tidal Surge Warnings will be broadcast (VHF only) on receipt, and at hourly intervals until the next scheduled routine broadcast. Such
warnings may also be announced on DSC.

DOVER CGOC
Control Centre: 51 °07'-98N 1 °20'-60E
Shoeburyness 51 °31'-38N 0°46'-57E
A Ch 62
Walton on the Naze 51 °51'-87N 1 °17'-29E
Bawdsey 51 °59'-61N 1 °24'-49E
B Ch 63 VHF
Fairlight 50°52'-27N 0°38'-74E
Bradwell 51 °43'-98N 0°53'-36E
C Ch 64
Langdon Battery 51 °07'-98N 1 °20'-60E
Diagrams pages 214, 215,216 and 230
Weather Bulletins
A-C: 0710 1910 LT Shipping Forecast and outlook for Sea Areas: Humber, Thames, Dover, Wight and Portland.
A-C: 0110 0410 0710 1010
1310 1610 19102210 Inshore Forecast, Gale and Strong Wind Warnings for WZ Areas 5 and 6.
LT
Navigational Warnings
A-C: On receipt Gale Warnings for Sea Areas: Humber, Thames, Dover, Wight and Portland.
A-C: 0110 0410 0710 1010
1310 1610 19102210 Local Navigational Warnings.
LT
A-C: 0710 1910 LT Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings for WZ Areas 5 and 6.
NOTE(S): 1. New Gale Warnings, Storm Warnings and Navigational Warnings will be broadcast on receipt and repeated at every scheduled broadcast whilst
valid. Such warnings may be announced on DSC.
2. Negative Tidal Surge Warnings will be broadcast on receipt, and at hourly intervals until the next scheduled routine broadcast. Such warnings may
also be announced on DSC.

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FALMOUTH CGOC
Control Centre: 50°08'-71N 5°02'-73W
A 1880 RT (MF) S. Mary's (Isles of Scilly) 49°55'-95N 6°18'-33W
Dartmouth 50°21'-00N 3°35' 00W
B Ch 10
Fowey 50°19'-62N 4°38'-19W
Berry Head 50°23'-97N 3°29'-04W
C Ch 62
Lizard 49°57'-87N 5°12'-46W
VHF East Prawle 50013'-14N 3°42'-55W
D Ch 63 Falmouth 50°08'-71N 5°02'-73W
Trevose Head 50°32'-91N 5°01'-99W
Rame Head 50°19'-03N 4°13'-18W
E Ch 64
S. Mary's (Isles of Scilly) 49°55'-95N 6°18'-33W
Diagrams pages 214, 215, 216, 217, 218 and 230
Weather Bulletins
A-E: 0710 1910 LT Shipping Forecast and outlook for Sea Areas: Portland, Plymouth, Sole, Lundy and Fastnet.
3-day Fisherman's Forecast for Sea Areas: Plymouth, Fitzroy, Sole, Lundy and Fastnet, when and where appropriate
(October-March).________________________________________________________________________________________
A-E: 0110 0410 0710 1010
1310 1610 19102210 Inshore Forecast, Gale and Strong Wind Warnings for WZ Areas 8 and 9.
LT
Navigational Warnings
A-E: On receipt Gale Warnings for Sea Areas: Portland, Plymouth, Sole, Lundy and Fastnet.
A-E: 0710 1910 LT Local Navigational Warnings.
Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings for WZ Areas 8 and 9.
SUBFACTS/GUNFACTS Warnings: Submarine and Gunnery exercise warnings for Southwestern Approaches (Isles of Scilly to
Lizard Point), Plymouth Approaches (Lizard Point to Start Point), Portland Approaches (Start Point to St. Albans Head) and
Portsmouth Approaches (St. Albans Head to Selsey Bill).______________________________________________________________
NOTE(S): 1. New Gale Warnings, Storm Warnings and Navigational Warnings will be broadcast (VHF & MF) on receipt and repeated at every scheduled
broadcast whilst valid. Such warnings may be announced on DSC.
2. Negative Tidal Surge Warnings will be broadcast (VHF only) on receipt, and at hourly intervals until the next scheduled routine broadcast. Such
warnings may also be announced on DSC.

HOLYHEAD CGOC
Control Centre: 53°18'-98N 4°37'-95W
A Ch 62 South Stack 53°18'-54N 4°41'T7W
VHF
B Ch 64 Great Orme 53°19'-97N 3°51'-21W
Diagrams pages 214, 215,216 and 230
Weather Bulletins
A: 0750 1950 LT Shipping Forecast and outlook for the Irish Sea.
A, B: 0150 0450 0750 1050
1350 1650 1950 2250 Inshore Forecast, Gale and Strong Wind Warnings for WZ Areas 10-12.
LT
Navigational Warnings
A, B: On receipt Gale Warnings for the Irish Sea.
A, B: 0750 1950 LT Local Navigational Warnings.
Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings for WZ Areas 10-12.
NOTE(S): 1. New Gale Warnings, Storm Warnings and Navigational Warnings will be broadcast on receipt and repeated at every scheduled broadcast whilst
valid. Such warnings may be announced on DSC.
2. Negative Tidal Surge Warnings will be broadcast on receipt, and at hourly intervals until the next scheduled routine broadcast. Such warnings may
also be announced on DSC.

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HUMBER CGOC
Control Centre: 54°05'-64N 0°10'-55W
A 1925 RT (MF) Cullercoats 55°01'-09N 1 °24'-99W
Boulby 54°33'-76N 0°50'-59W
Flamborough 54°07'-08N 0°05'-21W
Guy's Head 52°48'-00N 0°13' 00E
B Ch 62
Lowestoft 52°28'-99N 1 °45'03E
Newton 55°31'01N 1 °37'-21W
Trimingham 52°54'-56N 1 °20'-60E
VHF
C Ch 63 Mablethorpe 53°18'-60N 0°15'-90E
Caister (Yarmouth) 52°39'-55N 1 °42'-96E
Cullercoats 55°01'-09N 1 °24'-99W
D Ch 64 Easington 53°39'-15N 0°05'-85E
Langham 52°56'-93N 0°57' 01E
Ravenscar 54°23'-83N 0°30'-35W
Diagrams pages 214,215,216 and 230
Weather Bulletins
A-D: 0750 1950 LT Shipping Forecast and outlook for Sea Areas: Forth, Tyne, Dogger, German Bight, Humber and Thames.
3-day Fisherman's Forecast for Sea Areas: Forth, Tyne, Dogger, German Bight, Humber and Thames, when and where
appropriate (October-March).
A-D: 0150 0450 0750 1050
1350 1650 1950 2250 Inshore Forecast, Gale and Strong Wind Warnings for WZ Areas 3-5.
LT
Navigational Warnings
A-D: On receipt Gale Warnings for Sea Areas: Forth, Tyne, Dogger, German Bight, Humber and Thames.
A-D: 0750 1950 LT Local Navigational Warnings.
Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings for WZ Areas 3-5.
NOTE(S): 1. New Gale Warnings, Storm Warnings and Navigational Warnings will be broadcast (VHF & MF) on receipt and repeated at every scheduled
broadcast whilst valid. Such warnings may be announced on DSC.
2. Negative Tidal Surge Warnings will be broadcast (VHF only) on receipt, and at hourly intervals until the next scheduled routine broadcast. Such
warnings may also be announced on DSC.

MILFORD HAVEN CGOC

Control Centre: 51 °42'-47N 5°03'-15W
Combe Martin 51010' 00N 4°03' 00W
A Ch 62
S. Hilary 51 °27'-43N 3°24'-18W
Blaenplwyf 52°21'-59N 4°06'-14W
B Ch 63 S. Ann's Head 51 °41'-00N 5°10'-58W
VHF Tenby 51 °41'-66N 4°41'-27W
Dinas Head 52°00'-25N 4°53'-68W
Hartland Point 51 °01'-21N 4°31'-39W
C Ch 64
Mumbles 51 °34'-15N 3°59' 05W
Severn Bridges 51 °37' 00N 2 C39'-00W
Diagrams pages 214,215,216 and 230
Weather Bulletins
A-C: 0750 1950 LT Shipping Forecast and outlook for Sea Areas: Lundy, Fastnet, Irish Sea and Shannon.
A-C: 0150 0450 0750 1050
1350 1650 1950 2250 Inshore Forecast, Gale and Strong Wind Warnings for WZ Areas 9 and 10.
LT
Navigational Warnings
lo rm e
A-C: On receipt Gale Warnings for Sea Areas: Lundy, Fastnet, Irish Sea and Shannon.
A-C: 0750 1950 LT Local Navigational Warnings.
Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings for WZ Areas 9 and 10.

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M I L F O R D H A V E N C G O C ( C o n t in u e d )

NOTE(S): 1. New Gale Warnings, Storm Warnings and Navigational Warnings will be broadcast on receipt and repeated at every scheduled broadcast whilst
valid. Such warnings may be announced on DSC.
2. Negative Tidal Surge Warnings will be broadcast on receipt, and at hourly intervals until the next scheduled routine broadcast. Such warnings may
also be announced on DSC.

RAF VOLMET
Control Centre: 51 °40'-90N 0°48' 00W
Cardiff 51 °24'T7N 3°20'-85W
Kinloss 57°38'-96N 3°33'-64W
A
A 5450
RT (HF) Leuchars 56°22'-65N 2°49'-71W
11253
Lossiemouth 57°42'-31N 3°20'-35W
B Prestwick 55°30'-47N 4°35'-20W
Weather Bulletins
A: Every H+00 H+30 VOLMET is a meteorological service provided for aviation which continuously broadcasts reports of actual weather conditions and /
or weather forecasts for selected airfields on HF SSB. The information given consists of: airport name, wind direction and speed,
B: Every H+06 H+36 visibility, cloud amount and height, air temperature and dew point temperature, sea level pressure and any significant weather. If no
updated weather report arrives within one hour of the last report then a 'NO REPORT’ is transmitted.

SHETLAND CGOC
Control Centre: 60°08'-91N 1 °08'-41W
A 1770 RT (MF) Colla Firth 60°32'-00N 1 °23'-50W
Fitful Head 59°54'-34N 1 °23'-02W
B Ch 62
Saxa Vord 60°49'-74N 0°50'-46W
C Ch 63 VHF Shetland 60°08'-92N 1 °08'-42W
Colla Firth 60°32'00N 1 °23'-50W
D Ch 64
Wideford Hill (Orkney) 58°59'-30N 3°01'-31W
Diagrams pages 214, 215, 216 and 230
Weather Bulletins
A-D: 0710 1910 LT Shipping forecast for Sea Areas: Viking, Cromarty, Fair Isle and Faroes.
3-day Fisherman's Forecast for Sea Areas: Fair Isle, Viking, Forties and Cromarty, when and where appropriate (October-March).
A-D: 01100410 0710 1010
131016101910 2210 Inshore Forecast, Gale and Strong Wind Warnings for WZ Areas 1 and 18.
LT
Navigational Warnings
A-D: On receipt Gale warnings for Sea Areas: Viking, Cromarty, Fair Isle and Faroes.
A-D: 0710 1910 LT Local Navigational Warnings.
Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings for WZ Areas 1.2 and 18.
NOTE(S): 1. New Gale Warnings, Storm Warnings and Navigational Warnings will be broadcast (VHF & MF) on receipt and repeated at every scheduled
broadcast whilst valid. Such warnings may be announced on DSC.
2. Negative Tidal Surge Warnings will be broadcast (VHF only) on receipt, and at hourly intervals until the next scheduled routine broadcast. Such
warnings may also be announced on DSC.

SOLENT CGOC (NMOC)

Control C e n tr\5 0 °48'-51 N 1012'-66W
1 )°36'-22N l \ | 2 ' 03W
Boniface Down (IOW) 50°36'-22N ri2 '-0 3 W
A Ch 63 ) 03 2 '-9 2 N 2 °» '-1 8 W
The Grove (Portland) 50°32'-92N 2°25'T8W \ \ ----------
VHF )\1 '- 4 6 N 3 ° 0 6 '\1 W
Beer Head 50°41'-46N 3°06'-41W
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SOLENT CGdOJNMOC) (Coi

\ \ Weather Bulletins
A, B : \ 0730 1930 LT Shipping Forecast and outlook for Sea Areas: Dover, Wight, Portland and Plymouth.
A, B: 'Si 30 0430 0730 1030,
1330 1630 1930 2 2 3 0 ^ ^Inshore ForecasLGta(eand Strong Wind Warnings foK^VZ Areas 6-8. ^
LT\
\ \ \ Navigational Warnings^ \
A, B: On receip\ Gale ^ m in g s for Sea Area£\Dover, Wight, Portland and Plyrrbyth. \
A, B: 0130 0430)3730 1030
Local Navigational Warnings. \ \
1330 1630 1930 2230
SUBFACTS)GUNFACTS WamingsNSubmarine and Gunnery exercise warnings. \
LT
A, B: 0730 1930 LT \ Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings for'VVZ Areas 6-8. \ \
NOTE(S): 1. New Gaik Warnings, Storm Warnings and Navigational W r in g s will be broadcast on receipt a n & re p e a te d at every scheduled broadcast tyhilst
valid. Such warnings may be announceckon DSC. \
2. Negative Tidal Surge Warnings will be broadcast on receipt, an ka t hourly intervals until the next scheduled routine broadcast. Such warnings may
also be announced on DSC.

STORNOWAY CGOC
Control Centre: 58°12'-20N 6°22'-54W
A 1743 RT (MF) Butt of Lewis 58°30'-92N 6°15'-71W
Barra 57°00'-01N 7°30'-00W
Butt of Lewis 58°30'-92N 6°15'-71W
B Ch 10
Skriag 57°23'-18N 6°14'-53W
Torosay 56°27'-49N 5°43'-76W
Clettraval 57°37'-08N 7°26'-81W
Drumfearn 57°12'-00N 5°48'-00W
C Ch 62
VHF Portnaguran 58°14'-80N 6°09'-81W
Tiree 56°30'-23N 6°57'-84W
Forsnaval 58°12'-77N 7°00'-35W

D Ch 63 Glengorm 56°37'-95N 6°07'-97W

Rodel 57°44'-81N 6°57'-30W
Arisaig 56°55'-13N 5°49'-81W
E Ch 64
Melvaig 57°50'-58N 5°46'-92W

Diagrams pages 21 4,215,216,219 and 230

Weather Bulletins
A-E: 0710 1910 LT Shipping Forecast and outlook for Sea Areas: Rockall, Malin, Hebrides, Bailey, Fair Isle, Faeroes and Southeast Iceland.
3-day Fisherman's Forecast tor Sea Areas: Rockall, Malin, Hebrides and Faeroes, when and where appropriate (October-March).
A-E: 0110 0410 0710 1010
1310 1610 19102210 Inshore Forecast, Gale and Strong Wind Warnings for WZ Areas 15-17.
LT
Navigational Warnings
A-E: On receipt Gale Warnings for Sea Areas: Rockall, Malin, Hebrides, Bailey, Fair Isle, Faeroes and Southeast Iceland.
A-E: 0710 1910 LT Local Navigational Warnings.
Coastal (WZ) Navigational Warnings for WZ Areas 15-17.
SUBFACTS/GUNFACTS Warnings: Submarine and Gunnery exercise warnings for Scottish Exercise Areas.
NOTE(S): 1. New Gale Warnings, Storm Warnings and Navigational Warnings will be broadcast (VHF & MF) on receipt and repeated at every scheduled
broadcast whilst valid. Such warnings may be announced on DSC.
2. Negative Tidal Surge Warnings will be broadcast (VHF only) on receipt, and at hourly intervals until the next scheduled routine broadcast. Such
warnings may also be announced on DSC. _______________________

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BULLETINS
T he fo llo w in g is ta k e n fro m th e W M O p u b lic a tio n M a n u a l o n M a rin e M e te o ro lo g ic a l S e rv ic e s — W M O - N o . 5 5 8

E N G LIS H F R A N Q A IS ESPANOL

S tan d a rd s o f tim e U n ite s d e te m p s U n id a d e s d e tie m p o

U n iv e rs a l C o o rd in a te d T im e (U T C ) T e m p s u n iv e rs e l c o o rd o n n e (U T C ) T ie m p o u n iv e rs a l c o o r d in a d o (U T C )
Z o ne tim e H e u re d u fu s e a u H o ra z o n a
S u m m e r tim e H e u re d 'e te H o ra d e v e ra n o
Local tim e H e u re lo c a le H o ra lo c a l

Periods o f tim e P e rio d e s d e te m p s P e rio d o s d e tie m p o

Six h o u rs S ix h e u re s S e is h o ra s
T w e lve h o u rs D o u z e h e u re s D o c e h o ra s
E ig h te e n h o u rs D ix -h u it h e u re s D ie c io c h o h o ra s
T w e n ty -fo u r h o u rs V in g t-q u a tre h e u re s V e in tic u a tr o h o ra s
T h irty -s ix h o u rs T r e n te -s ix h e u re s T re in ta y s e is h o ra s
F o rty -e ig h t h o u rs Q u a ra n te -h u it h e u re s C u a re n ta y o c h o h o ra s
T o day A u jo u rd 'h u i Hoy
T o m o rro w D e m a in M anana
Next fe w d a y s L e s p ro c h a in s jo u rs L o s p ro x im o s d fa s
M o rning M a tin M anana
E vening S o ir T a rd e , n o c h e
M idday M id i M e d io d ia
A fte rn o o n A p re s -m id i T a rd e , n o c h e
Day Jour D ia
Night N u it N oche
S unrise L e v e r d u s o le il O rto
S unset C o u c h e r d u s o le il O caso

P relim inary te rm s T e rm e s p re lim in a ire s T e rm in o s p re lim in a re s

Fo re ca st P re v is io n P re v is io n , p ro n o s tic o
Further o u tlo o k E v o lu tio n u lte rie u re p ro b a b le E v o lu c io n p ro b a b le
G eneral in fe re n c e S itu a tio n g e n e r a le e t e v o lu tio n P e rs p e c tiv a s fu tu ra s
G en eral s ta te m e n t S itu a tio n g e n e ra le S itu a c io n g e n e ra l
L o n g -ra n g e fo re c a s t P re v is io n a lo n g u e e c h e a n c e P re v is io n a la rg o p la z o
M e d iu m -ra n g e fo r e c a s t P re v is io n a m o y e n n e e c h e a n c e P re v is io n a m e d io p la z o
S h o rt-ra n g e fo re c a s t P re v is io n a c o u rte e c h e a n c e P re v is io n a c o rto p la z o
S ynop tic s itu a tio n S itu a tio n s y n o p tiq u e S itu a c io n s in o p tic a
W arning A v is A v is o

Terms of p o s itio n T e rm e s d e p o s itio n T e rm in o s de p o s ic io n

D egrees D e g re s G ra d o s
Latitude L a titu d e L a titu d
L o ng itu de L o n g itu d e L o n g itu d
Q ua dran t Q u a d ra n t C u a d ra n te
H e m isp h e re H e m is p h e re H e m is fe rio
North N o rd N o rte
South Sud Sur
East Est E s te
West O uest O e s te
District D is tric t D is trito
Parallel P a ra lle le P a ra le lo
M eridian M e rid ie n M e rid ia n o
Square C a rre C u a d ra d o
Bearing R e le v e m e n t Rum bo
D irection D ire c tio n D ire c c io n
Track T ra je te c to ire , ro u te T ra y e c to ria
Area Zone A re a , z o n a
Line L ig n e L fn e a

Storm w a rn in g s A v is d e te m p e te A v is o s de tem p o ra le s
Gale w a rn in g A v is d e c o u p d e v e n t A v is o d e v ie n to d u ro
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S to rm w a rn in g s A v is d e te m p e te A v is o s d e te m p o ra le s
S to rm w a rn in g A v is d e te m p e te A v is o d e te m p o r a l
H u rric a n e w a rn in g A v is d 'o u ra g a n A v is o d e h u ra c a n
B liz z a rd B liz z a rd B liz z a rd , v e n tis c a

T ro p ic a l s to rm s C y c lo n e s tro p ic a u x C ic lo n e s tro p ic a le s
T ro p ic a l c y c lo n e C y c lo n e tro p ic a l C ic lo n tr o p ic a l
H u rric a n e O u ra g a n H u ra c a n
T o rn a d o T o rn a d e T o rn a d o
Typhoon Typhon T ifo n
B a g u io B a g u io B a g u io
W illy -w illy W illy - w illy W illy - w illy

P re s s u re s y s te m s S y s te m e s d e p re s s io n S is te m a s d e p re s io n
A re a o f lo w p re s s u re Z o n e d e b a s s e s p re s s io n s A re a d e b a ja s p re s io n e s
Low D e p re s s io n D e p re s io n b a r o m e tric a
T ro u g h C re u x b a r o m e tr iq u e Vaguada
A re a o f h ig h p re s s u r e Z o n e d e h a u te s p re s s io n s A re a d e a lta s p re s io n e s
H ig h A n tic y c lo n e A n tic ic lo n
R id g e o f h ig h p re s s u re D o rs a le , c re te b a ro m e triq u e C re s ta d e a lta p re s io n
B e lt o f h ig h p r e s s u re C e in tu re d e h a u te s p re s s io n s C in tu ro n d e a lta s p r e s io n e s
B e lt o f lo w p re s s u re C e in tu re d e b a s s e s p re s s io n s C in tu ro n d e b a ja s p r e s io n e s
Col C o l b a r o m e tr iq u e C o lla d o
H y p e rb o lic p o in t P o in t h y p e rb o liq u e P u n to h ip e rb o lic o
C y c lo ly s is C y c lo ly s e C ic lo lis is
C y c lo g e n e s is C y c lo g e n e s e C ic lo g e n e s is
A n tic y c lo ly s is A n tic y c lo ly s e A n tic ic lo is is
A n tic y c lo g e n e s is A n tic y c lo g e n e s e A n tic ic lo g e n e s is

A ir m a s s n o m e n c la tu re N o m e n c la tu re d e s m a s s e s d 'a ir N o m e n c la tu ra d e la s m a s a s d e a ire
A ir m a s s M a s s e d 'a ir M a s a d e a ire
S ta b le a ir m a s s M a s s e d 'a ir s ta b le M a s a d e a ire e s ta b le
U n s ta b le a ir m a s s M a s s e d 'a ir in s ta b le M a s a d e a ire in e s ta b le
C o ld a ir A ir fro id A ire fr io
A rc tic a ir A ir a rc tiq u e A ir e a rtic o
A n ta rc tic a ir A ir a n ta rc tiq u e A ir e a n ta rtic o
P o la r a ir A ir p o la ire A ire p o la r
W a rm a ir A ir c h a u d A ire c a lie n te , a ire c a lid o
T ro p ic a l a ir A ir tro p ic a l A ire tro p ic a l
S u b tro p ic a l a ir A ir s u b tro p ic a l A ire s u b tro p ic a l
E q u a to ria l a ir A ir e q u a to ria l A ire e c u a to ria l
M a ritim e a ir A ir m a ritim e A ire m a n tim o
C o n tin e n ta l a ir A ir c o n tin e n ta l A ire c o n tin e n ta l
W in te r m o n s o o n M o u s s o n d ’h iv e r M o n z o n d e in v ie rn o
S um m er m onsoon M o u s s o n d 'e te M o n z o n d e v e ra n o

F ro n t n o m e n c la tu re N o m e n c la tu re d e s fro n ts N o m e n c la tu ra d e lo s fre n te s
F ro n t F ro n t F re n te
P o la r fro n t F ro n t p o la ire F re n te p o la r
C o ld fro n t F ro n t fro id F re n te fr lo
S e c o n d a r y c o ld fro n t F ro n t fro id s e c o n d a ir e F re n te fr lo s e c u n d a r io
W a rm fro n t F ro n t c h a u d F re n te c a lie n te
O c c lu s io n O c c lu s io n O c lu s io n
C o ld o c c lu s io n O c c lu s io n a c a r a c te re d e fro n t fro id O c lu s io n fr ia
W a rm o c c lu s io n O c c lu s io n a c a r a c te re d e fro n t c h a u d O c lu s io n c a lie n te
U p p e r fro n t F ro n t e n a ltitu d e F re n te e n a ltu r a
In te rtro p ic a l fro n t F ro n t in te rtro p ic a l F re n te in te rtro p ic a l
F ro n ta l w a v e O n d e fro n ta le O n d a fro n ta l
F ro n to g e n e s is F r o n to g e n e s e F r o n to g e n e s is
F ro n to ly s is F ro n to ly s e F ro n to lis is

W e a th e r Tem ps T ie m p o
P re c ip ita tio n P re c ip ita tio n P re c ip ita c io n
R a in P lu ie L lu v ia
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W e ath e r Tem ps T ie m p o
F re e z in g ra in P lu ie s e c o n g e la n t L lu v ia e n g e la n te
R ain a n d s n o w P lu ie e t n e ig e m e le e s L lu v ia y n ie v e m e z c la d a s
S u p e rc o o le d ra in P lu ie s u rfo n d u e L lu v ia s u b fu n d id a
S now N e ig e N ie v e
S n o w p e lle ts N e ig e ro u le e N ie v e g r a n u la d a
S n o w g ra in s N e ig e e n g ra in s C in a rra , g ra g e a
D rizzle B ru in e L lo v iz n a
Hail G re le G ra n iz o
D ia m o n d d u s t P o u d rin d e g la c e P o lv illo d e h ie lo
Ice p e lle ts G ra n u le s d e g la c e G ra n u lo s d e h ie lo
S m all h a il G re s il G ra n iz o m e n u d o
Show er A v e rs e C hubasco
Visibility Visibilite V isibilidad
Fog B ro u illa rd N ie b la
Mist B ru m e N e b lin a
Haze B ru m e s e c h e C a lim a
D u s tsto rm T e m p e te d e p o u s s ie re T e m p e s ta d d e p o lv o
S a n d s to rm T e m p e te d e s a b le T e m p e s ta d d e a re n a
S pray E m b ru n s R o c io n e s
D rifting s n o w C h a s s e -n e ig e b a s s e V e n tis c a b a ja
B low ing s n o w C h a s s e -n e ig e e le v e e V e n tis c a a lta
M iscellaneous D ivers M iscelaneos
C loud N uage N ube
C lea rin g u p S e d is s ip a n t D e s p e ja n d o (s e )
Line s q u a ll G ra in e n lig n e T u rb o n a d a e n lin e a
W h irlw in d T o u rb illo n d e v e n t R e m o lin o d e v ie n to
W a te r-s p o u t T r o m b e m a rin e T r o m b a m a rin a
Frost, fre e z in g G e le e , g e l H e la d a
Rime G iv re b la n c C e n c e lla d a b la n c a
G laze G iv re tr a n s p a r e n t C e n c e lla d a tra n s p a r e n te
S m oke Fum ee Hum o
T h u n d e rs to rm O ra g e T o rm e n to
Thunder T o n n e rre T ru e n o
Ligh tnin g E c la ir R e la m p a g o

Wind V ent V ie n to
General Term s Term es g en erau x Term inos generates
B ea ufo rt s c a le E c h e lle d e B e a u fo rt E s c a la B e a u fo rt
Calm C a lm e C a lm a
Light a ir T re s le g e re b ris e V e n to lin a
Light b re e z e L e g e re b ris e F lo jito (v ie n to ), b ris a m u y d e b il
G entle b re e z e P e tite b ris e F lo jo (v ie n to ), b ris a d e b il
M o d e ra te b re e z e J o lie b ris e B o n a n c ib le (v ie n to ), b r is a m o d e ra d a
Fresh b re e z e B o n n e b ris e F re s q u ito (v ie n to ), b ris a fre s c a
S trong b re e z e V e n t fra is F re s c o (v ie n to ), b ris a fu e rte
Near g a le G ra n d fra is F re s c a c h o n , v ie n to fu e rte
Gale C oup de vent V ie n to d u ro
Strong g a le F o rt c o u p d e v e n t V ie n to m u y d u ro
Storm T e m p e te T o rm e n ta , te m p e s ta d , te m p o ra l
V iolent s to rm V io le n te te m p e te T e m p o ra l d u ro , b o rra s c a
H urrican e O u ra g a n H u ra c a n
Gust R a fa le R a fa g a , ra c h a
Squall G ra in T u rb o n a d a
Sea b re e z e B ris e d e m e r B ris a d e m a r
Land b re e z e B ris e d e te rre B ris a d e tie rra
P revailin g w in d V e n t d o m in a n t V ie n to d o m in a n te
Shift o f w in d S a u te d e v e n t S a lto d e v ie n to
V eering (c lo c k w is e c h a n g e in d ire c tio n ) R o ta tio n d u v e n t (d a n s le s e n s d e s a ig u ille s C a m b io d e d ire c c io n (e n el s e n tid o de
d 'u n e m o n tre ) a g u ja s d e l re lo j)
Backing (a n ti-c lo c k w is e c h a n g e in d ire c tio n ) R o ta tio n d u v e n t (d a n s le s e n s c o n tra ire C a m b io d e d ire c c io n (e n el s e n tid o
d e s a ig u ille s d 'u n e m o n tre ) c o n tra rio d e la s a g u ja s d e l reloj)
Local N am es N om s b e a u x N om bres locales
Trade w in d s (tra d e s ) A liz e s V ie n to s a lis io s (a lis io s )

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W in d V ent V ie n to
B o ra B o ra B o ra
M is tra l M is tra l M is tra l
S iro c c o S iro c c o S iro c o
G re g a le G re g a l G re g a l
L e v a n te r L e v a n te L e v a n te
N o rth e r N o rth e r N o rta d a

Ice G la c e H ie lo
B e rg y b it F ra g m e n t d 'ic e b e rg T e m p a n ito
B ra s h ic e c o n c e n tra tio n C o n c e n tr a tio n e n b ra s h (s a rra s in s ) C o n c e n tra c io n d e e s c o m b ro d e h ie lo
F a s t ic e B a n q u is e c o tie re H ie lo fijo
F irs t y e a r ic e G la c e d e p r e m ie re a n n e e H ie lo d e l p rim e r a n o
F la w B re c h e d e s e p a ra tio n G rie ta
F lo e F lo e B a n d e jo n
F ra z il F ra s il C ris ta le s d e h ie lo
G re a s e ic e S o rb e t H ie lo g ra s o s o
G re y ic e G la c e g ris e H ie lo g ris
G r e y - w h ite ic e G la c e b la n c h a tre H ie lo g ris b ia n c o
G r o w le r B o u rg u ig n o n G ru n o n
H u m m o c k e d ic e G la c e h u m m o c k e e H ie lo a m o n tic u la d o
Ic e b e rg Ic e b e rg Tem pano
Ic e b o u n d a ry L ig n e d e d e m a rc a tio n d e g la c e s F ro n te ra d e l h ie lo
Ice e d g e L is ie re d e g la c e B o rd e d e l h ie lo
Ice fie ld C h a m p d e g la c e C a m p o h ie lo
Ic e lim it L im it d e s g la c e s L im ite d e l h ie lo
Ic e p a tc h B a n c d e g la c e M a n c h o n d e h ie lo
Ic e rin d G la c e v itre e C o s tra d e h ie lo
Ic e s h e lf P la te a u d e g la c e M e s e ta d e h ie lo
L e v e l ic e G la c e p la n e H ie lo p ia n o
N e w ic e N o u v e lle g la c e H ie lo n u e v o
N ila s N ila s N ila s
P a c k ic e B a n q u is e H ie lo a la d e riv a
P a n c a k e ic e G la c e e n c re p e s H ie lo p a n q u e q u e
P o ly n y a P o ly n ie P o lin ia
R a fte d ic e G la c e e n ta s s e e o u e m p ile e H ie lo s o b re e s c u rrid o
S h o re le a d C h e n a l c o tie r C a n a l c o s te ro
Shuga Shuga Shuga
S lu s h G adoue P a s ta o g ru m o
Y o u n g Ice J e u n e g la c e H ie lo jo v e n

M is c e lla n e o u s n a u tic a l te rm s T e rm e s n a u tiq u e s d iv e rs T e rm in o s n a u tic o s d iv e rs o s

Sea M er M ar
S e a le v e l N iv e a u d e la m e r N iv e l d e l m a r
H o riz o n H o riz o n H o riz o n te
T sunam i T sunam i Tsunam i
S w e ll H o u le M a r d e fo n d o
T id e M a re e M a re a
S u rg e L a m e d e fo n d O le a d a
S u rf D e fe rle m e n t R esaca
B re a k e rs B ris a n ts R o m p ie n te s
W ave Vague O la
W a v e le t V a g u e le tte O la p e q u e n a

G e n e ra l d e s c rip tiv e te rm s T e rm e s d e s c rip tifs g e n e ra u x T e rm in o s d e s c rip tiv o s g e n e ra le s

S lig h t F a ib le (le g e r) Leve
M o d e ra te M o d e re M o d e ra d o
V io le n t V io le n t V io le n to
H eavy F o rt (g ro s ) F u e rte
S tro n g F o rt F u e rte
D ry Sec Seco
D am p H u m id e H um edo
In p a tc h e s P a r p la q u e s , e n b a n c s En bancos
E x te n s iv e E te n d u E x te n s o

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G eneral d e s c rip tiv e te rm s T e rm e s d e s c rip tifs g e n e ra u x T e rm in o s d e s c rip tiv o s g e n e ra le s

Low Bas B a ja
High H a u t, e le v e A lta
R ough F o rte D u ro
R e c u rv e S e re c o u rb e r R e c u rv a rs e
Q u ic k ly R a p id e m e n t R a p id a m e n te
S lo w ly L e n te m e n t L e n ta m e n te
F illing u p S e c o m b la n t L le n a n d o s e
In c re a s in g C ro is s a n t, a u g m e n ta n t A u m e n ta n d o
D e c re a s in g D e c ro is s a n t, d im in u a n t D is m in u y e n d o
B re a kin g u p S e d is s o lv a n t D is ip a n d o s e
Poor M a u v a is M a lo
G ood Bon B ueno
S p re a d in g S 'e te n d a n t E x te n d ie n d o s e
O c c a s io n a l O c c a s io n n e l O c a s io n a l
C o n tin u o u s C o n tin u C o n tin u o
In te rm itte n t In te rm itte n t In te rm ite n te
At tim e s D e te m p s a a u tre A veces
Im m e d ia te ly Im m e d ia te m e n t Im m e d ia ta m e n te
Early Tot T e m p ra n o
Late T a rd T a rd e
Later P lu s ta rd , p a r la s u ite L u e g o , m a s ta rd e

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Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse 76 Bustafiavegi 9
20359 Hamburg 150 Reykjavik
Tel: +49 69 80626312 Tel: +354 5226000
Fax:+49 69 80626319 Fax: +354 5226004
e-mail: pmo@dwd.de e-mail: odinn@ vedur.is

Matthias Hoigt, PMO

INDIA
Deutscher Wetterdienst C hennai
Hafendienst Shri A. P. Prakashan, PMO
Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse 76 Director in charge
20359 Hamburg Port Meteorological Office
Tel: +49 69 80626311 Regional Meteorological Centre
Fax:+49 69 80626319 Inspectorate Section/PMO Unit
e-mail: pmo@dwd.de New No 6 (old No. 50), College Road
Chennai 600 006
Tel: +91 (0)44 28230092/94/91
Susanne Ripke, PMO
ext 230, 231, 234, 332
Deutscher W etterdienst
Fax: +91 (0)44 28271581
Hafendienst
e-mail: isrmcchennai@gmail.com
Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse 76
pmochennai@ gmail.com
20359 Hamburg
Tel: +49 69 80626313 Goa
Fax: +49 69 80626319 Shri N. Haridasan, PMO
e-mail: pmo@dwd.de Director
Port Meteorological Liaison Office
Goa Observatory
Harald Budweg, PMO
Altinho, Panjim
Deutscher Wetterdienst
Goa 403 001
Hafendienst
Tel: +91 (0)832 2425547
Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse 76
Mobile: 09579634860
20359 Hamburg
Fax: +91 (0)832 2420161
Tel: +49 69 80626314
e-mail: directorimdgoa@ gmail.com
Fax:+49 69 80626319
e-mail: harald.budweg@dwd.de K ochi
Shri M. Sethumadhavan, PMO
GIBRALTAR Officer in charge
PMO Gibraltar Port Meteorological Office
Meteorological Office Cochin Port Trust
RAF Gibraltar, BFPO 52 Ex-Mahavir Plantation Building
Tel: +350 53419 Opp. IOC Ltd.
Fax:+350 53474 Indira Ghandi Road
Willingdon Island, (South)
GREECE
Kochi 682 003
Piraeus
Tel: +91 (0)484 2667042
Michail Myrsilidis
Mobile: 09446478262
Head, Marine Section
e-mail: pmokochi@ dataone.in
Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS)
El. Venizelou 14 K o lk a ta
Hellinikon Shri Ganesh Kumar Das, PMO
16777 ATHENS Director l/C
Tel: +30 210 9699013 Regional Meteorological Centre
Fax:+30 210 9628952 4, Duel Avenue, Alipore
e-mail: michail.myrsilidis@emy.gr Kolkata 700 027
Tel: +91 (0)33 24492559
Mobile: 09836213781
Dionysia Kotta
Fax: +91 (0)33 24793167
Marine Section Officer
e-mail: pmokolkata@ gmail.com
Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS)
El. Venizelou 14 M um bai
Hellinikon Shri G. Muralidharan, PMO
16777 ATHENS Director
Tel: +30 210 9699113 Port Meteorological Office
Fax:+30 210 9628952 Regional Meteorological Centre
e-mail: dionysia.kotta@hnms.gr Near R.C. Church, Colaba
Mumbai 400 005
Tel: +91 (0)22 22174720 & (0)22 22151654
Mobile: 09833305617
Fax: +91 (0)22 22154098 & (0)22 22160824
e-mail: isrmcmumbai@ gmail.com

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V is a k h a p a tn a m C a s a b la n c a
Shri E. N. S. Sagar, PMO Mr Hassan Amane
Director l/C Meteorological Officer
Port Meteorological Office Station Meteorologique
Cyclone Warning Centre Jetee My Youssef
Kirlumpudi Port De Casablanca
Opposite Andhra University out gate Tel: 212 522450277
Visakhapatnam 530 017 Fax: 212 522450301
Tel: +91 (0)891 2543031/32/34/35/36 e-mail: ha.amane@ yahoo.fr
Mobile: 09885256279 M o h a m m e d ia
Fax: +91 (0)891 2543033 & 2543036 Mr Jamal Bahri
e-mail: cwcvsk@ gmail.com Meteorological Officer
IRELAND Station Meteorologique
C o rk an d s o u th c o a s t o f Ire la n d Portde Mohammedia
Mr Brian Doyle, PMO B.P11
Principal Meteorological Officer Tel: +212 523304128
Met Eireann F a x :+212 523304521
Old Control Tower e-mail: jamalemarin@ live.fr
Cork Airport NETHERLANDS
Cork N e th e rla n d s a n d B e lg iu m P o rts
Tel: +353 21 4917753 Mr R. Rozeboom, PMO
Fax: +353 21 4317405 Mr A.A. de Vries, PMO
e-mail: brian.doyle@ met.ie P.O. Box 201
D u b lin a n d a ll c o a s ts o f Ire la n d 3730 AE de Bilt
Mr Columba Creamer, PMO The Netherlands
Met Eireann Tel: +31 30 2206678/851
Glasnevin Hill e-mail: pmo.office@knmi.nl
Dublin 9
Tel: +353 1 8064228
NORWAY
B e rg e n
Fax: +353 1 8064247
Mr Jan Mostrom
e-mail: columba.creamer@ met.ie
Senior executive meteorological officer
ISRAEL Norwegian Meteorological Institute
H aifa Forecasting Division of Western Norway
Ms Lilach Lev, PMO Bergen Lufthavn Flesland
Israel Meteorological Service Postboks 34 Bergen Lufthavn
P.O. Box 25 5869 Bergen
Bet Dagan 5025001 Tel: +47 55998204
Tel: +972 3 9403117 e-mail: jan.mostrom@ met.no
Fax: +972 3 9604065
e-mail: levl@ims.gov.il
PAKISTAN
K a ra c h i
KENYA Akhlaq Jameel, Senior Meteorologist
M om basa Meteorological Office, Room 3106
Joseph Odhiambo Amollo Jinnah International Airport
Chief Meteorologist/PMO Karachi 75200
Kenya Meteorological Services Tel: +92 21 99071300,99071302,99071322
Kilindini Harbour Fax: +92 21 99248282
Mombasa e-mail: srmetmojiap@ outlook.com
Tel: +254 721 390697 akhlaqj@ hotmaii.com
e-mail: joseph_amollo@ yahoo.co.uk
POLAND
MAURITIUS G d y n ia & G d a n s k
M a u ritiu s Mr Jozef Kowalewski, PMO
Mr S. Cahoolessur, Liason Officer Institute of Meteorology and Water Management
Meteorologist ul. Waszyngtona 42
Mauritius Meteorological Services PL-81-342 GDYNIA
Tel: 230 686 1031 & 10 32 Tel: +48 58 6288151
Fax: 230 686 1033 F a x :+48 58 6288163
e-mail: meteo@ intnet.mu e-mail: meteo.gdynia@imgw.pl

MOROCCO REUNION (France)

D ire c tio n d e la M e te o ro lo g ie N a tio n a le (s e rv ic e m a rin e ) La R e u n io n - S te -C lo tild e
Mr Hassan Bouksim (service marine) Jean-Luc Dekussche
Chief, Marine Meteorology division Chef Technicien
Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Meteo-France DIROI
B.P8106 50, Bd du Chaudron BP 4
Oasis-Casablanca 97490 Sainte Clotilde CEDEX
Tel: +212 522654920 Tel: +33 2 62921130
Fax: +212 522913698 F a x :+ 33262921147
e-mail: h.bouksim@gmail.com e-mail: jean-luc.dekussche@ meteo.fr

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ROMANIA TANZANIA
C o n s ta n ta D a r e s S a la a m
Mariana Fratila Mr. Allen B. Mpeta, PMO
Head of Forecast Division Dobrogea Senior Meteorological Officer
National Meteorological Administration Romania Tanzania Meteorological Agency
300, Mamaia bulevard, Zanzibar Office Division
900851, Constanta P.O. Box 3056
Tel: +40 727328125 Dar es Salaam
e-mail: mariana.fratila@ gmail.com Tel: +255 22 2134471
Fax: +255 22 2460735, 24607600
RUSSIAN FEDERATION e-mail: allen_mpeta@ yahoo.co.uk
A rk h a n g e ls k
Antonov Denis, Meteorologist UNITED KINGDOM
Valentina Varlacheva, Meteorologist H e a d q u a rte rs
e-mail: esimo@arh.ru Marine Networks Manager
sevmgmc@ arh.ru Met Office
M u rm an sk FitzRoy Road
Irina Pakhomova, PMO Group Chief Exeter
Nadezhda Hvorova, PMO EX1 3PB
Marina Shchurkova, PMO Tel: +44(0)1392 885617
Mary Chemoganskaya Fax: +44 (0)1392 885681
e-mail: inspector@ kolgimet.ru e-mail: sarah.north@ metoffice.gov.uk
Saint P e te rs b u rg N o rth E n g la n d
Elena Parikova, PMO Mr Tony Eastham, PMO
e-mail: vos@ meteo.nw.ru Met Office
Unit 3, Holland Business Park
SAUDI ARABIA Spa Lane
Je d d a h Lathom
Badee Ali Khayyat L40 6LN
Presidency of Meteorology and Environment Tel: +44(0)1695 726467
(PME) e-mail: pmoliverpool@ metoffice.gov.uk
P.O. Box 1358
N o rth e rn Irela n d
Jeddah 21431
Mr Jim McGreevy, PMO
Tel: +966 26536276
Met Office
e-mail: bkhayyat@ pme.gov.sa
FSE Service Centre
badee_k@hotmail.com
Cargo Complex
SOUTH AFRICA Belfast International Airport
Cape T o w n Belfast
M ardene d e V illie rs , PMO County Antrim
South African W eather Service Northern Ireland, UK
Cape Town W eather Office BT29 4AB
P.O. Box 21 Tel: +44 (0)2894 417075
Cape Town International Airport e-m ail: pmobelfast@ metoffice.gov.uk
Cape Town 7525 S c o tla n d
Tel: +27 21 9355700 Ms Kirsten Deans, PMO
Fax: +27 21 9343296 Saughton House
e-mail: mardene.devilliers@ weathersa.co.za Broomhouse Drive
Edinburgh
SRI LANKA
EH11 3XQ
Colombo
Tel: +44 (0)1315 287318
Mr Ajith Weerawardena
F a x :+44 (0)1392 885681
Meteorologist in Charge
e-mail: pmoscotland@ metoffice.gov.uk
Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka
83, Bauddhaloka S o u th E a s t E n g la n d
Mawatha Mr Phil Johnson, PMO
Colombo 07 Met Office
Tel: +94 1 12682661 Pease Pottage
e-mail: ajithweer@yahoo.com Crawley
West Sussex
SWEDEN RH11 9AP
Goteborg / M a lm o / L a n d s k ro n a / U d d e v a lla Tel: +44(0)1293 538547
Mr Johan Svalmark, PMO e-mail: pmolondon@ metoffice.gov.uk
Swedish Meteorological & Hydrological Institute
Folkborgsvagen 1
SE-601 76 Norrkoping
Tel: +46 11 4958488
Fax:+46 11 4958001
e-mail: johan.svalmark@ smhi.se

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S o u th W e s t E n g la n d
Mr Steven Bond, PMO
Met Office
Room 342/11
National Oceanography Centre
University of Southampton
Waterfront Campus
European Way
Southampton
S 014 3ZH
Tel: +44(0)2380 638339
e-m ail: pm osouthampton@ metoffice.gov.uk
W a le s
Mr Stuart Herridge, PMO
Met Office
Temple Court
Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF11 9HA
Tel: +44 (0)2920 786564
e-m ail: pm ocardiff@ metoffice.gov.uk
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W ith in th e light blue a rea th e n um b e r of
m eteorological observations is inadequate and
all vessels in these areas are requested to
send w eather reports via Inm arsat (C ode 41)
or a m a ritim e radio station. For d e ta ils of
m a ritim e radio s ta tio n s d e s ig n ated fo r the
reception of w e a th e r re p o rts see A LR S
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 THE WMO VOLUNTARY OBSERVING SHIP PROGRAMME (VOS)
IN T R O D U C T IO N

L ie u te n a n t M a tth e w F o n ta in e M a u ry o f th e U .S . N a v y w a s th e firs t m a n to re a lis e th e s c ie n tific a n d c o m m e r c ia l v a lu e o f w e a th e r

in fo rm a tio n c o lle c te d fro m s h ip s . O w in g to h is in itia tiv e , th e firs t In te rn a tio n a l M e te o ro lo g ic a l C o n fe re n c e w a s h e ld in B ru s s e ls in 1 8 5 3
to c o n s id e r in te rn a tio n a l c o o p e r a tio n a n d a u n ifo rm s y s te m o f o b s e rv a tio n .

W ith th e a d v e n t o f ra d io c o m m u n ic a tio n s e a rly in th e tw e n tie th c e n tu ry , it b e c a m e p o s s ib le fo r o b s e r v a tio n s fro m s h ip s to b e

tra n s m itte d to m e te o r o lo g ic a l o ffic e s a s h o re a n d w a rn in g s o f d a n g e ro u s c o n d itio n s to b e tr a n s m itte d to s h ip s .

At th e 1 9 2 9 m e e tin g o f th e In te rn a tio n a l C o n v e n tio n fo r th e S a fe ty o f L ife a t S e a (S O L A S ), p ro v is io n w a s m a d e fo r th e in te rn a tio n a l

e n c o u ra g e m e n t o f m e te o r o lo g ic a l w o r k a t s e a .

M e te o ro lo g ic a l s e rv ic e s o f m o s t m a ritim e c o u n trie s m a d e a rr a n g e m e n ts w ith s h ip s re g u la r ly v is itin g th e ir c o a s t, to ta k e m a rin e

m e te o ro lo g ic a l o b s e rv a tio n s a n d tra n s m it th e m to s h o re a t n o c o s t to th e s h ip . T h e o b s e rv a tio n s th e m s e lv e s a re u s u a lly p ro v id e d
free o f c h a rg e b y s h ip p in g c o m p a n ie s , in re tu rn fo r th e in s tru m e n ta tio n a n d th e fo re c a s tin g a n d w a rn in g s e rv ic e , h e n c e th e n a m e o f
the s c h e m e - V o lu n ta ry O b s e rv in g S h ip (V O S ). In a d d itio n , P o rt M e te o ro lo g ic a l O ffic e rs (P M O s ) p ro v id e fre e tr a in in g in o b s e rv in g th e
w e a th e r, w h ils t e s s e n tia l m e te o ro lo g ic a l s u p p lie s a re p ro v id e d b y p a r tic ip a tin g N a tio n a l M e te o ro lo g ic a l S e rv ic e s (N M S s ). A lis t o f
P M O s is m a in ta in e d b y W M O at:
h ttp ://w w w .jc o m m .in fo /in d e x .p h p ? o p tio n = c o m _ o e & ta s k = v ie w G ro u p R e c o rd & a ro u p lD = 1 51 a n d is a ls o lis te d in A L R S V o lu m e 3 in th e
Ships' W e a th e r R e p o rts s e c tio n .

S hips a re re c ru ite d b y M e m b e rs o f th e W M O , u s u a lly th ro u g h P o rt M e te o ro lo g ic a l O ffic e rs (P M O s ), w h o re c r u it in to th e ir V O S fle e ts

ships o f a ll fla g s , n o t ju s t th o s e o n th e ir n a tio n a l re g is te r. S h ip s a re re c ru ite d o n th e b a s is o f th e w illin g n e s s o f th e s h ip s ' o ffic e rs to
perform th e o b s e r v a tio n s a n d th e r e g u la r ro u te fo llo w e d b y th e s h ip . A M e m b e r w ill g e n e r a lly re c ru it s h ip s w h ic h re g u la rly v is it p o rts
in th e c o u n tr y c o n c e rn e d a n d w h ic h a re o n th e n a tio n a l r e g is te r o f th a t n a tio n , h o w e v e r fo re ig n re g is te re d s h ip s m a y a ls o b e
recruited , in w h ic h c a s e th e m e te o ro lo g ic a l s e rv ic e o f th e c o u n try o f re g is try is in fo rm e d .

M a ritim e m e te o r o lo g ic a l d a ta is re q u ire d fo r a n u m b e r o f p u rp o s e s :
• P re p a ra tio n o f m a rin e fo re c a s ts a n d w a rn in g s
• P re p a ra tio n o f fo re c a s ts a n d w a rn in g s fo r o ffs h o re in d u s trie s ;
• M a rin e c o n s u lta n c y
• G lo b a l c o m p u te r m o d e ls o f th e fu tu re s ta te o f th e a tm o s p h e re
• T o m o n ito r th e s ta te o f th e o c e a n s u s in g d e la y e d -m o d e d a ta in w e e k ly a n d m o n th ly a n a ly s e s
• C lim a to lo g ic a l d a ta b a n k s u s e d fo r m a n y p u rp o s e s , e .g . d e s ig n o f s h ip s a n d s tru c tu re s a t s e a a n d d e te r m in a tio n o f
e c o n o m ic s h ip p in g ro u te s e tc .
• C o m p ila tio n o f lo n g -te rm re c o rd s to m o n ito r c h a n g e s in th e c lim a te o f th e e a rth .

The V O S S c h e m e m a k e s a h ig h ly im p o rta n t c o n trib u tio n to th e G lo b a l O b s e rv in g S y s te m (G O S ) o f th e W o rld W e a th e r W a tc h

(W W W ) a n d in c re a s in g ly to g lo b a l c lim a te s tu d ie s . T h e o c e a n s c o v e r a b o u t tw o -th ird s o f th e s u r fa c e o f th e e a rth a n d fo r d e c a d e s
ships w e re th e o n ly m e a n s o f o b ta in in g m e te o ro lo g ic a l d a ta fro m th e m . A lth o u g h th e r e a re n o w s e v e ra l o th e r m e a n s - s a te llite s ,
drifting b u o y s , flo a ts a n d ra d a r - s h ip s s till p la y a v e r y im p o rta n t p a rt. T h e y p ro v id e g r o u n d tru th fo r th e c a lib ra tio n o f s a te llite
o b se rva tio n s a n d m a k e m e a s u r e m e n ts n o t y e t o b ta in a b le b y o th e r m e a n s , s u c h a s a ir te m p e ra tu r e a n d d e w p o in t.

Since 1 9 9 9 , th e m a rin e a c tiv itie s o f W M O , a s w e ll a s th o s e o f th e In te rg o v e rn m e n ta l O c e a n o g ra p h ic C o m m is s io n (IO C ) o f U N E S C O ,

have b e e n c o o rd in a te d b y th e J o in t W M O /IO C T e c h n ic a l C o m m is s io n fo r O c e a n o g ra p h y a n d M a rin e M e te o r o lo g y (J C O M M ).

O B S E R V A T IO N S

Ships' o b s e r v a tio n s a re g e n e ra lly m a d e a t th e s ta n d a rd s y n o p tic h o u rs o f 0 0 0 0 , 0 6 0 0 , 1 2 0 0 a n d 1 8 0 0 U T C a n d a re s e n t to a

m e te o ro lo g ica l s e r v ic e b y IN M A R S A T - C o r e m a il c o m m u n ic a tio n . In th e c a s e o f IN M A R S A T C , th e c o s t o f tr a n s m is s io n is p a id b y th e
m e te o ro lo g ica l s e rv ic e o f th e re c e iv in g c o u n try . O b s e rv a tio n s a t th e in te rm e d ia te re p o rtin g tim e s o f 0 3 0 0 , 0 9 0 0 , 1 5 0 0 a n d 2 1 0 0 U T C
are also w e lc o m e d a n d o b s e rv e r s a re u rg e d to re p o rt a t a n y U T C h o u r if th e y m is s e d th e s ta n d a rd o r in te r m e d ia te r e p o rtin g tim e s , o r
if w e a th e r c o n d itio n s v a rie d m a rk e d ly fro m th a t fo re c a s t.

A list o f all V O S a n d th e ir in s tr u m e n ta tio n is m a in ta in e d in W M O p u b lic a tio n N o . 4 7

h ttp ://w w w .w m o .in t/p a a e s /p ro a /w w w /o is /p u b 4 7 /p u b 4 7 -h o m e .h tm o n th e b a s is o f in fo rm a tio n s u p p lie d b y M e m b e rs . M e ta d a ta a b o u t
the ty p e o f in s tru m e n ta tio n , lo c a tio n a n d e x p o s u re a re a b s o lu te ly e s s e n tia l to a c o r re c t in te rp re ta tio n a n d u s e o f th e o b s e rv a tio n s .

Relevant s ta n d a r d a n d re c o m m e n d e d p ra c tic e s a n d p ro c e d u re s a re c o n ta in e d in P a rt III, S e c tio n 2 .2 .3 o f th e M a n u a l o n th e G lo b a l

O bserving S y s te m (W M O -N o .5 4 4 ) a s w e ll a s in C h a p te r 6 o f th e (p ro v is io n a l) G u id e to M M S (W M O -4 7 1 ).

C L A S S IF IC A T IO N S O F V O S S H IP

There a re e ig h t c la s s e s o f s h ip s in th e in te rn a tio n a l V O S S c h e m e , w h ic h a re lis te d b e lo w . It s h o u ld b e n o te d th a t it is in c r e a s in g ly th e

case th a t m a n y n a tio n s a re p ro v id in g A u to m a tic W e a th e r S ta tio n s (A W S s ) to th e ir fle e ts :

A S elected s h ip is e q u ip p e d w ith s u ffic ie n t c e rtifie d m e te o ro lo g ic a l in s tru m e n ts fo r m a k in g o b s e rv a tio n s , tr a n s m its re g u la r w e a th e r

reports a n d e n te rs th e o b s e rv a tio n s in m e te o ro lo g ic a l lo g b o o k s . It s h o u ld h a v e a t le a s t a b a ro m e te r, a th e r m o m e te r fo r s e a -s u rfa c e
tem perature, a p s y c h r o m e te r a n d a b a ro g ra p h . M o s t o f th e V O S a re s e le c te d s h ip s .

A Selected A W S s h ip is a m o b ile s h ip s ta tio n e q u ip p e d w ith a n A u to m a tic W e a th e r S ta tio n (A W S ) s y s te m c o m p r is in g c e rtifie d

m e teo rologica l in s tru m e n ts to m e a s u r e a t le a s t: a ir p re s s u re , p re s s u re c h a n g e , te m p e ra tu r e a n d h u m id ity . O p tio n a l s e n s o rs w o u ld
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in c lu d e w in d s p e e d a n d d ire c tio n a n d s e a te m p e ra tu re m e a s u re m e n t. T h e A W S m a y o r m a y n o t h a v e th e fa c ility fo r m a n u a l input of

th e v is u a l e le m e n ts , a n d tr a n s m it re p o rts a t le a s t th r e e h o u rly o r m o re fre q u e n tly . T h e A W S s h o u ld h a v e th e fa c ility to lo g th e data.

A V O S C lim s h ip is a m o b ile s h ip s ta tio n e q u ip p e d w ith s u ffic ie n t c e rtifie d m e te o ro lo g ic a l in s tru m e n ts fo r m a k in g ob se rva tio n s. It

tra n s m its re g u la r a n d tim e ly w e a th e r re p o rts , e n te rs th e o b s e r v a tio n s in a n In te rn a tio n a l M a ritim e M e te o ro lo g ic a l T a p e (IMMT)
c o m p lia n t e le c tro n ic lo g b o o k (in c lu d in g th e e x tr a V O S C lim d e la y e d - m o d e g ro u p s ) a n d h a s a p ro v e n re c o rd o f p r o v id in g h ig h quality
o b s e rv a tio n s . A V O S C lim s h ip s h o u ld h a v e a t le a s t: a b a ro m e te r, a th e rm o m e te r to m e a s u re S S T , a p s y c h r o m e te r (for air
te m p e r a tu re a n d h u m id ity ), a b a ro g r a p h a n d p o s s ib ly a n a n e m o m e te r. T h e fu ll ra n g e o f m e ta d a ta m u s t b e m a in ta in e d in W M O No.
4 7 , th e fu ll s u ite o f d ig ita l im a g e s , s k e tc h e s a n d d ra w in g s m u s t b e a v a ila b le , a n d th e d e la y e d -m o d e IM M T d a ta m u s t b e subm itted to
th e G lo b a l C o lle c tin g C e n tre s (G C C s ) a c c o rd in g to re c o m m e n d e d W M O p ro c e d u re s . It is h ig h ly d e s ir a b le fo r a V O S C lim s h ip to be
in s p e c te d a t le s s th a n s ix m o n th ly in te rv a ls .

A V O S C lim A W S s h ip is a m o b ile s h ip s ta tio n e q u ip p e d w ith a n A W S s y s te m c o m p r is in g c e rtifie d m e te o ro lo g ic a l in stru m e n ts to

m e a s u re a t le a s t: a ir p re s s u re , p re s s u re c h a n g e , te m p e ra tu r e a n d h u m id ity . O p tio n a l s e n s o rs w o u ld in c lu d e w in d s p e e d a n d direction
a n d s e a te m p e ra tu re m e a s u r e m e n t. T h e A W S m a y h a v e a fa c ility fo r m a n u a l in p u t o f th e v is u a l e le m e n ts , a n d tra n s m it reports at
le a s t th re e h o u rly o r m o re fre q u e n tly . T h e A W S m u s t h a v e th e fa c ility to lo g th e d a ta in c lu d in g th e a d d itio n a l IM M T delayed-m ode
V O S C lim g ro u p s . T h e fu ll ra n g e o f m e ta d a ta m u s t b e m a in ta in e d in W M O N o . 4 7 , th e fu ll s u ite o f d ig ita l im a g e s , s k e tc h e s and
d ra w in g s m u s t b e a v a ila b le , a n d th e d e la y e d -m o d e IM M T d a ta m u s t b e s u b m itte d to th e G C C s a c c o rd in g to th e re c o m m e n d e d WMO
p ro c e d u re s . It is h ig h ly d e s ira b le fo r a V O S C lim A W S s h ip to b e in s p e c te d a t le s s th a n s ix m o n th ly in te rv a ls .

A S u p p le m e n ta ry s h ip is a m o b ile s h ip s ta tio n e q u ip p e d w ith a lim ite d n u m b e r o f c e rtifie d m e te o r o lo g ic a l in s tru m e n ts fo r making

o b s e rv a tio n s . It tra n s m its re g u la r w e a th e r re p o rts a n d e n te rs th e o b s e rv a tio n s in a m e te o ro lo g ic a l lo g b o o k .

A S u p p le m e n ta ry A W S s h ip is a m o b ile s h ip s ta tio n e q u ip p e d w ith a n A W S s y s te m c o m p ris in g a lim ite d n u m b e r o f certified

m e te o ro lo g ic a l in s tr u m e n ts a n d re p o rtin g r e g u la rly . T h e A W S s h o u ld a t le a s t m e a s u re a ir p re s s u re .

A n A u x ilia ry s h ip is a m o b ile s h ip s ta tio n n o rm a lly w ith o u t c e rtifie d m e te o ro lo g ic a l in s tru m e n ts , w h ic h tr a n s m its in a re d u c e d code

fo rm o r in p la in la n g u a g e , e ith e r o n a ro u tin e b a s is o r o n re q u e s t, in c e rta in d a ta s p a rs e a re a s a n d u n d e r c e r ta in c o n d itio n s .

A n A u x ilia ry A W S s h ip is a m o b ile s h ip s ta tio n e q u ip p e d w ith a n A W S s y s te m c o m p r is in g n o n - c e rtifie d m e te o ro lo g ic a l instrum ents

a n d re p o rtin g re g u la rly . T h e A W S s h o u ld a t le a s t m e a s u re a ir p re s s u re .

Figure 1: Required observations for each class of ship in the VOS.

e le m e n t S e le c te d V O S C lim S u p p le m e n ta ry A u x ilia ry
p re s e n t a n d p a s t w e a th e r N N N N

w in d d ire c tio n a n d s p e e d N N N N

c lo u d a m o u n t N N N N

c lo u d ty p e a n d h e ig h t o f b a s e N N N X

v is ib ility N N N N

te m p e ra tu re 0 0 N N

h u m id ity (d e w p o in t) 0 0 X X

a tm o s p h e r ic p re s s u re 0 0 0 N

p r e s s u r e te n d e n c y O O X X

s h ip 's c o u rs e a n d s p e e d 0 0 X X

s e a s u r fa c e te m p e ra tu re N N X X

d ir e c tio n , p e rio d a n d h e ig h t o f w a v e s N N X X

s e a ic e a n d /o r ic in g N N N N

s p e c ia l p h e n o m e n a N N X X

m a x h e ig h t o f d e c k c a r g o fro m S L L X 0 X X

h e ig h t d iffe re n c e fro m th e S L L to th e w a te r lin e x 0 X X

c o u rs e o f s h ip o v e r g ro u n d X 0 X X

s h ip 's g ro u n d s p e e d X 0 X X

s h ip 's h e a d in g X 0 X X

O r e p o rte d b y n o n -A W S a n d A W S s h ip s .

N re p o rte d b y n o n -A W S s h ip s o n ly .

X n o n -re p o rte d .

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M A K IN G O B S E R V A T IO N S E A S IE R A N D M O R E A C C U R A T E

S o ftw a re , s u c h a s T u rb o W in (fre e w a re ) h ttp ://w w w .k n m i.n l/tu r b o w ir i/. is a v a ila b le to a s s is t th e m a rin e r in th e re c o rd in g , p re p a ra tio n
and tr a n s m is s io n o f m e te o r o lo g ic a l re c o rd s . T u rb o W in w a s d e v e lo p e d a t K N M I (R o y a l N e th e rla n d s M e te o ro lo g ic a l In s titu te ) w ith
c o n trib u tio n s fro m s e v e r a l N a tio n a l M e te o ro lo g ic a l S e rv ic e s a n d e n d o rs e d b y th e W M O (W o rld M e te o ro lo g ic a l O rg a n iz a tio n ) a n d
E -S U R F M A R (E u r o p e a n S u rfa c e M a rin e P ro g ra m m e ).

It is r e c o g n is e d th a t o b s e r v a tio n s a re s u b je c t to k e y in g , c o d in g a n d c a lc u la tin g e rro rs , e tc ., s o to h e lp a c h ie v e a n o p tim a l c o n tro l o f

the q u a lity o f th e o b s e r v a tio n s , b e fo re th e y a re u s e d in re a l tim e T u rb o W in c o n ta in s c h e c k in g ro u tin e s w h ic h a re a p p lie d to th e d a ta
b e fo re th e y a re tr a n s m itte d . T u rb o W in is a u s e r -frie n d ly s y s te m w ith o v e r 2 0 0 b u ilt-in q u a lity c h e c k s . It a llo w s th e a u to m a te d
c o m p ila tio n o f o b s e rv a tio n s o n b o a rd s h ip s a n d fix e d s e a s ta tio n s , th e ir d o w n lo a d in g to d is k a n d th e ir s u b s e q u e n t tr a n s m is s io n
a s h o re a n d th e n c e to a M e te o ro lo g ic a l C e n tre , b y u s in g In m a rs a t, E -m a il o r o th e r s p e c ific c o m m u n ic a tio n fa c ilitie s . T h e p ro g ra m
I a ssists th e o b s e r v e r w ith m a n y m e n u s , p ic tu re s , p h o to s , fo rm s , h e lp p a g e s , o u tp u t o p tio n s , a u to m a te d c a lc u la tio n s e tc .

O b s e rv e rs c a n a ls o m o n ito r th e q u a lity o f th e ir o b s e rv a tio n s v ia th e w e b u s in g to o ls s u c h a s th o s e d e v e lo p e d b y th e U K M e t O ffic e

and w ith in th e E u m e tn e t E -S U R F M A R p ro g ra m m e .
h ttp ://re s e a rc h .m e to ffic e .a o v .u k /r e s e a rc h /n w p /o b R e r v a tio n s /m o n ito rin g /m a rin e /in d e x .h tm l a n d h ttp ://w w w .m e te o .s h o m .fr /q c to o ls /

F U R T H E R IN F O R M A T IO N

F u rthe r in fo r m a tio n o n th e V O S s c h e m e , N a tio n a l V O S w e b s ite s a n d th e a re a s c o v e re d h e re c a n b e o b ta in e d fro m th e fo llo w in g :

• O c e a n s A ffa ir s D iv is io n , W o rld M e te o r o lo g ic a l O rg a n iz a tio n , 7 b is , a v e n u e d e la P a ix , P .O . B o x 2 3 0 0 , C H - 1 2 1 1 G e n e v a 2,
S W IT Z E R L A N D , T e l: + 41 2 2 7 3 0 8 2 3 7 F a x : +41 2 2 7 3 0 8 0 21
ln te m e t:h ttp ://w w w .w m o .c h
• h ttp ://w w w .b o m .a o v .a u /jc o m m /v o s /
• h ttp ://w w w .d w d .d e /g c c
• h ttp ://w w w .h k o .a o v .h k /w s e rv ic e /ts h e e t/p m s /in d e x e .h tm
• h ttp ://w w w .im d p u n e .a o v .in /w e a th e r fo re c a s tin g /M a rin e /in d e x .h tm
• h ttp ://w w w .jc o m m .in fo
• h ttp ://w w w .jc o m m o p s .o r g /s o t/
• h ttp ://w w w . k n m i.n l/tu rb o w in /
• h ttp ://w w w .k n m i.n l/v o s /
• h ttp ://w w w .m e te o .s h o m .fr /q c to o ls /
• h ttp ://w w w .m e to ffic e .g o v .u k /w e a th e r/m a rin e /o b s e r v a tio n s /a a th e r in g d a ta
• h ttp ://re .s e a r c h .m e to ffic e .a o v .u k /r e s e a rc h /n w p /o b s e rv a tio n s /m o n ito rin g /m a r in e /in d e x .h tm
• h ttp ://w w w .w m o .in t/p a g e s /p ro a /a m p /m m o p /J C O M M /O P A /S O T /v o s .h tm l

A cknow ledgem ent is m ade to the above sources, p a rticu la rly to JC O M M , the U K M e t O ffice a n d the A ustra lian B ureau of
Meteorology, fo r th e ir assista nce in com p iling this o ve rview o f the VOS.

IN M A R S A T C L A N D E A R T H S T A T IO N S (L E S ) A C C E P T IN G C O D E 41 M E S S A G E S

A tla n tic O c e a n R e g io n - E a s t (A O R -E )

L E S O p e ra to r LES N am e A ccess Codes C o u n try

V iz a d a E ik 101 N o rw a y
S tra to s G lo b a l B u ru m 102 N e th e rla n d s
KDDI Y am aguchi at A ussaguel 103 F ra n ce
V iz a d a E ik 104 N o rw a y
T e le c o m Ita lia F u c in o 105 Italy
S tra to s G lo b a l B u ru m 112 N e th e rla n d s
M o rs v ia z s p u tn ik Nudol 117 R u s s ia n Federation
V iz a d a A ussaguel 121 Fran ce

A tla n tic O c e a n R e g io n - W e s t (A O R -W )

L E S O p e ra to r LES N am e A ccess Codes Country

V iz a d a E ik 001 N o rw a y
S tra to s G lo b a l B u ru m 002 N e th e rla n d s
KDDI Y a m a g u ch i at A u ssa g u e l 003 F ran ce
V iz a d a E ik 004 N orw ay
S tra to s B u ru m 012 N e th e rla n d s
V iz a d a A ussaguel 021 F ran ce
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In d ia n O c e a n R e g io n (IO R )

L E S O p e ra to r LES N am e A ccess Codes C o u n try

V iz a d a E ik 301 N o rw a y
S tra to s G lo b a l P e rth 302 A u s tr a lia
KDDI Yam aguchi 303 Japan
V iz a d a E ik 304 N o rw a y
VSNL Pune2 306 In d ia
MCN B e ijin g 311 C h in a
S tra to s G lo b a l P e rth 312 A u s tra lia
M o rs v ia z s p u tn ik N udol 317 R u s s ia n F e d e ra tio n
V iz a d a A ussaguel 321 F ra n c e
S in g a p o re T e le c o m S e n to s a 328 S in g a p o re
V is h ip e l H a ip h o n g 330 V ie tn a m
T e le c o m Ita lia F u c in o 335 Ita ly

P a c ific O c e a n R e g io n (P O R )

L E S O p e ra to r LES N am e A ccess Codes C o u n try

V iz a d a E ik a t S a n ta P a u la 201 USA
S tra to s G lo b a l P e rth 202 A u s tra lia
KDDI Yam aguchi 203 Japan
V iz a d a E ik a t S a n ta P a u la 204 USA
S in g a p o r e T e le c o m S e n to s a 210 S in g a p o r e
MCN B e ijin g 211 C h in a
S tra to s G lo b a l P e rth 212 A u s tra lia
M o rs v ia z s p u tn ik N akhodka 217 R u s s ia n F e d e ra tio n
V iz a d a A ussaguel at Y am aguchi 221 Japan

NOTES:
(1 ) C o d e 41 s h o u ld b e u s e d b y w e a th e r o b s e rv in g v e s s e ls to s e n d th e ir w e a th e r o b s e rv a tio n s . In m o s t c a s e s w h e re th e s e rv ic e is
a v a ila b le , th e s e rv ic e is fr e e o f c h a rg e to v e s s e ls , th e n a tio n a l w e a th e r a u th o rity p a y in g th e re le v a n t c h a rg e s .
(2) F o r fu ll d e ta ils o f In m a rs a t s e r v ic e s s e e A L R S V o lu m e 1 (N P 2 8 1 ) a n d V o lu m e 5 (N P 2 8 5 ).
 METEOROLOGICAL CODES
FM SYSTEM OF NUMBERING CODE FORMS

Each c o d e fo rm b e a r s a n u m b e r, p re c e d e d b y th e le tte rs F M . T h is n u m b e r is fo llo w e d b y a R o m a n n u m e ra l to id e n tify th e s e s s io n o f

CSM o r C B S w h ic h e ith e r a p p r o v e d th e c o d e fo rm a s a n e w o n e o r m a d e th e la te s t a m e n d m e n t to its p re v io u s v e rs io n . A c o d e fo rm
approved o r a m e n d e d b y c o r re s p o n d e n c e a fte r a s e s s io n o f C S M /C B S re c e iv e s th e n u m b e r o f th a t s e s s io n .

F u rth e rm o re , a n in d ic a to r te rm is u s e d to d e s ig n a te th e c o d e fo rm c o llo q u ia lly a n d is th e re fo re c a lle d a “c o d e n a m e ” . In s o m e c a s e s ,

this c o d e n a m e is in c lu d e d a s a s y m b o lic p r e fix in th e c o d e fo rm a n d d u rin g tra n s m is s io n e n s u re s re a d y id e n tific a tio n o f th e ty p e o f
report (e .g . S H IP ).

The in fo rm a tio n c o n ta in e d in th is s e c tio n is a n e x tra c t ta k e n fro m th e W M O p u b lic a tio n M a n u a l o n C o d e s — W M O -N o . 3 0 6 . T h e

W MO p u b lic a tio n N o . 3 0 6 s h o u ld b e c o n s id e r e d th e d e fin itiv e s o u rc e a n d c o n s u lte d fo r fu ll d e ta ils .

FM SYSTEM OF CODE FORMS

FM 1 2 -X IV E xt. S Y N O P R e p o rt o f s u rfa c e o b s e rv a tio n fro m a fix e d la n d s ta tio n

F M 1 3 - X IV E xt. S H IP R e p o rt o f s u rfa c e o b s e rv a tio n fro m a s e a s ta tio n

FM 6 1 -IV M A FO R F o re c a s t fo r s h ip p in g

LIST OF CODE FORMS WITH NOTES AND REGULATIONS

F M 1 2 - X IV E xt. S Y N O P R e p o rt of s u rfa c e o b s e rv a tio n fro m a fix e d la n d s ta tio n

F M 1 3 - X IV E xt. S H IP R e p o rt of s u rfa c e o b s e rv a tio n fro m a s e a s ta tio n

CODE FORM
r D D ** 1 r iiiii*
SECTION 0 MjMjMjMj or \ Y Y G G iw j or
I A ^ n ^ n t* * J I 9 9 L aLaLa Q CL0L0L0L0**

^SnTcjTtjTfj 1
N d d ff (O Offf) 1 s nT T T or
. 29 U U U J
f 4PPPP 1 f 7w w W i W 2 1
or 5 a p p p 6 R R R tR 8 N hC LC MC H
I 4a3hhh J [ 7 w aw aW a1W a2 )!

SECTION 2 2 2 2 D sv s (O ssT wTwT w) 0 P w a^w a^w a^w a) (^ P w ^ w ^ w ^ w ) ((^ ^ w 1 *^w1 ^w 2^w 2) (4PW1Pw1 HW1) (5Pw 2Pw2^w 2^w 2))

f 6 Is E s E s R s r CjSibiDjZi 1
or IC IN G + f ) (70H waH waHwa) (8swT[jTt,Tb) (IC E + or
I plain la n g u a g e J [ plain la n g u a g e J
U sed in FM 12 only.
U sed in FM 13 only.

SECTION 3 333 (0 . . . .) (1 s nT xT xT x) (2 s „T nT nT n) (3E jjj) (4 E SSS) (5jlj2j3j4 (J5j6j7j8j9))

(9SpSpSpSp)
(6 R R R tR) (7 R 24R 24R 24R 24) (8 N sC h shs)

(8 0 0 0 0 (0 ____) ( 1 ____ ) ____ )

NOTES
1. T h e c o d e fo rm F M 12 S Y N O P is u s e d fo r re p o rtin g s y n o p tic s u rfa c e o b s e rv a tio n s fro m a fix e d la n d s ta tio n , m a n n e d o r
a u to m a tic . T h e c o d e fo rm F M 1 3 S H IP is u s e d fo r th e s a m e k in d o f o b s e rv a tio n s fro m a s e a s ta tio n , m a n n e d o r a u to m a tic .
2. A S Y N O P re p o r t fro m a fix e d la n d s ta tio n is id e n tifie d b y th e s y m b o lic le tte rs M jM jM jM j = AAXX.
3. A S H IP re p o rt fro m a s e a s ta tio n is id e n tifie d b y th e s y m b o lic le tte rs M iM iM jM j = B B X X .
4. T h e c o d e fo rm is m a d e u p o f fig u r e g r o u p s a r ra n g e d b y s e c tio n s in a s c e n d in g o rd e r o f th e ir n u m e ric a l in d ic a to rs w ith th e
e x c e p tio n o f th e fo llo w in g :
(a ) A ll th e g ro u p s o f S e c tio n 0 a n d fo r th e firs t tw o g ro u p s o f S e c tio n 1, w h ic h a re a lw a y s in c lu d e d in th e re p o rt o f a n y
s u rfa c e o b s e r v in g s ta tio n ;
(b ) T h e firs t d a ta g ro u p o f S e c tio n 2 - 2 2 2 D sv s, w h ic h is a lw a y s in c lu d e d in th e re p o rt o f a s e a s ta tio n if d a ta a re
a v a ila b le ;
A s a re s u lt, th e fo llo w in g fe a tu r e s a re a c h ie v e d :

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(c)T h e lo s s o f in fo rm a tio n d u e to th e a c c id e n ta l lo s s o f a n y o n e o f th e s e g ro u p s is s tr ic tly lim ite d to th e inform ation

c o n te n t o f th a t g ro u p ;
(d ) T h e r u le s o f in c lu s io n o r o m is s io n o f s e c tio n s o r o f g ro u p s b e tw e e n b ra c k e ts c a n b e la id d o w n fo r e a c h s p e c ific case
o f s ta tio n ty p e o r o f d a ta re q u ire m e n ts ;
(e ) T h e le n g th o f th e re p o rt c a n b e k e p t to a s tric t m in im u m b y d ro p p in g o u t s o m e g ro u p s w h e n e v e r th e ir inform ation
c o n te n t is c o n s id e re d in s ig n ific a n t o r w h e n th a t in fo rm a tio n c o n te n t is n o t n o rm a lly a v a ila b le .
It is to b e n o te d th a t th e c o d e w o rd IC E o f S e c tio n 2 p la y s th e ro le o f a n u m e ric a l in d ic a to r fo r th e la s t d a ta group of
th e s e c tio n o r fo r th e e q u iv a le n t p la in la n g u a g e in fo rm a tio n .
5. T h e c o d e fo rm is d iv id e d in to a n u m b e r o f s e c tio n s a s fo llo w s :
S e c tio n S y m b o lic fig u re g ro u p C o n te n ts
0 D a ta fo r re p o rtin g id e n tific a tio n (ty p e , s h ip 's c a ll s ig n /b u o y id e n tifie r, d a te , tim e , location)
a n d u n its o f w in d s p e e d u s e d
1 D a ta fo r g lo b a l e x c h a n g e s w h ic h a re c o m m o n to th e S Y N O P a n d S H IP c o d e fo rm s
2 222 M a ritim e d a ta fo r g lo b a l e x c h a n g e p e rta in in g to a s e a , o r to a c o a s ta l s ta tio n

REGULATIONS
12.1 G e n e ra l
1 2 . 1.1 T h e c o d e n a m e S Y N O P o r S H IP s h a ll n o t b e in c lu d e d in th e re p o rt.
N O T E : S e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .1 .7
1 2 . 1 . 1.1 S Y N O P M O B IL is in te n d fo r e n c o d in g m e te o ro lo g ic a l o b s e rv a tio n s fro m a n o n -fix e d lo c a tio n . S Y N O P M O B IL shall
n o t b e u s e d a s a re p la c e m e n t to S Y N O P fro m a fix e d lo c a tio n .
N O T E : A n e x a m p le o f th e in te n d e d a p p lic a tio n is to te m p o ra r ily m o n ito r m e te o ro lo g ic a l p a r a m e te rs in th e are a of
a n e n v ir o n m e n ta l e m e rg e n c y .
1 2 . 1.2 U se o f G ro u p s M ;M ;M jM j D ....D ** Y Y G G iw
or
A ib wnbn bn b*
N O T E : S e e R e g u la tio n 1 8 .2 .3 , N o te s (1 ), (2 ) a n d (3 ).
1 2 . 1 .2.1 In a b u lle tin o f S Y N O P re p o rts fro m fix e d la n d s ta tio n s , th e g ro u p s M jM ;M jM j a n d Y Y G G iw s h a ll b e in c lu d e d only
a s th e firs t lin e o f th e te x t, p ro v id e d a ll th e re p o rts o f th e b u lle tin w e re ta k e n a t th e s a m e tim e a n d th e y u s e the
s a m e u n it fo r re p o rtin g w in d s p e e d .
1 2 . 1 . 2.2 In a b u lle tin o f S H IP re p o rts fro m s e a s ta tio n s , th e g ro u p M jM jM jM j s h a ll b e in c lu d e d o n ly a s th e firs t lin e o f the
te x t, a n d th e g ro u p s (D ....D * o r A 1b wn bn bn b*) a n d Y Y G G iw s h a ll b e in c lu d e d in e v e r y in d iv id u a l re p o rt.
N O T E : S e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .1 .7
* U s e d in F M 1 3 o n ly .
1 2 .1 .3 U se o f S e c tio n s
1 2 .1 .3 .1 R e p o rts fro m a fix e d la n d s ta tio n s h a ll a lw a y s c o n ta in a t le a s t S e c tio n s 0 a n d 1. W h e n a re p o rt fro m a c o a s ta l
s ta tio n c o n ta in s m a ritim e d a ta , th a t re p o rt s h a ll a ls o in c lu d e S e c tio n 2. T h e id e n tific a tio n a n d p o s itio n o f a fix e d
la n d s ta tio n s h a ll b e in d ic a te d b y m e a n s o f th e g ro u p lliii.
1 2 .1 .3 .4 R e p o rts fro m a s e a s ta tio n s h a ll a lw a y s in c lu d e S e c tio n s 0 a n d 1 a n d , w h e n e v e r th e c o r r e s p o n d in g d a ta a re
a v a ila b le , S e c tio n 2. S e c tio n 2 s h a ll a lw a y s in c lu d e th e m a x im u m n u m b e r o f d a ta g ro u p s c o n s is te n t w ith observed
c o n d itio n s . T h e id e n tific a tio n o f a s e a s ta tio n s h a ll b e in d ic a te d b y e ith e r b y th e g ro u p D ....D o r th e g ro u p
A ^ n ^ n ^ T h e p o s itio n o f a s e a s ta tio n s h a ll b e in d ic a te d b y th e g ro u p s 9 9 L aL aLa Q CL0L 0L 0L 0.
1 2 .1 .3 .5 O c e a n w e a th e r s ta tio n re p o rts s h a ll in c lu d e (b e s id e s S e c tio n s 0, 1 a n d 2 ), w h e n e v e r th e c o r re s p o n d in g d a ta are
a v a ila b le , S e c tio n 3 c o n ta in in g a t le a s t th e g ro u p s w ith in d ic a to r fig u re s 5, 8 a n d 9.
1 2 .1 .3 .6 In re p o rts fro m s u p p le m e n ta ry s h ip s , S e c tio n 1 s h a ll c o n ta in a t le a s t:
iRixh V V N d d ff 1 s nT T T 4 P P P P 7\n w V J^\N z 8 N hC LC mC H w h e re :
(a ) iR s h a ll b e s e t to c o d e fig u re 4;
(b ) ix s h a ll b e c o d e d a s 1 o r 3 a s th e c a s e m a y b e .
1 2 .1 .3 .7 In re p o rts fro m a u x ilia ry s h ip s , S e c tio n 1 s h a ll c o n ta in a t le a s t:
iRixh V V N d d ff 1 s nT T T 4 P P P P 7 w w W 1W 2 w h e re :
(a ) iR s h a ll b e s e t to c o d e fig u r e 4;
(b ) ix s h a ll b e c o d e d a s 1 o r 3 a s th e c a s e m a y b e .
NOTES:
(1 ) T h e a b o v e - m e n tio n e d v e rs io n o f S e c tio n 1 is c o n s id e re d s u ita b le fo r a n y s h ip w h ic h is n o t s u p p lie d w ith
te s te d - in s tru m e n ts a n d m a y b e re q u e s te d to re p o rt in a re a s w h e re s h ip p in g is re la tiv e ly s p a rs e , o r o n re q u e s t,
a n d e s p e c ia lly w h e n s to rm c o n d itio n s th re a te n o r p re v a il. T h e s e s h ip s m a y re p o rt in p la in la n g u a g e if th e u s e of
c o d e is im p ra c tic a b le .
(2) If th e s h ip d o e s n o t re p o rt c lo u d d a ta , h s h o u ld b e c o d e d w ith a s o lid u s (/).
(3 ) If th e s h ip is n o t e q u ip p e d w ith te s te d in s tru m e n ts p e rm ittin g th e d e te rm in a tio n o f te n th s o f d e g re e s o f a ir
te m p e r a tu re a n d /o r te n th s o f h e c to p a s c a ls o f p re s s u re , a s o lid u s s h o u ld b e c o d e d fo r th e te n th s o f d e g re e s a n d /o r
te n th s o f h e c to p a s c a ls , a s a p p ro p ria te .
1 2 .1 .4 In re p o rts fro m a u to m a tic s ta tio n s , m a n d a to ry g ro u p e le m e n ts s p e c ifie d b y s y m b o lic le tte rs s h a ll b e c o d e d w ith
s o lid i (/) if th e s ta tio n is n o t e q u ip p e d to re p o rt th e re le v a n t d a ta , ta k in g in to a c c o u n t th a t iR, ix, a n d N = 0, N = 9, N
= / p ro v id e fo r o m is s io n o f g ro u p s 6 R R R tB, 7 w aw aW a1W a2 a n d 8 N hC LC MC H a s th e c a s e m a y b e .
1 2 .1 .5 A fix e d s e a s ta tio n (o th e r th a n a n o c e a n w e a th e r s ta tio n o r a m o o re d b u o y ), w h ic h is c o n s id e re d b y th e M e m b e r
o p e ra tin g it to b e in th e s a m e c a te g o ry a s a fix e d la n d s ta tio n , s h a ll re p o rt its id e n tific a tio n a n d p o s itio n b y m e a n s
o f th e g ro u p lliii.
1 2 . 1.6 T h e a c tu a l tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n s h a ll b e th e tim e a t w h ic h th e b a ro m e te r is re a d .

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12 . 1.7 (a ) T h e id e n tific a tio n o f s ta tio n s lo c a te d a t s e a o n a d rillin g rig , o r o n a n o il- o r g a s -p ro d u c tio n p la tfo rm s h a ll b e

in d ic a te d b y th e g ro u p A ^ n ^ n ^
(b ) In re p o rts o f s e a s ta tio n s o th e r th a n b u o y s , d rillin g rig s a n d o il- o r g a s - p r o d u c tio n p la tfo rm s , a n d in th e
a b s e n c e o f a s h ip 's c a ll s ig n , th e w o rd S H IP s h a ll b e u s e d fo r D ....D .
12.2 S e c tio n 1
12 . 2.1 G ro u p iRix h V V
12 .2 . 1.1 T h is g ro u p s h a ll a lw a y s b e in c lu d e d in th e re p o rt
12.2 . 1.2 B ase o f lo w e st clou d: h
W h e n th e s ta tio n is in fo g , a s a n d s to rm o r a d u s t s to rm , o r in b lo w in g s n o w , b u t th e s k y is d is c e rn ib le , h s h a ll re fe r
to th e b a s e o f th e lo w e s t c lo u d o b s e rv e d , if a n y . W h e n , u n d e r th e a b o v e c o n d itio n s , th e s k y is n o t d is c e rn ib le , h
s h a ll b e r e p o rte d a s /.
12.2.1.3 Visibility: V V
12.2.1.3.1 W h e n th e h o riz o n ta l v is ib ility is n o t th e s a m e in d iffe re n t d ire c tio n s , th e s h o rte s t d is ta n c e s h a ll b e g iv e n fo r V V .
12 .2.1.3 .2 In re p o rtin g v is ib ility a t s e a , th e d e c ile 9 0 - 9 9 s h a ll b e u s e d fo r V V
12 .2.2 G ro u p N d d ff
12.2 . 2.1 T h is g ro u p s h a ll a lw a y s b e in c lu d e d in th e re p o rt.
12 .2 . 2.2 Total c lo u d cover: N
12.2 . 2 .2.1 N s h a ll b e re p o rte d a s a c tu a lly s e e n b y th e o b s e rv e r d u rin g th e o b s e rv a tio n .
12 .2 .2 .2 .2 A lto c u m u lu s p e r lu c id u s o r S tra to c u m u lu s p e rlu c id u s ( m a c k e re l s k y ) s h a ll b e re p o rte d u s in g N = 7 o r le s s (u n le s s
o v e rly in g c lo u d s a p p e a r to c o v e r th e w h o le s k y ) s in c e b re a k s a re a lw a y s p re s e n t in th is c lo u d fo rm e v e n if it
e x te n d s o v e r th e w h o le c e le s tia l d o m e .
12.2.2.2.3 N s h a ll b e c o d e d a s 0 w h e n b lu e s k y o r s ta rs a re s e e n th ro u g h e x is tin g fo g o r o th e r a n a lo g o u s p h e n o m e n a
w ith o u t a n y tra c e o f c lo u d b e in g s e e n .
12.2.2.2.4 W h e n c lo u d s a re o b s e rv e d th r o u g h fo g o r a n a lo g o u s p h e n o m e n a , th e ir a m o u n t s h a ll b e e v a lu a te d a n d re p o rte d
a s if th e s e p h e n o m e n a w e re n o n -e x is te n t.
12.2.2.2.5 T h e to ta l c lo u d c o v e r s h a ll n o t in c lu d e th e a m o u n t re s u ltin g fro m ra p id ly d is s ip a tin g c o n d e n s a tio n tra ils .
12.2 .2 . 2 .6 P e rs is te n t c o n d e n s a tio n tra ils a n d c lo u d m a s s e s w h ic h h a v e o b v io u s ly d e v e lo p e d fro m c o n d e n s a tio n tra ils s h a ll
b e r e p o rte d a s c lo u d , u s in g a p p ro p ria te C H o r C M c o d e fig u re .
12.2.2.3 W ind d irection a n d spe ed : d d ff
12.2.2.3.1 T h e m e a n d ire c tio n a n d s p e e d o f th e w in d o v e r th e 1 0 -m in u te p e rio d im m e d ia te ly p re c e d in g th e o b s e r v a tio n s h a ll
b e re p o rte d a s d d ff. H o w e v e r, w h e n th e 1 0 -m in u te p e rio d in c lu d e s a d is c o n tin u ity in th e w in d c h a r a c te r is tic s , o n ly
d a ta o b ta in e d a fte r th e d is c o n tin u ity s h a ll b e u s e d fo r re p o rtin g th e m e a n v a lu e s a n d h e n c e th e p e rio d in th e s e
c irc u m s ta n c e s s h a ll b e c o r re s p o n d in g ly re d u c e d .
12.2.2.3.2 In th e a b s e n c e o f w in d in s tru m e n ts , th e w in d s p e e d s h a ll b e e s tim a te d o n th e b a s is o f th e B e a u fo rt w in d s c a le .
T h e B e a u fo r t n u m b e r o b ta in e d b y e s tim a tio n is c o n v e rte d in to m e tre s p e r s e c o n d o r k n o ts b y th e u s e o f th e w in d
s p e e d e q u iv a le n t c o lu m n s o f th e B e a u fo rt s c a le , a n d th is s p e e d is re p o rte d fo r ff.
12.2.2.3.3 W h e n th e w in d s p e e d , in u n its in d ic a te d b y iw , is 9 9 u n its o r m o re :
(a ) ff in th e g r o u p N d d ff s h a ll b e e n c o d e d 9 9 ;
(b ) T h e g r o u p OOfff s h a ll b e in c lu d e d im m e d ia te ly fo llo w in g th e g ro u p N d d ff.
N O T E : T h e a p p a re n t w in d s p e e d m e a s u re d o n b o a rd a m o v in g s h ip is to b e c o rr e c te d fo r th e c o u rs e a n d th e
s p e e d o f th e s h ip , in o rd e r to o b ta in th e tru e s p e e d o f th e w in d , w h ic h is to b e r e p o rte d . T h e c o rr e c tio n c a n be
m a d e o n th e b a s is o f th e p a ra lle lo g ra m o f v e lo c itie s o r b y m e a n s o f s p e c ia l ta b le s .
12.2.3 G ro u p s 1 s nT T T , 2 s nT dT dT d, 4 P P P P , 5 a p p p
12.2.3.1 G ro u p s 1 s nT T T , 2 s nT dT dT d a n d 4 P P P P s h a ll b e in c lu d e d w h e n e v e r th e c o r re s p o n d in g d a ta a re a v a ila b le , unless
s ta te d o th e rw is e in s p e c ific re g u la tio n s .
N O T E : S e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .3 .5 re la tiv e to g ro u p 5 a p p p .
12.2.3.2 G roup 1 s nT T T
W h e n th e d a ta a re n o t a v a ila b le a s a re s u lt o f a te m p o ra ry in s tru m e n t fa ilu re , a u to m a tic w e a th e r s ta tio n s
p r o g r a m m e d to tr a n s m it th is g ro u p s h a ll e ith e r o m it th e g ro u p a lto g e th e r o r in c lu d e it in th e ir re p o rts in th e form
1 ////.
12.2.3.3 G roup 2 s nT dT dT d
12.2.3.3.1 U n d e r u n u s u a l c o n d itio n s w h e n th e d e w -p o in t te m p e r a tu re is te m p o ra rily u n a v a ila b le (e .g . b e c a u s e o f in stru m e nt
fa ilu re ) b u t re la tiv e h u m id ity is a v a ila b le , th e g ro u p 2 9 U U U s h a ll re p la c e th e g ro u p 2 s nT dT dT d . E v e ry atte m p t shall
firs t b e m a d e , h o w e v e r, to c o n v e rt re la tiv e h u m id ity to d e w -p o in t te m p e ra tu r e , a n d th e re la tiv e h u m id ity included
o n ly a s a la s t re s o rt.
12.2.3.3.2 R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .3 .2 s h a ll a p p ly to th is g ro u p , w h ic h s h a ll in th a t c a s e e ith e r b e o m itte d o r e n c o d e d as 2////.
12.2.3.4 G roup 4 P P P P
12.2.3.4.1 W h e n e v e r a ir p re s s u re a t m e a n s e a le v e l c a n b e c o m p u te d w ith re a s o n a b le a c c u ra c y , th is p re s s u re shall be
re p o rte d in th e 4 P P P P g ro u p
NOTES:
(1 ) F o r a s ta tio n s itu a te d in a re g io n o f n o rm a l s y n o p tic n e tw o rk d e n s ity , th e p r e s s u r e a t m e a n s e a level is
c o n s id e r e d n o t to b e c o m p u te d w ith re a s o n a b le a c c u ra c y w h e n it in tro d u c e s a d e fo r m a tio n in to th e a n a lysis of th e
h o riz o n ta l p re s s u re fie ld w h ic h is p u re ly lo c a l a n d re c u rrin g ;
(2 ) F o r a s ta tio n ly in g in a d a ta -s p a rs e a re a o f th e s y n o p tic n e tw o rk , re a s o n a b le a c c u ra c y w ill b e o b ta in e d w he n
u s in g a re d u c tio n m e th o d w h ic h h a s p ro v e d to b e s a tis fa c to r y in a re g io n o f n o rm a l n e tw o rk d e n s ity an d under
s im ila r g e o g ra p h ic a l c o n d itio n s .

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12. 2 . 3 . 4.2 B y re g io n a l d e c is io n , a h ig h -le v e l s ta tio n w h ic h c a n n o t g iv e p re s s u re a t m e a n s e a le v e l to a s a tis fa c to ry degree of

a c c u ra c y s h a ll re p o rt b o th th e s ta tio n le v e l p r e s s u re g ro u p 3 P 0P qP 0P 0 a n d th e g e o p o te n tia l h e ig h t o f a n agreed
s ta n d a rd is o b a ric s u rfa c e . In th a t c a s e th e g ro u p 4 P P P P s h a ll b e re p la c e d b y th e g ro u p 4 a 3h h h .
N O T E : T h e le v e l c h o s e n fo r e a c h s ta tio n is in d ic a te d in W e a th e r R e p o rtin g ( W M O - N o . 9 ), V o lu m e A .
1 2 .2 .3 .5 G ro u p 5 a p p p
1 2 .2 .3 .5 .1 U n le s s s p e c ifie d o th e rw is e b y re g io n a l d e c is io n th is g ro u p s h a ll b e in c lu d e d w h e n e v e r th e th r e e -h o u rly pressure
te n d e n c y is a v a ila b le .
1 2 .2 .3 .5 .2 T h e p re s s u re te n d e n c y o v e r th e p a s t th re e h o u rs , a, s h a ll, w h e re v e r p o s s ib le , b e d e te r m in e d o n th e b a s is of
p r e s s u r e s a m p le t a t e q u i-s p a c e d in te rv a ls n o t e x c e e d in g o n e h o u r.
N O T E : A lg o rith m s fo r s e le c tin g th e a p p ro p ria te c o d e fig u re a re in c lu d e d in th e G u id e to M e te o r o lo g ic a l
In s tru m e n ts a n d M e th o d s o f O b s e rv a tio n (W M O - N o . 8).
1 2 .2 .3 .5 .3 W h e re it is n o t p o s s ib le to a p p ly th e a lg o rith m s s p e c ifie d in R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .3 .5 .2 in re p o r ts fro m a u to m a tic
w e a th e r s ta tio n s , a, s h a ll b e c o d e d a s 2 w h e n th e te n d e n c y is p o s itiv e ; a s 7 w h e n th e te n d e n c y is n e g a tiv e ; and
a s 4 w h e n th e a tm o s p h e ric p re s s u r e is th e s a m e a s th re e h o u rs b e fo re .
1 2 .2 .4 G ro u p 3 P 0P 0P 0P 0
T h is g ro u p s h a ll b e in c lu d e d in re p o rts fo r g lo b a l e x c h a n g e fro m la n d s ta tio n s , to g e th e r w ith e ith e r th e g ro u p
4 P P P P o r, in a c c o rd a n c e w ith R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .3 .4 .2 , th e g ro u p 4 a 3h h h .
N O T E : In c lu s io n o f th is g r o u p a t o th e r tim e s is le ft to th e d e c is io n o f in d iv id u a l m e m b e rs .
1 2 .2 .5 G ro u p 6 R R R tR
1 2 .2 .5 .1 W h e n p r e c ip ita tio n d a ta a re to b e e x c h a n g e d in tim e p e rio d s o f s ix h o u rs a t m a in s ta n d a rd tim e s (i.e . to re p o rt the
a m o u n t o f p re c ip ita tio n o v e r th e p re c e d in g 6 , 1 2 , 1 8 a n d 2 4 h o u rs ), th is g r o u p s h a ll b e in c lu d e d in S e c tio n 1.
1 2 .2 .5 .3 F o r lig h ts h ip s re p o rtin g in th e S H IP c o d e fo rm a n d fo r o c e a n w e a th e r s ta tio n s , th e u s e o f th is g ro u p s h a ll b e fixed
re g io n a lly o r n a tio n a lly . In th e c a s e o f m o b ile s h ip s ta tio n s w h ic h m a k e p re c ip ita tio n o b s e r v a tio n s , th e g ro u p shall
b e in c lu d e d in e a c h S H IP re p o rt.
1 2 .2 .5 .4 T h is g r o u p s h a ll b e :
(a ) C o d e d w ith R R R = 0 0 0 (3 z e ro s ) w h e n p re c ip ita tio n is m e a s u re d b u t n o p re c ip ita tio n o c c u r re d d u rin g th e
re fe r e n c e p e rio d ;
(b ) C o d e d w ith R R R = III (3 s o lid i) w h e n p re c ip ita tio n is n o rm a lly m e a s u re d b u t is n o t a v a ila b le fo r th e c u rre n t
re p o rt;
(c) O m itte d w h e n p r e c ip ita tio n is n o t n o rm a lly m e a s u re d . In th is c a s e , iR s h o u ld b e c o d e d a s 4.
(d ) E x is tin g a u to m a te d w e a th e r s ta tio n s (A W S ) m a y c o n tin u e to re p o rt n o p re c ip ita tio n w ith l R c o d e d a s 3 and the
6 R R R tR g ro u p o m itte d . N e w s y s te m s a n d h u m a n o b s e r v e r s h o u ld re p o rt th e 6 R R R tn g ro u p w ith R R R = 0 0 0 (3
z e ro s ) to in d ic a te n o p re c ip ita tio n o c c u rre d d u rin g th e re fe re n c e p e rio d .
12 . 2.6 G ro u p 7 w w W 1W 2 o r 7 w aw aW a1W a2
1 2 . 2 . 6.1 T h is g ro u p s h a ll b e in c lu d e d in a n o b s e rv a tio n b y a m a n u a lly o p e ra te d s ta tio n a fte r a p e rio d o f c lo s u r e o r a t start
up , w h e n p a s t w e a th e r c o n d itio n s fo r th e p e rio d a p p lic a b le to th e re p o rt a re u n k n o w n , a n d s h a ll ta k e th e fo rm
7 w w // (w ith ix = 1), e v e n if w w = 0 0 -0 3 . O th e rw is e it s h a ll o n ly b e in c lu d e d if p r e s e n t o r p a s t w e a th e r p h e n o m e n a
o f s ig n ific a n c e , o r b o th , w e re o b s e rv e d . \N ^ \N Z = II s h a ll in d ic a te th a t p re v io u s c o n d itio n s a re u n k n o w n . T h is
re g u la tio n s h a ll a ls o a p p ly to a u to m a tic re p o rtin g s ta tio n s w ith th e fa c ility to re p o rt p re s e n t a n d p a s t w e a th e r.
W h e re a s in g le p a s t w e a th e r fo rm is re c o g n iz e d it s h a ll ta k e th e fo rm o f 7\nwW^I o r 7 w aw aw a1/.
12 . 2 . 6.2 C o d e fig u r e s 0 0 , 0 1 , 0 2 , 0 3 o f th e w w c o d e ta b le a n d c o d e fig u re s 0, 1 a n d 2 o f th e W , W 2 c o d e ta b le s h a ll be
c o n s id e re d to r e p r e s e n t p h e n o m e n a w ith o u t s ig n ific a n c e .
N O T E : A ll p re s e n t w e a th e r a n d p a s t w e a th e r in c lu d in g p h e n o m e n a w ith o u t s ig n ific a n c e o b s e r v e d a t s e a s h a ll be
re p o rte d in th e S H IP m e s s a g e .
1 2 .2 .6 .3 T h is g ro u p s h a ll b e o m itte d if b o th p re s e n t a n d p a s t w e a th e r w e re :
(a) N o t a v a ila b le (n o o b s e rv a tio n m a d e ); o r
(b) O b s e rv a tio n m a d e b u t o b s e rv e d p h e n o m e n a w e re n o t o f s ig n ific a n c e .
T h e in d ic a to r ix s h a ll in d ic a te w h ic h o n e o f th e s e c o n d itio n s a p p lie s .
1 2 .2 .6 .4 P r e s e n t w e a th e r r e p o r te d fro m a m a n n e d w e a th e r s ta tio n : \nvj
1 2 .2 .6 .4 .1 If m o re th a n o n e fo rm o f w e a th e r is o b s e rv e d , th e h ig h e s t a p p lic a b le c o d e fig u r e s h a ll b e s e le c te d fo r th e g ro u p
7 w w W 1W 2. O th e r w e a th e r m a y b e re p o rte d in S e c tio n 3, u s in g th e g r o u p 9 6 0 w w o r 961 w 1 w 1 , r e p e a te d a s
n e c e s s a ry .In a n y c a s e , in th e g ro u p 7 w w W 1W 2, c o d e fig u re 1 7 s h a ll h a v e p r e c e d e n c e o v e r fig u re s 2 0 - 4 9 .
1 2 .2 .6 .4 .2 In c o d in g 0 1 , 0 2 a n d 0 3 , th e re is n o lim ita tio n o n th e m a g n itu d e o f th e c h a n g e o f th e c lo u d a m o u n t, w w = 0 0 , 01
a n d 0 2 c a n e a c h b e u s e d w h e n th e s k y is c le a r a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n . In th is c a s e , th e fo llo w in g in te rp re ta tio n
o f th e s p e c ific a tio n s s h a ll a p p ly :
0 0 is u s e d w h e n th e p re c e d in g c o n d itio n s a re n o t k n o w n ;
01 is u s e d w h e n th e c lo u d s h a v e d is s o lv e d d u rin g th e p a s t h o u r;
0 2 is u s e d w h e n th e s k y h a s b e e n c o n tin u o u s ly c le a r d u rin g th e p a s t h o u r.
1 2 .2 .6 .4 .3 W h e n th e p h e n o m e n o n is n o t p re d o m in a n tly w a te r d ro p le ts , th e a p p ro p ria te c o d e fig u re s h a ll b e s e le c te d w ith o u t
re g a rd to V V .
1 2 .2 .6 .4 .4 T h e c o d e fig u re 0 5 s h a ll b e u s e d w h e n th e o b s tru c tio n to v is io n c o n s is ts p re d o m in a n tly o f lith o m e te o rs .
1 2 .2 .6 .4 .5 N a tio n a l in s tr u c tio n s s h a ll b e u s e d to in d ic a te th e s p e c ific a tio n s fo r w w = 0 7 a n d 0 9 .
1 2 .2 .6 .4 .6 T h e v is ib ility re s tric tio n o n w w = 1 0 s h a ll b e 1 0 0 0 m e tre s o r m o re . T h e s p e c ific a tio n re fe rs o n ly to w a te r d ro p le ts
a n d ic e c ry s ta ls .
1 2 .2 .6 .4 .7 F o r w w = 11 o r 1 2 to b e re p o rte d , th e a p p a re n t v is ib ility s h a ll b e le s s th a n 1 0 0 0 m e tre s .
1 2 .2 .6 .4 .8 F o r w w = 18 , th e fo llo w in g c rite ria fo r re p o rtin g s q u a lls s h a ll b e u s e d :

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(a ) W h e n w in d s p e e d is m e a s u re d :
A s u d d e n in c re a s e o f w in d s p e e d o f a t le a s t e ig h t m e tre s p e r s e c o n d (1 6 k n o ts ), th e s p e e d ris in g to 11
m e tre s p e r s e c o n d (2 2 k n o ts ) o r m o re a n d la s tin g fo r a t le a s t o n e m in u te ;
(b ) W h e n th e B e a u fo rt s c a le is u s e d fo r e s tim a tin g w in d s p e e d :
A s u d d e n in c re a s e o f w in d s p e e d b y a t le a s t th re e s ta g e s o f th e B e a u fo rt s c a le , th e s p e e d ris in g to fo rc e 6 o r
m o re a n d la s tin g fo r a t le a s t o n e m in u te .
12 .2.6.4 .9 F ig u re s 2 0 - 2 9 s h a ll n e v e r b e u s e d w h e n p r e c ip ita tio n is o b s e r v e d a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n .
12 .2 .6 .4 .1 0 F o r w w = 2 8 , v is ib ility s h a ll h a v e b e e n le s s th a n 1 0 0 0 m e tre s .
N O T E : T h e s p e c ific a tio n re fe rs o n ly to v is ib ility re s tric tio n s w h ic h o c c u rr e d a s a re s u lt o f w a te r d ro p le ts o r ic e
c ry s ta ls .
12.2.6.4.11 F o r s y n o p tic c o d in g p u rp o s e s , a th u n d e r s to rm s h a ll b e re g a rd e d a s b e in g a t th e s ta tio n fro m th e tim e th u n d e r is
firs t h e a rd , w h e th e r o r n o t lig h tn in g is s e e n o r p re c ip ita tio n is o c c u rr in g a t th e s ta tio n . A th u n d e r s to rm s h a ll b e
re p o rte d in p r e s e n t w e a th e r if th u n d e r is h e a rd w ith in th e n o rm a l o b s e rv a tio n a l p e rio d p re c e d in g th e tim e o f th e
re p o rt. A th u n d e r s to rm s h a ll b e re g a rd e d a s h a v in g c e a s e d a t th e tim e th u n d e r is la s t h e a rd a n d th e c e s s a tio n is
c o n fir m e d if th u n d e r is n o t h e a rd fo r 1 0 - 1 5 m in u te s a fte r th is tim e .
12 .2.6.4 .12 T h e n e c e s s a ry u n ifo rm ity in re p o rtin g w w = 3 6 , 3 7 , 3 8 a n d 3 9 w h ic h m a y b e d e s ira b le w ith in c e rta in r e g io n s s h a ll
b e o b ta in e d b y m e a n s o f n a tio n a l in s tru c tio n s .
12.2.6.4.13 A v is ib ility re s tric tio n “ le s s th a n 1 0 0 0 m e tre s ” s h a ll b e a p p lie d to w w = 4 2 - 4 9 . In th e c a s e o f w w = 4 0 o r 4 1 , th e
a p p a re n t v is ib ility in th e fo g o r ic e fo g p a tc h o r b a n k s h a ll b e le s s th a n 1 0 0 0 m e tre s . 4 0 - 4 7 s h a ll b e u s e d w h e n
th e o b s tru c tio n s to v is io n c o n s is t p re d o m in a n tly o f w a te r d ro p le ts o r ic e c ry s ta ls , a n d 4 8 o r 4 9 w h e n th e
o b s tru c tio n s c o n s is t p r e d o m in a n tly o f w a te r d ro p le ts .
12.2.6.4.14 W h e n re fe rrin g to p re c ip ita tio n , th e p h ra s e “ a t th e s ta tio n ” in th e w w ta b le s h a ll m e a n “ a t th e p o in t w h e re th e
o b s e rv a tio n is n o rm a lly ta k e n ” .
12.2.6.4.15 T h e p re c ip ita tio n s h a ll b e e n c o d e d a s in te r m itte n t if it h a s b e e n d is c o n tin u o u s d u rin g th e p r e c e d in g h o u r, w ith o u t
p re s e n tin g th e c h a r a c te r o f a s h o w e r.
12.2.6.4.16 T h e in te n s ity o f p re c ip ita tio n s h a ll b e d e te rm in e d b y th e in te n s ity a t th e tim e o f o b s e r v a tio n .
12.2.6.4.17 C o d e fig u re s 8 0 - 9 0 s h a ll b e u s e d o n ly w h e n th e p re c ip ita tio n is o f th e s h o w e r ty p e a n d ta k e s p la c e a t th e tim e o f
o b s e rv a tio n .
N O T E : S h o w e r s a re p ro d u c e d b y c o n v e c tiv e c lo u d s . T h e y a re c h a ra c te r is e d b y th e ir a b ru p t b e g in n in g a n d e n d
a n d b y th e g e n e ra lly ra p id a n d s o m e tim e s g re a t v a r ia tio n s in th e in te n s ity o f th e p re c ip ita tio n . D ro p s a n d s o lid
p a rtic le s fa llin g in a s h o w e r a re g e n e r a lly la rg e r th a n th o s e fa llin g in n o n - s h o w e ry p re c ip ita tio n . B e tw e e n s h o w e rs
o p e n in g s m a y b e o b s e rv e d u n le s s s tra tifo rm c lo u d s fill th e in te rv a ls b e tw e e n th e c u m u lifo r m c lo u d s .
12.2.6.4.18 In re p o rtin g c o d e fig u r e 9 8 , th e o b s e rv e r s h a ll b e a llo w e d c o n s id e r a b le la titu d e in d e te r m in in g w h e th e r
p re c ip ita tio n is o r is n o t o c c u rrin g , if it is n o t a c tu a lly v is ib le .
12.2.6.5 P re sen t w e a th er re po rte d from an a utom a tic w ea th er sta tion : w aw a
12.2.6.5.1 T h e h ig h e s t a p p lic a b le fig u re s h a ll b e s e le c te d .
12.2.6.5.2 In c o d in g 0 1 , 0 2 a n d 0 3 th e r e is n o lim ita tio n o n th e m a g n itu d e o f th e c h a n g e o f th e c lo u d a m o u n t. w aw a = 0 0 , 01
a n d 0 2 c a n e a c h b e u s e d w h e n th e s k y is c le a r a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n . In th is c a s e , th e fo llo w in g in te rp re ta tio n
o f th e s p e c ific a tio n s s h a ll a p p ly :
0 0 is u s e d w h e n th e p re c e d in g c o n d itio n s a re n o t k n o w n ;
01 is u s e d w h e n th e c lo u d s h a v e d is s o lv e d d u rin g th e p a s t h o u r;
0 2 is u s e d w h e n th e s k y h a s b e e n c o n tin u o u s ly c le a r d u rin g th e p a s t h o u r.
12.2.6.5.3 W h e n th e p h e n o m e n o n is n o t p r e d o m in a n tly w a te r d ro p le ts , th e a p p ro p ria te c o d e fig u re s h a ll b e s e le c te d w ith o u t
re g a rd to V V .
12.2.6.5.4 T h e c o d e fig u re s 0 4 a n d 0 5 s h a ll b e u s e d w h e n th e o b s tru c tio n to v is io n c o n s is ts p re d o m in a n tly o f lith o m e te o rs .
12.2.6.5.5 T h e v is ib ility re s tric tio n o n w aw a = 1 0 s h a ll b e 1 0 0 0 m e tre s o r m o re . T h e s p e c ific a tio n r e fe rs o n ly to w a te r d ro p le ts
a n d ic e c ry s ta ls .
12.2.6.5.6 F o r w aw a = 1 8 , th e fo llo w in g c rite ria fo r re p o rtin g s q u a lls s h a ll b e u s e d :
A s u d d e n in c re a s e o f w in d s p e e d o f a t le a s t e ig h t m e tre s p e r s e c o n d (1 6 k n o ts ), th e s p e e d ris in g to 11 m e tre s p e r
s e c o n d (2 2 k n o ts ) o r m o re a n d la s tin g fo r a t le a s t o n e m in u te .
12.2.6.5.7 C o d e fig u r e s 2 0 - 2 6 s h a ll n e v e r b e u s e d w h e n p re c ip ita tio n is o b s e rv e d a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n .

12.2.6.5.8 F o r w aw a = 2 0 , v is ib ility s h a ll h a v e b e e n le s s th a n 1 0 0 0 m e tre s .

N O T E : T h e s p e c ific a tio n re fe rs o n ly to v is ib ility re s tric tio n s w h ic h o c c u rr e d a s a re s u lt o f w a te r d ro p le ts o r ic e
c ry s ta ls .
12.2.6.5.9 S e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .6 .4 .1 1 .
12.2.6.5.10 A v is ib ility re s tric tio n “ le s s th a n 1 0 0 0 m e tre s ” s h a ll b e a p p lie d to w aw a = 3 0 - 3 5 .
12.2.6.5.11 T h e p re c ip ita tio n s h a ll b e e n c o d e d a s in te rm itte n t if it h a s b e e n d is c o n tin u o u s d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r, w ith o u t
p re s e n tin g th e c h a ra c te r o f a s h o w e r.
12.2.6.5.12 T h e in te n s ity o f p r e c ip ita tio n s h a ll b e d e te r m in e d b y th e in te n s ity a t th e tim e o f o b s e r v a tio n .
12.2.6.5.13 C o d e fig u re s 8 0 - 8 9 s h a ll b e u s e d o n ly w h e n th e p re c ip ita tio n is in te rm itte n t o r o f th e s h o w e r ty p e a n d ta k e s p la c e
a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n .
N O T E : S e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .6 .4 .1 7 N O T E .
12 . 2 . 6 .6 P ast w ea th er re po rte d b y a m a n n e d w ea th er sta tion : \N^\NZ

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1 2 . 2 . 6 . 6.1 T h e p e rio d c o v e r e d b y W 1 a n d W 2 s h a ll b e :
(a ) S ix h o u rs fo r o b s e r v a tio n s a t 0 0 0 0 , 0 6 0 0 , 1 2 0 0 a n d 1 8 0 0 U T C ;
(b ) T h re e h o u rs fo r o b s e r v a tio n s a t 0 3 0 0 , 0 9 0 0 , 1 5 0 0 a n d 2 1 0 0 U T C ;
(c) T w o h o u rs fo r in te r m e d ia te o b s e r v a tio n s if ta k e n e v e ry tw o h o u rs ;
(d ) O n e h o u r fo r in te rm e d ia te o b s e rv a tio n s if ta k e n e v e ry h o u r.
1 2 .2 .6 .6.2 T h e c o d e fig u r e s fo r VJ^ a n d W 2 s h a ll b e s e le c te d in s u c h a w a y th a t \N^ W 2 a n d w w to g e th e r g iv e a s c o m p le te a
d e s c rip tio n a s p o s s ib le o f th e w e a th e r in th e tim e in te rv a l c o n c e rn e d . F o r e x a m p le , if th e ty p e o f w e a th e r
u n d e r g o e s a c o m p le te c h a n g e d u rin g th e tim e in te rv a l c o n c e r n e d , th e c o d e fig u re s s e le c te d fo r W a n d W 2 shall
d e s c rib e th e w e a th e r p r e v a ilin g b e fo re th e ty p e o f w e a th e r in d ic a te d b y w w b e g a n .
1 2 .2 .6 .6 .3 W h e n W 1 a n d W 2 a re u s e d in h o u rly re p o rts o th e r th a n th o s e c o v e re d b y R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .6 .6 .1 (a ) a n d (b), they
c o v e r a s h o r t p e rio d o f tim e a n d R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .6 .6 .2 s h a ll a p p ly .
1 2 .2 .6 .6 .4 If, u s in g R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .6 .6 .2 , m o re th a n o n e c o d e fig u re m a y b e g iv e n to W 1 w ith re g a rd to th e p a s t w e a th e r,
th e h ig h e s t fig u re s h a ll b e re p o rte d fo r W 1 a n d th e s e c o n d h ig h e s t c o d e fig u re s h a ll b e r e p o r te d fo r W 2.
1 2 .2 .6 .6 .5 If th e w e a th e r d u rin g th e p e rio d h a s n o t c h a n g e d s o th a t o n ly o n e c o d e fig u re m a y b e s e le c te d fo r th e p a s t
w e a th e r, th e n th a t c o d e fig u re s h a ll b e re p o rte d fo r b o th W 1 a n d W 2. F o r e x a m p le , ra in d u rin g th e e n tire pe riod
s h a ll b e re p o rte d a s W 1 W 2 = 6 6 .
1 2 .2 .6 .7 P ast w e a th er re p o rte d from an a utom a tic w ea th er sta tion : Wa1Wa2
1 2 .2 .6 .7 .1 T h e p e rio d c o v e r e d b y W a1W a2 s h a ll b e :
(a ) S ix h o u rs fo r o b s e rv a tio n s a t 0 0 0 0 , 0 6 0 0 , 1 2 0 0 a n d 1 8 0 0 U T C ;
(b ) T h re e h o u rs fo r o b s e r v a tio n s a t 0 3 0 0 , 0 9 0 0 , 1 5 0 0 a n d 2 1 0 0 U T C ;
(c) T w o h o u rs fo r in te r m e d ia te o b s e r v a tio n s if ta k e n e v e ry tw o h o u rs ;
(d ) O n e h o u r fo r in te rm e d ia te o b s e rv a tio n s if ta k e n e v e r y h o u r.
1 2 .2 .6 .7 .2 T h e c o d e fig u r e s fo r W a1W a2 s h a ll b e s e le c te d s o th a t th e m a x im u m c a p a b ility o f th e a u to m a tic s ta tio n to discern
p a s t w e a th e r is u tiliz e d , a n d s o th a t W a1W a2 a n d w aw a to g e th e r g iv e a s c o m p le te a d e s c rip tio n a s p o s s ib le of the
w e a th e r in th e tim e in te rv a l c o n c e rn e d .
1 2 .2 .6 .7 .3 In c a s e s w h e re th e a u to m a tic s ta tio n is c a p a b le o n ly o f d is c e rn in g v e r y b a s ic w e a th e r c o n d itio n s , th e lo w e r code
fig u re s re p re s e n tin g b a s ic a n d g e n e r ic p h e n o m e n a m a y b e u s e d . If th e a u to m a tic s ta tio n h a s h ig h e r
d is c rim in a tio n c a p a b ilitie s , th e h ig h e r c o d e fig u re s re p re s e n tin g m o re d e ta ile d e x p la n a tio n o f th e p h e n o m e n a shall
b e u s e d . F o r e a c h b a s ic ty p e o f p h e n o m e n o n , th e h ig h e s t c o d e fig u re w ith in th e d is c rim in a tio n c a p a b ility o f the
a u to m a tic s ta tio n s h a ll b e re p o rte d .
1 2 .2 .6 .7 .4 If th e ty p e o f w e a th e r d u rin g th e tim e in te rv a l c o n c e rn e d u n d e rg o e s c o m p le te a n d d is c e rn a b le c h a n g e s , th e code
fig u re s s e le c te d fo r W a1 a n d W a2 s h a ll d e s c rib e th e w e a th e r p re v a ilin g b e fo re th e ty p e o f w e a th e r in d ic a te d by
w aw a b e g a n . T h e h ig h e s t fig u re s h a ll b e re p o rte d fo r W a1, a n d th e s e c o n d h ig h e s t c o d e fig u r e s h a ll b e re p o rte d for
w a2.
1 2 .2 .6 .7 .5 If a d is c e rn a b le c h a n g e in w e a th e r h a s n o t o c c u rre d d u rin g th e p e rio d , s u c h th a t o n ly o n e c o d e fig u re m a y be
s e le c te d fo r th e p a s t w e a th e r, th e n th a t c o d e fig u r e s h a ll b e re p o rte d fo r b o th W a1 a n d W a2. F o r e x a m p le , rain
d u rin g th e e n tire p e rio d s h a ll b e r e p o r te d a s W a1W a2 = 4 4 in th e c a s e o f a n a u to m a tic s ta tio n in c a p a b le o f
d iffe re n tia tin g ty p e s o f p re c ip ita tio n , o r W a1W a2 = 6 6 in th e c a s e o f a s ta tio n w ith th e h ig h e r d is c rim in a tio n
c a p a b ility .
1 2 .2 .7 G ro u p 8 N hC LC MC H
1 2 .2 .7 .1 T h is g ro u p s h a ll b e o m itte d in th e fo llo w in g c a s e s :
(a ) W h e n th e re a re n o c lo u d s (N = 0 );
(b ) W h e n th e s k y is o b s c u re d b y fo g a n d /o r o th e r m e te o ro lo g ic a l p h e n o m e n a (N = 9 );
(c) W h e n th e c lo u d c o v e r is in d is c e rn ib le fo r re a s o n s o th e r th a n (b ) a b o v e , o r o b s e r v a tio n is n o t m a d e (N = /).
N O T E : A ll c lo u d o b s e r v a tio n s a t s e a , in c lu d in g n o c lo u d o b s e r v a tio n s , s h a ll b e r e p o rte d in th e S H IP m e s s a g e .
1 2 .2 .7 .2 C e rta in re g u la tio n s c o n c e rn in g th e c o d in g o f N s h a ll a ls o a p p ly to th e c o d in g o n N h.
1 2 .2 .7 .2 .1 (a ) If th e r e a re C L c lo u d s th e n th e to ta l a m o u n t o n a ll C L c lo u d s , a s a c tu a lly s e e n b y th e o b s e rv e r d u r in g th e
o b s e rv a tio n , s h a ll b e re p o rte d fo r N h;
(b ) If th e r e a re n o C L c lo u d s b u t th e re a re C M c lo u d s , th e n th e to ta l a m o u n t o f th e C M c lo u d s s h a ll b e re p o rte d for
N h;
(c) If th e re a re n o C L c lo u d s a n d th e re a re n o C M le v e l c lo u d s , b u t th e re a re C H c lo u d s , th e n N h s h a ll b e c o d e d as
0.
1 2 .2 .7 .2 .2 If th e v a rie ty o f th e c lo u d re p o rte d fo r N h is p e rlu c id u s ( S tr a to c u m u lu s p e r lu c id u s fo r a C L c lo u d o r A lto c u m u lu s
p e rlu c id u s fo r a C M c lo u d ) th e n N h s h a ll b e c o d e d a s 7 o r le s s .
N O T E : S e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .2 .2 .2 .
1 2 .2 .7 .2 .3 W h e n th e c lo u d s re p o rte d fo r N h a re o b s e r v e d th ro u g h fo g o r a n a n a lo g o u s p h e n o m e n o n , th e ir a m o u n t s h a ll be
re p o rte d a s if th e s e p h e n o m e n a w e re n o t p re s e n t.
1 2 .2 .7 .2 .4 If th e c lo u d s re p o rte d fo r N h in c lu d e c o n tra ils , th e n N h s h a ll in c lu d e th e a m o u n t o f p e rs is te n t c o n tra ils . R a p id ly
d is s ip a tin g c o n tra ils s h a ll n o t b e in c lu d e d in th e v a lu e fo r N h.
N O T E : S e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .5 c o n c e rn in g th e u s e o f S e c tio n 4.
1 2 .2 .7 .3 T h e c o d in g o f C L, C M a n d C H c lo u d s s h a ll b e a s s p e c ifie d in th e Inte rn ation al C louds Atlas, (W M O - N o . 4 0 7 )
V o lu m e . I.
N O T E : It is r e c o m m e n d e d th a t th e p ic to ria l g u id e s in c lu d e d a t th e e n d o f c h a p te r II.8 in th e Inte rn ation al C loud
A tla s , V o lu m e I, b e fu lly u tiliz e d in d e te r m in in g th e p rio rity o f re p o rtin g th e c o d e fig u r e s fo r C L, C M, a n d C H.
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12.2.8 G ro u p 9G G gg
T h is g ro u p s h a ll b e in c lu d e d :
(a ) W h e n th e a c tu a l tim e o f o b s e r v a tio n d iffe rs b y m o re th a n 1 0 m in u te s fro m th e s ta n d a r d tim e G G re p o rte d in
S e c tio n 0;
(b ) W h e n a d d itio n a lly s p e c ifie d b y re g io n a l d e c is io n .
N O T E : S e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .1 .6 .
12.3 S e c tio n 2
G e n e ra l
T h e in c lu s io n o f th e g ro u p s o f S e c tio n 2 in re p o rts o f m e r c h a n t s h ip s s h a ll b e d e te rm in e d b y th e M e m b e r w h o
re c ru its th e s h ip . T h e s a m e ru le s h a ll b e a p p lie d fo r a u to m a tic s e a s ta tio n s .
N O T E : M e m b e rs a re re c o m m e n d e d to e n c o u ra g e th e in c lu s io n o f th e m a x im u m p o s s ib le n u m b e r o f d a ta g ro u p s
in S e c tio n 2 in a c c o r d a n c e w ith R e g u la tio n 1 2 .1 .3 .4 .
12.3.1 G r o u p 2 2 2 D sv s
1 2.3 .1 .1 T h is g ro u p s h a ll a lw a y s b e in c lu d e d in re p o rts fro m s ta tio n s w h ic h h a v e o b s e r v e d m a ritim e c o n d itio n s a n d in
re p o rts fro m s h ip s b e in g re q u e s te d to in c lu d e D sv s a s a r o u tin e p ro c e d u re .
12.3.1.2 T h is g ro u p s h a ll b e e n c o d e d a s :
(a ) 2 2 2 0 0 fo r a s ta tio n a r y s e a s ta tio n ;
(b ) 2 2 2 // fo r:
(i) A c o a s ta l la n d s ta tio n w h ic h re p o rts m a ritim e c o n d itio n s ;
(ii) A s u p p le m e n ta ry o r a u x ilia ry s h ip , e x c e p t w h e n re p o rtin g fro m a n a r e a fo r w h ic h th e s h ip re p o rt
c o lle c tin g c e n tre , in o rd e r to m e e t a re q u ire m e n t o f a s e a rc h a n d re s c u e c e n tre , h a s r e q u e s te d in c lu s io n
o f D sv s a s a r o u tin e p ro c e d u re .
1 2.3.2 G r o u p (0 s sT wT wT w)
T h is g ro u p s h a ll a lw a y s b e in c lu d e d in re p o rts fro m o c e a n w e a th e r s ta tio n s , w h e n d a ta a re a v a ila b le .
1 2.3.3 G r o u p s (1 P waP waH waH wa), (^P w ^w ^w ^w )! (7 0 H waH waH wa)
1 2.3 .3 .1 R e g u la tio n 1 2 .3 .2 s h a ll a p p ly to th e s e g ro u p s .
1 2 .3 .3 .2 T h e g ro u p 1 P waP waH waH wa shal1 b e u s e d t0 re p o rt in s tru m e n ta l w a v e d a ta in u n its o f 0 .5 m e tre .
1 2 .3 .3 .3 T h e g ro u p 2 P WP WH WH W s h a ll b e u s e d to re p o rt w in d w a v e s , w h e n in s tru m e n ta l w a v e d a ta a re n o t a v a ila b le .
1 2 .3 .3 .4 (a ) W h e n th e s e a is c a lm (n o w a v e s a n d n o s w e ll) P w a p w a H w a H w a > o r p w p w H w H w a s th e c a s e m a y b e , s h a ll b e
re p o rte d a s 0 0 0 0 ;
(b ) W h e n th e e s tim a tio n o f th e p e rio d is im p o s s ib le o w in g to c o n fu s e d s e a , PWPW s h a ll b e re p o rte d a s 9 9 . W h e n
fo r th e s a m e re a s o n , th e h e ig h t o f th e w a v e s c a n n o t b e d e te rm in e d , H WH W s h a ll b e e n c o d e d a s //;
(c) In a re p o r t fro m a s ta tio n th a t in c lu d e s in s tr u m e n ta l w a v e d a ta , if d a ta a re n o t a v a ila b le fo r a n y o th e r re a s o n fo r
e ith e r p e rio d o r h e ig h t o f w a v e s , PwaP wa o r H waH wa, a s th e c a s e m a y b e , s h a ll b e e n c o d e d a s //. If d a ta a re n o t
a v a ila b le fo r e ith e r p e rio d o r h e ig h t o f w a v e s , R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .3 .2 s h a ll a p p ly a n d th e g ro u p 1 P WaPw aH waH Wa s h a ll
e ith e r b e o m itte d o r e n c o d e d a s 1 ////;
(d ) In a re p o r t fro m a s ta tio n th a t d o e s n o t in c lu d e in s tr u m e n ta l w a v e d a ta , if d a ta a re n o t a v a ila b le fo r a n y o th e r
re a s o n fo r e ith e r p e rio d o r h e ig h t o f w a v e s , P WP W o r H WH W, a s th e c a s e m a y b e , s h a ll b e e n c o d e d a s //. If d a ta a re
n o t a v a ila b le fo r e ith e r p e rio d o r h e ig h t o f w a v e s , th e g r o u p 2 P WP WH WH W s h a ll b e o m itte d .
1 2 .3 .3 .5 T h e g ro u p 7 0 H waH waH wa s h a ll b e re p o rte d in a d d itio n to th e g ro u p 1 P waP waH waH wa w h e n th e fo llo w in g c o n d itio n s
h a v e b e e n m e t:
(a ) T h e s e a is n o t c a lm (e .g . P w a p w a H w a H w a h a s n o t b e e n re p o rte d a s 0 0 0 0 );
(b ) H waH wa h a s n o t b e e n re p o rte d a s //;
(c) T h e s ta tio n h a s th e c a p a b ility o f a c c u r a te ly m e a s u rin g in s tr u m e n ta l w a v e h e ig h t in u n its o f 0.1 m e tre .
12.3.4 G r o u p s ( ( 3 d w1d w1d w2d w2) (4 P w i P w ^ H w j H w f ) (5 P W2P W2 ^ w 2 ^ w 2 ))
12.3.4.1 T h e s e g ro u p s s h a ll b e u s e d to re p o rt s w e ll d a ta o n ly w h e n s w e ll c a n b e d is tin g u is h e d fro m w in d w a v e s .
1 2 .3 .4 .2 If o n ly o n e s y s te m o f s w e ll is o b s e rv e d :
(a ) Its d ir e c tio n , p e rio d a n d h e ig h t s h a ll b e in d ic a te d re s p e c tiv e ly , b y d w1d w1, P w1P wi> H w1H w1;
(b ) d w2d w2 s h a ll b e e n c o d e d a s //;
(c ) g ro u p 5 P w2p w2H w2H w2 s h a ll b e o m itte d .
1 2 .3 .4 .3 If a s e c o n d s y s te m o f s w e ll is o b s e rv e d :
(a ) Its d ir e c tio n , p e rio d a n d h e ig h t s h a ll b e in d ic a te d , r e s p e c tiv e ly , b y d w 2d w2, P w 2P w 2, H w 2H w 2;
(b ) T h e c o rr e s p o n d in g d a ta fo r th e fir s t s y s te m o f s w e ll s h a ll b e re p o rte d a s p re s c rib e d b y R e g u la tio n 1 2 .3 .4 .2 (a ).
1 2 .3 .4 .4 O c e a n w e a th e r s ta tio n s s h a ll a lw a y s in c lu d e s w e ll d a ta w h e n d a ta a re a v a ila b le .
12.3.5 G r o u p (6 ISE SE SR S)
W h e n th e ic e a c c re tio n o n s h ip s is re p o rte d in p la in la n g u a g e , it s h a ll b e p re c e d e d b y th e w o rd IC IN G .
1 2.3.6 G r o u p (8 s wT bT bT b)
W h e n th e w e t b u lb is u s e d to d e riv e th e d e w - p o in t v a lu e in a S H IP re p o rt, th e g ro u p 8 s wT bT bT b s h a ll b e in c lu d e d
to re p o rt th e w e t- b u lb te m p e r a tu re m e a s u re m e n t.
1 2.3.7 G r o u p s (IC E + CjSjbjDjZj O R p la in la n g u a g e )
1 2.3.7.1 T h e re p o rtin g o f s e a ic e a n d ic e o f la n d o rig in in F M 1 3 s h a ll n o t s u p e rs e d e th e re p o rtin g o f s e a ic e a n d ic e b e rg s
in a c c o rd a n c e w ith th e In te rn a tio n a l C o n v e n tio n fo r th e S a fe ty o f L ife a t S e a
1 2 .3 .7 .2 T h e g ro u p CjSjbjD jZi s h a ll b e re p o rte d w h e r e v e r s e a ic e a n d /o r ic e o f la n d o rig in a re o b s e rv e d fro m th e s h ip 's
p o s itio n a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n , u n le s s th e s h ip is re q u ire d to re p o rt ic e c o n d itio n s b y m e a n s o f a s p e c ia l
s e a -ic e c o d e .
1 2 .3 .7 .3 W h e n a n ic e e d g e is c ro s s e d o r s ig h te d b e tw e e n o b s e rv a tio n h o u rs , it s h a ll b e r e p o rte d a s a p la in -la n g u a g e
a d d itio n in th e fo rm “ ic e -e d g e la t. lo n g ." (w ith p o s itio n in d e g r e e s a n d m in u te s ).

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1 2 .3 .7 .4 If th e s h ip is in th e o p e n s e a re p o rtin g a n ic e e d g e , th e c o n c e n tr a tio n q a n d s ta g e o f d e v e lo p m e n t S, s h a ll be
re p o rte d o n ly if th e s h ip is c lo s e to th e ic e (i.e . w ith in 0 -5 n m ile ).
1 2 .3 .7 .5 T h e s itu a tio n in w h ic h th e s h ip is in a n o p e n le a d m o re th a n 1 -0 n m ile w id e s h a ll b e c o d e d a s q = 1 a n d D, = 0.
T h e s itu a tio n in w h ic h th e s h ip is in fa s t ic e w ith ic e b o u n d a ry b e y o n d lim it o f v is ib ility s h a ll b e c o d e d a s q = 1 and
D, = 9.
1 2 .3 .7 .6 If n o s e a ic e is v is ib le a n d th e c o d e g ro u p is u s e d to re p o rt ic e o f la n d o rig in o n ly , th e g ro u p s h a ll b e c o d e d as
O/bj/O; e .g . 0 /2 /0 w o u ld m e a n 6 - 1 0 ic e b e rg s in s ig h t, b u t n o s e a ic e .
1 2 .3 .7 .7 In c o d in g c o n c e n tr a tio n o r a rra n g e m e n t o f s e a ic e (c o d e q ) , th a t c o n d itio n s h a ll b e re p o rte d w h ic h is o f th e m ost
n a v ig a tio n a l s ig n ific a n c e .
1 2 .3 .7 .8 T h e b e a rin g o f th e p rin c ip a l ic e e d g e re p o rte d s h a ll b e to th e c lo s e s t p a rt o f th a t e d g e .
N O T E : T h e re q u ire m e n ts fo r s e a - ic e re p o rtin g a re c o v e re d in th e fo llo w in g w a y b y th e a s s o c ia te d c o d e ta b le s :
S y m b o lic c o d e le tte r C|
(a ) T h e p u rp o s e o f th e firs t c o d e fig u re (0) is to e s ta b lis h in re la tio n to c o d e z, (c o d e fig u re 0 ) a n d c o d e b, w hether
th e flo a tin g ic e th a t is v is ib le is o n ly ic e o f la n d o rig in ;
(b ) T h e p o s s ib le v a ria tio n s in s e a - ic e c o n c e n tra tio n a n d a rra n g e m e n t w ith in a n a re a o f o b s e rv a tio n a re a lm o s t
in fin ite . H o w e v e r, th e fie ld o f re a s o n a b ly a c c u ra te o b s e rv a tio n fro m a s h ip 's b rid g e is lim ite d . F o r th is re a s o n , and
a ls o b e c a u s e m in o r v a r ia tio n s a re o f te m p o ra r y s ig n ific a n c e , th e c h o ic e o f c o n c e n tr a tio n s a n d a rra n g e m e n ts has
b e e n re s tric te d fo r re p o rtin g p u rp o s e s to th o s e re p re s e n tin g s ig n ific a n tly d iffe re n t c o n d itio n s fro m a n a v ig a tio n a l
p o in t o f v ie w . T h e c o d e fig u re s 2 - 9 h a v e b e e n d iv id e d in to tw o s e c tio n s d e p e n d in g o n :
(i) W h e th e r s e a - ic e c o n c e n tra tio n w ith in th e a re a o f o b s e rv a tio n is m o re o r le s s u n ifo rm ( c o d e fig u r e s 2 - 5 ) ; or
(ii) W h e th e r th e re a re m a rk e d c o n tra s ts in c o n c e n tra tio n o r a r ra n g e m e n t (c o d e fig u r e s 6 - 9 ) .
S y m b o lic c o d e le tte r S,
(a ) T h is ta b le re p re s e n ts a s e rie s o f in c re a s in g n a v ig a tio n a l d iffic u ltie s fo r a n y g iv e n c o n c e n tra tio n ; i.e . if th e
c o n c e n tra tio n is, fo r e x a m p le , 8/ 10th s , th e n n e w ic e w o u ld h a rd ly h a v e a n y e ffe c t o n n a v ig a tio n w h ile
p re d o m in a n tly o ld ic e w o u ld p ro v id e d iffic u lt c o n d itio n s re q u irin g re d u c tio n s in s p e e d a n d fr e q u e n t c o u rs e
a lte ra tio n s ;
(b ) T h e c o r re la tio n b e tw e e n th e s ta g e o f d e v e lo p m e n t o f s e a ic e a n d its th ic k n e s s is e x p la in e d in th e G u id e to
M e te o r o lo g ic a l In s tru m e n ts a n d M e th o d s o f O b s e rv a tio n (W M O - N o . 8 ).
S y m b o lic c o d e le tte r b|
(a ) T h is c o d e p ro v id e s a s c a le o f in c re a s in g n a v ig a tio n a l h a z a rd ;
(b ) G ro w le r s a n d b e rg y b its , b e in g m u c h s m a lle r a n d lo w e r in th e w a te r th a n ic e b e rg s , a re m o re d iffic u lt to see
e ith e r b y e y e o r ra d a r. T h is is e s p e c ia lly s o if th e re is a h e a v y s e a ru n n in g . F o r th is re a s o n , c o d e fig u re s 4 a n d 5
r e p re s e n t m o re h a z a rd o u s c o n d itio n s th a n c o d e fig u re s 1 to 3.
S y m b o lic c o d e le tte r D|
T h e re is n o p ro v is io n in th is c o d e fo r th e re p o rtin g o f d is ta n c e fro m th e ic e e d g e . It w ill b e a s s u m e d b y th o s e
r e c e iv in g th e re p o rt th a t th e b e a rin g h a s b e e n g iv e n to th e c lo s e s t p a rt o f th e ic e e d g e . F ro m th e re p o rte d co d e
fig u re s fo r c o n c e n tra tio n a n d s ta g e o f d e v e lo p m e n t, it w ill b e c le a r w h e th e r th e s h ip is in ic e o r w ith in 0 -5 n m ile of
th e ic e e d g e . If th e s h ip is in o p e n w a te r a n d m o re th a n 0 -5 n m ile fro m th e ic e e d g e , th e ic e e d g e w ill b e assum ed
to b e a lig n e d a t r ig h t-a n g le s to th e b e a rin g w h ic h is re p o rte d .
S y m b o lic c o d e le tte r Z;
(a ) T h e p u rp o s e o f th is e le m e n t in th e c o d e is to e s ta b lis h :
(i) W h e th e r th e s h ip is in p a c k ic e o r is v ie w in g flo a tin g ic e (i.e . s e a ic e a n d /o r ic e o f la n d o rig in ) fro m th e open
sea; and
(ii) A q u a lita tiv e e s tim a te , d e p e n d e n t o n th e s e a -ic e n a v ig a tio n c a p a b ilitie s o f th e re p o rtin g s h ip , o f th e
p e n e tr a b ility o f th e s e a ic e a n d o f th e re c e n t tre n d in c o n d itio n s ;
(b ) T h e re p o rtin g o f th e c o n d itio n s r e p re s e n te d b y c o d e fig u r e s 1 - 9 in C o d e ta b le 5 2 3 9 c a n b e u s e d to h e lp in the
in te rp re ta tio n o f re p o rts fro m th e tw o c o d e ta b le s (c o n c e n tr a tio n q a n d s ta g e o f d e v e lo p m e n t S,).
12.4 S e c tio n 3
T h is s e c tio n s h a ll b e u s e d fo r r e g io n a l e x c h a n g e .
12.4.1 T h e in c lu s io n o f g ro u p s w ith in d ic a to r fig u re s 1 to 6, 8 a n d 9 s h a ll b e d e c id e d r e g io n a lly . H o w e v e r g r o u p
7 R 24R 24R 24R 24 s h a ll b e in c lu d e d b y a ll s ta tio n s (w ith th e e x c e p tio n o f s ta tio n s s itu a te d in th e A n ta r c tic ) c a p a b le of
d o in g s o , o n c e a d a y a t o n e a p p ro p ria te tim e o f th e m a in s ta n d a rd tim e s (0 0 0 0 , 0 6 0 0 , 1 2 0 0 o r 1 8 0 0 U T C ).
1 2 .4.2 T h e s y m b o lic fo rm o f th e g ro u p w ith in d ic a to r fig u r e 0 s h a ll b e d e v e lo p e d re g io n a lly , a s w e ll a s th e ru le s fo r its
in c lu s io n in S e c tio n 3.
1 2 .4.3 O th e r fig u re g ro u p s s h a ll b e d e v e lo p e d re g io n a lly in o rd e r to c o v e r re q u ir e m e n ts w h ic h c a n n o t b e s a tis fie d b y the
e x is tin g g ro u p s . In o rd e r to a v o id a m b ig u itie s , th e s e o th e r g ro u p s s h a ll b e :
(a ) P ro v id e d w ith in d ic a to r fig u r e s 0, 1, 2, e tc .;
(b ) P re c e d e d b y a n in d ic a to r g ro u p 8 0 0 0 0 lo c a te d a fte r th e la s t o f th e e x is tin g fig u r e g ro u p s th a t w a s in c lu d e d in
th e re p o rt.
N o te s :
(1 ) F o r e x a m p le , if th re e s u p p le m e n ta ry g ro u p s a re d e v e lo p e d , a re p o rt in c lu d in g s ta te o f th e g ro u n d , p re c ip ita tio n
a n d c lo u d d a ta w o u ld p re s e n t S e c tio n 3 a s 3 3 3 3 E jjj 6 R R R tR 8 N s C h s h s 8 0 0 0 0 0 . . . . 1 . . . . 2 . . . .
(2 ) S e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .1 .3 .5 .
1 2 .4.4 G r o u p s (1 s nT xT xT x), (2 s nT nT nT n)
T h e p e rio d o f tim e c o v e re d b y th e m a x im u m a n d th e m in im u m te m p e r a tu re a n d th e s y n o p tic h o u r a t w h ic h th e s e
te m p e ra tu r e s a re re p o rte d s h a ll b e d e te r m in e d b y re g io n a l d e c is io n .
1 2 .4 .5 G r o u p (3 E jjj)
T h e u s e o f th e p a ra m e te r (s ) jjj s h a ll b e fix e d re g io n a lly .
1 2 .4.6 G r o u p (4 E s s s )
12.4.6.1 T h e m e a s u re m e n t s h a ll in c lu d e s n o w , ic e a n d a ll o th e r fo r m s o f s o lid p re c ip ita tio n o n th e g r o u n d a t th e tim e o f
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12.4.6.2 W h e n th e d e p th is n o t u n ifo rm , th e a v e ra g e d e p th o v e r a re p r e s e n ta tiv e a re a s h a ll b e re p o rte d .

12.4.7 G r o u p s (5 j1j2j3j 4 (j5j6j7j8j 9))

12.4.7.1 S ym bo lic expression

12.4.7.1.1 W h e n th e g r o u p 5 j1j 2j 3j 4 is u s e d in th e fo rm 5 5 y 3 j4, 5 5 3 y 4, 5 5 4 j3j 4 o r 5 5 5 j3j 4, th e s u p p le m e n ta ry g ro u p js ja i/ja is
s h a ll b e a d d e d to re p o rt n e t r a d ia tio n , g lo b a l s o la r r a d ia tio n , d iffu s e d s o la r r a d ia tio n , lo n g -w a v e ra d ia tio n ,
s h o rt-w a v e ra d ia tio n , n e t s h o rtw a v e ra d ia tio n o r d ir e c t s o la r ra d ia tio n if d a ta a re a v a ila b le . T h e g r o u p s h a ll b e
re p e a te d a s o fte n a s n e c e s s a ry .
N o te : If s u n s h in e d u ra tio n is n o t a v a ila b le , th e g r o u p s h a ll b e r e p o rte d a s 5 5 ///, 5 5 3 //, 5 5 4 0 7 , 5 5 4 0 8 , 5 5 5 0 7 o r
5 5 5 0 8 w h e n e v e r th e g ro u p jsjgjyjsjg is re q u ire d to re p o rt ra d ia tio n d a ta .
12.4.7.1.2 W h e n th e g r o u p 5 j1j 2j 3j 4 is u s e d , o n e o r m o re o f th e fo llo w in g s y m b o lic e x p re s s io n s s h a ll b e a d o p te d :
(a ) 5 E E E iE to re p o rt th e d a ily a m o u n t o f e ith e r e v a p o ra tio n o r e v a p o tra n s p ira tio n ;
(b ) 5 4 g 0s nd T to re p o rt te m p e r a tu re c h a n g e d a ta in p e rio d c o v e re d b y W 1W 2 ;
(c) 5 5 S S S to re p o rt th e d a ily h o u rs o f s u n s h in e ;
(d ) 5 5 3 S S to re p o rt th e d u ra tio n o f s u n s h in e in th e p a s t h o u r;
(e ) 5 5 4 0 7 to in d ic a te th a t th e s u p p le m e n ta r y g ro u p 4 F F F F , w h ic h fo llo w s im m e d ia te ly , is u s e d to re p o rt n e t
s h o r t-w a v e ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re v io u s h o u r, in kJ n r 2 ;
(f) 5 5 4 0 8 to in d ic a te th a t th e s u p p le m e n ta ry g r o u p 4 F F F F , w h ic h fo llo w s im m e d ia te ly , is u s e d to re p o rt d ir e c t s o la r
ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re v io u s h o u r, in kJ r r r 2 ;
(g) 5 5 5 0 7 to in d ic a te th a t th e s u p p le m e n ta ry g r o u p 5 F 24F24F 2 24F 24, w h ic h fo llo w s im m e d ia te ly , is u s e d to re p o rt
n e t s h o rt-w a v e ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g 2 4 h o u rs , in J c m - 2 ;
(h ) 5 5 5 0 8 to in d ic a te th a t th e s u p p le m e n ta ry g r o u p 5 F 24F 24F 2 24F 24, w h ic h fo llo w s im m e d ia te ly , is u s e d to re p o rt
d ir e c t s o la r ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g 2 4 h o u rs , in J c r r r 2 ;
(i) 5 6 D l D m D h to re p o rt d a ta o n d ire c tio n o f c lo u d d rift;
(j) 5 7 C D ae c to re p o rt d a ta o n d ire c tio n a n d e le v a tio n o f c lo u d ;
(k) 5 8 p 24p 24p 24 to re p o rt p o s itiv e o r z e ro c h a n g e o f s u rfa c e p re s s u r e o v e r th e la s t 2 4 h o u rs ;
(I) 5 9 p 24p 24p 24 to re p o rt n e g a tiv e c h a n g e o f s u r fa c e p r e s s u re o v e r th e la s t 2 4 h o u rs .
12.4.7.1.3 W h e n m o re th a n o n e g r o u p 5 j1j 2j 3j 4 is u s e d , th e s e g ro u p s s h a ll b e in c lu d e d in th e o rd e r a s lis te d in R e g u la tio n
1 2 .4 .7 .1 .2 w ith th e s u p p le m e n ta r y g ro u p s j 5j 6j 7jai9 a t th e a p p r o p ria te p la c e .
12.4.7.2 D aily e vaporation o r evapotranspiration
12.4.7.2.1 T h e s y m b o lic e x p re s s io n 5 E E E iE s h a ll b e u s e d to re p o r t e ith e r d a ily e v a p o ra tio n o r e v a p o tra n s p ira tio n .
12.4.7.2.2 E E E s h a ll in d ic a te th e a m o u n t o f e ith e r e v a p o ra tio n o r e v a p o tra n s p ir a tio n , in te n th s o f a m illim e tre , d u rin g th e
p re c e d in g 2 4 h o u rs a t e ith e r 0 0 0 0 , 0 6 0 0 o r 1 2 0 0 U T C .
12.4.7.3 T em perature change
F o r a c h a n g e o f te m p e r a tu re to b e r e p o rte d , th e c h a n g e s h a ll b e e q u a l to o r m o re th a n 5 ° C a n d o c c u r in le s s th a n
3 0 m in u te s d u rin g th e p e rio d c o v e re d b y W ^ 2.
N o te : T h e re p o rtin g o f th is in fo rm a tio n is re s tric te d b y re g io n a l o r n a tio n a l d e c is io n to is la n d s o r o th e r w id e ly
s e p a ra te d s ta tio n s .
12.4.7.4 D uration o f sunshine a n d radiation data
12.4.7.4.1 T h e s y m b o lic e x p r e s s io n S S S s h a ll b e u s e d to re p o rt th e d a ily s u n s h in e , in h o u rs a n d te n th s o f a n h o u r. T h e
s y m b o lic e x p re s s io n S S (in g ro u p 5 5 3 S S ) s h a ll b e u s e d to re p o rt th e d u r a tio n o f s u n s h in e in th e p a s t h o u r, in
te n th s o f a n h o u r.
12.4.7.4.2 In th e fo rm 5 5 S S S , th is g r o u p s h a ll, b y re g io n a l d e c is io n , b e re p o rte d b y a ll s ta tio n s c a p a b le o f d o in g s o a n d
in c lu d e d a t e ith e r 0 0 0 0 , 0 6 0 0 , 1 2 0 0 o r 1 8 0 0 U T C .
12.4.7.4.3 W h e n th e g ro u p 5 j1j 2j 3j 4 h a s th e fo rm 5 5 3 S S , th e s u p p le m e n ta ry g ro u p (s ) j 5F F F F m a y ta k e o n e o r m o re o f th e
fo llo w in g fo rm s :
j 5 = 0 F F F F = p o s itiv e n e t ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re v io u s h o u r, in k J r r r 2 ;
j 5 = 1 F F F F = n e g a tiv e n e t ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re v io u s h o u r, in kJ r r r 2 ;
j 5 = 2 F F F F = g lo b a l s o la r ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re v io u s h o u r, in k J r r r 2 ;
j 5 = 3 F F F F = d iffu s e d s o la r ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re v io u s h o u r, in kJ r r r 2 ;
j 5 = 4 F F F F = d o w n w a rd lo n g -w a v e ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re v io u s h o u r, in kJ r r r 2 ;
j 5 = 5 F F F F = u p w a rd lo n g -w a v e ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re v io u s h o u r, in kJ r r r 2;
j 5 = 6 F F F F = s h o r t- w a v e ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re v io u s h o u r, in kJ r r r 2.
N o te : F o r r e p o rtin g n e t s h o r t- w a v e a n d d ire c t s o la r ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p r e v io u s h o u r, s e e
R e g u la tio n 1 2 .4 .7 .1 .2 (e ) a n d (f), re s p e c tiv e ly .
12.4.7.4.4 W h e n th e g ro u p 5 j1j 2j 3j 4 h a s th e fo rm 5 5 S S S , th e s u p p le m e n ta ry g ro u p (s ) js F 24F 24F 24F 24 m a y ta k e o n e o r m o re o f
th e fo llo w in g fo rm s :
j 5 = 0 F 24F 24F 24F 24 = p o s itiv e n e t ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g 2 4 h o u rs , in J c r r r 2;
j 5 = 1 F 24F 24F 24F 24 = n e g a tiv e n e t ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g 2 4 h o u rs , in J c r r r 2;
j 5 = 2 F 24F 24F 24F 24 = g lo b a l s o la r ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g 2 4 h o u rs , in J c r r r 2;
j 5 = 3 F 24F 24F 24F 24 = d iffu s e d s o la r ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g 2 4 h o u rs , in J c m - 2 ;
j 5 = 4 F 24F 24F 24F 24 = d o w n w a rd lo n g -w a v e ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g 2 4 h o u rs , in J c r r r 2;
j 5 = 5 F 24F 24F 24F 24 = u p w a rd lo n g -w a v e ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g 2 4 h o u rs , in J c r r r 2;
j 5 = 6 F 24F 24F 24F 24 = s h o rt-w a v e ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g 2 4 h o u rs , in J c m - 2.
N o te : F o r re p o rtin g n e t s h o r t- w a v e a n d d ire c t s o la r ra d ia tio n d u rin g th e p r e c e d in g 2 4 h o u rs , s e e
R e g u la tio n 1 2 .4 .7 .1 .2 (g ) a n d (h ), re s p e c tiv e ly .
12.4.7.4.5 F F F F s h a ll in d ic a te th e a b s o lu te v a lu e o f th e a m o u n t o f s o la r o r te rre s tria l ra d ia tio n a s a p p ro p ria te , in kJ n r 2,
d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r. F 24F 24F 24F 24 s h a ll in d ic a te th e a b s o lu te v a lu e o f th e a m o u n t o f s o la r o r te rre s tria l
r a d ia tio n a s a p p ro p r ia te , in J c m - 2 , d u rin g th e p re c e d in g 2 4 h o u rs a t e ith e r 0 0 0 0 , 0 6 0 0 , 1 2 0 0 o r 1 8 0 0 U T C .

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1 2 .4 .7 .5 D irection , d rift a n d elevation o f clou d

N o te : T h is in fo rm a tio n is re q u ire d fro m la n d s ta tio n s a n d fix e d s h ip s ta tio n s , m a in ly in th e tro p ic s .
1 2 .4 .8 G r o u p (6 R R R tp)
1 2 .4 .8 .1 T h is g ro u p s h a ll b e in c lu d e d in S e c tio n 3 o n ly w h e n R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .5 .2 a p p lie s .
1 2 .4 .8 .2 T h e d e c is io n to im p le m e n t R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .5 .2 s h a ll b e ta k e n a t th e re g io n a l le v e l.
1 2 .4 .9 G r o u p (7 R 24R 24R 24R 24)
T h is g ro u p s h a ll b e u s e d to re p o rt th e to ta l a m o u n t o f p re c ip ita tio n d u rin g th e 2 4 -h o u r p e rio d e n d in g a t th e time of
o b s e rv a tio n , in te n th s o f a m illim e tre (c o d e d 9 9 9 8 fo r 9 9 9 .8 m m o r m o re , a n d c o d e d 9 9 9 9 fo r tra c e ).
1 2 .4 .1 0 G r o u p (8 N sC h shs)
1 2 .4 .1 0 .1 T h is g ro u p s h a ll b e re p e a te d to re p o rt a n u m b e r o f d iffe re n t la y e rs o r m a s s e s o f c lo u d . W h e n re p o rte d fro m a
m a n n e d s ta tio n , th e n u m b e r o f s u c h g ro u p s s h a ll in th e a b s e n c e o f C u m u lo n im b u s c lo u d s n o t e x c e e d th ree.
C u m u lo n im b u s c lo u d s , w h e n o b s e rv e d , s h a ll a lw a y s b e re p o rte d , s o th a t th e to ta l n u m b e r o f g ro u p s c a n be four.
W h e n th e s ta tio n o p e ra te s in th e a u to m a tic m o d e , th e to ta l n u m b e r o f g ro u p s s h a ll n o t e x c e e d fo u r. T h e selection
o f la y e rs (m a s s e s ) to b e re p o rte d s h a ll b e m a d e in a c c o r d a n c e w ith th e fo llo w in g c rite ria :
(a ) T h e lo w e s t in d iv id u a l la y e r (m a s s ) o f a n y a m o u n t (N s e q u a ls 1 o r m o re );
(b ) T h e n e x t h ig h e r in d iv id u a l la y e r (m a s s ) th e a m o u n t o f w h ic h is g re a te r th a n tw o
o k ta s (N s e q u a ls 3 o r m o re );
(c) T h e n e x t h ig h e r in d iv id u a l la y e r (m a s s ) th e a m o u n t o f w h ic h is g r e a te r th a n fo u r
o k ta s (N s e q u a ls 5 o r m o re );
(d ) C u m u lo n im b u s c lo u d s , w h e n e v e r o b s e rv e d a n d n o t re p o rte d u n d e r (a ), (b) a n d (c)
a b o v e b y m e a n s o f a g r o u p re fe rrin g e x c lu s iv e ly to C b .
1 2 .4 .1 0 .2 T h e o rd e r o f re p o rtin g th e g ro u p s s h a ll a lw a y s b e fro m lo w e r to h ig h e r le v e ls .
1 2 .4 .1 0 .3 In d e te r m in in g th e c lo u d a m o u n ts to b e re p o rte d fo r in d iv id u a l la y e rs o r m a s s e s in th e 8 -g ro u p , th e o b s e rv e r shall
e s tim a te , b y ta k in g in to c o n s id e ra tio n th e e v o lu tio n o f th e s k y , th e c lo u d a m o u n ts o f e a c h la y e r o r m a s s at the
d iffe re n t le v e ls , a s if n o o th e r c lo u d s e x is te d .
1 2 .4 .1 0 .4 W h e n th e s k y is c le a r (N = 0 ), th e 8 -g ro u p s h a ll n o t b e u s e d .
1 2 .4 .1 0 .5 W h e n th e s k y is o b s c u re d (N s = 9 ), th e 8 -g ro u p s h a ll re a d 8 9 /h sh s, w h e r e h sh s is th e v e r tic a l v is ib ility . W h e n the
o b s e rv a tio n o f c lo u d s is n o t m a d e (N = /), th e 8 - g r o u p s h a ll n o t b e in c lu d e d .
N o te : T h e v e r tic a l v is ib ility is d e fin e d a s th e v e rtic a l v is u a l ra n g e in to a n o b s c u rin g m e d iu m .
1 2 .4 .1 0 .6 If tw o o r m o re ty p e s o f c lo u d o c c u r w ith th e ir b a s e s a t th e s a m e le v e l a n d th is le v e l is o n e to b e re p o rte d in
a c c o r d a n c e w ith R e g u la tio n 1 2 .4 .1 0 .1 , th e s e le c tio n fo r C a n d N s s h a ll b e m a d e in a c c o r d a n c e w ith th e following
c rite ria :
(a) If th e s e ty p e s d o n o t in c lu d e c u m u lo n im b u s th e n C s h a ll re fe r to th e c lo u d ty p e th a t re p r e s e n ts th e gre a te st
a m o u n t, o r if th e r e a re tw o o r m o re ty p e s o f c lo u d a ll h a v in g th e s a m e a m o u n t, th e h ig h e s t a p p lic a b le c o d e figure
fo r C s h a ll b e re p o rte d . N s s h a ll re fe r to th e to ta l a m o u n t o f c lo u d w h o s e b a s e s a re a ll a t th e s a m e le v e l;
(b ) If th e s e ty p e s d o in c lu d e c u m u lo n im b u s th e n o n e g ro u p s h a ll b e u s e d to d e s c rib e o n ly th is ty p e w ith C
re p o rte d a s 9 a n d N s a s th e a m o u n t o f c u m u lo n im b u s . If th e to ta l a m o u n t o f th e re m a in in g ty p e (s ) o f c lo u d
(e x c lu d in g c u m u lo n im b u s ) w h o s e b a s e s a re a ll a t th e s a m e le v e l is g re a te r th a n th a t re q u ire d b y R e g u la tio n
1 2 .4 .1 0 .1 , th e n a n o th e r g ro u p s h a ll b e re p o rte d w ith C b e in g s e le c te d in a c c o rd a n c e w ith (a ) a n d N s re fe rrin g to
th e to ta l a m o u n t o f th e re m a in in g c lo u d (e x c lu d in g c u m u lo n im b u s ) .
1 2 .4 .1 0 .7 R e g u la tio n s 1 2 .2 .2 .2 .3 to 1 2 .2 .2 .2 .6 , in c lu s iv e , s h a ll a p p ly .
1 2 .4 .1 1 G r o u p (9 S p S p S pSp)
T h e u s e o f th is g r o u p a n d th e s p e c ific a tio n s fo r th e s u p p le m e n ta r y in fo rm a tio n s h a ll b e a s s p e c ifie d in C o d e table
3778.

MARITIME FORECAST CODE (MAFOR)

F M 6 1 - IV M A F O R F o re c a s t fo r S h ip p in g
C O D E FO RM

MAFOR
0AAAam 1 G D F mW m (2 V S T xT n) (3 D KPWH WH W)
Y Y G ^/
NOTE
M A F O R is th e n a m e o f th e c o d e fo r a fo r e c a s t fo r s h ip p in g .
R E G U L A T IO N S
6 1 .1 G e n e ra l
6 1 .1 .1 T h e c o d e n a m e M A F O R s h a ll a p p e a r a s a p re fix to in d iv id u a l c o d e d fo re c a s ts fo r s h ip p in g .
6 1 .1 .2 T h e c o d e n a m e M A F O R s h a ll b e in c lu d e d a s th e firs t lin e o f th e te x t o f a m e te o r o lo g ic a l b u lle tin o f M A F O R
fo re c a s ts . In d iv id u a l c o d e d fo r e c a s ts in th e b u lle tin s h a ll n o t c o n ta in th e c o d e n a m e M A F O R .
6 1 .2 G ro u p Y Y G 1 G 1 /
T h is g ro u p , in d ic a tin g th e d a te (d a y o f m o n th ) a n d tim e (U T C ) o f th e b e g in n in g o f th e p e rio d fo r w h ic h th e w ho le
fo re c a s t o r s e t o f fo re c a s ts is v a lid , s h a ll n o t b e re p e a te d if fo r e c a s ts fo r s e v e ra l a r e a s (A A A ) a r e g iv e n in th e one
m essage.
6 1 .3 G ro u p 0 A A A a m
6 1 .3 .1 T h is g r o u p s h a ll in d ic a te th e m a ritim e a re a to w h ic h th e w h o le fo r e c a s t o r s e t o f fo re c a s ts re fe rs .

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61.3.2 If th e g e o g ra p h ic a l n a m e fo r th e fo r e c a s t re g io n is u s e d in s te a d o f th e in d ic a to r A A A a m, it s h a ll b e in s e rte d a t th e
p la c e o f th is g ro u p .
61.4 G ro u p s 1 G D F mW m (2 V S T xT n) (3 D KP WH WH W)
61.4.1 T h is s e t o f g ro u p s s h a ll b e re p e a te d a s m a n y tim e s a s n e c e s s a ry to d e s c r ib e th e c h a n g e s in th e m e te o r o lo g ic a l
c o n d itio n s fo re c a s t in a g iv e n a re a , d u e a tte n tio n b e in g g iv e n to th e n e e d fo r s tric t e c o n o m y in th e n u m b e r o f
g ro u p s u s e d . T h e firs t g ro u p 1 G D F mW m in w h ic h G = 1 -8 , a n d th e fo llo w in g o p tio n a l g ro u p (s ), if u s e d , th e n s h a ll
re fe r to th e fo re c a s t w e a th e r c o m m e n c in g a t th e tim e g iv e n in th e g ro u p Y Y G iG - ,/ a n d c o n tin u in g th ro u g h th e
p e rio d in d ic a te d b y G . S u b s e q u e n t g ro u p s 1 G D F mW m (G = 1 -8 ) s h a ll g iv e th e p e rio d o f tim e th a t th e d e s c rib e d
w e a th e r is fo re c a s t to p e rs is t, c o m m e n c in g a t th e e n d o f th e p e rio d c o v e re d b y th e p re c e d in g g ro u p 1 G D F mW m
(G = 1 -8 ). If a p h e n o m e n o n is fo re c a s t to o c c u r o c c a s io n a lly in th e s a m e p e rio d a n y s e t 1 G D F mW m (2 V S T xT n)
(3 D KP WH WH J (G = 1 -8 ) s h a ll b e fo llo w e d b y a g ro u p 1 G D F mW m (G = 9 ).
N O T E : T h e s p e c ific v a lu e o f a n y o f th e e le m e n ts g iv e n in th e fo re c a s t s h o u ld b e u n d e rs to o d to b e n e c e s s a r ily
a p p ro x im a te a n d th e v a lu e o f th e e le m e n t in q u e s tio n s h o u ld a c c o rd in g ly b e in te r p r e te d a s re p r e s e n tin g th e m o s t
p ro b a b le m e a n o f a ra n g e o f v a lu e s w h ic h th e e le m e n t m a y a s s u m e d u rin g th e p e rio d o f fo r e c a s t c o n c e r n e d a n d
o v e r th e a re a c o n c e rn e d .
61.4.2 G roup 1 G D F mW ^
T h is g ro u p s h a ll in d ic a te th e p e rio d o f tim e c o v e re d b y th e fo re c a s t, th e d ire c tio n a n d th e fo rc e o f th e fo r e c a s t
w in d a n d th e fo re c a s t w e a th e r.
61.4.3 G roup (2 V S T xT n)
T h is o p tio n a l g ro u p s h a ll in d ic a te th e fo re c a s ts o f v is ib ility , s ta te o f s e a a n d e x tre m e a ir te m p e r a tu re s .
61.4.4 G roup ( 3 D KP WH WH W)
61.4.4.1 T h is g r o u p s h a ll in d ic a te , a s a n o p tio n a l fe a tu re , th e d ire c tio n , th e p e rio d a n d th e h e ig h t o f th e fo r e c a s t w a v e s .
61.4.4.2 T h e d ire c tio n fro m w h ic h th e w a v e o f lo n g e s t p e rio d is tra v e lin g s h a ll b e g iv e n w h e n w a v e s fro m s e v e ra l
d ir e c tio n s a re fo re c a s t.

SYMBOLIC LETTERS AND REMARKS AS TO THE METHODS OF CODING

A M ira g e . (C o d e ta b le 0 1 0 1 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 1 2 , F M 1 3 a n d F M 14 ).
A, W M O R e g io n a l A s s o c ia tio n a re a in w h ic h b u o y , d rillin g rig o r o il- o r g a s - p r o d u c tio n p la tfo rm h a s b e e n d e p lo y e d
(1 - R e g io n I; 2 - R e g io n II, e tc .). (C o d e ta b le 0 1 6 1 ) (F M 13 ).
A3 D a y d a rk n e s s , w o rs t in d ire c tio n D a. (C o d e ta b le 0 1 6 3 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 1 3 a n d F M 14 )
AAA M a r itim e a re a . (F M 6 1 ).
a C h a ra c te r is tic o f p re s s u r e te n d e n c y d u rin g th e 3 h o u rs p re c e d in g th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n . (C o d e ta b le 0 2 0 0 ) (F M
1 2 , F M 13 ).
am P o rtio n o f th e m a ritim e a re a . (C o d e ta b le 0 2 4 4 ) (F M 6 1 ).
a3 S ta n d a rd is o b a ric s u rfa c e fo r w h ic h th e g e o p o te n tia l is re p o rte d . (C o d e ta b le 0 2 6 4 ) (F M 1 2 ).
b. Ic e o f la n d o rig in . (C o d e ta b le 0 4 3 9 ) (F M 12, F M 13 ).
bw S u b -a re a b e lo n g in g to th e a re a in d ic a te d b y A v (C o d e ta b le 0 1 6 1 ) (F M 13 ).
C G e n u s o f c lo u d . (C o d e ta b le 0 5 0 0 ) (F M 12 , F M 1 3 , F M 14 )
(1 ) T h e g e n u s o f th e c lo u d o f th e re p o rte d la y e rs s h a ll b e d e te r m in e d o n th e b a s is o f th e 1 0 g e n e ra o f c lo u d a n d
o f th e ir illu s tra tio n s g iv e n in th e Inte rn ation al C loud Atlas.
CH C lo u d s o f th e g e n e ra C irru s , C irr o c u m u lu s a n d C irro s tra tu s . (C o d e ta b le 0 5 0 9 ) (F M 1 2 , F M 13 ).
(1 ) T h e fig u re to b e re p o rte d fo r C H s h a ll b e d e te rm in e d o n th e b a s is o f th e d e ta ile d d e s c r ip tio n o f C H c lo u d s a n d
illu s tr a tio n s o f th e m in th e Inte rn ation al C lou d A tlas in c o n ju n c tio n w ith s p e c ific a tio n s in C o d e ta b le 0 5 0 9 .
(2 ) T h e fig u re C H = 9 s h a ll b e u s e d w h e n th e p re d o m in a n t C H c lo u d s a re C ir ro c u m u lu s a lth o u g h s m a ll a m o u n ts
o f C ir ro c u m u lu s m a y b e p r e s e n t in th e C H c lo u d s y s te m re p o rte d u n d e r C H = 1 to 8.
CL C lo u d s o f th e g e n e ra S tra to c u m u lu s , S tra tu s , C u m u lu s a n d C u m u lo n im b u s . (C o d e ta b le 0 5 1 3 ) (F M 1 2 , F M 1 3 ).
(1 ) T h e fig u r e to b e re p o rte d fo r C L s h a ll b e d e te rm in e d o n th e b a s is o f th e d e ta ile d d e s c rip tio n o f th e lo w c lo u d s
a n d illu s tra tio n s o f th e m in th e International C loud A tlas in c o n ju n c tio n w ith s p e c ific a tio n s in C o d e ta b le 0 5 1 3 .
CM C lo u d s o f th e g e n e r a A lto c u m u lu s , A lto s tr a tu s a n d N im b o s tra tu s . (C o d e ta b le 0 5 1 5 ) (F M 1 2 , F M 1 3 ).
(1 ) T h e fig u r e to b e re p o rte d fo r C M s h a ll b e d e te rm in e d o n th e b a s is o f th e d e ta ile d d e s c r ip tio n o f C M c lo u d s a n d
illu s tra tio n s o f th e m in th e Inte rn ation al C loud A tlas in c o n ju n c tio n w ith s p e c ific a tio n s in C o d e ta b le 0 5 1 5 .
Cs S p e c ia l c lo u d s . (C o d e ta b le 0 5 2 1 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 1 3 a n d F M 14 ).
Ca N a tu re o f c lo u d s o f v e rtic a l d e v e lo p m e n t. (C o d e ta b le 0 5 3 1 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 1 2 , F M 1 3 a n d F M 14 ).
Cc C o lo r a tio n a n d /o r c o n v e rg e n c e o f c lo u d s a s s o c ia te d w ith a tr o p ic a l d is tu r b a n c e . (C o d e ta b le 0 5 3 3 ) (9 -g ro u p in
S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 13 a n d F M 14 ).
C, D e s c rip tio n o f th e to p o f c lo u d w h o s e b a s e is b e lo w th e le v e l o f th e s ta tio n . (C o d e ta b le 0 5 5 2 ) (F M 12, F M 1 4 ).
C0 O r o g r a p h ic c lo u d s . (C o d e ta b le 0 5 6 1 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12 , F M 13 a n d F M 14 ).
C' G e n u s o f c lo u d w h o s e b a s e is b e lo w th e le v e l o f th e s ta tio n . (C o d e ta b le 0 5 0 0 ) (F M 1 2 , F M 1 4 ).
q C o n c e n tr a tio n o r a rr a n g e m e n t o f s e a ic e . (C o d e ta b le 0 6 3 9 ) (F M 1 2 , F M 1 3 ).
D T r u e d ire c tio n fro m w h ic h s u rfa c e w in d is b lo w in g . (C o d e ta b le 0 7 0 0 ) (F M 6 1 ).
Dk T ru e d ir e c tio n fro m w h ic h s w e ll is m o v in g . (C o d e ta b le 0 7 0 0 ) (F M 6 1 ).
Dl T ru e d ire c tio n fro m w h ic h C L c lo u d s a re m o v in g . (C o d e ta b le 0 7 0 0 ) (F M 1 2 , F M 1 3 , FM 1 4 ).
Dm T ru e d ire c tio n fro m w h ic h C M c lo u d s a re m o v in g . (C o d e ta b le 0 7 0 0 ) (F M 12, F M 1 3 , F M 14 ).
Da T ru e d ire c tio n in w h ic h o r o g ra p h ic c lo u d s o r c lo u d s w ith v e rtic a l d e v e lo p m e n t a re s e e n . (C o d e ta b le 0 7 0 0 ) (F M
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D, T ru e b e a rin g o f p rin c ip a l ic e e d g e . (C o d e ta b le 0 7 3 9 ) (F M 12 , F M 13 ).
(1 ) If m o re th a n o n e ic e e d g e c a n b e s ta te d , th e n e a re s t o r m o s t im p o rta n t s h a ll b e re p o rte d .
Ds T ru e d ire c tio n o f re s u lta n t d is p la c e m e n t o f th e s h ip d u rin g th e th re e h o u rs p re c e d in g th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n .
(C o d e ta b le 0 7 0 0 ) (F M 13 ).
D ....D S h ip 's c a ll s ig n c o n s is tin g o f th re e o r m o re a lp h a n u m e ric c h a ra c te rs . (F M 13 ).
dT A m o u n t o f te m p e ra tu r e c h a n g e , th e s ig n o f th e c h a n g e b e in g g iv e n b y s n. (C o d e ta b le 0 8 2 2 ) (F M 12, F M 13, FM
14 ).
dc D u ra tio n a n d c h a ra c te r o f p re c ip ita tio n g iv e n b y R R R . (C o d e ta b le 0 8 3 3 ) (9 -g ro u p in s e c tio n 3 o f F M 1 2 , FM 13
a n d F M 14 )
(1 ) If o n ly o n e p e rio d o f p re c ip ita tio n h a s o c c u rre d d u rin g th e p e rio d c o v e re d b y W 1W 2, th e d u ra tio n is d e fin e d as
th e tim e e la p s e d fro m th e b e g in n in g (a ) u n til th e e n d o f th e p e rio d o f p re c ip ita tio n , if p re c ip ita tio n is n o t occu rring
a t th e tim e o f o b s e r v a tio n , o r (b ) u n til th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n , if p re c ip ita tio n is o c c u r rin g a t th e tim e o f
o b s e rv a tio n .
(2) If tw o o r m o re p e rio d s o f p r e c ip ita tio n h a v e o c c u rre d d u rin g th e p e rio d c o v e r e d b y W 1W 2, th e d u ra tio n of
p re c ip ita tio n is d e fin e d a s th e tim e e la p s e d fro m th e b e g in n in g o f th e firs t p e rio d o f p re c ip ita tio n , a ll o r p a rt of
w h ic h o c c u rr e d d u rin g th e p e rio d c o v e re d b y W 1W 2, (a) u n til th e e n d o f th e la s t p e rio d o f p re c ip ita tio n , if
p re c ip ita tio n is n o t o c c u rr in g a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n , o r (b) u n til th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n , if p re c ip ita tio n is
o c c u r rin g a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n .
dd T ru e d ire c tio n , in te n s o f d e g re e s , fro m w h ic h w in d is b lo w in g (o r w ill b lo w ). (C o d e ta b le 0 8 7 7 ) (F M 12, F M 13).
d w1d w1 T ru e d ire c tio n , in te n s o f d e g re e s , fro m w h ic h s w e ll w a v e s a re c o m in g . (C o d e ta b le 0 8 7 7 ) (F M 12, F M 13).
d W2dW2
E' S ta te o f th e g ro u n d w ith s n o w o r m e a s u ra b le ic e c o v e r. (C o d e ta b le 0 9 7 5 ) (F M 12, F M 14 ).
E SE S T h ic k n e s s o f ic e a c c re tio n o n s h ip s , in c e n tim e tre s . (F M 12 , F M 13 ).
Fm F o re c a s t s tre n g th o f s u r fa c e w in d . (C o d e ta b le 1 1 4 4 ) (F M 6 1 ).
Fx M a x im u m w in d fo rc e , in th e p e rio d c o v e re d b y W 1W 2, o n th e B e a u fo rt s c a le
(0 = 1 0 B e a u fo rt; 1 = 1 1 B e a u fo rt; 2 = 1 2 B e a u fo rt, e tc .). (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12 , F M 1 3 a n d F M 14).
FFFF A m o u n t o f ra d ia tio n , in k ilo jo u le s p e r s q u a r e m e tre , o v e r a 1 -h o u r p e rio d . (F M 12, F M 1 3 , F M 14 ).
F 24F24F 24F 24 A m o u n t o f ra d ia tio n , in jo u le s p e r s q u a re c e n tim e tre , o v e r a 2 4 - h o u r p e rio d . (F M 12, F M 13 , F M 1 4 ).
ff W in d s p e e d in u n its in d ic a te d b y iw . (F M 12 , F M 13 ).
(1 ) If w in d s p e e d is 9 9 u n its o r m o re , s e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .2 .3 .3 .
fff W in d s p e e d , in u n its in d ic a te d b y iw , o f 9 9 u n its o r m o re . (F M 12 , F M 13).
(1 ) S e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .2 .3 .3 .
G P e rio d c o v e re d b y fo re c a s t. (C o d e ta b le 1 3 0 0 ) (F M 6 1 ).
GG A c tu a l tim e o f o b s e r v a tio n , to th e n e a re s t w h o le h o u r U T C . (F M 12, F M 13 ).
(1 ) In th e c a s e o f s u rfa c e o b s e rv a tio n s , th e a c tu a l tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n is th e tim e a t w h ic h th e b a r o m e te r is read.
(2 ) In th e c a s e o f u p p e r-a ir o b s e rv a tio n s , th e a c tu a l tim e o f o b s e r v a tio n is th e tim e a t w h ic h th e b a llo o n o r rocket
is a c tu a lly r e le a s e d , o r th e tim e a t w h ic h th e a ir c ra ft a c tu a lly ta k e s o ff fro m th e s u rfa c e .
(3 ) In th e c a s e o f a tm o s p h e ric s o b s e rv a tio n , th e a c tu a l tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n is th e tim e a t w h ic h th e o b s e rv a tio n of
a ll s p e c ifie d e le m e n ts is c o m p le te d .
G ^ T im e o f c o m m e n c e m e n t o f p e rio d o f fo re c a s t in w h o le h o u rs U T C . (F M 6 1 ).
(1 ) W h e n th e p e rio d o f fo r e c a s t c o m m e n c e s a t m id n ig h t, G ^ s h a ll b e e n c o d e d a s 0 0 .
G G gg T im e o f o b s e rv a tio n , in h o u rs a n d m in u te s U T C . (F M 12, F M 13).
(1 ) F M 12, F M 1 3 : a c tu a l tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n .
g0 P e rio d o f tim e , in h o u rs , b e tw e e n th e tim e o f th e o b s e rv a tio n a n d th e tim e o f th e w in d c h a n g e , th e tim e o f
o c c u rr e n c e o f th e m a x im u m m e a n w in d s p e e d , o r th e tim e o f te m p e ra tu re c h a n g e . (F M 12, F M 13, F M 14)
(1 ) T h e p e rio d is th e n u m b e r o f w h o le h o u rs , d is r e g a rd in g th e m in u te s . F o r e x a m p le , if th e tim e o f o c c u rre n c e is
4 5 m in u te s a fte r th e tim e o f th e o b s e rv a tio n , go s h a ll b e e n c o d e d a s 0; if th e tim e o f o c c u rre n c e is 1 h o u r o r
m o re , b u t le s s th a n 2 h o u rs a fte r th e o b s e rv a tio n , go s h a ll b e e n c o d e d a s 1 ; a n d s o o n .
(2 ) T h e v a lu e o f go c a n b e a n y w h o le n u m b e r fro m 0 to 5.
H WH W H e ig h t o f w in d w a v e s in u n its o f 0 .5 m e tre . (F M 12 , F M 13 ).
— H e ig h t o f fo re c a s t w a v e s , in u n its o f 0 .5 m e tre . (F M 6 1 ).
(1 ) T h e a v e ra g e v a lu e o f th e w a v e h e ig h t (i.e . v e rtic a l d is ta n c e b e tw e e n tro u g h a n d c re s t) s h a ll b e re p o rte d o r
fo re c a s t, a s o b ta in e d fro m th e la rg e r w e ll- fo rm e d w a v e s o f th e w a v e s y s te m b e in g o b s e r v e d o r fo re c a s t.
(2 ) H e ig h t o f th e w a v e s le s s th a n 0 .2 5 m s h a ll b e c o d e d 0 0 , h e ig h t o f th e w a v e s fro m 0 .2 5 m to le s s th a n 0 .7 5 m
s h a ll b e c o d e d 0 1 , h e ig h t o f th e w a v e s fro m 0 .7 5 m to le s s th a n 1 .2 5 m s h a ll b e c o d e d 0 2 , e tc .
H waH wa H e ig h t o f w a v e s , o b ta in e d b y in s tru m e n ta l m e th o d s , in th e s a m e u n its a s H WH W. (F M 1 2 , F M 13)
(1 ) S e e N o te s (1 ) a n d (2 ) u n d e r H WH W.
H wiH w1 H e ig h t o f th e s w e ll w a v e s in th e s a m e u n its a s H WH W. (F M 12, F M 13 ).
H w2H w2 (1 ) S e e N o te s (1 ) a n d (2 ) u n d e r H WH W.
H w a H w a H w a H e ig h t o f w a v e s , o b ta in e d b y in s tru m e n ta l m e th o d s , in u n its o f 0.1 m e tre . (F M 12, F M 13 ).
(1 ) S e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .3 .3 .5 fo r th e u s e o f H waH waH wa.
(2) S e e N o te (1 ) u n d e r H WH W.
h H e ig h t a b o v e s u r fa c e o f th e b a s e o f th e lo w e s t c lo u d s e e n . (C o d e ta b le 1 6 0 0 ) (F M 12 , F M 13 ).
(1 ) T h e te rm “ h e ig h t a b o v e s u r fa c e ” s h a ll b e c o n s id e re d a s b e in g th e h e ig h t a b o v e th e o ffic ia l a e ro d ro m e
e le v a tio n o r a b o v e s ta tio n le v e l a t a n o n - a e ro d ro m e s ta tio n , o r a b o v e th e s u rfa c e o f th e w a te r in re p o rts fro m
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hshs H e ig h t o f b a s e o f c lo u d la y e r o r m a s s w h o s e g e n u s is in d ic a te d b y C . (C o d e ta b le 1 6 7 7 ) (F M 1 2 , F M 13, F M 14)

(1 ) If, n o tw ith s ta n d in g th e e x is te n c e o f fo g , s a n d s to rm , d u s ts to rm , b lo w in g s n o w o r o th e r o b s c u rin g p h e n o m e n a ,
th e s k y is d is c e rn ib le , th e p a r tia lly o b s c u rin g p h e n o m e n a s h a ll b e d is r e g a r d e d . If, u n d e r th e a b o v e c o n d itio n s , th e
s k y is n o t d is c e rn ib le , th e 8 -g ro u p is to b e c o d e d 8 9 /h s h s w ith th e a p p ro p r ia te v e rtic a l v is ib ility v a lu e b e in g c o d e d
fo r hshs. T h e v e r tic a l v is ib ility is d e fin e d a s th e v e r tic a l v is u a l ra n g e in to a n o b s c u rin g m e d iu m . V e rtic a l v is ib ility is
re c o r d e d to th e s a m e lim its o f a c c u ra c y a s s p e c ifie d fo r c io u d h e ig h ts (C o d e ta b le 1 6 7 7 ).
(2) H e ig h ts a re a b o v e s u rfa c e (s e e N o te (1) u n d e r h).
hhh G e o p o te n tia l o f a n a g r e e d s ta n d a r d is o b a ric s u rfa c e g iv e n b y a 3 , in s ta n d a rd g e o p o te n tia l m e tre s , o m ittin g th e
th o u s a n d d ig it. (F M 12 ).
Is Ic e a c c re tio n o n s h ip s . (C o d e ta b le 1 7 5 1 ) (F M 12 , F M 13 ).
II B lo c k n u m b e r. (F M 1 2 ) (S e e A L R S 4 ).
iR In d ic a to r fo r in c lu s io n o r o m is s io n o f p re c ip ita tio n d a ta . (C o d e ta b le 1 8 1 9 ) (F M 1 2 , F M 1 3 ).
iw In d ic a to r fo r s o u r c e a n d u n its o f w in d s p e e d . (C o d e ta b le 1 8 5 5 ) (F M 1 2 , F M 13 ).
ix In d ic a to r fo r ty p e o f s ta tio n o p e ra tio n (m a n n e d o r a u to m a tic ) a n d fo r p r e s e n t a n d p a s t w e a th e r d a ta . (C o d e ta b le
1 8 6 0 ) (F M 12, F M 13 ).
iii S ta tio n n u m b e r. (F M 1 2 ) (S e e A L R S 4 ).
j1 S u p p le m e n ta ry in fo rm a tio n in d ic a to r. (C o d e ta b le 2 0 6 1 ) (F M 1 2 , F M 13, F M 14 ).
jjj S u p p le m e n ta ry in fo rm a tio n to b e d e v e lo p e d re g io n a lly (s e e V o lu m e II) (F M 12 , F M 14 ).
S p e c ific a tio n s re la tin g to s u p p le m e n ta ry in fo rm a tio n . (C o d e ta b le 2 0 6 1 ) (F M 1 2 , F M 13, F M 1 4 ).
y ^ jjjg S u p p le m e n ta ry g ro u p w h ic h fo llo w s 5 j1j 2j3j 4. (C o d e ta b le 2 0 6 1 ) (F M 12 , F M 1 3 , F M 1 4 ).
LaLaLa L a titu d e , in te n th s o f a d e g re e . (F M 13 ).
(1 ) T e n th s s h a ll b e o b ta in e d b y d iv id in g th e n u m b e r o f m in u te s b y 6, d is re g a rd in g th e re m a in d e r.
L„L0L0L 0 L o n g itu d e , in te n th s o f a d e g re e . (F M 13 ).
(1 ) S e e N o te (1 ) u n d e r L aLaL a.
MiMi Id e n tific a tio n le tte rs o f th e re p o rt. (C o d e ta b le 2 5 8 2 ) (F M 12 , F M 13 ).
MjMj Id e n tific a tio n le tte rs o f th e p a rt o f th e re p o rt o r th e v e rs io n o f th e c o d e fo rm . (C o d e ta b le 2 5 8 2 ) (F M 1 2 , F M 13 ).
N T o ta l c lo u d c o v e r. (C o d e ta b le 2 7 0 0 ) (F M 12 , F M 1 3 ).
(1 ) T h is s y m b o lic le tte r s h a ll e m b r a c e th e to ta l fra c tio n o f th e c e le s tia l d o m e c o v e re d b y c lo u d s irre s p e c tiv e o f
th e ir g e n u s .
Nh A m o u n t o f a ll th e C L c lo u d p r e s e n t o r, if n o C L c lo u d is p re s e n t, th e a m o u n t o f a ll th e C M c lo u d p re s e n t. (C o d e
ta b le 2 7 0 0 ) (F M 12 , F M 13).
Ns A m o u n t o f in d iv id u a l c lo u d la y e r o r m a s s w h o s e g e n u s is in d ic a te d b y C . (C o d e ta b le 2 7 0 0 )
(F M 1 2 , F M 13, F M 14 ).
Nv C lo u d c o n d itio n s o b s e rv e d fro m a h ig h e r le v e l. (C o d e ta b le 2 7 5 4 ) ( 9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12 , F M 13
a n d F M 14 )
n3 E v o lu tio n o f c lo u d s . (C o d e ta b le 2 8 6 3 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 13 a n d F M 14 ).
n, E v o lu tio n o f c lo u d s o b s e r v e d fro m a s ta tio n a t a h ig h e r le v e l. (C o d e ta b le 2 8 6 4 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12,
F M 1 3 a n d F M 14 ).
nn U n it is e ith e r m illim e tre o r te n s a n d u n its o f h e c to p a s c a ls (c o d e d 9 9 fo r 9 9 o r m o re u n its ). (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f
F M 12, F M 13 a n d F M 14 ).
nbn b n b T y p e a n d s e ria l n u m b e r o f b u o y . (F M 13 ).
Pw P e rio d o f w a v e s . (C o d e ta b le 3 1 5 5 ) ( F M 6 1 ) .
(1) T h e p e rio d o f th e w a v e s is th e tim e b e tw e e n th e p a s s a g e o f tw o s u c c e s s iv e w a v e c re s ts p a s t a fix e d p o in t (it
is e q u a l to th e w a v e le n g th d iv id e d b y th e w a v e s p e e d ).
(2 ) T h e a v e ra g e v a lu e o f th e w a v e p e rio d s h a ll b e fo re c a s t, a s o b ta in e d fro m th e la rg e r w e ll- fo rm e d w a v e s o f th e
w a v e s y s te m b e in g fo re c a s t.
PWPW P e rio d o f w in d w a v e s , in s e c o n d s . (F M 12, F M 13).
(1 ) S e e n o te (1 ) u n d e r Pw .
(2 ) T h e a v e ra g e v a lu e o f th e w a v e p e rio d s h a ll b e re p o rte d , a s o b ta in e d fro m th e la rg e r w e ll- fo rm e d w a v e s o f th e
w a v e s y s te m b e in g o b s e rv e d .
(3) A c o n fu s e d s e a s h a ll b e in d ic a te d b y c o d in g 9 9 fo r P WP W.
PwaPwa P e rio d o f w a v e s , o b ta in e d b y in s tru m e n ta l m e th o d s , in s e c o n d s . (F M 12 , F M 1 3 ).
Pw1Pw1 P e rio d o f s w e ll w a v e s , in s e c o n d s . (F M 12 , F M 13 ).
p w2p w 2 <1 ) S e e n o te (1 ) u n d e r p w
(2 ) S e e n o te (2 ) u n d e r P WP W.
PPPP P r e s s u re a t m e a n s e a -le v e l, in te n th s o f a h e c to p a s c a l, o m ittin g th e th o u s a n d s d ig it o f h e c to p a s c a l o f th e
p r e s s u r e v a lu e . (F M 12, F M 13 ).
PqPoP oP o P re s s u re a t s ta tio n le v e l, in te n th s o f a h e c to p a s c a l, o m ittin g th o u s a n d s d ig it o f h e c to p a s c a ls o f th e p r e s s u re
v a lu e . (F M 12 ).
ppp A m o u n t o f p re s s u re te n d e n c y a t s ta tio n le v e l d u rin g th e th r e e h o u rs p re c e d in g th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n , e x p re s s e d
in te n th s o f a h e c to p a s c a l. (F M 12, F M 13 ).
P24P24P24 A m o u n t o f s u r fa c e p re s s u re c h a n g e d u rin g la s t 2 4 h o u rs e ith e r p o s itiv e , z e ro o r n e g a tiv e , in te n th s o f a
h e c to p a s c a l. (F M 12 , F M 13 , F M 14 ).
Qc Q u a d r a n t o f th e g lo b e . (C o d e ta b le 3 3 3 3 ) (F M 13).
Rs R a te o f ic e a c c re tio n o n s h ip s . (C o d e ta b le 3 5 5 1 ) (F M 12, F M 13 ).

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Rt T im e a t w h ic h p re c ip ita tio n g iv e n b y R R R b e g a n o r e n d e d . (C o d e ta b le 3 5 5 2 ) (9 -g ro u p in s e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, FM

13 a n d F M 14 )
(1 ) W h e n p re c ip ita tio n is o c c u rr in g a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n o r h a s e n d e d d u rin g th e h o u r p r e c e d in g th e
o b s e rv a tio n , th e tim e re p o rte d is th e "tim e p re c ip ita tio n b e g a n ". W h e n p re c ip ita tio n is n o t o c c u rrin g a t th e tim e of
o b s e r v a tio n a n d h a s n o t o c c u rre d in th e h o u r p re c e d in g th e o b s e r v a tio n , th e tim e re p o rte d is th e "tim e
p re c ip ita tio n e n d e d " . W h e n tw o o r m o re p e r io d s o f p r e c ip ita tio n o c c u r d u rin g th e p e rio d c o v e re d b y W 1W 2, the
tim e (b e g in n in g o r e n d in g ) o f th e la s t p e rio d o f p re c ip ita tio n is re p o rte d .
RR A m o u n t o f p re c ip ita tio n o r w a te r e q u iv a le n t o f s o lid p r e c ip ita tio n , o r d ia m e te r o f s o lid d e p o s it. (C o d e ta b le 3570)
(9 - g r o u p in s e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 1 3 a n d F M 14)
RRR A m o u n t o f p re c ip ita tio n w h ic h h a s fa lle n d u rin g th e p e rio d p re c e d in g th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n a s in d ic a te d b y t R.
(C o d e ta b le 3 5 9 0 ) (F M 12 , F M 13 ).
S S ta te o f th e s e a . (C o d e ta b le 3 7 0 0 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 13 a n d F M 14, F M 6 1 )
(1 ) T h e s ta te o f th e s e a is th e s ta te o f a g ita tio n o f th e s e a re s u ltin g fro m v a rio u s fa c to r s s u c h a s w in d , s w e ll,
c u rre n ts , a n g le b e tw e e n s w e ll a n d w in d , e tc .
Sj S ta g e o f d e v e lo p m e n t. (C o d e ta b le 3 7 3 9 ) (F M 12 , F M 13 ).
S0 H o a r fr o s t o r c o lo u re d p re c ip ita tio n . (C o d e ta b le 3 7 6 1 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 1 2 , F M 13 a n d F M 14 ).
56 T y p e o f fr o z e n d e p o s it. (C o d e ta b le 3 7 6 4 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12 , F M 13 a n d F M 14 ).
57 C h a r a c te r o f s n o w c o v e r. (C o d e ta b le 3 7 6 5 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 1 3 a n d F M 14 ).
58 S n o w -s to r m p h e n o m e n a (s n o w ra is e d b y w in d ). (C o d e ta b le 3 7 6 6 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 1 2 , F M 13
a n d F M 1 4 ).
S' S ta te o f th e w a te r s u rfa c e in a n a lig h tin g a re a . (C o d e ta b le 3 7 0 0 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 1 3 , FM 14,
F M 1 5 a n d F M 16 ).
S '7 R e g u la rity o f s n o w c o v e r. (C o d e ta b le 3 7 7 5 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 13 a n d F M 1 4 ).
S '8 E v o lu tio n o f d rift s n o w . (C o d e ta b le 3 7 7 6 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 13 a n d F M 14 ).
SS D u ra tio n o f s u n s h in e in th e p a s t h o u r, in te n th s o f a n h o u r. (F M 12, F M 13, F M 14 ).
SSS D u ra tio n o f s u n s h in e , in h o u rs a n d te n th s o f a n h o u r. (F M 12, F M 13, F M 14 ).
SpSpSpSp S u p p le m e n ta ry in fo rm a tio n . (C o d e ta b le 3 7 7 8 ) (F M 12 , F M 13, F M 14 ).
sn S ig n o f th e d a ta , a n d re la tiv e h u m id ity in d ic a to r. (C o d e ta b le 3 8 4 5 ) (F M 12, F M 13 ).
(1 ) S e e N o te (1 ) u n d e r U U U .
ss In d ic a to r fo r th e s ig n a n d ty p e o f m e a s u r e m e n t o f s e a -s u rfa c e te m p e ra tu re . (C o d e ta b le 3 8 5 0 ) (F M 12, F M 13).
sw In d ic a to r fo r th e s ig n a n d ty p e o f w e t- b u lb te m p e r a tu re re p o rte d . (C o d e ta b le 3 8 5 5 ) (F M 12, F M 13 ).
ss D e p th o f n e w ly fa lle n s n o w . (C o d e ta b le 3 8 7 0 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 1 2 , F M 1 3 a n d F M 14 ).
sss T o ta l d e p th o f s n o w . (C o d e ta b le 3 8 8 9 ) (F M 1 2 , F M 14 ).
Tn M in im u m a ir te m p e ra tu r e . (C o d e ta b le 3 9 5 6 ) (F M 6 1 ).
Tw V a ria tio n o f te m p e ra tu re d u rin g th e p e rio d c o v e re d b y W 1W 2, a s s o c ia te d w ith g la z e o r rim e . (C o d e ta b le 3 9 5 5 )
(9 - g r o u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 1 2 , F M 1 3 a n d F M 14 ).
Tx M a x im u m a ir te m p e ra tu r e . (C o d e ta b le 3 9 5 6 ) (F M 6 1 ).
T VT V V a ria tio n in a ir te m p e r a tu re , in w h o le d e g re e s C e ls iu s . (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12 , F M 1 3 a n d F M 14 ).
T WT W W a te r te m p e r a tu re a t re s o rts d u rin g th e b a th in g s e a s o n . (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12 , F M 1 3 a n d F M 14).
TTT A ir te m p e ra tu re in te n th s o f a d e g re e C e ls iu s , its s ig n b e in g g iv e n b y s n. (F M 1 2 , F M 13 ).
T bT bT b W e t-b u lb te m p e r a tu re , in te n th s o f a d e g r e e C e ls iu s , its s ig n b e in g g iv e n b y s w . (F M 12 , F M 13 ).
T dT dT d D e w -p o in t te m p e ra tu re , in te n th s o f a d e g re e C e ls iu s , its s ig n b e in g g iv e n b y s n. (F M 12, F M 1 3 ).
(1 ) S e e N o te (1 ) u n d e r U U U .
T nT nT n M in im u m a ir te m p e ra tu r e , in te n th s o f d e g re e s C e ls iu s , its s ig n b e in g g iv e n b y s n. (F M 1 2 , F M 13 , F M 14).
T WT WT W S e a -s u rfa c e te m p e ra tu re , in te n th s o f a d e g r e e C e ls iu s , its s ig n b e in g g iv e n b y s n. (F M 1 2 , F M 13 ).
T XT XT X M a x im u m a ir te m p e ra tu r e , in te n th s o f d e g re e s C e ls iu s , its s ig n b e in g g iv e n b y s n. (F M 1 2 , F M 13 , F M 14 ).
tR D u ra tio n o f p e rio d o f re fe re n c e fo r a m o u n t o f p re c ip ita tio n , e n d in g a t th e tim e o f th e re p o rt. (C o d e ta b le 4 0 1 9 )
(F M 1 2 , F M 1 3 ).
tw T im e o f c o m m e n c e m e n t o f a p h e n o m e n o n b e fo re th e h o u r o f o b s e r v a tio n . (C o d e ta b le 4 0 5 5 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n
3 o f F M 12 , F M 13 a n d F M 14).
tt T im e b e fo re o b s e rv a tio n o r d u ra tio n o f p h e n o m e n a . (C o d e ta b le 4 0 7 7 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 13
a n d F M 14 ).
U VU V V a ria tio n in re la tiv e h u m id ity , in p e r c e n t. ( 9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 13 a n d F M 14 ).
UUU R e la tiv e h u m id ity o f th e a ir, in p e r c e n t, th e firs t fig u re b e in g z e ro e x c e p t fo r U U U = 1 0 0 p e r c e n t. (F M 12, FM
13 ).
(1 ) S e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .3 .3 .1 .
V F o re c a s t s u rfa c e v is ib ility . (C o d e ta b le 4 3 0 0 ) (F M 6 1 ).
Vb V a r ia tio n o f v is ib ility d u rin g th e h o u r p re c e d in g th e o b s e rv a tio n . (C o d e ta b le 4 3 3 2 ) (9 - g r o u p in S e c tio n 3 o f FM
12 , F M 1 3 a n d F M 14).
VV H o riz o n ta l v is ib ility a t s u rfa c e . (C o d e ta b le 4 3 7 7 ) (F M 12 , F M 13 ).
(1 ) If th e d is ta n c e o f v is ib ility is b e tw e e n tw o o f th e d is ta n c e s g iv e n in C o d e ta b le 4 3 7 7 , th e c o d e fig u r e fo r th e
s m a lle r d is ta n c e s h a ll b e re p o rte d ; e .g . if th e d is ta n c e is 3 5 0 m e tre s , c o d e fig u re 0 3 s h a ll b e re p o rte d .
V SV S V is ib ility to w a rd s th e s e a . (C o d e ta b le 4 3 7 7 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 1 3 a n d F M 1 4 ).
vp F o rw a rd s p e e d o f p h e n o m e n o n . (C o d e ta b le 4 4 4 8 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 1 2 , F M 1 3 a n d F M 14 ).

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vs S h ip 's a v e ra g e s p e e d m a d e g o o d d u rin g th e th re e h o u rs p re c e d in g th e tim e o f o b s e r v a tio n (C o d e ta b le 4 4 5 1 )

(F M 13 ).
W a1 P a s t w e a th e r re p o rte d fro m a n a u to m a tic w e a th e r s ta tio n . (C o d e ta b le 4 5 3 1 ) (F M 12 , F M 13 ).
W a2
Wm F o re c a s t w e a th e r . (C o d e ta b le 4 5 4 4 ) (F M 6 1 ).
W, P a s t w e a th e r. (C o d e ta b le 4 5 6 1 ) (F M 12, F M 13 ).
W2
ww P re s e n t w e a th e r re p o rte d fro m a m a n n e d w e a th e r s ta tio n . (C o d e ta b le 4 6 7 7 ) (F M 12, F M 13 ).
(1 ) F o r c o rre c t u s e o f th e c o d e , it is n e c e s s a ry to s tu d y w ith c a re P a rt III o f th e In te r n a tio n a l C lo u d A tla s ( W M O -
N o . 4 0 7 ) w h ic h d e a ls w ith m e te o rs o th e r th a n c lo u d s .

(2 ) T h e firs t fig u re o f th e s c a le w w in d ic a te s g r o s s o m o d o a d iv is io n o f th e s c a le in to te n d e c ile s , n u m b e re d 0 -9 ,

w h ic h c o r re s p o n d to te n p rin c ip le c a te g o r ie s o f w e a th e r. F irs tly , th e d e c ile th e m o s t s u ita b le to th e g e n e ra l
s ta te o f th e w e a th e r is c h o s e n ; th e n , in th e c o m p le te list, th e c o d e fig u re is c h o s e n w h ic h b e s t d e s c r ib e s th e
w e a th e r a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n o r ( w h e re s p e c ific a lly m e n tio n e d in th e c o d e ) d u rin g th e p e rio d o f o n e h o u r
im m e d ia te ly p re c e d in g it. In m a k in g th e c h o ic e o f th e d e c ile o r in d e te r m in in g th e c o m p le te c o d e fig u re w w ,
o n e d o e s n o t ta k e in to a c c o u n t m e te o ro lo g ic a l p h e n o m e n a w h ic h h a v e b e e n e x p e rie n c e d m o re th a n o n e
h o u r b e fo re th e o b s e rv a tio n .
w aw a P re s e n t w e a th e r re p o rte d fro m a n a u to m a tic w e a th e r s ta tio n . (C o d e ta b le 4 6 8 0 ) (F M 1 2 , F M 13 ).
Wj W-i P re s e n t w e a th e r p h e n o m e n o n n o t s p e c ifie d in C o d e ta b le 4 6 7 7 , o r s p e c ific a tio n o f p re s e n t w e a th e r p h e n o m e n o n
in a d d itio n to g ro u p 7 w w W t W 2. (C o d e ta b le 4 6 8 7 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 1 3 a n d F M 14 ).
YY D a y o f th e m o n th (U T C ), w ith 01 in d ic a tin g th e firs t d a y , 0 2 th e s e c o n d d a y , e tc :
(a ) O n w h ic h th e a c tu a l tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n fa lls . (F M 12, F M 1 3 );
(b ) In d ic a tin g th e d a te (d a y ) o f th e b e g in n in g o f th e p e rio d fo r w h ic h th e w h o le fo r e c a s t o r s e t o f fo re c a s ts is v a lid
(F M 6 1 );
Z0 O p tic a l p h e n o m e n a . (C o d e ta b le 5 1 6 1 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 12, F M 1 3 a n d F M 14 ).
z. P re s e n t ic e s itu a tio n a n d tre n d o f c o n d itio n s o v e r p re c e d in g th re e h o u rs . (C o d e ta b le 5 2 3 9 ) (F M 12 , F M 13 ).
zz V a r ia tio n , lo c a tio n o r in te n s ity o f p h e n o m e n a . (C o d e ta b le 4 0 7 7 ) (9 -g ro u p in S e c tio n 3 o f F M 1 2 , F M 13
a n d F M 14 ).
I M is s in g d a ta . T h e n u m b e r o f s o lid i d e p e n d s o n th e n u m b e r o f s y m b o lic le tte rs fo r w h ic h n o d a ta c a n b e re p o rte d .
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4 S te a d y ; a tm o s p h e ric p re s s u re th e s a m e a s th re e h o u rs a g o *
D e c re a s in g , th e n in c re a s in g ; a tm o s p h e ric p r e s s u re th e s a m e o r lo w e r th a n
5
3 h o u rs a g o
D e c re a s in g , th e n s te a d y ; o r d e c re a s in g , th e n d e c r e a s in g m o re s lo w ly
6
a tm o s p h e r ic
7 D e c re a s in g (s te a d ily o r u n s te a d ily )* a tm o s p h e ric p re s s u re n o w lo w e r th a n
3 h o u rs a g o
S te a d y o r in c re a s in g , th e n d e c re a s in g ; o r d e c re a s in g , th e n d e c re a s in g
8
m o re ra p id ly
* F o r re p o rts fro m a u to m a tic s ta tio n s s e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .3 .5 .3
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P ortion o f the m aritim e area
C ode
fig u re
0 W h o le o f th e a re a A A A
1 N E q u a d r a n t o f th e a re a A A A
2 E a s te rn h a lf o f th e a re a A A A
3 S E q u a d ra n t o f th e a re a A A A
4 S o u th e rn h a lf o f th e a re a A A A
5 S W q u a d r a n t o f th e a re a A A A
6 W e s te rn h a lf o f th e a re a A A A
7 N W q u a d r a n t o f th e a re a A A A
8 N o rth e rn h a lf o f th e a re a A A A
9 R e s t o f th e a re a A A A

0264
a3 S ta n d a rd iso b aric s u rfa ce fo r w hich the g e o p o ten tia l is re p o rted
C ode
fig u re
1 1000 hPa
2 925 hPa
5 500 hPa
7 700 hPa
8 850 hPa

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b. Ice o f la n d origin
C ode
fig u re
0 N o ic e o f la n d o rig in .
1 1 - 5 ic e b e rg s , n o g ro w le r s o r b e rg y b its .
2 6 - 1 0 ic e b e rg s , n o g ro w le rs o r b e rg y b its .
3 1 1 - 2 0 ic e b e rg s , n o g ro w le rs o r b e rg y b its .
4 U p to a n d in c lu d in g 1 0 g ro w le r s a n d b e rg y b its — n o ic e b e rg s .
5 M o re th a n 1 0 g ro w le rs a n d b e rg y b its — n o ic e b e rg s .
6 1 - 5 ic e b e rg s , w ith g ro w le r s a n d b e rg y b its .
7 6 - 1 0 ic e b e rg s , w ith g ro w le r s a n d b e rg y b its .
8 1 1 - 2 0 ic e b e rg s , w ith g ro w le rs a n d b e rg y b its .
9 M o re th a n 2 0 ic e b e rg s , w ith g ro w le rs a n d b e r g y b its — a m a jo r h a z a rd to n a v ig a tio n .
/ U n a b le to re p o rt, b e c a u s e o f d a rk n e s s , la c k o f v is ib ility o r b e c a u s e o n ly s e a ic e is v is ib le .

0509
Ch C lo uds o f the g e n era C irrus, C irro cu m u lu s a n d C irrostratus
C ode
N o n - te c h n ic a l s p e c ific a tio n s
fig u re
0 N o C irru s , C ir ro c u m u lu s o r C irro s tra tu s .
1 C irru s in th e fo rm o f fila m e n ts , s tra n d s o r h o o k s , n o t p ro g r e s s iv e ly in v a d in g th e s k y .
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D e n s e C irru s , in p a tc h e s o r e n ta n g le d s h e a v e s , w h ic h u s u a lly d o n o t in c re a s e a n d s o m e tim e s s e e m to b e th e

2 r e m a in s o f th e u p p e r p a rt o f a C u m u lo n im b u s ; o r C irru s w ith s p r o u tin g s in th e fo rm o f s m a ll tu rre ts o r b a ttle m e n ts ,
o r C irru s h a v in g th e a p p e a r a n c e o f c u m u lifo rm tu fts
3 D e n s e C irru s , o fte n in th e fo rm o f a n a n v il, b e in g th e re m a in s o f th e u p p e r p a rts o f C u m u lo n im b u s .
C irru s in th e fo rm o f h o o k s o r o f fila m e n ts , o r b o th , p ro g r e s s iv e ly in v a d in g th e s k y ; th e y g e n e ra lly b e c o m e d e n s e r a s
4
a w h o le
C irru s (o fte n in b a n d s c o n v e rg in g to w a rd s o n e p o in t o r tw o o p p o s ite p o in ts o f th e h o riz o n ) a n d C irr o s tra tu s , o r
5 C ir ro s tr a tu s a lo n e ; in e ith e r c a s e , th e y a re p ro g re s s iv e ly in v a d in g th e s k y , a n d g e n e r a lly g ro w in g d e n s e r a s a
w h o le , b u t th e c o n tin u o u s v e il d o e s n o t re a c h 4 5 d e g re e s a b o v e th e h o riz o n .
C irru s (o fte n in b a n d s c o n v e rg in g to w a r d s o n e p o in t o r tw o o p p o s ite p o in ts o f th e h o riz o n ) a n d C irr o s tr a tu s , o r
6 C ir ro s tr a tu s a lo n e ; in e ith e r c a s e , th e y a re p ro g re s s iv e ly in v a d in g th e s k y , a n d g e n e ra lly g ro w in g d e n s e r a s a
w h o le ; th e c o n tin u o u s v e il e x te n d s m o re th a n 4 5 d e g r e e s a b o v e th e h o riz o n , w ith o u t th e s k y b e in g to ta lly c o v e re d .
7 V e il o f C irr o s tra tu s c o v e rin g th e c e le s tia l d o m e .
8 C ir ro s tr a tu s n o t p ro g re s s iv e ly in v a d in g th e s k y a n d n o t c o m p le te ly c o v e rin g th e c e le s tia l d o m e .
C ir ro c u m u lu s a lo n e , o r C irr o c u m u lu s a c c o m p a n ie d b y C irru s o r C irro s tra tu s , o r b o th , b u t C irro c u m u lu s is
9
p re d o m in a n t.
C irru s , C ir ro c u m u lu s a n d C irr o s tra tu s in v is ib le o w in g to d a rk n e s s , fo g , b lo w in g d u s t o r s a n d , o r o th e r s im ila r
/
p h e n o m e n a , o r m o re o fte n b e c a u s e o f th e p re s e n c e o f a c o n tin u o u s la y e r o f lo w e r c lo u d s .

0513
C L C lo uds o f the g e n era S tratocum ulus, Stratus, C um ulus a n d C um ulo n im b u s
C od e
N o n - te c h n ic a l s p e c ific a tio n s
fig u re
0 N o S tra to c u m u lu s , S tra tu s , C u m u lu s o r C u m u lo n im b u s .
1 C u m u lu s w ith little v e rtic a l e x te n t a n d s e e m in g ly fla tte n e d , o r ra g g e d C u m u lu s o th e r th a n o f b a d w e a th e r* , o r b o th .
C u m u lu s o f m o d e ra te o r s tro n g v e rtic a l e x te n t, g e n e ra lly w ith p ro tu b e r a n c e s in th e fo rm o f d o m e s o r to w e rs , e ith e r
2
a c c o m p a n ie d o r n o t b y o th e r C u m u lu s o r b y S tra to c u m u lu s , a ll h a v in g th e ir b a s e s a t th e s a m e le v e l.
C u m u lo n im b u s th e s u m m its o f w h ic h , a t le a s t p a rtia lly , la c k s h a rp o u tlin e s , b u t a re n e ith e r c le a rly fib ro u s (c irrifo rm )
3
n o r in th e fo rm o f a n a n v il; C u m u lu s , S tr a to c u m u lu s o r S tra tu s m a y a ls o b e p re s e n t.
4 S tra to c u m u lu s fo rm e d b y th e s p re a d in g o u t o f C u m u lu s ; C u m u lu s m a y a ls o b e p re s e n t.

5 S tra to c u m u lu s n o t re s u ltin g fro m th e s p re a d in g o u t o f C u m u lu s .

S tra tu s in a m o re o r le s s c o n tin u o u s s h e e t o r la y e r, o r in ra g g e d s h re d s , o r b o th , b u t n o S tr a tu s fra c tu s o f b a d
6
w e a th e r* .
S tr a tu s fr a c tu s o f b a d w e a th e r* o r C u m u lu s fra c tu s o f b a d w e a th e r,* o r b o th (p a n n u s ), u s u a lly b e lo w A lto s tra tu s o r
7
N im b o s tra tu s .
C u m u lu s a n d S tra to c u m u lu s o th e r th a n th a t fo rm e d fro m th e s p re a d in g o u t o f C u m u lu s ; th e b a s e o f th e C u m u lu s is
8
a t a d iffe re n t le v e l fro m th a t o f th e S tra to c u m u lu s .
C u m u lo n im b u s , th e u p p e r p a rt o f w h ic h is c le a rly fib ro u s (c irrifo rm ), o fte n In th e fo rm o f a n a n v il; e ith e r
9 a c c o m p a n ie d o r n o t b y C u m u lo n im b u s w ith o u t a n v il o r fib ro u s u p p e r p a rt, b y C u m u lu s , S tra to c u m u lu s , S tra tu s o r
pannus.
S tra to c u m u lu s , S tra tu s , C u m u lu s a n d C u m u lo n im b u s in v is ib le o w in g to d a rk n e s s , fo g , b lo w in g d u s t o r s a n d , o r
o th e r s im ila r p h e n o m e n a
'
“ B a d w e a th e r ” d e n o te s th e c o n d itio n s w h ic h g e n e r a lly e x is t d u rin g p re c ip ita tio n a n d a s h o rt tim e b e fo re a n d a fte r.

0515
Cm C lo uds o f the g e n era A ltocu m ulu s, A lto stra tu s a n d N im b o stratu s
Code
N o n -te c h n ic a l s p e c ific a tio n s
figure
0 N o A lto c u m u lu s , A lto s tra tu s o r N im b o s tra tu s .
A lto s tr a tu s , th e g r e a te r p a rt o f w h ic h is s e m i-tra n s p a re n t; th ro u g h th is p a rt th e s u n o r m o o n m a y b e w e a k ly v is ib le ,
1
a s th ro u g h g ro u n d g la s s .
2 A lto s tr a tu s , th e g r e a te r p a rt o f w h ic h is s u ffic ie n tly d e n s e to h id e th e s u n o r m o o n , o r N im b o s tra tu s .
A lto c u m u lu s , th e g re a te r p a rt o f w h ic h is s e m i- tr a n s p a re n t; th e v a rio u s e le m e n ts o f th e c lo u d c h a n g e o n ly s lo w ly
3
a n d a re a ll a t a s in g le le v e l.
P a tc h e s (o fte n in th e fo rm o f a lm o n d s o r fis h ) o f A lto c u m u lu s , th e g re a te r p a rt o f w h ic h is s e m i-tra n s p a re n t; th e
4
c lo u d s o c c u r a t o n e o r m o re le v e ls a n d th e e le m e n ts a re c o n tin u a lly c h a n g in g in a p p e a ra n c e .
C o n tin u e d O v e rle a f

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S e m i- tra n s p a r e n t A lto c u m u lu s in b a n d s , o r A lto c u m u lu s in o n e o r m o re fa irly c o n tin u o u s la y e r (s e m i-tra n s p a r e n t or

5
o p a q u e ), p ro g re s s iv e ly in v a d in g th e s k y ; th e s e A lto c u m u lu s c lo u d s g e n e r a lly th ic k e n a s a w h o le .
6 A lto c u m u lu s re s u ltin g fro m th e s p re a d in g o u t o f C u m u lu s (o r C u m u lo n im b u s ).
A lto c u m u lu s in tw o o r m o re la y e rs , u s u a lly o p a q u e in p la c e s , a n d n o t p ro g re s s iv e ly in v a d in g th e s k y ; o r o p a q u e
7
la y e r o f A lto c u m u lu s , n o t p ro g r e s s iv e ly in v a d in g th e s k y ; o r A lto c u m u lu s to g e th e r w ith A lto s tra tu s o r N im b o s tra tu s .
A lto c u m u lu s w ith s p r o u tin g s in th e fo rm o f s m a ll to w e rs o r b a ttle m e n ts , o r A lto c u m u lu s h a v in g th e a p p e a ra n c e of
8
c u m u lifo rm tu fts
9 A lto c u m u lu s o f a c h a o tic s k y , g e n e r a lly a t s e v e ra l le v e ls .
A lto c u m u lu s , A lto s tra tu s a n d N im b o s tra tu s in v is ib le o w in g to d a rk n e s s , fo g , b lo w in g d u s t o r s a n d , o r o th e r s im ila r
/
p h e n o m e n a , o r m o re o fte n b e c a u s e o f th e p re s e n c e o f a c o n tin u o u s la y e r o f lo w e r c lo u d s .

0639
Ci C o n ce n tratio n o r a rran g em e n t o f sea ice
C ode
fig u re
0 N o s e a ic e in s ig h t
S h ip in o p e n le a d m o re th a n 1 On m ile w id e , o r s h ip
1
in fa s t ic e w ith b o u n d a ry b e y o n d lim it o f v is ib ility
S e a ic e p r e s e n t in c o n c e n tr a tio n s le s s th a n 3 /1 0
2
(3 /8 ), o p e n w a te r o r v e r y o p e n p a c k ic e
3 4 /1 0 to 6 /1 0 (3 /8 to le s s th a n 6 /8 ), o p e n p a c k ic e S e a ic e c o n c e n tra tio n
is u n ifo rm in th e
4 7 /1 0 to 8 /1 0 (6 /8 to le s s th a n 7 /8 ), c lo s e p a c k ic e o b s e rv a tio n a re a
9 /1 0 o r m o re , b u t n o t 1 0 /1 0 (7 /8 to le s s th a n 8 /8 ),
5
v e ry c lo s e p a c k ic e
S trip s a n d p a tc h e s o f p a c k ic e w ith o p e n w a te r
6
b e tw e e n
S h ip in ic e o r w ith in 0 -5 n m iles
S trip s a n d p a tc h e s o f c lo s e o r v e ry c lo s e p a c k ic e o f ic e e d g e
7 S e a ic e c o n c e n tra tio n
w ith a re a s o f le s s e r c o n c e n tra tio n b e tw e e n is n o t u n ifo rm in th e
F a s t ic e w ith o p e n w a te r, v e ry o p e n o r o p e n p a c k o b s e rv a tio n a re a
8
ic e to s e a w a rd o f th e ic e b o u n d a ry
F a s t ic e w ith c lo s e o r v e ry c lo s e p a c k ic e to
9
s e a w a rd o f th e ic e b o u n d a ry
U n a b le to re p o rt, b e c a u s e o f d a rk n e s s , la c k o f
/ v is ib ility , o r b e c a u s e s h ip is m o re th a n 0 .5 n m ile s
a w a y fro m ic e e d g e

0700
D irection or bearing in one figure
D True directio n from w hich s u rface w ind is blow in g
Dk True d ire ctio n from w hich s w e ll is m ovin g
Ds True d ire ctio n o f re su ltan t d isp la ce m en t o f the ship du rin g the 3 hours p re c e d in g the tim e o f observation
C ode
fig u re
0 C a lm (in D , D k), o r s ta tio n a ry (in D s)
1 NE
2 E

3 SE
4 S
5 SW
6 W
7 NW
8 N

9 C o n fu s e d (in D k), o r u n k n o w n (in D s)

/ R e p o rt fro m a c o a s ta l la n d s ta tio n o r d is p la c e m e n t o f s h ip n o t re p o rte d (In D s o n ly - s e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .3 .1 .2 (b ))
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Di True b e arin g o f p rin c ip a l ice edge
C ode
fig u re
0 S h ip in s h o re o r fla w le a d
1 P rin c ip a l ic e e d g e to w a rd s N E
2 P rin c ip a l ic e e d g e to w a rd s E
3 P rin c ip a l ic e e d g e to w a rd s S E
4 P rin c ip a l ic e e d g e to w a rd s S
5 P rin c ip a l ic e e d g e to w a rd s S W
6 P rin c ip a l ic e e d g e to w a rd s W
7 P rin c ip a l ic e e d g e to w a rd s N W
8 P rin c ip a l ic e e d g e to w a rd s N
9 N o t d e te r m in e d (s h ip in ic e )
/ U n a b le to re p o rt, b e c a u s e o f d a rk n e s s , la c k o f v is ib ility o r b e c a u s e o n ly ic e o f la n d o rig in is v is ib le

0877
D irection in tw o figures
dd True direction, in tens o f degrees, from w hich w in d is b lo w in g (o r w ill blow )
d w-|dw i
True directio n, in tens o f degrees, from w hich s w e ll w aves are com in g
dw 2^w 2
Code
fig u re
00 C a lm (n o w a v e s ) 20 1 9 5 ° -2 0 4 °

01 0 0 5 ° -0 1 4 ° 21 2 0 5 ° -2 1 4 °
02 0 1 5 ° -0 2 4 ° 22 215 ° -2 2 4 °

03 0 2 5 ° -0 3 4 ° 23 2 2 5 ° -2 3 4 °
04 0 3 5 ° -0 4 4 ° 24 2 3 5 ° -2 4 4 °

05 0 4 5 ° -0 5 4 ° 25 2 4 5 ° -2 5 4 °
06 0 5 5 ° -0 6 4 ° 26 2 5 5 ° -2 6 4 °
07 0 6 5 ° -0 7 4 ° 27 2 6 5 ° -2 7 4 °

08 0 7 5 ° -0 8 4 ° 28 2 7 5 ° -2 8 4 °

09 0 8 5 ° -0 9 4 ° 29 2 8 5 ° -2 9 4 °
10 0 9 5 ° -1 04° 30 2 9 5 ° -3 0 4 °
11 1 0 5 ° —1 1 4 ° 31 3 0 5 ° -3 1 4 °
12 1 1 5 ° —1 2 4 ° 32 315 ° -3 2 4 °

13 1 2 5 ° -1 3 4 ° 33 3 2 5 ° -3 3 4 °
14 1 3 5 ° -1 4 4 ° 34 3 3 5 ° -3 4 4 °
15 1 4 5 ° -1 5 4 ° 35 3 4 5 ° -3 5 4 °
16 1 5 5 ° -1 6 4 ° 36 3 5 5 ° -0 0 4 °
17 1 6 5 ° —1 7 4 ° 99
V a ria b le , o r a ll d ire c tio n s o r w a v e s c o n fu s e d , d ire c tio n
18 17 5 ° -1 84°
in d e te rm in a te
19 1 8 5 ° -1 9 4 °

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1144
Fm Fo rec as t stren g th o f s u rface w ind
C ode B e a u fo rt C ode B e a u fo rt
fig u re num ber fig u re num ber
0 0 -3 5 8
1 4 6 9
2 5 7 10
3 6 8 11
4 7 9 12

1300
G P e rio d c o ve red b y fo recast
C ode
fig u re
0 S y n o p s is o f m e te o ro lo g ic a l c o n d itio n s in th e fo re c a s t a re a a t th e tim e o f th e b e g in n in g o f th e fo r e c a s t p e rio d
1 F o re c a s t v a lid fo r 3 h o u rs
2 F o re c a s t v a lid fo r 6 h o u rs
3 F o re c a s t v a lid fo r 9 h o u rs
4 F o re c a s t v a lid fo r 12 h o u rs
5 F o re c a s t v a lid fo r 1 8 h o u rs
6 F o re c a s t v a lid fo r 2 4 h o u rs
7 F o re c a s t v a lid fo r 4 8 h o u rs
8 F o re c a s t v a lid fo r 7 2 h o u rs
9 O c c a s io n a lly

1600
h H e ig h t a b o ve s u rfa ce o f the b ase o f the lo w e st c lo u d seen
C ode
fig u re
0 0 to 5 0 m
1 5 0 to 1 0 0 m
2 1 0 0 to 2 0 0 m
3 2 0 0 to 3 0 0 m
4 3 0 0 to 6 0 0 m
5 6 0 0 to 1 0 0 0 m
6 1 0 0 0 to 1 5 0 0 m
7 1 5 0 0 to 2 0 0 0 m
8 2 0 0 0 to 2 5 0 0 m
9 2 5 0 0 m o r m o re , o r n o c lo u d s
H e ig h t o f b a s e o f c lo u d n o t k n o w n o r b a s e o f c lo u d s a t a le v e l lo w e r a n d to p s a t a le v e l h ig h e r th a n th a t o f th e
/
s ta tio n
(1 ) A h e ig h t e x a c tly e q u a l to o n e o f th e v a lu e s a t th e e n d s o f th e ra n g e s s h a ll b e c o d e d in th e h ig h e r ra n g e ; e .g ., a
h e ig h t o f 6 0 0 m s h a ll b e re p o rte d b y c o d e fig u r e 5.
(2 ) D u e to th e lim ita tio n in ra n g e o f th e c lo u d -s e n s in g e q u ip m e n t u s e d b y a n a u to m a tic s ta tio n , th e c o d e fig u re s
re p o rte d fo r h c o u ld h a v e o n e o f th e th re e fo llo w in g m e a n in g s :
N o te s :
(a ) T h e a c tu a l h e ig h t o f th e b a s e o f th e c lo u d is w ith in th e ra n g e in d ic a te d b y th e c o d e fig u re ; o r:
(b ) T h e h e ig h t o f th e b a s e o f th e c lo u d is g re a te r th a n th e ra n g e in d ic a te d b y th e c o d e fig u re b u t c a n n o t
b e d e te r m in e d d u e to in s tru m e n ta l lim ita tio n s ; o r:
(c) T h e re a re n o c lo u d s v e r tic a lly a b o v e th e s ta tio n .

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1751
Is Ice acc retio n on ship s
C ode
fig u re
1 Ic in g fro m o c e a n s p ra y
2 Ic in g fro m fo g
3 Ic in g fro m s p ra y a n d fo g
4 Ic in g fro m ra in

5 Ic in g fro m s p r a y a n d ra in

1819
'r In d ic a to r fo r in clu sio n o r om ission o f p re cip itatio n data
C ode
P re c ip ita tio n d a ta a re re p o rte d : G ro u p 6 R R R tR is:
fig u re
0 In S e c tio n s 1 a n d 3 In c lu d e d in b o th s e c tio n s

1 In S e c tio n 1 In c lu d e d
2 In S e c tio n 3 In c lu d e d

3 In n o n e o f th e tw o S e c tio n s 1 a n d 3 O m itte d (p re c ip ita tio n a m o u n t = 0)

4 In n o n e o f th e tw o S e c tio n s 1 a n d 3 O m itte d (p re c ip ita tio n a m o u n t n o t a v a ila b le )

1855
'w In d ic a to r fo r s ource a n d units o f w in d s p ee d
C ode
fig u re
0 W in d s p e e d e s tim a te d
W in d s p e e d in m e tre s p e r s e c o n d
1 W in d s p e e d o b ta in e d fro m a n e m o m e te r

3 W in d s p e e d e s tim a te d
W in d s p e e d in k n o ts
4 W in d s p e e d o b ta in e d fro m a n e m o m e te r

1860
ix In d ic a to r fo r type o f statio n o p eratio n (m a n n e d o r au to m a tic) a n d fo r p re s e n t a n d p a s t w e a th e r data
C ode
T y p e o f s ta tio n o p e ra tio n : G ro u p 7 w w W -|W 2 o r 7 w aw aW a1W a2
fig u re
1 M anned In c lu d e d

2 M anned O m itte d (n o s ig n ific a n t p h e n o m e n a to re p o rt)

3 M anned O m itte d (n o o b s e rv a tio n , d a ta n o t a v a ila b le )

4 A u to m a tic In c lu d e d u s in g C o d e ta b le s 4 6 7 7 a n d 4 5 6 1

5 A u to m a tic O m itte d (n o s ig n ific a n t p h e n o m e n a to re p o rt)

6 A u to m a tic O m itte d (n o o b s e rv a tio n , d a ta n o t a v a ila b le )

7 A u to m a tic In c lu d e d u s in g c o d e ta b le s 4 6 8 0 a n d 45 3 1
M a n n e d s ta tio n o p e ra tio n s u s e o n ly th e g ro u p 7 w w W ^ 2 a n d
in d ic a to r ix = 1, 2 a n d 3. A u to m a tic s ta tio n o p e ra tio n s n o rm a lly u s e
th e g r o u p 7 w aw aW a1W a2 a n d in d ic a to r ix = 5, 6 a n d 7. H o w e v e r,
N ote:
o n ly w h e n a n a u to m a tic s ta tio n is s u ffic ie n tly s o p h is tic a te d a n d
a b le to c o p e a u to m a tic a lly w ith C o d e ta b le s 4 6 7 7 a n d 4 5 6 1 s h o u ld
th e g r o u p 7 w w W -,W 2 a n d in d ic a to r ix = 4 b e u s e d .
 METEOROLOGICAL CODES

2582
M jM j Id en tifica tio n lette rs o f the re p o rt
M jM j Id en tifica tio n lette rs o f the p a rt o f the re p o rt o r the version o f the code form
M jM i M jM j

C o d e F o rm a t Land Sea P a rt No
A ir c ra ft S a te llite P a rt B P a rtC P a rt D
S ta tio n S ta tio n A d is tin c tio n
F M 1 3 -X IV E xt.
- BB - - - - - - XX
S H IP

2700
N Total c lo u d c o ve r
Nh A m o u n t o f a ll the CL c lo u d p re s e n t or, if no CL c lo u d is present, the a m o u n t o f a ll the CM c lo u d p re s e n t

C ode C ode
fig u re fig u re
0 0 0
1 1 o k ta o r le s s , b u t n o t z e ro 1 /1 0 o r le s s , b u t n o t z e ro
2 2 o k ta s 2 /1 0 -3 /1 0
3 3 o k ta s 4 /1 0
4 4 o k ta s 5 /1 0
5 5 o k ta s 6 /1 0
6 6 o k ta s 7 /1 0 -8 /1 0
7 7 o k ta s o r m o re , b u t n o t 8 o k ta s 9 /1 0 o r m o re , b u t n o t 1 0 /1 0
8 8 o k ta s 1 0 /1 0
9 S k y o b s c u re d b y fo g a n d /o r o th e r m e te o ro lo g ic a l p h e n o m e n a
C lo u d c o v e r is in d is c e r n ib le fo r re a s o n s o th e r th a n fo g o r o th e r m e te o ro lo g ic a l p h e n o m e n a , o r o b s e r v a tio n is n o t
/
m ade
N o te : F o r th e u s e o f (/), s e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .1 .4

3155
Pw P e rio d o f w aves
Code
fig u r e
0 10 s e c o n d s
1 11 s e c o n d s
2 12 s e c o n d s
3 13 s e c o n d s
4 14 s e c o n d s o r m o re
5 5 s e c o n d s o r le s s
6 6 seconds
7 7 seconds
8 8 seconds
9 9 seconds
/ C a lm o r p e rio d n o t d e te rm in e d

3333
Qc Q u ad ran t o f the globe
C ode
fig u r e L a titu d e L o n g itu d e
1 N o rth East
3
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5 S o u th W est
7 N o rth W est
N ote: T h e c h o ic e is le ft to th e o b s e rv e r in th e fo llo w in g c a s e s :
W h e n th e s h ip is o n th e G r e e n w ic h M e rid ia n o r th e 1 8 0 ° m e rid ia n (L 0L0L 0L 0 = 0 0 0 0 o r 1 8 0 0 re s p e c tiv e ly ):
— Q c = 1 o r 7 (n o rth e rn h e m is p h e re ) o r
Q c = 3 o r 5 (s o u th e rn h e m is p h e re );
W h e n th e s h ip is o n th e E q u a to r (L aL aL a = 0 0 0 ):
— Q c = 1 o r 3 (e a s te rn lo n g itu d e ) o r
Q c = 5 o r 7 (w e s te rn lo n g itu d e ).

3551
Rs R ate o f ice acc retio n on ship s
C od e
figure
0 Ic e n o t b u ild in g u p
1 Ic e b u ild in g u p s lo w ly
2 Ic e b u ild in g u p ra p id ly
3 Ic e m e ltin g o r b r e a k in g u p s lo w ly
4 Ic e m e ltin g o r b r e a k in g u p ra p id ly

3590
A m o u n t o f p re c ip ita tio n w hich has fallen du rin g the p e rio d p re ce d in g the tim e o f o bservation, as in d ica te d
RRR
b y tR
Code C ode
figure fig u re
000 N o p re c ip ita tio n 990 T ra c e

001 1 mm 991 0.1 m m

002 2 mm 992 0 .2 m m

etc. e tc . 993 0 .3 m m
998 988 mm 994 0 .4 m m
989 9 8 9 m m o r m o re 995 0 .5 m m
996 0 .6 m m
997 0 .7 m m

998 0 .8 m m
999 0 .9 m m
III P re c ip ita tio n n o t m e a s u re d

Note: S e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .5 .4 .

3739
Si S tage o f d eve lo p m en t
Code
figure
0 N e w ic e o n ly (fra z il ic e , g re a s e ic e , s lu s h , s h u g a ).
1 N ila s o r ic e rin d , le s s th a n 1 0 c m th ic k .
2 Y o u n g ic e (g re y ic e , g re y - w h ite ic e ), 1 0 - 3 0 c m th ic k .

3 P r e d o m in a n tly n e w a n d /o r y o u n g ic e w ith s o m e firs t-y e a r ic e .

4 P re d o m in a n tly th in firs t- y e a r ic e w ith s o m e n e w a n d /o r y o u n g ic e .

5 A ll th in firs t- y e a r ic e ( 3 0 - 7 0 c m th ic k ).
P re d o m in a n tly m e d iu m firs t- y e a r ic e ( 7 0 - 1 2 0 c m th ic k ) a n d th ic k firs t-y e a r ic e (> 1 2 0 c m th ic k ) w ith s o m e th in n e r
6
(y o u n g e r) firs t- y e a r ic e .
7 A ll m e d iu m a n d th ic k firs t-y e a r ic e .
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8 P re d o m in a n tly m e d iu m a n d th ic k firs t- y e a r ic e w ith s o m e o ld ic e (u s u a lly m o re th a n 2 m e tre s th ic k ).

9 P re d o m in a n tly o ld ic e .

U n a b le to re p o rt, b e c a u s e o f d a rk n e s s , la c k o f v is ib ility o r b e c a u s e o n ly ic e o f la n d o rig in is v is ib le o r b e c a u s e s h ip is

/
m o re th a n 0 .5 n m ile s a w a y fro m ic e e d g e

3845
sn S ig n o f the data, a n d relative h u m id ity in d ica to r
C ode
fig u re
0 P o s itiv e o r z e ro
1 N e g a tiv e
9 R e la tiv e h u m id ity fo llo w s
(1 ) C o d e fig u re s 2 to 8 a re n o t u s e d
N o te s :
(2 ) S e e re g u la tio n 1 2 .2 .3 .3 .1 fo r th e u s e o f c o d e fig u re 9

3850
ss In d ic a to r fo r sign a n d type o f m ea s u rem e n t o f sea -s u rfa ce tem perature
C ode
fig u re S ig n T y p e o f m e a s u re m e n t
0 P o s itiv e o r 0 In ta k e
1 N e g a tiv e In ta k e
2 P o s itiv e o r 0 B ucket
3 N e g a tiv e B ucket
4 P o s itiv e o r 0 H u ll c o n ta c t s e n s o r
5 N e g a tiv e H u ll c o n ta c t s e n s o r
6 P o s itiv e o r 0 O th e r
7 N e g a tiv e O th e r

3855
Sw In d ic a to r fo r the sign a n d type o f w et-bulb tem perature re p o rted
C ode
fig u re
0 P o s itiv e o r z e ro m e a s u re d w e t-b u lb te m p e ra tu re
1 N e g a tiv e m e a s u re d w e t- b u lb te m p e r a tu re
2 Ic e d b u lb m e a s u re d w e t-b u lb te m p e ra tu re
5 P o s itiv e o r z e ro c o m p u te d w e t-b u lb te m p e r a tu re
6 N e g a tiv e c o m p u te d w e t-b u lb te m p e ra tu re
7 Ic e d b u lb c o m p u te d w e t- b u lb te m p e ra tu r e

3956
Tn M in im u m a ir tem perature
Tx M a xim u m a ir tem perature
C ode
fig u re T e m p e ra tu r e in d e g re e s C e ls iu s
0 L e s s th a n -1 0
1 -1 0 to -5
2 -5 to -1
3 A b o u t 0 (to n e a rly ± 1)
4 1 to 5
5 5 to 10
 METEOROLOGICAL CODES

6 10 to 2 0
7 2 0 to 3 0
8 G r e a te r th a n 3 0

9 T e m p e ra tu r e n o t fo re c a s t

4019
D u ratio n o f p e rio d o f referen ce fo r a m o u n t o f p recipitation , en d in g a t the tim e o f the re p o rt
Code
fig u re
1 T o ta l p re c ip ita tio n d u rin g th e 6 h o u rs p re c e d in g th e o b s e rv a tio n
2 T o ta l p re c ip ita tio n d u rin g th e 1 2 h o u rs p re c e d in g th e o b s e rv a tio n
3 T o ta l p re c ip ita tio n d u rin g th e 1 8 h o u rs p re c e d in g th e o b s e rv a tio n
4 T o ta l p re c ip ita tio n d u rin g th e 2 4 h o u rs p re c e d in g th e o b s e rv a tio n

5 T o ta l p re c ip ita tio n d u rin g th e 1 h o u r p re c e d in g th e o b s e rv a tio n

6 T o ta l p re c ip ita tio n d u rin g th e 2 h o u rs p re c e d in g th e o b s e rv a tio n

7 T o ta l p re c ip ita tio n d u rin g th e 3 h o u rs p re c e d in g th e o b s e rv a tio n
8 T o ta l p re c ip ita tio n d u rin g th e 9 h o u rs p re c e d in g th e o b s e rv a tio n

9 T o ta l p re c ip ita tio n d u rin g th e 1 5 h o u rs p re c e d in g th e o b s e rv a tio n

(1 ) If th e d u ra tio n o f th e p e rio d o f re fe re n c e is n o t c o v e re d b y C o d e ta b le 4 0 1 9 o r th e p e rio d d o e s n o t e n d a t th e tim e
o f th e re p o rt t R s h a ll b e c o d e d a s 0.
N o te s : (2 ) M e m b e r s a re re c o m m e n d e d to a v o id a n y d e v ia tio n s fro m in te rn a tio n a l p ra c tic e s w h ic h r e q u ire th e u s e o f c o d e
fig u re 0. T h e s p e c ific a tio n o f c o d e fig u r e 0 s h o u ld b e in d ic a te d in V o lu m e II o f th e M a n u a l o f C o d e s u n d e r n a tio n a l
c o d in g p ro c e d u re s .

4300
V F o re c a s t s u rface visibility
C od e
fig u re
0 le s s th a n 5 0 m
1 5 0 -2 0 0 m
2 2 0 0 -5 0 0 m
3 5 0 0 -1 0 0 0 m
4 1 -2 k m

5 2 -4 k m
6 4 -1 0 k m
7 1 0 -2 0 k m
8 2 0 -5 0 k m
9 5 0 k m o r m o re

4377
VV H o rizo n ta l v is ib ility a t surface
C ode C ode
km km
figure fig u re

00 < 0.1 81 35

01 0.1 82 40
02 0 .2
87 65
49 4 .9 88 70

50 5 89 <70

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5 1 -5 5 N ot used 90 <0.05
91 0.05
56 6 92 0.2
57 7 93 0.5
94 1
79 29 95 2
80 30 96 4
97 10
98 20
99 <50

4451
vs S h ip 's a ve rag e s p e e d m ad e g o o d du rin g the three hours p re ce d in g the tim e o f observation
C ode
fig u re
0 0 k n o ts 0 km h 1
1 1 -5 k n o ts 1 - 1 0 k m h-1
2 6 -1 0 k n o ts 1 1 - 1 9 k m h -1
3 1 1 -1 5 k n o ts 2 0 - 2 8 k m h r1
4 1 6 -2 0 k n o ts 2 9 -3 7 km h 1

5 2 1 - 2 5 k n o ts 3 8 - 4 7 k m It 1
6 2 6 - 3 0 k n o ts 4 8 - 5 6 k m h r1
7 3 1 -3 5 k n o ts 5 7 -6 5 km l r 1
8 3 6 - 4 0 k n o ts 6 6 -7 5 km I r 1
9 O v e r 4 0 k n o ts O v e r 7 5 k m It 1
/ N o t a p p lic a b le (re p o rt fro m a c o a s ta l la n d s ta tio n ) o r n o t re p o rte d (s e e R e g u la tio n 1 2 .3 .1 .2 (b ))

4531
w a1
or P as t w e a th e r re p o rted from an a u to m a tic w eather station
w a2
C ode
fig u re
0 N o s ig n ific a n t w e a th e r o b s e rv e d
1 V IS IB IL IT Y R E D U C E D
2 B lo w in g p h e n o m e n a , v is ib ility re d u c e d
3 FOG
4 P R E C IP IT A T IO N

5 D riz z le
6 R a in
7 S n o w o r ic e p e lle ts
8 S h o w e rs o r in te r m itte n t p re c ip ita tio n
9 T h u n d e rs to rm

T h e w e a th e r d e s c rip tio n s in th is ta b le a re p r o g r e s s iv e ly c o m p le x to a c c o m m o d a te th e d iffe re n t le v e ls o f w e a th e r

d is c rim in a tio n c a p a b ility o f v a rio u s a u to m a tic s ta tio n s . S ta tio n s h a v in g o n ly b a s ic s e n s in g c a p a b ility m a y u s e th e
NOTE:
lo w e r c o d e fig u re s a n d b a s ic g e n e r ic d e s c rip tio n s (s h o w n in c a p ita l le tte rs ) S ta tio n s w ith p ro g re s s iv e ly h ig h e r
d is c rim in a tio n c a p a b ility s h a ll u s e th e m o re d e ta ile d d e s c r ip tio n s (h ig h e r c o d e s ).
 METEOROLOGICAL CODES

4544
wvvm F o rec as t w e a th e r
C ode
fig u re
0 M o d e ra te to g o o d v is ib ility (g re a te r th a n 5 km
1 R is k o f a c c u m u la tio n o f ic e o n s u p e r s tru c tu r e s (a ir te m p e ra tu r e b e tw e e n 0 a n d - 5 ° C )
2 S tro n g ris k o f a c c u m u la tio n o f ic e o n s u p e rs tru c tu re s (a ir te m p e r a tu re b e lo w -5 ° C )
3 M is t (v is ib ility 1 -5 k m )
4 F o g (v is ib ility le s s th a n 1 k m )
5 D riz z le
6 R a in
7 S n o w o r ra in a n d s n o w
8 S q u a lly w e a th e r w ith o r w ith o u t s h o w e rs
9 T h u n d e rs to r m s

4561
W-,
P as t w e a th e r
w2
C ode
fig u re
0 C lo u d c o v e rin g 1 /2 o r le s s o f th e s k y th ro u g h o u t th e a p p ro p ria te p e rio d

1 C lo u d c o v e rin g m o re th a n 1 /2 o f th e s k y d u rin g p a rt o f th e a p p r o p r ia te p e rio d a n d c o v e rin g 1 /2 o r le s s d u rin g p a rt o f

th e p e rio d
2 C lo u d c o v e rin g m o re th a n 1 /2 o f th e s k y th r o u g h o u t th e a p p ro p ria te p e rio d
3 S a n d s to rm , d u s ts to rm o r b lo w in g s n o w
4 F o g , ic e fo g o r th ic k h a z e
5 D riz z le
6 R a in
7 S n o w o r ra in a n d s n o w m ix e d
8 S h o w e r(s )
9 T h u n d e rs to rm ( s ) w ith o r w ith o u t p re c ip ita tio n

4677
ww P re s e n t w e a th e r re p o rted from a m an n e d w eather station
w w = 0 0 -4 9 N o p re c ip ita tio n a t th e s ta tio n a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
N o p r e c ip ita tio n , fo g , ic e fo g (e x c e p t fo r 11 a n d 12 ), d u s ts to rm , s a n d s to rm , d riftin g o r b lo w in g s n o w a t th e s ta tio n 1 a t
w w = 0 0 -1 9
th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n o r, e x c e p t fo r 0 9 a n d 17, d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r
C ode
fig u re
00 C lo u d d e v e lo p m e n t n o t o b s e rv e d o r n o t o b s e rv a b le
C lo u d s g e n e r a lly d is s o lv in g o r b e c o m in g le s s
No m e te o rs 01 C h a r a c te ris tic c h a n g e o f th e s ta te o f s k y d u rin g th e
d e v e lo p e d
except p a s t h o u r.
02 S ta te o f s k y o n th e w h o le u n c h a n g e d
p h o to -m e te o rs
03 C lo u d s g e n e ra lly fo rm in g o r d e v e lo p in g
04 V is ib ility re d u c e d b y s m o k e , e .g ., v e ld t o r fo re s t fire s , in d u s tria l s m o k e o r v o lc a n ic a s h e s
05 H aze
06 W id e s p re a d d u s t in s u s p e n s io n in th e a ir, n o t ra is e d b y w in d a t o r n e a r th e s ta tio n a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
Haze, d u s t D u s t o r s a n d ra is e d b y w in d a t o r n e a r th e s ta tio n a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n , b u t n o w e ll- d e v e lo p e d d u s t
sand o r s m o k e 0 7 w h irl( s ) o r s a n d w h irl(s ), a n d n o d u s ts to rm o r s a n d s to rm s e e n ; o r, in th e c a s e o f s h ip s , b lo w in g s p r a y a t th e
s ta tio n
W e ll-d e v e lo p e d d u s t w h irl(s ) o r s a n d w h irl(s ) s e e n a t o r n e a r th e s ta tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r o r a t th e
08
tim e o f o b s e r v a tio n , b u t n o d u s ts to rm o r s a n d s to rm
09 D u s ts to rm o r s a n d s to rm w ith in s ig h t a t th e tim e o f o b s e r v a tio n , o r a t th e s ta tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r
10 M is t
 METEOROLOGICAL CODES

ww P re se n t w e a th e r re p o rte d from a m an n e d w e a th e r station

11 P a tc h e s s h a llo w fo g o r ic e fo g a t th e s ta tio n , w h e th e r o n la n d or
s e a , n o t d e e p e r th a n a b o u t 2 m e tre s o n la n d o r 10
12 M o re o r le s s c o n tin u o u s m e tre s a t s e a
13 L ig h tn in g v is ib le , n o th u n d e r h e a rd
14 P re c ip ita tio n w ith in s ig h t, n o t re a c h in g th e g ro u n d o r th e s u rfa c e o f th e s e a
P re c ip ita tio n w ith in s ig h t, re a c h in g th e g ro u n d o r th e s u rfa c e o f th e s e a , b u t d is ta n t, i.e . e s tim a te d to b e m ore
15
th a n 5 k m fro m th e s ta tio n
16 P re c ip ita tio n w ith in s ig h t, re a c h in g th e g ro u n d o r th e s u rfa c e o f th e s e a , n e a r to , b u t n o t a t th e s ta tio n
17 T h u n d e rs to rm , b u t n o p re c ip ita tio n a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
18 S q u a lls a t o r w ith in s ig h t o f th e s ta tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g
19 F u n n e l c lo u d ( s ) 2 h o u r o r a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
w w = 2 0 -2 9 P re c ip ita tio n , fo g , ic e fo g o r th u n d e rs to rm a t th e s ta tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r b u t n o t a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
20 D riz z le (n o t fre e z in g ) o r s n o w g ra in s
21 R a in (n o t fre e z in g )
22 Snow n o t fa llin g a s s h o w e r(s )
23 R a in a n d s n o w o r ic e p e lle ts
24 F re e z in g d riz z le o r fre e z in g ra in
25 S h o w e r (s ) o f ra in
26 S h o w e r (s ) o f s n o w , o r o f ra in a n d s n o w
27 S h o w e r (s ) o f h a il3, o r o f ra in a n d h a il3
28 F o g o r ic e fo g
29 T h u n d e rs to rm (w ith o r w ith o u t p re c ip ita tio n )
w w = 3 0 -3 9 D u s ts to rm , s a n d s to rm , d riftin g o r b lo w in g s n o w
30 - h a s d e c re a s e d d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r
31 - n o a p p r e c ia b le c h a n g e d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r
S lig h t o r m o d e ra te d u s ts to rm o r s a n d s to rm
- h a s b e g u n o r h a s in c re a s e d d u rin g th e p re c e d in g
32
hour
33 - h a s d e c r e a s e d d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r
34 - n o a p p re c ia b le c h a n g e d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r
S e v e re d u s ts to r m o r s a n d s to rm
- h a s b e g u n o r h a s in c re a s e d d u rin g th e p re c e d in g
35
hour
36 S lig h t o r m o d e r a te d riftin g s n o w
g e n e r a lly lo w ( b e lo w e y e le v e l)
37 H e a v y d riftin g s n o w
38 S lig h t o r m o d e r a te b lo w in g s n o w
g e n e r a lly h ig h (a b o v e e y e le v e l)
39 H e a v y b lo w in g s n o w
w w = 4 0 -4 9 F o g o r ic e fo g a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
F o g o r ic e fo g a t a d is ta n c e a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n , b u t n o t a t th e s ta tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r, th e fog
40
o r ic e fo q e x te n d in q to a le v e l a b o v e th a t o f th e o b s e r v e r
41 F o g o r ic e fo g in p a tc h e s
42 F o g o r ic e fo g , s k y v is ib le
h a s b e c o m e th in n e r d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r
43 F o g o r ic e fo g , s k y in v is ib le
44 F o g o r ic e fo g , s k y v is ib le
n o a p p re c ia b le c h a n g e d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r
45 F o g o r ic e fo g , s k y in v is ib le
46 F o g o r ic e fo g , s k y v is ib le h a s b e g u n o r h a s b e c o m e th ic k e r d u rin g th e p re c e d in g
47 F o g o r ic e fo g , s k y in v is ib le hour
48 F o g , d e p o s itin g rim e , s k y v is ib le
49 F o g , d e p o s itin g rim e , s k y in v is ib le
w w = 5 0 -9 9 P r e c ip ita tio n a t th e s ta tio n a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
w w = 5 0 -5 9 D riz z le
50 D riz z le , n o t fre e z in g , in te rm itte n t
s lig h t a t tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
51 D riz z le , n o t fre e z in g , c o n tin u o u s
52 D riz z le , n o t fre e z in g , in te r m itte n t
m o d e ra te a t tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
53 D riz z le , n o t fre e z in g , c o n tin u o u s
54 D riz z le , n o t fre e z in g , in te r m itte n t
h e a v y (d e n s e ) a t tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
55 D riz z le , n o t fre e z in g , c o n tin u o u s
56 D riz z le , fre e z in g , s lig h t
57 D riz z le , fre e z in g , m o d e ra te o r h e a v y (d e n s e )
58 D riz z le a n d ra in , s lig h t
59 D riz z le a n d ra in , m o d e ra te o r n e a v y
 METEOROLOGICAL CODES

ww P re se n t w e a th e r re p o rted from a m a n n e d w eath er station

w w = 6 0 -6 9 R a in
60 R a in , n o t fre e z in g , in te rm itte n t
s lig h t a t tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
61 R a in , n o t fre e z in g , c o n tin u o u s
62 R a in , n o t fre e z in g , in te r m itte n t
m o d e ra te a t tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
63 R a in , n o t fre e z in g , c o n tin u o u s
64 R a in , n o t fre e z in g , in te rm itte n t
h e a v y a t tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
65 R a in , n o t fre e z in g , c o n tin u o u s
66 R a in , fre e z in g , s lig h t
67 R a in , fre e z in g , m o d e ra te o r h e a v y
68 R a in o r d riz z le a n d s n o w , s lig h t
69 R a in o r d riz z le a n d s n o w , m o d e ra te o r h e a v y
w w = 7 0 -7 9 S o lid p re c ip ita tio n n o t in s h o w e rs
70 In te rm itte n t fa ll o f s n o w fla k e s
s lig h t a t tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
71 C o n tin u o u s fa ll o f s n o w fla k e s
72 In te r m itte n t fa ll o f s n o w fla k e s
m o d e ra te a t tim e o f o b s e r v a tio n
73 C o n tin u o u s fa ll o f s n o w fla k e s
74 In te r m itte n t fa ll o f s n o w fla k e s
h e a v y a t tim e o f o b s e r v a tio n
75 C o n tin u o u s fa ll o f s n o w fla k e s
76 D ia m o n d d u s t (w ith o r w ith o u t fo g )
77 S n o w g ra in s (w ith o r w ith o u t fo g )
78 Is o la te d s ta r -lik e s n o w c ry s ta ls (w ith o r w ith o u t fo g )
79 Ice p e lle ts
w w = 8 0 -9 9 S h o w e r y p re c ip ita tio n , o r p r e c ip ita tio n w ith c u r re n t o r re c e n t th u n d e rs to rm
80 R a in s h o w e r(s ), s lig h t
81 R a in s h o w e r(s ), m o d e ra te o r h e a v y
82 R a in s h o w e r(s ), v io le n t
83 S h o w e r(s ) o f ra in a n d s n o w m ix e d , s lig h t
84 S h o w e r(s ) o f ra in a n d s n o w m ix e d , m o d e ra te o r h e a v y
85 S n o w s h o w e r(s ), s lig h t
86 S n o w s h o w e r(s ) , m o d e ra te o r h e a v y
87 S h o w e r(s ) o f s n o w p e lle ts o r s m a ll h a il, w ith o r w ith o u t s lig h t
88 ra in o r ra in a n d s n o w m ix e d m o d e ra te o r h e a v y
89 S h o w e r(s ) o f h a il3, w ith o r w ith o u t ra in o r ra in a n d s lig h t
90 s n o w m ix e d , n o t a s s o c ia te d w ith th u n d e r m o d e ra te o r h e a v y
91 S lig h t ra in a t tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
92 M o d e ra te o r h e a v y ra in a t tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
S lig h t s n o w , o r ra in a n d s n o w m ix e d o r h a il3, a t tim e o f T h u n d e rs to rm d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r b u t n o t a t
93 tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
o b s e rv a tio n
M o d e ra te o r h e a v y s n o w , o r ra in a n d s n o w m ix e d o r
94
h a il3, a t tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
T h u n d e rs to rm , s lig h t o r m o d e ra te , w ith o u t h a il3, b u t
95
w ith ra in a n d /o r s n o w a t tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
T h u n d e rs to rm , s lig h t o r m o d e ra te , w ith h a il3 a t tim e o f
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o b s e rv a tio n
T h u n d e rs to r m , h e a v y , w ith o u t h a il3, b u t w ith ra in T h u n d e r s to r m a t tim e o f o b s e r v a tio n
97
a n d /o r s n o w a t tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
T h u n d e rs to r m c o m b in e d w ith d u s ts to rm o r s a n d s to rm
98
a t tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
99 T h u n d e r s to r m , h e a v y , w ith h a il3, a t tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n
1. T h e e x p re s s io n “ a t th e s ta tio n ” re fe rs to a la n d s ta tio n o r a s h ip .
Notes 2. T o rn a d o c lo u d o r w a te rs p o u t.
3. H a il, s m a ll h a il, s n o w p e lle ts (F re n c h : g re le , g re s il o u n e ig e ro u le e ).

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Code
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00 N o s ig n ific a n t w e a th e r o b s e rv e d
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01 C lo u d s g e n e r a lly d is s o lv in g o r b e c o m in g le s s d e v e lo p e d d u rin g th e p a s t h o u r
02 S ta te o f s k y o n th e w h o le u n c h a n g e d d u rin g th e p a s t h o u r
03 C lo u d s g e n e r a lly fo r m in g o r d e v e lo p in g d u rin g th e p a s t h o u r
04 H a z e o r s m o k e , o r d u s t in s u s p e n s io n in th e a ir, v is ib ility e q u a l to , o r g r e a te r th a n , 1 km
05 H a z e o r s m o k e , o r d u s t in s u s p e n s io n in th e a ir, v is ib ility le s s th a n 1 k m
0 6 -0 9 R e s e rv e d
10 M is t
11 D ia m o n d d u s t
12 D is ta n t lig h tn in g
1 3 -1 7 R e s e rv e d
18 S q u a lls
19 R e s e rv e d

C o d e fig u re s 2 0 -2 6 a re u s e d to re p o rt p re c ip ita tio n , fo g (o r ic e fo g ) o r th u n d e rs to r m a t th e s ta tio n d u rin g th e p re c e d in g h o u r but

n o t a t th e tim e o f o b s e rv a tio n .

20 Fog

21 P R E C IP IT A T IO N
22 D riz z le (n o t fre e z in g ) o r s n o w g ra in s
23 R a in (n o t fre e z in g )
24 Snow
25 F re e z in g d r iz z le o r fre e z in g ra in
26 T h u n d e rs to rm (w ith o r w ith o u t p re c ip ita tio n )

27 B L O W IN G O R D R IF T IN G S N O W O R S A N D
28 B lo w in g o r d riftin g s n o w o r s a n d , v is ib ility e q u a l to , o r g r e a te r th a n , 1 km
29 B lo w in g o r d riftin g s n o w o r s a n d , v is ib ility le s s th a n 1 km

30 FO G
31 F o g o r ic e in p a tc h e s
32 F o g o r ic e fo g , h a s b e c o m e th in n e r d u rin g th e p a s t h o u r
33 F o g o r ic e fo g , n o a p p re c ia b le c h a n g e d u rin g th e p a s t h o u r
34 F o g o r ic e fo g , h a s b e g u n o r b e c o m e th ic k e r d u rin g th e p a s t h o u r
35 F o g , d e p o s itin g rim e
3 6 -3 9 R e s e rv e d

40 P R E C IP IT A T IO N
41 P re c ip ita tio n , s lig h t o r m o d e ra te
42 P re c ip ita tio n , h e a v y
43 L iq u id p re c ip ita tio n , s lig h t o r m o d e ra te
44 L iq u id p re c ip ita tio n , h e a v y
45 S o lid p r e c ip ita tio n , s lig h t o r m o d e ra te
46 S o lid p r e c ip ita tio n , h e a v y
47 F re e z in g p r e c ip ita tio n , s lig h t o r m o d e ra te
48 F re e z in g p r e c ip ita tio n , h e a v y
49 R e s e rv e d

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50 D R IZ Z L E

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51 D riz z le , n o t fre e z in g , s lig h t

52 D riz z le , n o t fre e z in g , m o d e ra te
53 D riz z le , n o t fre e z in g , h e a v y
54 D riz z le , fr e e z in g , s lig h t
55 D riz z le , fre e z in g , m o d e ra te
56 D riz z le , fre e z in g , h e a v y
57 D riz z le a n d ra in , s lig h t
58 D riz z le a n d ra in , m o d e ra te o r h e a v y
59 R e s e rv e d

60 R A IN
61 R a in , n o t fre e z in g , s lig h t
62 R a in , n o t fre e z in g , m o d e ra te
63 R a in , n o t fre e z in g , h e a v y
64 R a in , fr e e z in g , s lig h t
65 R a in , fr e e z in g , m o d e ra te
66 R a in , fr e e z in g , h e a v y
67 R a in (o r d riz z le ) a n d s n o w , s lig h t
68 R a in (o r d riz z le ) a n d s n o w , m o d e ra te o r h e a v y

69 R e s e rv e d

70 SNOW
71 S n o w , s lig h t
72 S n o w , m o d e ra te
73 Snow , heavy
74 Ic e p e lle ts , s lig h t
75 Ic e p e lle ts , m o d e ra te
76 Ic e p e lle ts , h e a v y
77 S n o w g ra in s
78 Ic e c ry s ta ls
79 R e s e rv e d

80 S H O W E R (S ) o r IN T E R M IT T E N T P R E C IP IT A T IO N

81 R a in s h o w e r(s ) o r in te rm itte n t ra in , s lig h t

82 R a in s h o w e r( s ) o r in te rm itte n t ra in , m o d e ra te
83 R a in s h o w e r( s ) o r in te r m itte n t ra in , h e a v y
84 R a in s h o w e r(s ) o r in te rm itte n t ra in , v io le n t
85 S n o w s h o w e r(s ) o r in te rm itte n t s n o w , s lig h t
86 S n o w s h o w e r(s ) o r in te rm itte n t s n o w , m o d e ra te
87 S n o w s h o w e r(s ) o r in te rm itte n t s n o w , h e a v y
88 R e s e rv e d
89 H a il

90 THUNDERSTO RM

91 T h u n d e rs to rm , s lig h t o r m o d e ra te , w ith n o p re c ip ita tio n

92 T h u n d e rs to rm , s lig h t o r m o d e ra te , w ith ra in s h o w e rs a n d /o r s n o w s h o w e rs

93 T h u n d e rs to rm , s lig h t o r m o d e ra te , w ith h a il
94 T h u n d e r s to rm , h e a v y , w ith n o p re c ip ita tio n

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95 T h u n d e rs to rm , h e a v y , w ith ra in s h o w e rs a n d /o r s n o w s h o w e rs
96 T h u n d e r s to rm , h e a v y , w ith h a il
9 7 -9 8 R e s e rv e d
99 T o rn a d o
N o te s 1. T h is c o d e ta b le in c lu d e s te rm s o n s e v e ra l le v e ls to c o v e r s im p le a n d in c re a s in g ly c o m p le x s ta tio n s .
G e n e ric te rm s fo r w e a th e r (e .g . fo g , d riz z le ) a re in te n d e d fo r u s e a t s ta tio n s c a p a b le o f d e te rm in in g ty p e s of
2.
w e a th e r b u t n o o th e r in fo rm a tio n . G e n e r ic te rm s a re in c lu d e d in th e c o d e ta b le u s in g a ll c a p ita l le tte rs .
C o d e fig u re s fo r g e n e ric p re c ip ita tio n (c o d e fig u re s 4 0 -4 8 ) a re a rra n g e d in o rd e r o f in c re a s in g c o m p le x ity . For
e x a m p le , a v e r y s im p le s ta tio n th a t c a n s e n s e o n ly th e p re s e n c e o r a b s e n c e o f p re c ip ita tio n w o u ld u s e co d e
3. fig u re 4 0 (p re c ip ita tio n ). A t th e n e x t le v e l, a s ta tio n c a p a b le o f s e n s in g a m o u n t b u t n o t ty p e w o u ld u s e c o d e
fig u re 41 o r 4 2 . A s ta tio n c a p a b le o f s e n s in g g ro s s ty p e (liq u id , s o lid , fre e z in g ) a n d a m o u n t w o u ld u s e c o d e
fig u re s 4 3 -4 8 . A s ta tio n c a p a b le o f re p o rtin g a c tu a l ty p e s o f p re c ip ita tio n (e .g . d riz z le o r ra in ), b u t n o t th e
a m o u n t, w o u ld u s e th e a p p r o p ria te w h o le d e c ile n u m b e r (e .g . 5 0 fo r g e n e ric d riz z le , 6 0 fo r g e n e r ic ra in ).

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0 S h ip n o p e n w a te r w ith flo a tin g ic e in s ig h t
1 S h ip n e a s ily p e n e tra b le ic e ; c o n d itio n s im p ro v in g
2 S h ip n e a s ily p e n e tra b le ic e ; c o n d itio n s n o t c h a n g in g
3 S h ip n e a s ily p e n e tra b le ic e ; c o n d itio n s w o rs e n in g S h ip in ic e
4 S h ip n ic e d iffic u lt to p e n e tr a te ; c o n d itio n s im p ro v in g
5 S h ip n ic e d iffic u lt to p e n e tra te ; c o n d itio n s n o t c h a n g in g
6 Ic e fo rm in g a n d flo e s fre e z in g to g e th e r
7 Ic e u n d e r s lig h t p re s s u re
S h ip in ic e d iffic u lt to p e n e tr a te a n d c o n d itio n s w o rs e n in g
8 Ic e u n d e r m o d e r a te o r s e v e re p re s s u r e
9 S h ip b e s e t
U n a b le to re p o rt, b e c a u s e o f d a rk n e s s o r la c k o f
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 ABOUT BALTICE.ORG
B a ltic e .o rg is a s in g le a c c e s s p o in t fo r re lia b le a n d u p to d a te in fo rm a tio n re la te d to w in te r n a v ig a tio n in th e B a ltic S e a a re a . T h is s ite
g a th e rs in fo r m a tio n a n d in s tr u c tio n s fro m ic e b re a k in g a u th o r itie s fro m a ll th e B a ltic S e a c o u n trie s e .g . D e n m a rk , E s to n ia , F in la n d ,
G e rm a n y , L a tv ia , L ith u a n ia , N o rw a y , P o la n d , R u s s ia a n d S w e d e n .

T h e a im o f th e s ite is to e x te n d th e k n o w le d g e o f w in te r n a v ig a tio n a n d p re v a ilin g c o n d itio n s in th e a re a d u rin g ic e s e a s o n . T h e s ite

p ro v id e s in fo r m a tio n s u c h a s : ic e re p o rts , c h a rts , ic e b re a k in g , re p o rtin g d e ta ils a n d tr a in in g c o u rs e s , to g e th e r w ith lin k s to th e v a rio u s
c o u n try s p e c ific h y d r o g r a p h ic a n d m e te o ro lo g ic a l a u th o rity w e b s ite s .

THE BALTIC SEA ICE CODE

The c o d e is in te n d e d to b e u s e d fo r th e re p o rtin g o f ic e c o n d itio n s in fa irw a y s , h a rb o u r a re a s , c o a s t s e c to r s a n d s e le c te d s e a ro u te s .

It is u s e d b y th e fo llo w in g c o u n trie s : D e n m a rk , E s to n ia , F in la n d , G e rm a n y , L a tv ia , L ith u a n ia , N e th e rla n d s , N o rw a y , P o la n d , R u s s ia
and S w e d e n .

F u rth e r in fo rm a tio n c a n b e fo u n d o n th e B a ltic S e a Ic e S e rv ic e s w e b s ite w w w .b s is - ic e .d e , in p a rtic u la r u n d e r th e “T e c h n ic a l

In fo rm a tio n ” s e c tio n .

CODE FORM

ICE A A 1 A BS BT BK B 2 A b S bT b K b . . . n A BS BT BK B
BB 1 A bS bT bK b 2 A b S bT b K b . . . n A BS BT BK B
CC e tc .

SYMBOLIC LETTERS

AA B B e tc In d e x le tte rs d e fin in g d is tric ts fo r fa ir w a y s e c tio n s o r s e a a r e a s to w h ic h th e fo llo w in g 5 -fig u re g r o u p s re fe r

12 ... n Id e n tifie r fig u re s o f c o d e g ro u p s re fe rrin g to fa irw a y s e c tio n s o r s e a a re a s w ith in th e d is tric ts d e fin e d b y A A , B B , C C
e tc . T h e n u m b e r o f s e c tio n s o r a re a s w ith in e a c h d is tric t c a n n o t e x c e e d 9
Ab A m o u n t a n d a r ra n g e m e n t o f s e a ic e (c o d e ta b le A B)
SB S ta g e o f ic e d e v e lo p m e n t (c o d e ta b le S B)
Tb T o p o g r a p h y o r fo rm o f ic e (c o d e ta b le T B)
Kb N a v ig a tio n a l c o n d itio n s in ic e (c o d e ta b le K B)

Notes: (1 ) W h e n a s e c tio n is fre e o f ic e th e c o rre s p o n d in g g r o u p m a y b e o m itte d fro m th e re p o rt. It s h o u ld h o w e v e r a lw a y s b e

c o d e d a s n O //K e th e firs t tw o d a y s a fte r it h a s b e c o m e ic e fre e a n d o n ly o m itte d th e th ird d a y if th e ic e fre e c o n d itio n s
c o n tin u e .
(2 ) W h e n a ll s e c tio n s w ith in a d is tric t a re ic e fre e th e w h o le d is tr ic t s h a ll b e o m itte d fro m th e re p o rt.
(3 ) T h e d is tr ic ts fo r w h ic h ic e in fo rm a tio n is is s u e d b y c o u n trie s u s in g th is c o d e a re in d ic a te d fo r e a c h c o u n tr y in th e
fo llo w in g p a g e s :

CODE TABLES

Ab — A m ount and a rran g em e n t of sea ice

Code
figure
0 Ice fre e
1 O pe n w a te r — c o n c e n tra tio n le s s th a n 1 /1 0
2 V ery o p e n p a c k ic e — c o n c e n tra tio n 1 /1 0 to le s s th a n 4 /1 0
3 O pe n p a c k ic e — c o n c e n tr a tio n 4 /1 0 to 6 /1 0
4 C lose p a c k ic e — c o n c e n tra tio n 7 /1 0 to 8 /1 0
i 5 V ery c lo s e p a c k ic e — c o n c e n tra tio n 9 /1 0 to 9 + /1 0 *
6 C o m p a c t p a c k ic e , in c lu d in g c o n s o lid a te d p a c k ic e — c o n c e n tr a tio n 1 0 /1 0
7 Fast ic e w ith p a c k ic e o u ts id e
8 Fast ice
9 Lead in v e r y c lo s e o r c o m p a c t p a c k ic e o r a lo n g th e fa s t ic e e d g e
I I U nable to re p o rt
* 9+ /10 m e a n s 1 0 /1 0 ic e c o n c e n tra tio n w ith s m a ll o p e n in g s

Note: T h e h ig h e r c o d e fig u r e h a s g re a te r p rio rity in re p o rtin g

 ICE REPORTS

S B — S tage of ice d e ve lo p m en t
C ode
fig u re
0 N e w ic e o r d a r k n ila s (le s s th a n 5 c m th ic k )
1 L ig h t n ila s ( 5 - 1 0 c m th ic k ) o r ic e rin d
2 G re y ic e ( 1 0 - 1 5 c m th ic k )
3 G re y -w h ite ic e ( 1 5 - 3 0 c m th ic k )
4 T h in firs t y e a r ic e firs t s ta g e ( 3 0 - 5 0 c m th ic k )
5 T h in firs t y e a r ic e s e c o n d s ta g e ( 5 0 - 7 0 c m th ic k )
6 M e d iu m firs t y e a r ic e ( 7 0 - 1 2 0 c m th ic k )
7 Ic e p re d o m in a n tly th in n e r th a n 1 5 c m w ith s o m e th ic k e r ic e
8 Ic e p re d o m in a n tly 1 5 - 3 0 c m w ith s o m e ic e th ic k e r th a n 3 0 c m
9 Ic e p re d o m in a n tly th ic k e r th a n 3 0 c m w ith s o m e th in n e r ic e
/ N o in fo r m a tio n o r u n a b le to re p o rt

N o te : If A b is r e p o rte d a s “0 ” , S B s h o u ld b e re p o rte d a s /

T b — T o p o g ra p h y o r fo rm of ice
C ode
fig u re
0 P a n c a k e ic e , ic e c a k e s , b ra s h ic e — le s s th a n 2 0 m a c ro s s
1 S m a ll ic e flo e s — 2 0 - 1 0 0 m a c ro s s
2 M e d iu m ic e flo e s — 1 0 0 - 5 0 0 m a c ro s s
3 B ig ic e flo e s — 5 0 0 - 2 0 0 0 m a c ro s s
4 V a s t o r g ia n t ic e flo e s — m o re th a n 2 0 0 0 m a c ro s s — o r le v e l ic e
5 R a fte d ic e
6 C o m p a c te d s lu s h o r s h u g a , o r c o m p a c te d b ra s h ic e
7 H u m m o c k e d o r rid g e d ic e
8 T h a w h o le s o r m a n y p u d d le s o n th e ic e
9 R o tte n ic e
/ N o in fo rm a tio n o r u n a b le to re p o rt

N o te s : (1 ) T h e fig u re s 0 to 4 — fo r m s o f ic e — s h o u ld b e u s e d o n ly if th e ic e c o n c e n tra tio n is le s s th a n 7 /1 0 a n d n o c o m p a c te d

ic e is p re s e n t; in th is c a s e T B = 4 m e a n s v a s t ic e flo e s . T h e fig u re s 4 to 9 s h o u ld b e re p o rte d if th e ic e c o n c e n tra tio n
is m o re th a n 7 /1 0 ; in th is c a s e T B = 4 m e a n s le v e l ic e .
(2 ) If A b is re p o rte d a s “ 0 ” , T B s h o u ld b e re p o rte d a s /

K b — N avig ation c o n ditions in ice

C ode
fig u r e
0 N a v ig a tio n u n o b s tr u c te d
1 N a v ig a tio n d iffic u lt o r d a n g e ro u s fo r w o o d e n v e s s e ls w ith o u t ic e s h e a th in g
2 N a v ig a tio n d iffic u lt fo r u n s tre n g th e n e d o r lo w -p o w e re d v e s s e ls b u ilt o f iro n o r s te e l. N a v ig a tio n fo r w o o d e n v e s s e ls e v e n w ith ice
s h e a th in g n o t a d v is a b le
3 N a v ig a tio n w ith o u t ic e b re a k e r a s s is ta n c e p o s s ib le o n ly fo r h ig h -p o w e re d v e s s e ls o f s tro n g c o n s tru c tio n a n d s u ita b le fo r na vigation
in ic e
4 N a v ig a tio n p r o c e e d s in le a d o r a b ro k e n ic e -c h a n n e l w ith o u t th e a s s is ta n c e o f a n ic e b re a k e r
5 Ic e b re a k e r a s s is ta n c e c a n o n ly b e g iv e n to v e s s e ls s u ita b le fo r n a v ig a tio n in ic e a n d o f s p e c ia l s iz e
6 Ic e b re a k e r a s s is ta n c e c a n o n ly b e g iv e n to v e s s e ls o f s p e c ia l ic e c la s s a n d o f s p e c ia l s iz e
7 Ic e b re a k e r a s s is ta n c e c a n o n ly b e g iv e n to v e s s e ls a fte r s p e c ia l p e rm is s io n
8 N a v ig a tio n te m p o r a r ily c lo s e d
9 N a v ig a tio n h a s c e a s e d
/ U nknow n

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Diagram page 288

(1) Sea area N of Hammeren EE (1) Sea area W of Sjaellands Rev (Route T)
(2) Fairway to Ronne (2) Sea area W of Hesselo (Route T)
(3) Sea area between Ronne and Falsterbo (3) Sea area E of Anholt (Route T)
(4) Sea area off Falsterbo Rev (4) Sea area W of Fladen Lt (Route T)
(5) Fairway through Drogden (5) Sea area NW of Kummelbanke (Route T)
(6) Fairway to Kobenhavn (6) Sea area N of Skagen (Route T)
(1) Sea area W of Ven FF (1) Southern entrance to Lillebaelt, Skjoldnaes
(2) Sea area E of Ven (2) (2) Sea area off Helnaes
(3) Sea area off Helsingor (3) Fairway to Abenra — Enstedvaerket
(4) Sea area off Nakkehoved (4) Sea area off Assens
(5) Sea area S of Hesselo (5) Kolding Yderfjord to the bridges
(6) Fairway to Isefjorden — Kyndbyvaerket (6) Fairway to Esbjerg
(1) Sea area off Mon lighthouse (Route T) GG (1) Fairway at Fredericia to the bridges
(2) Sea area S of Gedser (Route T) (2) Sea area N of /Ebelo
(3) Sea area S of Rodby Harbour (Route T) (3) Fairway to Odense
(4) Sea area SE of Keldsnor (Route T) (4) Sea area at Vesborg lighthouse
(5) Sea area off Spodsbjerg (Route T) (5) Sea area S of Sletterhage
(6) Sea area W of Omo (Route T) (6) Fairway to Arhus
(1) Agersosund — Stigsnass HH (1) Sea area off Fornaes
(2) Store baelt, western part (2) Fairway to Randers
(3) Store baelt, eastern part (Route T) (3) Entrance at Hals Barre
(4) Sea area E of Romso (Route T) (4) Fairway to Aalborg
(5) Fairway to Kalundborg — oil harbour (5) Sea area NW of Lasso
(6) Sea area W of Rosnaes (Route T) (6) Sea area off Hirsholmene

Th e D a n is h Ic e S e r v ic e

The Danish Ice Service consists of two separate services, the Ice Reporting Service and the Ice Breaking Service.
The purpose of the Danish Ice Service is to assist shipping to and from Danish ports within Danish waters.
Shipping is assisted as close as possible to the port of destination where the remaining icebreaking is taken over by the port's own icebreaking resources.
When ice conditions begin to affect shipping, the Admiral Danish Fleet will commit the naval icebreakers and charter icebreaking tugs as required to assist
shipping in Danish waters.
Assistance is given according to the following priority:
Vessels in distress.
Vessels transporting live animals.
I Vessels transporting passengers.
Vessels transporting cargoes of special importance.
All vessels in need.
As the naval icebreakers are not able to navigate the Limfjord west of Aalborg due to their draft, Admiral Danish Fleet has a contract with a tug company to be
standby for icebreaking in this area at the Ice Service disposal.

Contact:
Danish IceService n .. , n
,. „ . r, , « Daily Ice Reports
Joint Services Defence Command,Marine Staff

Tel: +45 728 50000 Tel: +45 894 33208/33407

+45 728 12056 Fax: +45 894 33244
+45 728 50369
+45 728 50364 (Ice Reports and Observations)
e-mail: mas@ sok.dk
Website: www.forsvaret.dk/istjenesten (Ice information is in Danish only).

Ice Breaker Assistance

I Within the following areas the Danish Ice Service may activate icebreaker assistance to shipping from 15 December to 31 March.
• Limfjord West of Aalborg
• Limfjord between Aalborg and Hals Barre
• Waters South of Funen
• Smaalandsfarvandet (waters South of Zealand)

Ships bound for a port in one of these areas must contact the Danish Ice Service in a timely manner, giving their estimated time of arrival, so that the icebreaker
service can be coordinated. Contact the Joint Services Defence Command above.

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REPORTS AND CODES
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© Shipping route number

Sweden
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Diagram page 290

AA (1) Narva-Joesuu — Kunda

(2) Kunda Harbour and bay
(3) Kunda Harbour — Tallinn
(4) Muuga Harbour and bay
(5) Tallinn Harbour and bay
(6) Tallinn — Osmussaar
(7) Osmussaar — Ristna
(8) Ristna — irbenskiy Strait
BB (1) Parnu Harbour and bay
(2) Parnu — Irbenskiy Strait (eastern end)
(3) irbenskiy Strait
CC (D Muhuvain

Contact:
Estonian W eather Service
Tel: +372 666 0924
+372 666 0923
Fax +372 666 0909
e-mail: teenused@ envir.ee
Website: www.ilmateenistus.ee

Estonian Maritime Administration Winter Navigation Department

, +372 620 5769 (H24)
+372 620 5707 (0800-1700 Mon-Fri)
Fax: +372 620 5766
e-mail: winternavigation@ vta.ee
Website: www.vta.ee
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Diagrams pages 293 and 294

AA (1) Roytta - Etukari LL (1) Maarianhamina - Marhallan

(2) Etukari - Ristinmatala (2) Sea area off Nyhamn and Marhallan
(3) Ajos - Ristinmatala (3) The middle part of the Aland Sea
(4) Ristinmatala - Kemi 2 (4) Sea S of Lagskar
(5) Kemi 2 - Kemi 1 MM (1) Naantali and Turku - Rajakari
(6) Sea area SW of Kemi 1 (2) Rajakari - Lovskar
(7) Kemi 2 - Ulkokrunni - Virpiniemi NN (1) Lovskar - Korra
BB (1) Oulu Harbour - Kattilankalla (2) Korra - Isokari
(2) Kattilankalla - Oulu 1 (3) Lovskar - Berghamn
(3) Sea area SW of Oulu 1 (4) Berghamn - Stora Sottunga
(4) The open sea N of the latitude of Marjaniemi (5) Stora Sottunga - Ledskar
CC (1) Raahe Harbour - Heikinkari (6) Sea area off Rodhamn
(2) Heikinkari - Raahe Lt 00 (1) Lovskar - Grisselborg
(3) Raahe Lt - Nahkiainen (2) Grisselborg - Norparskar
(4) Sea between the latitudes of Marjaniemi - Ulkokalla (3) Sea area of Vidskar
DD (1) Rahja Harbour - Valimatala (4) Uto - Suomen Leijona
(2) Valimatala to route Ulkokalla - Ykskivi (5) Sea S of Suomen Leijona
(3) Sea between the latitudes of Ulkokalla - Pietarsaari PP (1) Hanko Harbour - Hanko 1
EE (1) Ykspihlaja - Repskar (2) Sea S of Hanko 1
(2) Repskar - Kokkola Lt (3) Hanko - Vitgrund
(3) Sea off Kokkola Lt (4) Vitgrund - Uto
(4) Pietarsaari - Kalian QQ (1) Koverhar - Hasto Buso
(5) Sea area off Kalian (2) Hasto Buso - Ajax
(6) Latitude of Pietarsaari - NE of Nordvalen (3) Sea S of Ajax
FF (1) Sea area ENE of Nordvalen RR (1) Inkoo and Kantvik - Sea off Porkkala
(2) Nordvalen - Sea to W of Norrskar (2) Sea area off Porkkala
(3) Vaskiluoto - Ensten (3) Sea S of Porkkala Lt
(4) Ensten - Vaasa Lt SS (1) Helsinki Harbours - Harmaja
(5) Vaasa Lt - Norrskar (2) Harmaja - Helsinki Lt
(6) Sea area SW of Norrskar (3) Helsinki Lt - Sea S of Porkkala Lt
GG (1) Kaskinen - Salgrund (4) Helsinki - Porkkala - Ronnskar, fairway
(2) Sea area off Salgrund (5) Helsinki, Vuosaari - Eestiluoto
(3) The open sea N of the latitude of Yttergrund (6) Eestiluoto - Helsinki Lt
HH (1) Pori - Route Pori Lt - Sappi TT (1) Porvoo Harbour - Varlax
(2) Route Pori Lt - Sappi - Sea to W (2) Varlax - Porvoo Lt
(3) The high seas the length of Yttergrund and Rauma (3) Porvoo Lt - Kalbadagrund
II (1) Rauma Harbour - Kylmapihlaja (4) Kalbadagrund - Helsinki Lt
(2) Kylmapihlaja - Rauma Lt (5) Valko Harbour - Taktarn
(3) Sea W of Rauma Lt (6) Archipelago fairway Boisto - Glosholm
(4) The open sea S of latitude of Rauma (7) Archipelago fairway Glosholm - Helsinki
JJ (1) Uusikaupunki Harbour - Kirsta UU (1) Kotka - Viikari
(2) Kirsta - Isokari (2) Viikari - Orrengrund
(3) Isokari - Sandback (3) Orrengrund - Tiiskeri
(4) Sea area off Sandback (4) Tiiskeri - Kalbadagrund
KK (1) Sea N of Salskar (5) Hamina - Suurmusta
(2) Sea N of Market (6) Suurmusta - Merikari
(3) Sea W of Market (7) Merikari - Kaunissaari
(4) Sea S of Market

The Ice Service of The Finnish Meteorological Institute monitors ice conditions and developments on a daily basis and issues ice charts, ice reports and ice
forecasts based on the data it collects and analyses. The daily ice chart and ice report includes a description of current ice conditions and information about the
icebreakers’ operational areas. Announcements are also given about traffic restrictions, ship routes, advance notification obligations, etc.

The ice report is read daily at 12:45 (LT) in Finnish on Radio Suomi and in Swedish on Radio Vega. Ice charts, ice reports and ice forecasts can be ordered from
the Meteorological Institute. The orders are chargeable and can be delivered by mail, fax or e-mail. The Ice Service of the Meteorological Institute can also
answers questions about the ice situation, ice winter forecasts and any other expert questions related to ice.

Mariners are also advised to seek information regarding winter navigation on the BIMWeb website www.baltice.org, where the following information is available
free of charge: daily ice chart covering the whole Baltic Sea area, an ice report, the positions and assistance plans of icebreakers, traffic restrictions in force and
other useful information.
 ICE REPORTS

The Finnish Transport Agency's Winter Navigation Unit is able to answer queries relating to traffic restrictions, exemptions, ice conditions and other related
matters. The unit also provides information about exceptional situations and current matters, all of which can be found on their website or can be supplied by
e-mail if required. Please supply your contact information to the e-mail address listed below if this is the case.

Arctia Shipping Ltd. responds to inquiries concerning icebreaker operations. Their website provides information about icebreakers, crew changing dates and
assistance areas etc.

CONTACT DETAILS:
Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI): Finnish Ice Service Finnish Transport Agency: Ice Breaking Services
+358 295 343000 (Switchboard 0800-1615 LT)
Tel: +358 29 5393464 Tel: +358 295 343322 (Head of Winter Navigation Unit)
+358 295 343328 (Senior Maritime Officer - traffic restrictions)
Fax: +358 29 5393413 Fax:
E-mail: ice@fmi.fi E-mail: winternavigation@ fta.fi
www.fta.fi
Website: http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/ice-conditions Website:
www.liikennevirasto.fi/web/en/merchant-shipping/winter-navigation

Arctia Shipping Ltd. Alfons Hakans AS (Finnish Branch)

Tel: +358 46 8767050 (H24) Tel: +358 2515500
+358 5063304 (Service number H24)
E-mail: icebreakers@arctia.fi E-mail: office.turku@ alfonshakans.fi
Website: www.arctia.fi/front_page Website: www.alfonshakans.fi

ICE-BREAKERS:
Arctia ice-breaker contact details are as follows:
NOTE: A ll Arctia ice-breakers listen to VHF Ch 16 and M F 2332 kHz

Name: Urho Name: Sisu Name: Otso

Call Sign: OHMS Call Sign: OHMW Call Sign: OIRT
Tel: +358 (0)30 6207500 Tel: +358(0)30 6207400 Tel: +358 (0)30 6207300
Mobile: +358 (0)400 219681 Mobile: +358 (0)400 219682 Mobile: +358 (0)400 219680
E-mail: urho.bridge@ arctia.fi E-mail: sisu.bridge@ arctia.fi E-mail: otso.bridge@ arctia.fi

Name: Kontio Name: Voima Name: Fennica

Call Sign: OIRV Call Sign: OHLW Call Sign: OJAD
Tel: +358(0)30 6207200 Tel: +358 (0)30 6207650 Tel: +358 (0)30 6207700
Mobile: +358 (0)400 592747 Mobile: +358 (0)400 318156 Mobile:" +358 (0)400 107157
E-mail: kontio.bridge@ arctia.fi E-mail: voima.bridge@ arctia.fi E-mail: fennica.bridge@ arctia.fi

Name: Nordica Name: Polaris

Call Sign: OJAE Call Sign: OJQT
Tel: +358 (0)30 6207800 Tel: +358 (0)942 450459
Mobile: +358 (0)400 246551 Mobile: +358 (0)468 767900
E-mail: nordica.bridge@arctia.fi E-mail: polaris.bridge@ arctia.fi

Alfons Hakans AS (Finnish Branch) ice-breaker contact details are as follows:

Name: Zeus
Call Sign: OJHB
Mobile: +358(0)400 184031
E-mail: tug.zeus@ alfonshakans.fi
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Diagrams page 297

AA (1) Stralsund to Palmer Ort FF (1) Flensburg to Holnis

(2) Palmer Ort to Freesendorfer Haken (2) Holnis to Neukirchen
(3) Osttief (3) Neukirchen to Kalkgrund
(4) Landtief channel (4) Sea area off Falshoft
(5) Sassnitz, port GG (1) Holtenau, Canal Entrance
(6) Sea area off Sassnitz (2) Kanal, Holtenau to Rendsburg
(7) Sea area off Arkona (3) Kanal, Rendsburg to BrunsbOttel
BB (1) W olgast to Peenemunde (4) Brunsbuttel, Canal Entrance
(2) Peenemunde to Ruden HH (1) Hamburg-Landungsbrucken, Elbe
CC (1) Rostock to Warnemunde (2) Stadersand, Elbe
(2) Rostock port (3) Brunsbuttel, Elbe
(3) Warnemunde, Seekanal (4) Cuxhaven to Neuwerk
(4) Sea area off Warnemunde (5) Sea area off light-vessel, Elbe
(5) Rostock, sea area North of navigation buoy II (1) Bremen, Weser
DD (1) W ismar to Walfisch (2) Brake, Weser
(2) Walfisch to Timmendorf (3) Bremerhaven, Weser
(3) Tim mendorf to Wismar navigation buoy (4) Hohe-Weg-lighthouse, channel
(4) Lubeck to Travemunde (5) Alte Weser, channel
(5) Travemunde Harbour (6) Neue Weser, channel
(6) Sea area off Travemunde KK (1) Wilhelmshaven Harbour entrance
(7) Sea area off Dahmeshoved (2) Wilhelmshaven Tankerloschbrucke
EE (1) Holtenau to Laboe (3) Schillig, Jade
(2) Sea area off Bulk (4) Wangerooger channel
(3) Sea area NE of Kiel lighthouse LL (1) Emden and outer harbour
(4) Sea area off W estermarkelsdorf (2) Emden to Randzelgat
(5) Sea area off Marienleuchte (3) Borkum, Randzelgat, Ems
(6) Eastern entrance of Fehmarnbelt (4) Borkum, Westerems

The Eisdienst (Ice Service) of Bundesamt fur Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) provides ice reports, ice charts and station reports using the Baltic Sea Ice
Code, information on icebreakers and restrictions to navigation, satellite images and derived thematic maps. All ice reports and charts issued by the Ice Service
are published on the Internet.
The ice report is issued daily from Monday to Friday, from late November to early June and covers the whole of the Baltic Sea and coastal area of the North Sea.
It includes station reports, regional overviews and forecasts for the next 4 -5 days. Additionally there are announcements of restrictions to navigation, together with
the operational areas and possible assistance of icebreakers. Once a week a reference ice chart covering the entire Baltic Sea region is attached. During the
ice-season an ice chart covering the western region of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea coast is updated daily, if ice is present. The ice charts are also available
as S-411-ice for use in a suitable ECDIS. All details are published on the Internet at:
www.bsh.de/de/Meeresdaten/Beobachtungen/Eis/index.jsp
www.bsis-ice.de
The ice charts are also available as S-1 Ox-ice for use in a suitable ECDIS.

Contact:
Bundesamt fur Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH)
Tel: +49 381 4563780/4563782/4563787
Fax: +49 381 4563949
e-mail: ice@bsh.de
www.bsh.de/en/Marine_data/Observations/lce/index.jsp
Website:
www.bsis-ice.de

Ice Breaking Service

Federal Waterways and Shipping Agency
Northern Region Office
Tel: +49 431 33948120
Fax: +49 431 33946399
e-mail: raven.kurtz@ wsv-bund.de
Website: www.wsd-nord.wsv.de

ICE BREAKING SERVICE (Baltic Coast):

The Ice Service, which includes the Ice-breaking Service and Ice Reporting, assists vessels in German Baltic waters during ice conditions. In the occurrence of
ice, 3 Ice Service Centres (ISC) are set up:

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Ice Service Centre Area

Ice Service Centre Kiel-Holtenau Nord-Ostsee Kanal (Kiel Canal)
Ice Service Centre Lubeck Western Baltic from the German/Danish border to longitude 11 °42'-00E (Ob Buk Lt)

Ice Service Centre Stralsund Western and southern Baltic from longitude 11 °42'-00E to the eastern German border

CONTACT DETAILS:
Ice Service Centre Kiel-Holtenau: From km 0 0 to km 49-5 Ice Service Centre Kiel-Holtenau: From km 49-5 to km 98-7
Call: Kiel Kanal 2 Call: Kiel Kanal 3
VHF: Ch 02 VHF: Ch 03
+49(0)4852 885362 +49(0)431 3603483
Tei: Tel
+49(0)4852 885369 (outside office hours) +49(0)4852 885469 (outside office hours)
+49(0)4852 885400 +49(0)431 3603296
Fax: Fax:
+49(0)4852 885407 (outside office hours) +49(0)4852 885407 (outside office hours)
E-mail: E-mail: nautik.wsa-brunsbuettel@ wsv.bund.de

Ice Service Centre Lubeck Ice Service Centre Stralsund

Stralsund Traffic
Trave Traffic
Call: Call: Sassnitz Traffic
Kiel Traffic
Warnemunde Traffic
Ch 13 (Sassnitz Traffic)
Ch 13 (Trave Traffic)
VHF: VHF: Ch 67 (Stralsund Traffic)
Ch 67 (Kiel Traffic)
Ch 73 (Warnemunde Traffic)
+49(0)451 6208360
+49(0)3831 249360
Tel: +49(0)451 6208362 Tel:
+49(0)381 20671841 (outside office hours)
+49(0)4502 8475511 (outside office hours)
Fax: +49(0)451 6208190 Fax: +49(0)381 20671845
wsa-luebeck@ wsv.bund.de wsa-stalsund@ wsv.bund.de
E-mail: E-mail:
vkz-travemuende@ wsv.bund.de nvd.wsa-stralsund@ wsv.bund.de

ICE-BREAKERS:
Ice-breakers and their contact details are as follows:

Name: Arkona Name: Mellum Name: Neuwerk

Call Sign: DBBU Call Sign: DBPG Call Sign: DBJM
VHF: Ch 06 1016 VHF: Ch 0 6 1 0 1 6 VHF: Ch 06 10 16
Tel: +49(0)151 17417210 Tel: +49(0)171 8349083 Tel: +49(0)171 7652140
+49(0)151 17417211
Fax: +49(0)151 177445285 Fax: +49(0)171 8356949 Fax: +49(0)171 7683718
Inmarsat: - Inmarsat: 761651659 Inmarsat: 773166488
Inmarsat F77: 764034224 Inmarsat F77: Inmarsat F77: -
Inmarsat Fax: 600365055 Inmarsat Fax: 600273385 Inmarsat Fax: 783252371
Inmarsat
Inmarsat Telex: - Inmarsat Telex: 1121334
Telex:
Iridium: +881 621 442000 Iridium: - Iridium:
E-mail: wsa.stralsund-arkona@ t-online.de E-mail: gs-mellum@t-online. E-mail: neuwerk.wsa-cux@t-online.de

PROCEDURE:
1. Requests for ice-breaking assistance \ I normally be directed to the appropriate ISC or exceptionally to an ice-breaker working in the corresponding
area.
2. Requests should contain the following information:
(a) Vessel’s name
(b) Call sign
(c) Nationality
(d) Size
(e) Ice class
(f) Engine power
(g) Position
(h) Destination
3. During the reported voyage, vessels should follow the directions given by the ISC. After initial contact with the ISC or an ice-breaker, vessels should
maintain a continuous radio watch, unless otherwise stipulated.

NOTES:
1. The Ice Reporting Service is carried out by the Bundesamt fur Seeschiffahrt und Hydrographie in Rostock.
2. in addition, information concerning the ice situation can be obtained from any of the 3 ISCs.
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G reenland Ice S ervice
D M I Ic e S e rv ic e a n d Ic e P a tro l N a r s a rs u a q c o lle c t in fo rm a tio n re g a rd in g ic e c o n d itio n s in th e w a te rs a ro u n d G re e n la n d a n d d is trib u te
th is in fo rm a tio n to v e s s e ls p rim a rily a s ic e c h a rts a n d re p o rts .
D M I Ic e S e rv ic e o r Ic e P a tro l N a rs a rs u a q c a n b e c o n ta c te d fo r in fo rm a tio n a b o u t is s u e d o r p la n n e d ic e c h a rts .
D M I Ic e S e rv ic e , C o p e n h a g e n :
• Ic e C h a rtin g . P rim a rily b a s e d o n in fo rm a tio n re c e iv e d fro m ra d a r c a rry in g s a te llite s 1.
Ic e P a tro l N a rs a rs u a q , G r e e n la n d :
• In s h o re Ic e R e p o rt.
• R e d u c e d Ic e R e p o rt.
• Ic e p ilo tin g b y h e lic o p te r, p rim a rily fo r in s h o re s a ilin g ro u te s in S o u th G r e e n la n d 1
• D is trib u tio n o f Ic e C h a rts , In s h o re Ic e R e p o rt a n d R e d u c e d Ic e R e p o rt.
N o te : A d d itio n a l ic e c h a rts a n d ic e p ilo tin g c a n b e o b ta in e d a n d th is s p e c ia l s e rv ic e m u s t g e n e ra lly b e o r d e re d n o le s s th a n th re e
d a y s in a d v a n c e .

Ice C harts
C a p e F a re w e ll A re a : C o v e rs th e w a te r s a ro u n d C a p e F a re w e ll: p rim a rily fro m P a a m iu t (F re d e rik s h a b ) a lo n g th e w e s t c o a s t to C a p e
F a re w e ll a n d to T in g m ia r m iu t a lo n g th e e a s t c o a s t, s o u th o f 6 2 ° N.
W e s t C o a s t A re a :
C o v e rs a re a s o n th e w e s t c o a s t o f G re e n la n d n o rth o f 6 2 ° N . T h e c o v e re d a re a s d e p e n d o n th e ic e s itu a tio n .
E a s t C o a s t A re a :
C o v e rs a r e a s o n th e e a s t c o a s t o f G re e n la n d n o rth o f 6 2 ° N . T h e c o v e re d a re a s d e p e n d o n th e ic e s itu a tio n .

R educed Ice R eport

T h e R e d u c e d Ic e R e p o rt in d ic a te s th e o u te r lim its o f s e a ic e c o n c e n tra tio n s a n d is p re p a re d fo r a n e w u p d a te o f th e C a p e F a re w e ll
ic e c h a rt.

Inshore Ice R eport

T h e In s h o re Ic e R e p o rt c o v e r s th e in s h o re ro u te s in th e s o u th e r n p a rt o f G re e n la n d :
P a a m iu t - T o rn a r s s u k - Q a q o rto q - N a n o r ta lik - P rin s C h ris tia n s S u n d .
B e fo re a n y flig h t it w ill b e d e te rm in e d w h a t e x a c t a r e a w ill b e c o v e re d , a c c o rd in g to th e ic e s itu a tio n a n d tr a ffic in th e a re a .

N A V TE X :
Ic e R e p o rts a re b ro a d c a s t u s in g N A V T E X , s e e R a d io W e a th e r S e rv ic e s a n d N a v ig a tio n a l W a rn in g s s e c tio n , G R E E N L A N D .

C oastal radio stations:

O n r e q u e s t Ic e R e p o rts c a n b e o b ta in e d in E n g lis h , G re e n la n d ic a n d D a n is h fro m A a s ia a t ra d io s ta tio n H 2 4 , s e e R a d io W e a th e r
S e rv ic e s a n d N a v ig a tio n a l W a r n in g s s e c tio n , G R E E N L A N D .

Ice charts via Fax:

In o r d e r to p o ll ic e in fo rm a tio n fro m Ic e P a tro l N a rs a rs u a q :
F a x : + 2 9 9 6 6 5 3 4 4 C a p e F a re w e ll Ic e C h a r t , th e w e e k ly G r e e n la n d ic ic e c h a rt a n d m o s t re c e n t In s h o re Ic e R e p o rt.
F a x : + 2 9 9 6 6 5 2 4 7 E a s t a n d w e s t c o a s t ic e c h a rts , th e w e e k ly G r e e n la n d ic ic e c h a r t a n d m o s t re c e n t In s h o re Ic e R e p o rt.

Ice C harts via e-m ail:

T h e Ic e P a tro l N a rs a rs u a q is a b le to s e n d ic e c h a r ts b y e -m a il in p d f fo rm a t. (O n e c h a rt n e e d s a b o u t 2 0 k B in 1 0 0 d p i a n d a b o u t 90
k B in 3 0 0 d p i). A n y v e s s e l, c o m p a n y o r o th e r u s e rs m a y s ig n u p fo r th e e -m a il d is trib u tio n .
P le a s e s p e c ify w h ic h c h a r t( s ) s h o u ld b e in c lu d e d in th e d is trib u tio n (C a p e F a re w e ll, e a s t c o a s t o r w e s t c o a s t).
C ontact: e -m a il: is c @ g r e e n n e t.g l

Internet:
A ll ic e c h a r ts a n d in s h o re ic e re p o rts c a n b e o b ta in e d v ia In te rn e t.
w w w .d m i.d k /e n /g r o e n la n d /h a v /ic e - c h a r ts : Ic e C h a rts
w w w .d m i.d k /g r o e n la n d /h a v /is m e ld in g : In s h o re Ic e R e p o rt, o n ly a v a ila b le in D a n is h . T h e In s h o re Ic e R e p o rt c a n b e m a d e
in E n g lis h o n re q u e s t to Ic e P a tro l N a rs a rs u a q .

C om m u n icatio n betw een the Ice Patrol h elicopter and com m ercial vessels:
T h e h e lic o p te r c a n b e c o n ta c te d o n V H F C h a n n e l 16, c a ll s ig n : IS R E C C O
C ontact Inform ation
T e le p h o n e : +299 665244, Ice P a tro l N a rs a rs u a q fo r ic e c o n d itio n s d u rin g o ffic e h o u rs , M o n - F r i:
+299 665247 or 0 8 0 0 - 1 2 0 0 , 1 3 0 0 - 1 6 0 0 LT .
+ 8 8 1 6 3 1 4 2 0 5 6 3 ( S a te llite T e le p h o n e ) Ice P a tro l N a r s a rs u a q m a y a ls o b e c o n ta c te d o u ts id e o ffic e h o u rs in u rg e n t
cases.
+45 39157315 D M I Ic e S e rv ic e c a n b e c o n ta c te d fo r p la n n e d ic e c h a rts a n d r e q u e s ts fo r
fu rth e r ic e in fo rm a tio n .
e -m a il: is c @ g re e n n e t.g l Ic e P a tro l N a rs a rs u a q
is k o rt@ d m i.d k D M I Ic e S e rv ic e
W e b s ite : w w w .d m i.d k /e n /g r o e n la n d /h a v /ic e -c h a rts

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Diagram page 300

AA (1) Riga Harbour

(2) Riga Harbour — Mersrags
(3) M ersrags — Irbe Strait
(4) Irbe Strait
BB (1) Ventspiis Harbour
(2) Irbe Strait — Ventspiis Harbour
CC (1) Liepaja Harbour
(2) Ventspiis Harbour — Liepaja Harbour
(3) Liepaja Harbour — Lithuanian waters

Contact:
State Ltd. "Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre”
Tel: +371 67032600
Fax: +371 67145154
e-mail: lvgmc@ lvgmc.lv
W ebsite: www.meteo.lv

Icebreaker Service:
Freeport of Riga Authority
Harbour Master
Tel: +371 67082000 67082035
Fax: +371 67323117
e-mail: captain@ rop.lv
Website: www.rop.lv

Icebreaker:
VARMA
Tel: +371 29341982, +371 28362968
Fax: +371 29344270
e-mail: varma@ rbflote.lv

AA (1) Klaipeda Harbour

(2) Klaipeda — Latvian waters
(3) Klaipeda — Russian waters

Contact:
Harbour Master Klaipeda State Seaport
Tel: +370 46499688
Fax: +370 46499666
e-mail: ukt@ port.lt
Website: www.portofklaipeda.lt

Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service (LHMS)

Tel: +370 52751194
Fax: +370 52728874
e-mail: lhmt@ meteo.lt
Website: www.meteo.it
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AA (1) Delfzijl Harbour

(2) Eemshaven
(3) Eems: Oterdum — Eemshaven
(4) Eems: Eemshaven — Hubertgat
BB (1) Harlingen Harbour
(2) Along Pollendam
(3) Blauwe Slenk
(4) Vliestroom and Stortemelk
CC (1) Den Helder Harbour
(2) Texelstroom and Marsdiep
(3) Schulpengat
DD (1) Branch canal G and Zaandam Harbour
(2) Amsterdam East Harbour area
(3) Amsterdam W est Harbour area
(4) Branch canal A (Beverwijk)
(5) Nordzeekanaal
(6) IJmuiden locks — fairway buoy
EE (1) Nieuwe Maas and Harbours
(2) Botlek Harbours
(3) Europoort
(4) New Waterway
(5) Hook of Holland — fairway buoy
FF (1) Moerdijk Harbour
(2) Moerdijk — Dordrecht
(3) Dordrecht Harbours
(4) Oude Maas
(5) Noord
GG (1) Antwerpen Harbours
(2) Schelde: Antwerpen — Hansweert
(3) Schelde: Hansweert — Vlissingen
(4) Sloehavn
(5) Oostgat
(6) Wielingen
(7) Terneuzen Canal — Gent

Contact:
Rijkswaterstaat
Tel: +31 88 7985000
Fax: +31 88 7985005
e-mail: wmcn-waterkamer@ rws.nl
Website: www.vaarweginformatie.nl

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Diagram page 304

AA (1) Sekken (Halden) FF (1) Tjomekjaela (Tonsberg)

(2) Singlefjorden (Halden) (2) Sandefjorden (Sandefjord)
(3) Svinesund - Halden (Halden) (3) Inside Svenner (Sandefjord)
(4) Torbjornskjaer (Oslofjorden) (4) Outside Svenner (Sandefjord)
(5) Struten (Oslofjorden) (5) Larviksfjorden (Larvik)
(6) Loperen (Fredrikstad) (6) Langesundsbukta (Porsgrunn)
BB (1) 0sterelva (Fredrikstad) GG (1) Breviksfjorder) (Porsgrunn)
(2) Leira (Fredrikstad) (2) Frierfjorden (Porsgrunn)
(3) Vesterelva (Fredrikstad) (3) Jomfrulandsrenna (Kragero)
(4) Rauoyfjorden (Oslofjorden) (4) Outside Jomfruland (Kragero)
(5) Verlebukta (Moss) (5) Skatoysund (Kragero)
(6) Mossesundet (Moss) (6) Langarsund (Kragero)
CC (1) Oslo - Spro (Oslo) HH (1) Kragerofjorden (Kragero)
(2) Spro - Drobak (Oslofjorden) (2) Gronholmsgapet (Risor)
(3) Drobak - Filtvet (Oslofjorden) (3) Stangholmgapet (Risor)
(4) Filtvet - Gullholmen (Oslofjorden) (4) Lyngofjorden (Tvedestrand)
(5) Drammensfjorden (Drammen) (5) Outside Lyngor (Tvedestrand)
(6) Breiangen (Oslofjorden) (6) Tvedestrandsfjorden (Tvedestrand)
DD (1) Langrunnen (Horten) II (1) Tromoysund (Arendal)
(2) Gullholmen - Mefjordbaen (Oslofjorden) (2) Galtesund (Arendal)
(3) Mefjordbaen - Fulehuk (Oslofjorden) (3) Inside Torungen (Arendal)
(4) Fulehuk - Faerder (Oslofjorden) (4) Outside Torungen (Arendal)
(5) West Faerder (Oslofjorden) (5) Grimstad (Grimstad)
(6) South Faerder (Oslofjorden) (6) Inside Homborsund (Grimstad)
EE (1) Torgersoygapet (Tonsberg) JJ (1) Outside Homborsund (Grimstad)
(2) Husaysund (Tonsberg) (2) Lillesand (Lillesand)
(3) Tonsberg indre havn (Tonsberg) (3) Kristiansandsfjorden (Kristiansand)
(4) Vestfjorden (Tonsberg) (4) Outside Oksoy (Kristiansand)
(5) Leisteinlopet (Tonsberg)
(6) Vrengen (Tonsberg)

The Norwegian Coastal Administration provides the national Ice Service which has two main tasks:
1. Provide ship traffic with updated information on ice conditions in Norwegian waters from the Swedish border to Kristiansand.
2. Icebreaking in main and secondary fairways outside port areas.

Ice reports are available from 1 Dec-31 March.

Contact:
Norwegian Coastal Administration
Norwegian Ice Service
Tel: +47 37 0 1 9 7 5 9 /+ 4 7 37019725
Mobile: +47 41 7 6 5 2 5 5 /+ 4 7 90077605
Fax: +47 37019701
e-mail: ismelding@kystverket.no
Website: www.kystverket.no/en/EN_Maritime-Services/Reporting-and-lnformation-Services/lce-Service
 POLAND
Diagram page 306

(1) Sea area off Krynica Morska BB (1) Sea area off Rozewie
(2) G dansk port (2) Ustka, port
(3) G dansk, Port Potonocny (3) Sea area off Ustka
(4) Sea area off Gdansk (4) Dartowo port
(5) Gdynia, port (5) Sea off Dartowo
(6) Sea area off Gdynia (6) Kotobrzeg, port
(7) Sea area S of Helu (7) Sea area off Kotobrzeg
(8) Sea area E of Helu CC (1) Zalew Szczecinski
(9) Sea area N of Helu (2) Szczecin, port
(3) Swinoujscie — Szczecin, fairway
(4) Swinoujscie, port
(5) Sea area off Swinoujscie

Contacts:
Institute of Meteorology & Water Management (IMGW)

Hydrological Forecasting Office, Marine Meteorological Forecasting Office, Marine Meteorological Forecasting Office,
Gdynia Gdynia Szczecin
+48 586288146 +48 586288150 +48 914342012
+48 586288147 +48 586288151
Fax: +48 586288163 (General Office)
e-mail: hydrologia.gdynia@ imgw.pl meteo.gdynia@imgw.pl

Website- www im9w Pl

www.baltyk.pogodynka.pl

Icebreaker Service:
Central Coast Region, Stupsk West Coast Region, Szczecin East Coast Region, Gdynia
+48 586 202853 (07:15-15:15)
+48 598 474258 +48 914 403596
+48 583 353630 (07:15-15:15)
+48 598 474232 +48 914 330697
+48 586 210705 (duty officer H24)
+48 586 616051
Fax:
+48 586 200591 (H24)
kpgdynia@ umgdy.gov.pl
e-mail: iap@ umsl.gov.pl abialowas@ ums.gov.pl
kapitanat.gdynia@ umgdy.gov.pl (H24)
Website: www.umgdy.gov.pl

Note: The Harbour M aster for the Port of

Gdynia is the coordinator of icebreaking
services for the East Coast Region.

RUSSIA (BALTIC AND GULF OF FINLAND)

Diagrams page 306

AA (1) Sankt Peterburg Harbour BB (1) Vyborg Harbour and Bay

(2) Sankt Peterburg — Kotlin (eastern point) (2) Vichrevoj — Sommers
(3) Kotlin (eastern point) — Tolbukhin (3) B'yerkezund
(4) Tolbukhin — Shepelevskiy (4) Bol'shoy Berezovyy (eastern point) — Shepelevskiy
(5) Shepelevskiy — Seskar CC (1) Luzhskaya Guba
(6) Seskar — Sommers (2) Luzhskaya Guba — Line between Moshchnyy and Seskar
(7) Sommers — Gogland (southern point) DD (1) Kaliningrad Harbour
(8) Gogland (southern point) — Meridian of Kunda

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Contacts:

Port Captain: 'Great' Port of St. Petersburg Ice Operations Headquarters - H24 (All Russian ports)
I el: +7 812 2451675/7149264 Tel: +7 812 6801930 (Emergency Only)
Fax: +7 812 3274021 Tel: +7 812 6801977/+7 921 4440747
e-mail: public@mail.pasp.ru e-mail: shlo@pasp.ru
Website: www.pasp.ru/sluzhba_kapitana_morskogo._porla_bo Website: wwwpasp.ru/informaciya_shtaba_ledokolnyh_ope

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Overview
The Northern Sea Route (NSR), is traditionally a major transport corridor for Russia, but in recent years is rapidly becoming an alternative route between the ports
of Europe and South-East Asia. Shipping is attracted mainly by the significant reduction in voyage time and associated costs, as well as the absence of threats
from pirates.
The NSR comprises all routes from the Barents to the Chukchi Sea and the Bering Strait suitable for shipping. It includes the Arctic seas and part of the Arctic
Ocean, limited by the Russian economic zone. The NSR is divided into the W est and East regions as follows:

West Region:
This stretches from the meridian of Cape Zhelaniya, eastern coastline of the Novaya Zemlya archipelago and the western boundaries of the straits of Matochkin
Shar, Kara Strait, Yugorskiy Shar to 125°E. It includes stretches of the Yenisei River to the port of Dudinka, the Khatanga River to the port of Khatanga and the
Ob G ulf to the line connecting capes Kamenniy and Trekhbugorniy.

East Region:
This stretches from 1250E to the parallel of Dezhnev Cap in the Bering Strait, including sections of the Kolyma River to the port of Zelyonyi Mys.

The Northern Sea Route Administration

Ships wishing to transit via the NSR should first contact the Northern Sea Route Administration, using the contact details listed below, in order to understand the
regulations for navigating in these waters. The NSRA was established by the Russian Federation and has the following main functions within the NSR waters:

1. Obtaining and considering the submitted applications and issuing the permissions for navigation through the NSR.
2. Issuing the certificates of the ice pilotage.
3. Researching weather, ice, navigational and other conditions.
4. Coordination of installation of navigational aids and harmonisation of regions to carry out hydrographic surveys operations.
5. Assistance in the organization of search and rescue operations.
6. Assistance in eliminating the consequences of pollution from vessels of harmful substances, sewage or garbage.
7. Providing the information services in relation to the waters of the NSR, e.g. the organisation of navigation, requirements of safe navigation etc.
8. Making recommendations about development of routes of navigation, use of the icebreaking fleet and navigational conditions.
9. Timely data retrieval, from Russian hydrometeorological services and provision of hydrometeorological forecasts and ice analysis.

The NSRA website includes a wealth of useful information, in both Russian and English, including: current information, icebreaker assistance/pilotage,
navigational information, ice/weather forecasts, SAR and pollution reporting contacts.
 ICE REPORTS

CONTACT DETAILS:
Northern Sea Route Administration
3/6 Petrovka St., Moscow, Russia, 109544.
Tel/Fax: +7 (0)495 6261069
E-mail: nsra@morflot.ru (for applications to navigate the NSR waters)
nsra-info@morflot.ru (for sending the daily captain's report at 1200 Moscow LT)
LukashinaAN@morflot.ru (for all messages except applications)
Website: www.nsra.ru/en/celi funktsii/

Ice-breakers:
Name: Admiral Makarov Name: Vaigach Name: Dranitsyn
Shipping Company: OAO (FESCO) Shipping Company: FSUE (Atomflot) Shipping Company: FSUE (Rosmorport)
Call Sign: UGSN Call Sign: UBNY Call Sign: UCJP
MMSI: 273148110 MMSI: 273133100 273138300
Inmarsat C: 427302057 Inmarsat C: Inmarsat C:
Inmarsat F77: 764626488 Inmarsat F77: 764715293 Inmarsat F77: 761137871
764626489 764715295 761137873
754626490
Inmarsat F77 Fax: 764626491 Inmarsat F77 Fax: 764715296 Inmarsat F77 Fax: 761137874

Name: Taimyr Name: Yamal Name: Krasin

Shipping Company: FSUE (Atomflot) Shipping Company: FSUE (Atomflot) Shipping Company: OAO (FESCO)
Call Sign: UEMM Call Sign: UCJT Call Sign: UIFY
MMSI: 273135100 MMSI: 273132400 MMSI: 273143900
Inmarsat C: Inmarsat C: Inmarsat C: 427321058
Inmarsat F77: 761142068 Inmarsat F77: 761136943 Inmarsat F77: 764596070
761142070 761136945 764596071
764596072
Inmarsat F77 Fax: 761142071 Inmarsat F77 Fax: 761136946 Inmarsat F77 Fax: 764596073

Name: 50 Let Pobedy

Shipping Company: FSUE (Atomflot)
Call Sign: UGYU
273316240
Inmarsat C: 427351996
Inmarsat F77: 764660542
764660543
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Diagrams pages 312, 313 and 314
AA (1) Karlsborg — Maloren LL (1) Norrkoping — Hargokalv
(2) Sea area off Maloren (2) Hargokalv — Vinterklasen — N Krankan
(3) Lulea — Bjornklack (3) Oxelosund Harbour
(4) Bjornklack — Farstugrunden (4) Jarnverket — Lillhammaren — N Krankan
(5) E and SE of Farstugrunden (5) Sea area off Gustaf Dalen
(6) Sandgronn fairway MM (1) Sea area W of Gotska Sandon
(7) Rodkallen — Norstromsgrund (2) Sea area off Visby
BB (1) Haraholmen — Nygran (3) W of Stora Karlso
(2) Sea area off Nygran (4) Sea area off Hoburgen
(3) Skelleftehamn — Gasoren (5) Sea area off Mago (Slite)
(4) Sea area off Gasoren (6) Sea area off Faro
(5) Sea area off Bjuroklubb NN (1) Vastervik — Marsholmen — Ido
CC (1) NE of Nordvalen (2) Sea area off Ido
(2) SW of Nordvalen (3) Oskarshamn — Furon
(3) Vastra Kvarken (W of Holmoarne) (4) Furon — Orlands Norra Udde
(4) Umea — Vaktaren (5) Sea area off Olands Norra Udde
(5) SE of Vaktaren 00 (1) Bla Jungfrun — Kalmar
(6) Sea area NE and SE of Sydostbrotten (2) Kalmar — Utgrunden
DD (1) Husum Fairway (3) Utgrunden — Olands Sodra Udde
(2) Ornskoldsvik — Hornskaten (4) Sea area SE of Olands Sodra Udde
(3) Hornskaten — Skagsudde PP (1) Karlskrona — Aspo
(4) Sea area off Skagsudde (2) Sea area off Aspo
(5) Fairway W of Ulvoarna (3) Fairway to Karlshamn
(6) Sea area E of Ulvoarna (4) Fairway to Ahus
EE (1) Angermanalven above Sando bridge (5) Sea area off Sandhammaren
(2) Angermanalven below Sando bridge (6) Fairway to Trelleborg
(3) Harnosand — Harnon (7) Sea area SE of Falsterbo Rev
(4) Sea area off Harnon RR (1) Sea area N of Falsterbo Rev
(5) Sundsvall — Draghallan (2) Drogden Passage
(6) Draghallan — Astholmsudde (3) Flintrannan
(7) Sea area off Astholmsudde (4) Fairway to Malmo
FF (1) Hudiksvallsfjarden (5) The Sound between Malmo and Ven
(2) Iggesund — Ago (6) The Sound E of Ven
(3) Sea area off Ago (7) The Sound off Helsingborg
(4) Sandarne — Hallgrund (8) W and S of Kullen
(5) Sea area off Hallgrund SS (1) Fairway to Halmstad
(6) Ljusnefjarden — Storjungfrun (2) Fairway to Varlberg
(7) Sea area off Storjungfrun (3) Sea area W of Nidingen
GG (1) Gavle — Eggegrund (4) Knippelholmen — Botto (Goteborg)
(2) Sea area off Eggegrund (5) Vinga Sand and Danafjord
(3) Sea area off Orskar (6) Buskar — T rubaduren — Vinga
(4) Oregrundsgrepen (7) Sea area off Trubaduren and Vinga
(5) Passage at Grundkallen TT (1) Uddevalla — Stenungsund
HH (1) Passage at Understen (2) Stenungsund — Hatteberget
(2) Sea area off Svartklubben (3) Sea area off Hatteberget
(3) Hallstavik — Svartklubben (4) Sea area off Maseskar
(4) Sea area at Soderarm and Tjarven (5) Brofjorden — Dynabrott
II (1) Stockholm — T ralhavet — Klovholmen (6) Sea area off Dynabrott and Gaven
(2) Tralhavet — Furusund — Kapellskar (7) Kosterfjorden
(3) Kapellskar — Soderarm (8) Sea area off Nordkoster
(4) Klovholmen — Sandhamn UU1 (1) Gota alv
(5) Sea area off Sandhamn (2) Trollhatte canal — Dalbo bridge
(6) Trollharan — Langgarn (3) Vanersborgsviken
(7) Mysingen (4) Fairway through Luro archipelago
(8) Nynashamn — Landsort (5) Fairway to Gruvon
(9) Sea area S of Landsort (6) Fairway to Karlstad
KK (1) Koping — Kvicksund (7) Fairway to Kristinehamn
(2) Vasteras — Gronso (8) Fairway to Otterbacken
(3) Gronso — Sodertalje (9) Fairway to Lidkoping

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 ICE REPORTS

The purpose of the Swedish Ice Service is to:

Collect and map the Sea Surface Temperature conditions in the Skagerrak, Kattegat, Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Gulf of Finland, Gulf of Riga and
Lake Vanern, twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, all year.
Map the ice conditions in the above mentioned areas as well as on Lake Malaren daily during the winter period November - May.
Provide information on present ice conditions and ice restrictions.
On request, issue ice formation / ice drift forecasts (chargeable service).
Keep an updated database comprising general ice conditions in the Baltic region, from 1961 to present.
Keep a detailed database (Baltic Sea Ice Code) including ice conditions to Swedish fairways and ports.
Provide expertise on ice related enquiries (chargeable service).

Also available online through cooperation with the Swedish Maritime Administration:
daily ice chart (published approx 1000 UTC)
ice report (published approx 1000 UTC)
ice restrictions (published approx 1000 UTC)
fairway codes (published approx 1200 UTC)

Current ice charts can be transmitted to vessels free of charge via telefax or e-mail. Please contact the Swedish Ice Service (see below). The Swedish ice chart
also re-transmitted by Pinneberg (DDH/DDK) (See Radio-Facsimile section). Current ice charts of the Baltic Sea, Kattegat and Skagerrak can also beobtained
from the following websites:
www.baltice.org
www.smhi.se
www.fmi.fi
Office hours during the winter period, D ecem ber-M ay: weekdays 0730-1530 UTC, Saturdays and Sundays 0830-1300 UTC.

Contact:
Swedish Meteorological & Hydrological Institute (SMHI): Swedish Ice Service Swedish Maritime Administration: Ice Breaking Service
Tel: +46 11 4958500 +46 77 1632525 (Operations Centre H24 during the ice season)
+46 11 4958533 +46 77 1630000 (Switchboard 0800-1640 LT)
+46 11 4958000 (Switchboard,Mon—Fri 0800-1630 LT) +46 10 4784757 (Head of Ice Breaking Dept.)
Fax: +46 11 4958053 +46 11 103100
e-mail: ice@ smhi.se or ice@ prod.smhi.se opc@ sjofartsverket.se
www.smhi.se
« * * :Z S S J S S S 2 b www.sjofartsverket.se/winternavigation
www.smhi.se/icechart

Navigation close to shore and near archipelagos

Mariners are reminded of the need as far as possible, to keep to fairways shown on charts or the unofficial ones used by local passenger boasts and islanders.
During the ice season areas may be closed to navigation and/or speed restrictions imposed, to avoid ice being broken where it is used by islanders for
transportation. Such restrictions are announced in Swedish Notice to Mariners (see 'Maritime Safety Information (MSI) on the Internet' section for Sweden). Before
breaking any new channels consideration should be given as to the impact on local island inhabitants and an e-mail report as to the intention sent to
fartyg@ skridsko.net. The text in the e-mail will automatically be published on the website www.skridsko.net/mail/fartyg.

Ice-Breakers
Vessels receiving assistance should maintain a continuous listening watch on the VHF channel specified by the ice-breaker. Calls to ice-breakers may be
connected through Coast Radio Stations, Ice Information Service or by satellite telephone / e-mail. See ALRS Vol 1 and Vol 6 for relevant details.
The state ice-breakers are: Oden, Ymer, Frej, Atle and Ale. The buoytender vessels Baltica, Scandia and other suitable vessels are chartered as necessary. For a
vessel to obtain state ice-breaker assistance, it must conform to the Finnish-Swedish ice class (or equivalent) and the minimum deadweight (dwt) applicable to the
specific ice region, according to the restrictions imposed by the Swedish Maritime Administration.

State ice-breaker contact details are as follows:

NOTE: A ll state ice-breakers listen to VHF Ch 16 and M F 233 2 kHz

Name: Ale Name: Frej Name: Baltica

Call Sign: SBPQ Call Sign: SBPT Call Sign: S JO Y
Tel: + 4 6 (0 )3 1 3 3 4 4 9 5 2 Tel: + 4 6 (0 ) 31 3 3 4 4 9 4 0 Tel: + 4 6 (0 )1 0 4 7 8 5 7 0 0
E-mail: b rid g e @ a le .s jo fa rts v e rk e t.s e E-mail: b r id g e @ fre j.s jo fa rts v e rk e t.s e E-mail: b a ltic a @ s jo fa rts v e rk e t.s e

Name: Atle Name: Oden Name: Scandica

Call Sign: SBPR Call Sign: SM LQ Call Sign: SKFZ
Tel: + 4 6 (0)3 1 3 3 4 4 9 4 8 Tel: + 4 6 (0 ) 31 3 3 4 5 5 1 1 Tel: + 4 6 (0 )1 0 4 7 8 5 7 7 1
E-mail: b r id g e @ a tle .s jo fa rts v e r k e t.s e E-mail: b r id g e @ ib -o d e n .s e E-mail: s c a n d ic a @ s jo fa r ts v e rk e t.s e

Name: Thetis Name: Ym er

Call Sign: 5BM W 4 Call Sign: S D IA
Tel: +358 40 5294886 Tel: + 4 6 (0) 31 3 3 4 4 9 4 4
E-mail: tu g .th e tis @ a lfo n s h a k a n s .c o m E-mail: b rid g e @ y m e r.s jo fa rts v e rk e t.s e

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BEAUFORT NOTATION
B e a u fo rt
L e tte rs W e a th e r
b B lue s k y (0 -1 ) c lo u d e d ,
be S ky p a rtly (1 -3 ) c lo u d e d ,
c C lo u d y (m o re th a n 3 c lo u d e d ),
d D rizzle ,
e W e t a ir (w ith o u t p re cip ita tio n ),
f Fog.
fs Fog o v e r s e a (c o a s t sta tio n ),
fg Fog o v e r lo w g ro u n d (in la n d s ta tio n ).
g G a le (B e a u fo rt F o rce 8 o r 9 m a in ta in e d fo r p e rio d o f not le ss th a n 10 m in u te s).
G S to rm (B e a u fo rt F o rce 10 m a in ta in e d fo r p e rio d o f n o t le ss th a n 10 m in u te s),
h H ail.
jp P re c ip ita tio n in s ig h t o f sta tio n ,
kq L in e sq u a ll,
ks S to rm o f d riftin g s n o w ,
kz S a n d s to rm o r d u s t sto rm .
I L ig h tn in g ,
m M ist.
o O v e rc a s t s k y (i.e. c o m p le te ly c o v e re d w ith a u n ifo rm la y e r o f th ic k o r h e a v y c lo u d ).
p P a s s in g s h o w e rs .
q S q u a lly w e a th e r.
r R ain.
rs S le et.
s S now .
t T h u n d e r.
tlr o r tls T h u n d e rs to rm w ith rain o r s n o w .
u U gly, th re a te n in g sky.
v U n u s u a l v is ib ility .
w D ew .
x H o a r fro s t.
y D ry air.
z H aze.

BEAUFORT SCALE OF WIND FORCE

Probable
Mean velocity SPECIFICATIONS
wave
Beaufort force Descriptive Term
height* in
Knots m/s metres
0 Calm <1 0-0-2 Sea like a mirror. —
1 Light air 1-3 0-3-1-5 Ripples with the appearance of scales are formed, but without foam crests. 0-1 (0-1)
Small wavelets, still short but more pronounced; crests have a glassy appearance
2 Light breeze 4 -6 1 -6-3-3 0-2 (0-3)
and do not break.
Large wavelets; crests begin to break; foam of glassy appearance; perhaps
3 Gentle breeze 7-1 0 3-4—5-4 0-6 (1)
scattered white horses.
4 Moderate breeze 11-16 5-5—7-9 Small waves, becoming longer; fairly frequent white horses. 1 (1-5)
Moderate waves, taking a more pronounced long form; many white horses are
5 Fresh breeze 17-21 8-0-10-7 2(2-5)
formed (chance of some spray).
Large waves begin to form; the white foam crests are more extensive everywhere
6 Strong breeze 22-27 10-8-13-8 3 (4 )
(probably some spray).
Sea heaps up and white foam from breaking waves begins to be blown in streaks
7 Near gale 28-33 13-9-17-1 4 (5-5)
along the direction of the wind.
Moderately high waves of greater length; edges of crests begin to break into the
8 Gale 34-40 17-2-20-7 5-5 (7-5)
spindrift; the foam is blown in well-marked streaks along the direction of the wind.
High waves; dense streaks of foam along the direction of the wind; crests of
9 Strong gale 41-47 20-8-24-4 7(10)
waves begin to topple, tumble and roll over; spray may affect visibility.
C o n tin u e d O v e rle a f

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Very high waves with long overhanging crests; the resulting foam, in great
patches, is blown in dense white streaks along the direction of the wind; on the
10 Storm 48-55 24-5-28-4 9 (12-5)
whole, the surface of the sea takes a white appearance; the tumbling of the sea
becomes heavy and shock-like; visibility affected.
Exceptionally high waves (small and medium-sized vessels might be for a time
lost to view behind the waves); the sea is completely covered with long white
11 Violent storm 56-63 28-5—32-6 11-5 (16)
patches of foam lying along the direction of the wind; everywhere the edges of
the wave crests are blown into froth; visibility affected.
The air is filled with foam and spray; sea completely white with driving spray;
12 Hurricane 64 and over 3 2 7 and over 14 (—)
visibility very seriously affected.

* This table is only intended as a guide to show roughly what may be expected in the open sea, remote from iand. It should never be used in the reverse way; i.e.
for logging or reporting the state of the sea. In enclosed waters, or when near land, with an off-shore wind, wave heights will be smaller and the waves steeper.
Figures in brackets indicate the probable/maximum height of waves.

WAVES
D E S C R IP T IV E T E R M S R E F E R R IN G T O W A V E S
(A) F or le n g th o f S W E L L w a v e s :

Length in feet Length in m etres

S h o rt 0 -3 0 0 0 -1 0 0
A v e ra g e 3 0 0 -6 0 0 1 0 0 -2 0 0
Long o v e r 600 over 200

(B) F o r h e ig h t o f S W E L L w a v e s :

H e ig h t in feet H eig ht in m etres

Low 0 -7 0 -2
M o d e ra te 7 -1 3 2 -4
H e a vy o v e r 13 over 4

(C ) F or h e ig h t o f S E A w a v e s :

C ode Figure H eig ht in feet H eig ht in m e tres*

0. C a lm — g la s s y 0 0
1. C a lm — rip p le d 0 - V 3 0 -0 -1
LO
o

2. S m o o th — w a v e le ts V3 - 1
I

3. S lig h t 1% - 4 0 -5 -1 -2 5
4. M o d e ra te 4 -8 1 -2 5 -2 -5
5. R o ugh 8-13 2-5-4
6. V e ry ro u g h 13-20 4-6
7. H igh 20-30 6-9
8. V e ry high 30-45 9-14
9. P h e n o m e n a l o v e r 45 o v e r 14

‘ T h e a v e ra g e w a v e h e ig h t as o b ta in e d fro m th e la rg e w e il-fo rm e d w a v e s o f th e w a v e s y s te m b e in g o b s e rv e d .

N o te — In all c a s e s th e e x a c t b o u n d in g le n g th o r h e ig h t is in c lu d e d in th e lo w e r c a te g o ry , e .g . a s e a o f 4 m (1 3 fe e t) is d e s c rib e d as
“R ough”.

S o m e a u th o ritie s m a y g iv e th e h e ig h t o f th e w a v e s in fe e t o r m e tre s in s te a d o f th e a b o v e d e s c rip tiv e te rm s .

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CONVERSION TABLES
T A B L E F O R C O N V E R S IO N O F D E G R E E S F A H R E N H E IT (F .) IN T O D E G R E E S C E L S IU S (C .) A N D D E G R E E S A B S O L U T E (K .)

F. C. K. F. C. K. F. C. K. F. C. K.
20 -6-7 26 6 -3 45 7-2 280-2 70 21 -1 294-1 95 35-0 3 0 8 -0
21 -6-1 26 6 -9 46 7-8 28 0 -8 71 21-7 29 4 -7 96 35-6 3 0 8 -6
22 -5-6 26 7 -4 47 8-3 28 1 -3 72 22-2 29 5 -2 97 36-1 309-1
23 -5-0 26 8 -0 48 8-9 28 1 -9 73 22-8 29 5 -8 98 36-7 3 0 9 -7
24 -4-4 26 8 -6 49 9-4 28 2 -4 74 23-3 29 6 -3 99 37-2 3 1 0 -2
25 -3-9 269-1 50 10-0 28 3 -0 75 23-9 29 6 -9 100 37-8 3 1 0 -8
26 -3-3 26 9 -7 51 10-6 28 3 -6 76 24-4 29 7 -4 101 38-3 3 1 1 -3
27 -2-8 27 0 -2 52 11-1 284-1 77 25-0 29 8 -0 102 38-9 3 1 1 -9
28 -2 -2 27 0 -8 53 11-7 284-5 78 25-6 29 8 -6 103 3 9 -4 3 1 2 -4
29 -1 -7 27 1 -3 54 12-2 28 5 -2 79 26-1 299-1 104 4 0 -0 3 1 3 -0
30 -1-1 27 1 -9 55 12 8 28 5 -8 80 26-7 2 9 9 -7 105 40-6 3 1 3 -6
31 -0-6 27 2 -4 56 13-3 28 6 -3 81 27-2 30 0 -2 106 41-1 314-1
32 0-0 27 3 -0 57 13-9 28 6 -9 82 27-8 30 0 -8 107 41-7 3 1 4 -7
33 +0-6 27 3 -6 58 14-4 28 7 -4 83 28-3 3 0 1 -3 10 8 42-2 3 1 5 -2
34 1-1 274-1 59 15-0 28 8 -0 84 28-9 30 1 -9 109 42-8 31 5 -8
35 1-7 27 4 -7 60 15-6 28 8 -6 85 29-4 3 0 2 -4 11 0 43-3 31 6 -3
36 2-2 27 5 -2 61 16-1 289-1 86 30-0 30 3 -0 111 4 3 -9 3 1 6 -9
37 2-8 2 7 5 -8 62 16-7 28 9 -7 87 30-6 3 0 3 -6 112 44-4 3 1 7 -4
38 3-3 2 7 6 -3 63 17-2 29 0 -2 88 31-1 304-1 113 45-0 3 1 8 -0
39 3-9 27 6 -9 64 17-8 29 0 -8 89 31-7 30 4 -7 114 45-6 31 8 -6
40 4-4 27 7 -4 65 18-3 29 1 -3 90 32-2 30 5 -2 115 46-1 319-1
41 5-0 27 8 -0 66 18-9 29 1 -9 91 32-8 30 5 -8 116 46 -7 31 9 -7
42 5-6 27 8 -6 67 19-4 29 2 -4 92 33-3 30 6 -3 117 47 -2 3 2 0 -2
43 6-1 279-1 68 20-0 293-0 93 33-9 30 6 -9 118 47 -8 3 2 0 -8
44 6-7 27 9 -7 69 20-6 29 3 -6 94 34-4 3 0 7 -4 119 48-3 32 1 -3

T A B L E F O R C O N V E R S IO N O F R A IN F A L L IN IN C H E S IN T O M IL L IM E T R E S

In c h e s ■00 ■01 ■02 ■03 ■04 ■05 ■06 ■07 ■08 ■09
M illim e tre s
00 0-00 0-25 0-51 0-76 1-02 1-27 1-52 1-78 2-03 2-29
0-1 2-54 2-79 3-05 3-30 3-56 3-81 4-06 4-32 4-57 4-83
0-2 5-08 5-33 5-59 5-84 6-10 6-35 6-60 6-86 7-11 7-37
0-3 7-62 7-87 8-13 8-38 8-64 8-89 9 -14 9-40 9-65 9-91
0-4 10-16 10-41 10-67 10-92 11-18 11-43 11-68 11 -9 4 12-19 12-45
0-5 12-70 12-95 13-21 13-46 13-72 13-97 14-22 14-48 14-73 14-99
0-6 15-24 15-49 15-75 16-00 16-26 16-51 16-76 17-02 17-27 17-53
0-7 17-78 18-03 18-29 18-54 18-80 19-05 19-30 19-56 19-81 2 0 -0 7
0-8 2 0 -3 2 2 0 -5 7 20-83 2 1 -0 8 2 1 -3 4 21 -5 9 2 1 -8 4 2 2 -1 0 2 2 -3 5 22-61
0-9 22-8 6 23-11 2 3 -3 7 2 3 -6 2 23 -8 8 24 -1 3 2 4 -3 8 2 4 -6 4 2 4 -8 9 2 5 -1 5
10 2 5 -4 0 25 -6 5 25-91 26 -1 6 26 -4 2 2 6 -6 7 2 6 -9 2 2 7 -1 8 2 7 -4 3 2 7 -6 9
1-1 27-9 4 28 -1 9 2 8 -4 5 28 -7 0 28 -9 6 29-21 2 9 -4 6 2 9 -7 2 2 9 -9 7 3 0 -2 3
1-2 30-4 8 30 -7 3 30 -9 9 3 1 -2 4 31 -5 0 3 1 -7 5 32 -0 0 3 2 -2 6 32-51 3 2 -7 7
1-3 33-0 2 3 3 -2 7 3 3 -5 3 3 3 -7 8 34 -0 4 3 4 -2 9 3 4 -5 4 3 4 -8 0 3 5 -0 5 35-31
1-4 35-5 6 35-81 3 6 -0 7 36 -3 2 36 -5 8 3 6 -8 3 3 7 -0 8 3 7 -3 4 3 7 -5 9 3 7 -8 5
1-5 38-1 0 38 -3 5 38-61 38 -8 6 39 -1 2 39 -3 7 3 9 -6 2 3 9 -8 8 4 0 -1 3 40 -3 9
1-6 4 0 -6 4 4 0 -8 9 4 1 -1 5 41 -4 0 41 -6 6 41-91 4 2 -1 6 4 2 -4 2 4 2 -6 7 42 -9 3
1-7 43-1 8 4 3 -4 3 4 3 -6 9 43 -9 4 44 -2 0 44 -4 5 4 4 -7 0 44 -9 0 45-21 4 5 -4 7
1-8 45-7 2 4 5 -9 7 4 6 -2 3 46 -4 8 4 6 -7 4 4 6 -9 9 4 7 -2 4 4 7 -5 0 4 7 -7 5 48-01
1-9 48-2 6 48-51 48 -7 7 49 -0 2 4 9 -2 8 49 -5 3 49 -7 8 5 0 -0 4 50 -2 9 5 0 -5 5
20 50 -8 0 5 1 -0 5 51-31 51 -5 6 5 1 -8 2 5 2 -0 7 52 -3 2 5 2 -5 8 52 -8 3 53 -0 9
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T A B L E F O R C O N V E R T IN G B A R O M E T R IC R E A D IN G S IN IN C H E S IN T O M IL L IM E T R E S

In c h e s ■00 ■01 ■02 ■03 ■04 ■05 ■06 •07 ■08 ■09
M illim e tre s
270 6 8 5 -8 68 6 -0 68 6 -3 68 6 -6 68 6 -8 687-1 68 7 -3 68 7 -6 6 8 7 -8 688-1
■1 6 8 8 -3 68 8 -6 68 8 -8 689-1 68 9 -3 68 9 -6 6 8 9 -9 690-1 6 9 0 -4 6 9 0 -6
■2 6 9 0 -9 691-1 69 1 -4 69 1 -6 69 1 -9 692-1 6 9 2 -4 69 2 -7 6 9 2 -9 6 9 3 -2
•3 6 9 3 -4 6 9 3 -7 6 9 3 -9 6 9 4 -2 69 4 -4 6 9 4 -7 69 4 -9 69 5 -2 6 9 5 -4 6 9 5 -7
■4 696 -0 6 9 6 -2 6 9 6 -5 6 9 6 -7 69 7 -0 69 7 -2 6 9 7 -5 69 7 -7 6 9 7 -9 69 8 -2
•5 698 -5 6 9 8 -7 69 9 -0 69 9 -3 69 9 -5 69 9 -8 700-1 70 0 -3 7 0 0 -5 70 0 -8
■6 70 1 -0 7 0 1 -3 7 0 1 -5 70 1 -8 7 0 2 -0 70 2 -3 70 2 -6 7 0 2 -8 703-1 70 3 -3
■7 70 3 -6 7 0 3 -8 704-1 7 0 4 -3 7 0 4 -6 70 4 -8 705-1 70 5 -4 7 0 5 -6 70 5 -9
■8 706-1 7 0 6 -4 70 6 -6 7 0 6 -9 707-1 70 7 -4 7 0 7 -6 70 7 -9 708-1 70 8 -4
■9 70 8 -7 7 0 8 -9 70 9 -2 7 0 9 -4 7 0 9 -7 70 9 -9 7 1 0 -2 7 1 0 -4 7 1 0 -7 71 0 -9
280 71 1 -2 7 1 1 -4 71 1 -7 7 1 2 -0 71 2 -2 71 2 -5 7 1 2 -7 7 1 3 -0 71 3 -2 71 3 -5
1 71 3 -7 71 4 -0 71 4 -2 7 1 4 -5 71 4 -7 715-0 71 5 -3 71 5 -5 71 5 -8 716-0
■2 716-3 71 6 -5 71 6 -8 717-1 7 1 7 -3 71 7 -5 71 7 -8 71 8 -0 7 1 8 -3 7 1 8 -6
•3 718-8 719-1 719-3 71 9 -6 71 9 -8 720-1 72 0 -3 7 2 0 -6 7 2 0 -8 721-1
■4 7 2 1 -4 7 2 1 -6 721-9 722-1 7 2 2 -4 7 2 2 -6 72 2 -9 723-1 7 2 3 -4 7 2 3 -6
•5 7 2 3 -9 724-1 7 2 4 -4 7 2 4 -7 7 2 4 -9 7 2 5 -2 72 5 -4 7 2 5 -7 7 2 5 -9 72 6 -2
■6 7 2 6 -4 7 2 6 -7 72 6 -9 72 7 -2 7 2 7 -4 7 2 7 -7 72 8 -0 7 2 8 -2 7 2 8 -5 72 8 -7
■7 72 9 -0 72 9 -2 72 9 -5 72 9 -7 7 2 9 -9 73 0 -2 73 0 -5 7 3 0 -7 7 3 1 -0 73 1 -3
■8 73 1 -5 73 1 -8 73 2 -0 73 2 -3 7 3 2 -5 73 2 -8 7 3 3 -0 73 3 -3 7 3 3 -5 7 3 3 -8
■9 734-1 7 3 4 -3 73 4 -6 73 4 -8 735-1 73 5 -3 735-6 7 3 5 -8 736-1 736-3
290 736 -6 73 6 -8 737-1 73 7 -4 73 7 -6 737-9 738-1 7 3 8 -4 73 8 -6 738-9
■1 739-1 7 3 9 -4 73 9 -6 73 9 -9 740-1 74 0 -4 7 4 0 -7 74 0 -9 74 1 -2 741-4
■2 7 4 1 -7 7 4 1 -9 74 2 -2 74 2 -4 74 2 -7 742-9 7 4 3 -2 74 3 -4 7 4 3 -7 74 4 -0
■3 74 4 -2 7 4 4 -5 7 4 4 -7 74 5 -0 74 5 -2 74 5 -5 74 5 -7 74 5 -9 7 4 6 -2 74 6 -5
■4 74 6 -8 74 7 -0 7 4 7 -3 74 7 -5 74 7 -7 748-1 7 4 8 -3 74 8 -5 7 4 8 -8 749-0
•5 74 9 -3 7 4 9 -5 7 4 9 -8 750-1 75 0 -3 75 0 -6 7 5 0 -8 751-1 7 5 1 -3 75 1 -6
•6 75 1 -8 752-1 7 5 2 -3 75 2 -6 7 5 2 -8 753-1 75 3 -4 75 3 -6 7 5 3 -9 754-1
■7 754 -4 75 4 -6 75 4 -8 755-1 75 5 -4 75 5 -6 75 5 -9 756-1 7 5 6 -4 75 6 -7
■8 75 6 -9 75 7 -2 75 7 -4 75 7 -7 75 7 -9 75 8 -2 7 5 8 -4 7 5 8 -7 7 5 8 -9 759-2
■9 75 9 -5 75 9 -7 7 6 0 -0 76 0 -2 76 0 -5 76 0 -7 76 1 -0 7 6 1 -2 7 6 1 -5 76 1 -7
300 76 2 -0 76 2 -2 7 6 2 -5 76 2 -8 76 3 -0 763-3 76 3 -5 76 3 -8 7 6 4 -0 764-3
■1 76 4 -5 76 4 -8 7 6 5 -0 765-3 76 5 -5 76 5 -8 766-1 76 6 -3 7 6 6 -6 76 6 -8
■2 767-1 76 7 -3 76 7 -6 7 6 7 -8 768-1 76 8 -3 76 8 -6 76 8 -8 769-1 76 9 -4
■3 769-6 7 6 9 -9 770-1 7 7 0 -4 77 0 -6 77 0 -9 771-1 77 1 -4 7 7 1 -6 771-9
■4 77 2 -2 7 7 2 -4 7 7 2 -7 7 7 2 -9 77 3 -2 77 3 -4 77 3 -7 7 7 3 -9 7 7 4 -2 77 4 -4
•5 77 4 -7 7 7 4 -9 7 7 5 -2 7 7 5 -5 77 5 -7 77 6 -0 77 6 -2 7 7 6 -5 7 7 6 -7 777-0
■6 77 7 -2 77 7 -5 7 7 7 -7 7 7 8 -0 77 8 -2 77 8 -5 77 8 -8 7 7 9 -0 77 9 -3 779-5
■7 779-8 78 0 -0 78 0 -3 780-5 78 0 -8 78 1 -0 781-3 78 1 -5 78 1 -8 782-1
■8 782-3 78 2 -6 7 8 2 -8 783-1 78 3 -3 78 3 -6 783-8 784-1 78 4 -3 784-6
■9 784 -9 785-1 78 5 -4 7 8 5 -6 7 8 5 -9 78 6 -2 7 8 6 -4 78 6 -6 78 6 -9 787-1
31 0 787 -4 7 8 7 -6 78 7 -9 7 8 8 -2 78 8 -4 78 8 -7 78 8 -9 78 9 -2 7 8 9 -4 78 9 -7
■1 789 -9 79 0 -2 79 0 -4 7 9 0 -7 7 9 0 -9 79 1 -2 79 1 -5 79 1 -7 7 9 2 -0 792-2
■2 792 -5 7 9 2 -7 79 3 -0 79 3 -2 7 9 3 -5 7 9 3 -7 79 4 -0 79 4 -2 7 9 4 -5 794-8
■3 795-1 7 9 5 -3 79 5 -5 7 9 5 -8 79 6 -0 7 9 6 -3 79 6 -5 7 9 6 -8 7 9 7 -0 797-3
•4 797 -6 7 9 7 -8 798-1 79 8 -3 7 9 8 -6 79 8 -8 799-1 79 9 -3 7 9 9 -6 799-8

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(E quivalents of H ectopascals in Inches of Mercury at 3 2 ° F and Standard G ravity 980-665 cm /sec2.)

M e rc u ry ■00 ■01 ■02 ■03 ■04 ■05 ■06 ■07 •08 ■09
In c h e s H e c to p a s c a ls
270 914-3 9 1 4 -7 91 5 -0 91 5 -3 91 5 -7 91 6 -0 91 6 -4 9 1 6 -7 91 7 -0 9 1 7 -4

27-1 9 1 7 -7 918-1 9 1 8 -4 91 8 -7 919-1 9 1 9 -4 91 9 -7 920-1 9 2 0 -4 92 0 -8

27-2 921-1 92 1 -4 92 1 -8 922-1 92 2 -5 92 2 -8 923-1 92 3 -5 9 2 3 -8 924-1

27-3 924 -5 92 4 -8 92 5 -2 92 5 -5 92 5 -8 92 6 -2 92 6 -5 9 2 6 -9 9 2 7 -2 9 2 7 -5
27-4 927-9 9 2 8 -2 92 8 -5 92 8 -9 92 9 -2 92 9 -6 9 2 9 -9 93 0 -2 9 3 0 -6 93 0 -9

27-5 931-3 9 3 1 -6 93 1 -9 932-3 93 2 -6 93 3 -0 9 3 3 -3 93 3 -6 9 3 4 -0 93 4 -3

27-6 93 4 -6 93 5 -0 93 5 -3 93 5 -7 93 6 -0 93 6 -3 9 3 6 -7 93 7 -0 9 3 7 -4 9 3 7 -7

27-7 93 8 -0 93 3 -4 93 8 -7 93 9 -0 93 9 -4 9 3 9 -7 940-1 94 0 -4 9 4 0 -7 941-1

2 7 -8 941 -4 94 1 -8 942-1 94 2 -4 94 2 -8 943-1 9 4 3 -4 9 4 3 -8 944-1 94 4 -5

2 7 -9 944 -8 945-1 94 5 -5 945-8 9 4 6 -2 94 6 -5 94 6 -8 9 4 7 -2 94 7 -5 9 4 7 -9

280 9 4 8 -2 94 8 -5 94 8 -9 9 4 9 -2 94 9 -5 94 9 -9 9 5 0 -2 9 5 0 -6 95 0 -9 95 1 -2

28-1 9 5 1 -6 95 1 -9 952-3 9 5 2 -6 9 5 2 -9 95 3 -3 95 3 -6 95 3 -9 95 4 -3 95 4 -6
28-2 9 5 5 -0 95 5 -3 9 5 5 -6 95 6 -0 956-3 95 6 -7 95 7 -0 95 7 -3 9 5 7 -7 95 8 -0

2 8-3 958-3 9 5 8 -7 95 9 -0 95 9 -4 95 9 -7 96 0 -0 9 6 0 -4 9 6 0 -7 961-1 9 6 1 -4

28-4 961 -7 962-1 9 6 2 -4 96 2 -8 963-1 9 6 3 -4 9 6 3 -8 964-1 96 4 -4 9 6 4 -8

28-5 965-1 9 6 5 -5 96 5 -8 966-1 96 6 -5 96 6 -8 96 7 -2 9 6 7 -5 9 6 7 -8 9 6 8 -2

28-6 968 -5 96 8 -8 96 9 -2 96 9 -5 969-9 9 7 0 -2 97 0 -5 97 0 -9 9 7 1 -2 97 1 -6

2 8 -7 971-9 9 7 2 -2 97 2 -6 972-9 9 7 3 -2 97 3 -6 97 3 -9 97 4 -3 9 7 4 -6 9 7 4 -9

28-8 975-3 9 7 5 -6 97 6 -0 976-3 9 7 6 -6 977-0 97 7 -3 9 7 7 -7 97 8 -0 9 7 8 -3

28-9 97 8 -7 9 7 9 -0 97 9 -3 9 7 9 -7 98 0 -0 98 0 -4 9 8 0 -7 9 8 1 -0 9 8 1 -4 9 8 1 -7

290 982-1 98 2 -4 9 8 2 -7 983-1 9 8 3 -4 98 3 -7 984-1 9 8 4 -4 9 8 4 -8 985-1

29-1 985 -4 98 5 -8 986-1 9 8 6 -5 98 6 -8 987-1 98 7 -5 9 8 7 -8 988-1 9 8 8 -5
29-2 988 -8 9 8 9 -2 98 9 -5 989-8 99 0 -2 9 9 0 -5 99 0 -9 9 9 1 -2 99 1 -5 9 9 1 -9
29-3 9 9 2 -2 99 2 -6 9 9 2 -9 99 3 -2 99 3 -6 99 3 -9 9 9 4 -2 9 9 4 -6 9 9 4 -9 9 9 5 -3
29-4 9 9 5 -6 99 5 -9 996-3 99 6 -6 99 7 -0 99 7 -3 9 9 7 -6 9 9 8 -0 9 9 8 -3 9 9 8 -6

29-5 999-0 99 9 -3 99 9 -7 1000-0 1000-3 1 000-7 1001-0 1 001-4 1 0 01-7 1 002-0

29-6 1002-4 1 0 02-7 1003-0 1 003-4 1 003-7 1004-1 1004-4 1 004-7 1005-1 1 0 0 5 -4

29-7 1005-8 1006-1 1 006-4 1006-8 1007-1 1 007-5 1 007-8 1008-1 1 0 0 8 -5 1 0 0 8 -8

29-8 1009-1 1 0 09-5 1 009-8 1 010-2 1010-5 1 010-8 1 011-2 1 011-5 1 0 11-9 1 012-2

29-9 1012-5 1 0 12-9 1 013-2 1 013-5 1 013-9 1 014-2 1014-6 1014-9 1 0 1 5 -2 1 015-6

300 1015-9 1 0 16-3 1 016-6 1 016-9 1017-3 1017-6 1 017-9 1 0 18-3 1 018-6 1 019-0

30-1 1019-3 1 019-6 1020-0 1 020-3 1 020-7 1021-0 1021-3 1 0 21-7 1 022-0 1 022-4

30-2 1 0 22-7 1 023-0 1 023-4 1 023-7 1024-0 1 024-4 1 0 24-7 1025-1 1 0 2 5 -4 1 0 2 5 -7

30-3 1026-1 1 026-4 1 026-8 1027-1 1027-4 1 027-8 1028-1 1 0 28-4 1 0 2 8 -8 1029-1

3 0-4 1 0 29-5 1 029-8 1030-1 1030-5 1030-8 1031-2 1 0 31-5 1 0 31-8 1 032-2 1 0 32-5

30-5 1 0 32-8 1 033-2 1033-5 1033-9 1 034-2 1034-5 1 0 34-9 1 0 35-2 1 035-6 1 0 35-9

30-6 1036-2 1 036-6 1036-9 1037-3 1037-6 1037-9 1038-3 1 038-6 1 038-9 1 0 39-3
3 0 -7 1039-6 1 040-0 1040-3 1040-6 1041-0 1 0 41-3 1 0 41-7 1 042-0 1 042-3 1 0 42-7

30-8 1043-0 1043-3 1 043-7 1044-0 1 0 44-4 1 0 44-7 1 0 45-0 1 045-4 1 045-7 1046-1

30-9 1046-4 1046-7 1047-1 1047-4 1 0 47-7 1048-1 1 0 48-4 1 048-8 1049-1 1 0 49-4
T h o u s a n d t h s o f a n in c h

M e rc u ry In c h e s ■001 ■002 •003 ■004 ■005 ■006 ■007 ■008 ■009

H e c to p a s c a ls ■0 ■1 ■1 •1 ■2 •2 ■2 ■3 ■3

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(Equivalents of H ectopascals in M illim etres of M ercury at 32 °F and Standard G ravity 980-665 cm /se c2.)

M illim e tre s 00 0-1 0-2 0-3 0-4 0-5 0-6 0-7 0-8 0-9
H e c to p a s c a ls
71 0 94 6 -6 9 4 6 -7 94 6 -9 94 7 -0 947-1 947-3 94 7 -4 94 7 -5 9 4 7 -7 94 7 -8
711 947 -9 948-1 9 4 8 -2 94 8 -3 94 8 -5 94 8 -6 9 4 8 -7 94 8 -9 9 4 9 -0 949-1
712 949 -3 9 4 9 -4 9 4 9 -5 94 9 -7 94 9 -8 94 9 -9 950-1 9 5 0 -2 95 0 -3 950-5
713 9 5 0 -6 9 5 0 -7 95 0 -9 95 1 -0 951-1 95 1 -3 9 5 1 -4 95 1 -5 9 5 1 -7 951-8
714 9 5 1 -9 952-1 95 2 -2 95 2 -3 95 2 -5 95 2 -6 9 5 2 -7 95 2 -9 9 5 3 -0 953-1
715 9 5 3 -3 9 5 3 -4 95 3 -5 95 3 -7 95 3 -8 95 3 -9 954-1 95 4 -2 9 5 4 -3 95 4 -5
716 95 4 -6 95 4 -7 95 4 -9 95 5 -0 955-1 9 5 5 -3 9 5 5 -4 9 5 5 -5 9 5 5 -7 955-8
71 7 95 5 -9 956-1 95 6 -2 95 6 -3 95 6 -5 9 5 6 -6 95 6 -7 95 6 -9 9 5 7 -0 957-1
718 957 -3 9 5 7 -4 9 5 7 -5 9 5 7 -7 957-8 95 7 -9 958-1 9 5 8 -2 95 8 -3 958-5
71 9 958 -6 9 5 8 -7 958-9 95 9 -0 959-1 95 9 -3 9 5 9 -4 95 9 -5 9 5 9 -7 95 9 -8
720 959 -9 960-1 96 0 -2 96 0 -3 96 0 -5 96 0 -6 9 6 0 -7 96 0 -9 9 6 1 -0 961-1
721 961 -3 96 1 -4 96 1 -5 96 1 -7 96 1 -8 96 1 -9 962-1 96 2 -2 9 6 2 -3 96 2 -5
722 9 6 2 -6 96 2 -7 9 6 2 -9 96 3 -0 963-1 963-3 9 6 3 -4 96 3 -5 9 6 3 -7 963-8
723 9 6 3 -9 964-1 9 6 4 -2 96 4 -3 96 4 -5 96 4 -6 9 6 4 -7 96 4 -9 9 6 5 -0 965-1
724 9 6 5 -3 9 6 5 -4 96 5 -5 96 5 -7 96 5 -8 9 6 5 -9 966-1 9 6 6 -2 96 6 -3 9 6 6 -4
725 966-6 9 6 6 -7 96 6 -9 96 7 -0 967-1 96 7 -3 96 7 -4 9 6 7 -5 9 6 7 -7 96 7 -8
726 967-9 968-1 9 6 8 -2 96 8 -3 96 8 -5 9 6 8 -6 96 8 -7 96 8 -9 9 6 9 -0 969-1
727 969-3 9 6 9 -4 96 9 -5 9 6 9 -7 96 9 -8 96 9 -9 970-1 97 0 -2 9 7 0 -3 97 0 -5
728 97 0 -6 97 0 -7 97 0 -9 971-0 971-1 97 1 -3 97 1 -4 97 1 -5 97 1 -7 9 7 1 -8
729 97 1 -9 972-1 97 2 -2 97 2 -3 97 2 -5 97 2 -6 9 7 2 -7 97 2 -9 97 3 -0 973-1
73 0 973 -3 9 7 3 -4 97 3 -5 9 7 3 -7 97 3 -8 97 3 -9 974-1 9 7 4 -2 97 4 -3 97 4 -5
731 974-6 9 7 4 -7 97 4 -9 97 5 -0 975-1 97 5 -3 97 5 -4 9 7 5 -5 9 7 5 -7 97 5 -8
73 2 975-9 976-1 9 7 6 -2 97 6 -3 97 6 -5 97 6 -6 97 6 -7 9 7 6 -9 9 7 7 -0 977-1
73 3 977-3 9 7 7 -4 97 7 -5 9 7 7 -7 97 7 -8 97 7 -9 978-1 9 7 8 -2 9 7 8 -3 9 7 8 -5
734 97 8 -6 97 8 -7 97 8 -9 97 9 -0 979-1 979-3 97 9 -4 9 7 9 -5 9 7 9 -7 9 7 9 -8
735 97 9 -9 980-1 9 8 0 -2 98 0 -3 98 0 -4 98 0 -6 9 8 0 -7 9 8 0 -8 98 1 -0 981-1
736 981 -2 9 8 1 -4 9 8 1 -5 98 1 -6 98 1 -8 98 1 -9 98 2 -0 9 8 2 -2 98 2 -3 9 8 2 -4
737 982 -6 9 8 2 -7 9 8 2 -8 98 3 -0 983-1 98 3 -2 9 8 3 -4 98 3 -5 9 8 3 -6 9 8 3 -8
738 983 -9 984-0 9 8 4 -2 98 4 -3 98 4 -4 98 4 -6 9 8 4 -7 98 4 -8 9 8 5 -0 985-1
739 9 8 5 -2 98 5 -4 98 5 -5 98 5 -6 98 5 -8 98 5 -9 98 6 -0 98 6 -2 9 8 6 -3 9 8 6 -4
740 9 8 6 -6 9 8 6 -7 98 6 -8 98 7 -0 987-1 987-2 9 8 7 -4 98 7 -5 9 8 7 -6 9 8 7 -8
741 9 8 7 -9 98 8 -0 98 8 -2 98 8 -3 9 8 8 -4 9 8 8 -6 9 8 8 -7 9 8 8 -8 98 9 -0 989-1
742 9 8 9 -2 9 8 9 -4 98 9 -5 98 9 -6 98 9 -8 98 9 -9 9 9 0 -0 9 9 0 -2 99 0 -3 9 9 0 -4
743 990-6 9 9 0 -7 99 0 -8 99 1 -0 991-1 9 9 1 -2 99 1 -4 99 1 -5 9 9 1 -6 9 9 1 -8
744 99 1 -9 99 2 -0 99 2 -2 99 2 -3 9 9 2 -4 99 2 -6 99 2 -7 99 2 -8 9 9 3 -0 993-1
745 99 3 -2 99 3 -4 99 3 -5 99 3 -6 9 9 3 -8 99 3 -9 99 4 -0 9 9 4 -2 9 9 4 -3 9 9 4 -4
74 6 99 4 -6 9 9 4 -7 99 4 -8 9 9 5 -0 995-1 99 5 -2 99 5 -4 99 5 -5 99 5 -6 9 9 5 -8
747 995 -9 9 9 6 -0 9 9 6 -2 9 9 6 -3 9 9 6 -4 99 6 -6 9 9 6 -7 9 9 6 -8 99 7 -0 997-1
748 9 9 7 -2 99 7 -4 99 7 -5 9 9 7 -6 997-8 99 7 -9 99 8 -0 9 9 8 -2 99 8 -3 9 9 8 -4
74 9 9 9 8 -6 99 8 -7 99 8 -8 99 9 -0 999-1 99 9 -2 9 9 9 -4 99 9 -5 9 9 9 -6 99 9 -8
750 999 -9 1 000-0 1 000-2 1000-3 1 000-4 1000-6 1 0 00-7 1 0 00-8 1 001-0 1001-1
751 1 0 01-2 1 001-4 1 001-5 1 001-6 1001-8 1001-9 1 0 02-0 1 0 02-2 1 002-3 1 0 0 2 -4
752 1 0 02-6 1 002-7 1002-8 1003-0 1003-1 1003-2 1 003-4 1003-5 1 003-6 1 0 03-8
753 1 0 03-9 1004-0 1004-2 1004-3 1004-4 1 0 04-6 1 0 04-7 1004-8 1 005-0 1005-1
754 1 0 05-2 1 005-4 1005-5 1 005-6 1005-8 1 0 05-9 1 006-0 1 006-2 1 006-3 1 0 06-4
75 5 1006-6 1 006-7 1 006-8 1007-0 1007-1 1 007-2 1 0 07-4 1 007-5 1 007-6 1 0 07-8
75 6 1007-9 1 008-0 1 008-2 1008-3 1 008-4 1008-6 1 0 08-7 1 008-8 1009-0 1009-1
757 1009-2 1 009-4 1009-5 1 0 09-6 1 009-8 1009-9 1 0 10-0 1 010-2 1 010-3 1 0 1 0 -4
758 101 0-6 1 010-7 1010-8 1 0 11-0 1011-1 1 0 11-2 1011-4 1 011-5 1 011-6 1 0 11-8
759 1011-9 1012-0 1 0 12-2 1012-3 1 0 12-4 1 0 12-6 1 012-7 1012-8 1 013-0 1013-1
760 1 013-2 1 013-4 1 0 13-5 1013-6 1 0 13-8 1013-9 1014-0 1 014-2 1 014-3 1 0 14-4
761 1 014-6 1 014-7 1 0 14-8 1 015-0 1015-1 1015-2 1 015-4 1 015-5 1 015-6 1 0 15-8
762 1 015-9 1 016-0 1 016-2 1016-3 1016-4 1016-6 1 016-7 1 016-8 1017-0 1017-1
763 1 0 17-2 1 0 17-4 | 1017-5 1 0 17-6 1017-8 1017-9 1018-0 1 018-2 1018-3 1 0 1 8 -4

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M illim e tre s 00 0-1 0-2 0-3 0-4 0-5 0-6 0-7 0-8 0-9
H e c to p a s c a ls
764 1 0 18-6 1 018-7 1018-8 1 019-0 1019-1 1019-2 1 019-4 1 0 19-5 1019-6 1019-8
765 1019-9 1020-0 1 020-2 1 020-3 1020-4 1020-6 1 020-7 1 0 20-8 1021-0 1021-1
766 1 0 21-2 1 021-4 1 021-5 1021-6 1021-8 1021-9 1 022-0 1 0 22-2 1022-3 1 022-4
767 1022-6 1 022-7 1 022-8 1023-0 1023-1 1023-2 1 023-4 1 0 23-5 1 0 23-6 1 023-8
768 1023-9 1024-0 1024-2 1 024-3 1024-4 1024-6 1 0 2 4 -7 1 0 24-8 1025-0 1025-1
769 1025-2 1 025-4 1 025-5 1025-6 1025-8 1025-9 1026-0 1 0 26-2 1026-3 1 026-4
770 1026-6 1 026-7 1 026-8 1027-0 1027-1 1027-2 1027-4 1 0 27-5 1 027-6 1027-8
771 1027-9 1028-0 1028-2 1028-3 1028-4 1028-6 1 028-7 1 0 28-8 1 029-0 1029-1
772 1029-2 1 029-4 1 029-5 1029-6 1029-8 1029-9 1030-0 1 0 30-2 1 030-3 1 030-4
773 1030-6 1 030-7 1 030-8 1031-0 1031-1 1031-2 1 031-4 1 0 31-5 1 031-6 1 031-8
774 1031-9 1032-0 1 032-2 1 032-3 1032-4 1032-6 1 032-7 1032-8 1 0 3 3 -0 1033-1
775 1033-2 1 033-4 1 033-5 1033-6 1 033-8 1033-9 1034-0 1 0 3 4 -2 1 0 3 4 -3 1 034-4
776 1034-6 1 034-7 1 034-8 1035-0 1035-1 1 035-2 1035-4 1 0 35-5 1 035-6 1 035-8
777 1035-9 1036-0 1036-2 1 036-3 1036-4 1036-6 1 036-7 1 0 36-8 1 037-0 1037-1
778 1037-2 1 037-4 1 037-5 1037-6 1037-8 1037-9 1 038-0 1 0 38-2 1 038-3 1 038-4
77 9 1038-6 1 038-7 1 038-8 1039-0 1039-1 1039-2 1 039-4 1 0 39-5 1 039-6 1 039-8
78 0 1039-9 1040-0 1040-2 1 040-3 1040-4 1 040-6 1 0 40-7 1 0 40-8 1 041-0 1041-1
781 1041-2 1 041-4 1 041-5 1041-6 1041-8 1041-9 1042-0 1 0 42-2 1 042-3 1 042-4
78 2 1042-6 1 042-7 1 042-8 1043-0 1043-1 1043-2 1 0 43-4 1 0 43-5 1 043-6 1 043-8
78 3 1043-9 1044-0 1044-2 1 044-3 1044-4 1 044-6 1 0 44-7 1 0 44-8 1 045-0 1045-1
784 1045-2 1 045-4 1 045-5 1045-6 1045-8 1045-9 1046-0 1 0 46-2 1 046-3 1 046-4
78 5 1046-6 1 046-7 1 046-8 1047-0 1047-1 1 047-2 1 0 47-4 1 0 47-5 1047-6 1 047-8
78 6 1047-9 1048-0 1 048-2 1 048-3 1048-4 1 048-6 1 0 48-7 1 0 48-8 1 049-0 1049-1
787 1049-2 1 049-4 1 049-5 1 049-6 1049-8 1049-9 1050-0 1 0 50-2 1 050-3 1 050-4
788 1050-6 1 050-7 1 050-8 1051-0 1051-1 1 051-2 1 0 51-4 1 0 51-5 1 051-6 1 051-8
78 9 1051-9 1052-0 1 052-2 1 052-3 1052-4 1 052-6 1 0 52-7 1 052-8 1 053-0 1053-1

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W IN D V E L O C IT Y — T A B L E F O R C O N V E R T IN G K N O T S T O :
M IL E S P E R H O U R , M E T R E S P E R S E C O N D A N D K IL O M E T R E S P E R H O U R
(1 International N autical Mile = 6,076-12 feet = 1,852 m etres)

M ile s p e r M e tre s p e r K ilo m e tre s M ile s p e r M e tre s p e r K ilo m e tre s

K n o ts
hour second per hour hour second per hour
1 1-15 0-51 I-8 5 51 5 8 -6 9 2 6 -2 4 9 4 -4 5
2 2-30 1-03 3-70 52 59 -8 4 2 6 -7 5 9 6 -3 0
3 3-45 1-54 5-56 53 60-99 2 7 -2 7 98 -1 6
4 4-60 2-06 7-41 54 62 -1 4 27 -7 8 100-01
5 5-75 2-57 9-26 55 63 -2 9 28 -2 9 101-86
6 6-90 3-09 II-11 56 64 -4 4 28-81 103-71
7 805 3-60 12-96 57 65-59 29 -3 2 1 05-56
8 9-21 4 -12 14-82 58 66 -7 4 2 9 -8 4 1 07-42
9 10-36 4 -63 16-67 59 67 -8 9 3 0 -3 5 1 09-27
10 11-51 5-14 18-52 60 69 -0 5 3 0 -8 7 111-12
11 12-66 5-66 2 0 -3 7 61 70 -2 0 31 -3 8 1 1 2 -9 7
12 13-81 6-17 22-22 62 71 -3 5 31 -9 0 1 14-82
13 14-96 6-69 24 -0 8 63 72-50 32-41 1 16-68
14 16-11 7-20 25-93 64 73-65 32 -9 2 1 18-53
15 17-26 7-72 27 -7 8 65 74-80 3 3 -4 4 1 20-38
16 18-41 8-23 29 -6 3 66 7 5 -9 5 3 3 -9 5 1 22-23
17 19-56 8-75 31 -4 8 67 7 7 -1 0 3 4 -4 7 1 24-08
18 20-71 9-26 3 3 -3 4 68 7 8 -2 5 3 4 -9 8 1 25-94
19 21-86 9-77 35 -1 9 69 79-40 3 5 -5 0 1 27-79
20 2 3 -0 2 10-29 3 7 -0 4 70 8 0 -5 5 36-01 1 29-64
21 2 4 -1 7 10-80 3 8 -8 9 71 81-70 3 6 -5 3 1 31-49
22 2 5 -3 2 11-32 4 0 -7 4 72 82 -8 6 3 7 -0 4 1 33-34
23 2 6 -4 7 11-83 4 2 -6 0 73 84-01 3 7 -5 5 1 35-20
24 2 7 -6 2 12-35 4 4 -4 5 74 85 -1 6 38 -0 7 1 3 7-05
25 2 8 -7 7 12-86 4 6 -3 0 75 86-31 38 -5 8 138-90
26 29 -9 2 13-38 4 8 -1 5 76 8 7 -4 6 39 -1 0 1 4 0-75
27 3 1 -0 7 13-89 50-00 77 88-61 39-61 1 4 2-60
28 32 -2 2 14-40 51 -8 6 78 8 9 -7 6 40 -1 3 1 4 4-46
29 3 3 -3 7 14-92 53-71 79 90-91 4 0 -6 4 146-31
30 3 4 -5 2 15-43 55 -5 6 80 9 2 -0 6 4 1 -1 6 1 4 8-16
31 35 -6 7 15-95 57-41 81 93-21 4 1 -6 7 150-01
32 36 -8 2 16-46 59 -2 6 82 9 4 -3 6 4 2 -1 8 1 5 1-86
33 37 -9 8 16-98 61 -1 2 83 95-51 4 2 -7 0 1 5 3-72
34 39 -1 3 17-49 62 -9 7 84 96 -6 7 43-21 1 5 5-57
35 4 0 -2 8 18-01 64 -8 2 85 97 -8 2 4 3 -7 3 1 5 7-42
36 4 1 -4 3 18-52 66-67 86 98 -9 7 4 4 -2 4 1 5 9-27
37 4 2 -5 8 19-03 68-52 87 100-12 4 4 -7 6 1 6 1-12
_38 4 3 -7 3 19-55 7 0 -3 8 88 101-27 45 -2 7 162-98
39 4 4 -8 8 2 0 -0 6 7 2 -2 3 89 102-42 45 -7 9 164-83
40 4 6 -0 3 2 0 -5 8 7 4 -0 8 90 1 03-57 46 -3 0 1 66-68
41 4 7 -1 8 21-09 7 5 -9 3 91 1 04-72 46-81 1 68-53
42 4 8 -3 3 21-61 77-78 92 1 05-87 4 7 -3 3 1 70-38
43 4 9 -4 8 22-12 79 -6 4 93 1 07-02 4 7 -8 4 1 72-24
50 -6 3 22 -6 4 81-49 94 1 08-17 4 8 -3 6 1 74-09
5 1 -7 8 23 -1 5 83 -3 4 95 1 09-32 4 8 -8 7 1 75-94
5 2 -9 4 2 3 -6 6 85 -1 9 96 1 10-47 49 -3 9 1 77-79
5 4 -0 9 2 4 -1 8 87 -0 4 97 1 11-62 49 -9 0 1 79-64
5 5 -2 4 2 4 -6 9 88 -9 0 98 1 12-78 5 0 -4 2 1 81-50
5 6 -3 9 25-21 9 0 -7 5 99 113-93 5 0 -9 3 1 83-35
5 7 -5 4 2 5 -7 2 9 2 -6 0 100 115-08 5 1 -4 4 1 85-20

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A n e m e rg in g te c h n o lo g y e x is ts in th e fo rm o f s o ftw a re W e a th e r A p p lic a tio n s o r ‘A p p s ’ fo r u se on a n u m b e r o f d iffe re n t m o b ile
d e v ic e s . T h e d e v e lo p m e n t o f s u ch te c h n o lo g y is in trin s ic a lly d y n a m ic a n d it w o u ld b e an im p o s s ib le ta s k to a tte m p t to list all su ch
s o ftw a re a nd its c a p a b ilitie s as it is re le a s e d . T h e re fo re , th is s e ctio n o n ly s e e k s to g iv e th e m a rin e r an o v e rv ie w o f s o m e o f th e
A p p s /m o b ile s e rv ic e s th a t are p ro v id e d by n a tio n a l w e a th e r a g e n c ie s a n d it s h o u ld be b o rn in m in d th a t m a n y o th e rs a re a v a ila b le . It
s h o u ld be n o te d th a t ‘A p p s ’ m u s t b e ty p ic a lly d o w n lo a d e d a n d in s ta lle d fro m an o n lin e sto re , a lth o u g h s o m e a re a c tu a lly fre e .

T h e m a rin e r is s tro n g ly a d v is e d to n o te th e p o in ts b e lo w :
1. T h e in te rn e t is not p a rt o f th e M a ritim e S a fe ty In fo rm a tio n s y s te m a n d s h o u ld n e v e r b e re lie d u p o n a s th e o n ly m e a n s to
o b ta in th e la te s t fo re c a s t a n d w a rn in g in fo rm a tio n . A c c e s s to th e s e rv ic e m a y be in te rru p te d o r d e la y e d fro m tim e to tim e ,
u p d a te s m a y a ls o be d e la y e d . P le a se re fe r to G M D S S s e rv ic e s , IN M A R S A T S a fe ty N E T o r in te rn a tio n a l N A V T E X fo r th e
la te s t in fo rm a tio n .
2. S o m e o f th e A p p s lis te d b e lo w c o v e r g e n e ra l a n d c o a s ta l w e a th e r o n ly and no t d e d ic a te d m a ritim e fo re c a s ts .
3. W h e n u s in g th e s e w e b p a g e s a n d A p p s , a lw a y s c h e c k th a t th e p a g e on y o u r s c re e n is n o t fro m y o u r c a c h e . U se th e
R e fre s h o r R e lo a d b u tto n if in a n y d o u b t.
4. V e rs io n s a v a ila b le
(a) A n d ro id ‘A p p s ’ re fe rs to s ta n d -a lo n e a p p lic a tio n s d e s ig n e d to run on th e o p e ra tin g s y s te m d e v e lo p e d by G o o g le fo r
s m a rtp h o n e s .
(b) iP h o n e ‘A p p s ’ re fe rs to s ta n d -a lo n e a p p lic a tio n s d e s ig n e d to run o n th e A p p le iP h o n e .
(c) M o b ile C o m p a tib le re fe rs to a m o b ile v e rs io n o f a s ta n d a rd w e b s ite th a t is o p tim is e d fo r v ie w in g on a m o b ile d e v ic e
s u ch as a s m a rtp h o n e o r ta b le t.
(d) M o b ile (C e ll) P h o n e C o m p a tib le re fe rs to a m o re s im p le te x t p a g e fo rm o f a w e b s ite , th a t is o p tim is e d fo r v ie w in g
on a ‘s ta n d a rd ’ m o b ile (ce ll) p h o n e .
(e) T a b le t ‘A p p s ’ re fe r to s ta n d -a lo n e a p p lic a tio n s d e s ig n e d to run on e ith e r th e A p p le iP a d a n d /o r W in d o w s ta b le t
d e v ic e s as d e s c rib e d .
5. T h e U K H O in no w a y e n d o rs e s a n y o f th e p ro d u c ts liste d in th is se ctio n .

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W o rld M e te o ro lo g ic a l O rg a n is a tio n : w w w .w m o .in t

M y W o rld W e a th e r

O v e rv ie w : h ttp ://w w w .u n ric .o rg /e n /a p p s -d ire c to ry /2 7 4 3 7 -m y w o rld w e a th e r-w m o

M y W o rld W e a th e r is th e m o b ile v e rs io n o f th e W o rld W e a th e r In fo rm a tio n S e rv ic e (W W IS ) w e b s ite . T h e a p p lic a tio n d e te c ts th e
u s e r’s lo c a tio n an d p ro v id e s o ffic ia l c ity w e a th e r in fo rm a tio n fo r o v e r 1 7 0 0 c itie s a ro u n d th e w o rld . T h e A p p is a v a ila b le in n in e
la n g u a g e s a nd has b e e n d e v e lo p e d by th e H o n g K on g O b s e rv a to ry , w ith a s s is ta n c e fro m th e W M O .

A n d ro id D o w n lo a d : h ttp s ://p la y .g o o g le .c o m /s to re /a p p s /d e ta ils ? id = h k o .m y _ w o rld _ w e a th e r

D o w n lo a d th e A n d ro id v e rs io n o f M y W o rld W e a th e r.

iP h o n e D o w n lo a d : h ttp ://itu n e s .a p p le .c o m /a e /a p p /m y w e a th e r/id 4 5 3 6 5 4 2 2 9 ? m t= 8

D o w n lo a d th e iP h o n e v e rs io n o f M y W o rld W e a th e r.

U K M e t O ffic e : w w w .m e to ffic e .g o v .u k

W e a th e r A p p lic a tio n

O v e rv ie w : h ttp ://w w w .m e to ffic e .g o v .u k /s e rv ic e s /m o b ile -d ia ita l-s e rv ic e s /w e a th e r-a p p

Free to d o w n lo a d , 5 d a y fo re c a s t fo r a ro u n d 7 0 0 0 U K and 6 0 0 0 in te rn a tio n a l lo c a tio n s , 3 h o u rly fo re c a s ts fo r to d a y a n d u p to five
days ahead.

A n d ro id D o w n lo a d : h ttp s ://p la y .g o o g le .c o m /s to re /a p p s /d e ta ils ? id = u k .g o v .m e to ffic e .a n d ro id

D o w n lo a d th e A n d ro id v e rs io n o f M e t O ffic e W e a th e r A p p lic a tio n .

iP h o n e D o w n lo a d : h ttp s ://itu n e s .a p p le .c o m /g b /a p p /m e t-o ffic e -w e a th e r-a p p lic a tio n /id 3 3 1 1 2 2 0 8 6 ? m t= 8

D o w n lo a d th e iP h o n e v e rs io n o f M e t O ffic e W e a th e r A p p lic a tio n

M o b ile C o m p a tib le : h ttp ://w w w .m e to ffic e .g o v .u k /m o b ile

P ro v id e s m o b ile c o m p a tib le S u rfa c e P re s s u re C h a rts and fo re c a s t in fo rm a tio n in c lu d in g : M a rin e o b s e rv a tio n s , G a le /S to rm w a rn in g s ,
F o re ca s ts fo r S h ip p in g , In s h o re W a te rs , C o a sta l up to 60 nm o f S h e tla n d Isles, H igh S e a s a n d E x te n d e d O u tlo o k.
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N O A A N a tio n a l O c e a n S e rv ic e : h ttp ://o c e a n s e rv ic e .n o a a .g o v /

O v e rv ie w : N O A A p ro d u c e s a w id e ra n g e o f a p p s a n d s e rv ic e s w h ic h a re o f in te re s t to th e m a rin e r in c lu d in g : M a rin e F o re c a s ts ,
H a w a ii T s u n a m i In fo rm a tio n S e rv ic e , W h a le A L E R T , M a rin e D e b ris T ra c k e r a n d m a n y m o re .

A n d ro id D o w n lo a d : h ttp :// 0c e a n s e rv ic e .n 0a a .g 0v /m 0 b ile .h tm l# a n d r 0id

D o w n lo a d a w id e ra n g e o f A n d ro id c o m p a tib le A p p s w h ic h a re o f in te re s t to th e m a rin e r.

iP h o n e a n d iP a d D o w n lo a d : h ttp :// 0c e a n s e rv ic e .n 0a a .g 0v /m 0b ile .h tm l# ip h 0ne

D o w n lo a d a w id e ra n g e o f A p p le c o m p a tib le A p p s a n d s e rv ic e s a v a ila b le fo r iP h o n e a n d iO S d e v ic e s , w h ic h a re o f in te re s t to th e
m a rin e r.

M o b ile C o m p a tib le : h ttp ://o c e a n s e rv ic e .n o a a .g o v /m o b ile .h tm l

L in k s to a w id e ra n g e o f m o b ile c o m p a tib le w e b s ite s a n d s e rv ic e s w h ic h a re o f in te re s t to th e m a rin e r.

M o b ile (C e ll) P h o n e C o m p a tib le : h ttp ://c e ll.w e a th e r.g o v /m a rin e /m a rin e .h tm

N W S M a rin e F o re c a s t m o b ile /c e ll p h o n e c o m p a tib le te x t p a g e s fo r H igh S ea s, O ffs h o re , N a vte x, L o c a l M a rin e , H u rric a n e , T s u n a m i,
R a d io fa x C h a rts an d B u o y /C -M a n o b s e rv a tio n s .

M e tS e rv ic e N e w Z e a la n d : w w w .m e ts e rv ic e .c o m

M e tS e rv ic e M a rin e

O v e rv ie w : h ttp ://a b o u t.m e ts e rv ic e .c o m /o u r-c o m p a n y /w a y s -to -g e t-th e -w e a th e r/w e a th e r-o n -y o u r-/

M e tS e rv ic e M a rin e is a s p e c ific m a rin e w e a th e r a p p lic a tio n , g iv in g all c o a s ta l a n d re c re a tio n a l m a rin e fo re c a s t fro m m e ts e rv ic e .c o m .
It a ls o p ro v id e s s e v e re w e a th e r in fo rm a tio n , tid e s , 7-5 m in u te R ain R a d a r, 3 d a y ra in fa ll fo re c a s t im a g e ry w ith w in d b a rb s, s u rfa c e
p re s s u re m a p s . T h e a p p is d e v e lo p e d fo r s m a rtp h o n e s a n d d o e s no t s u p p o rt ta b le ts .

A n d ro id D o w n lo a d : h ttp s ://p la y .g o o g le .c o m /s to re /a p p s /d e ta ils ? id = c o m .m e ts e rv ic e .m a rin e

iP h o n e D o w n lo a d : h ttp s ://itu n e s .a p p le .c o m /u s /a p p /m e ts e rv ic e -m a rin e /id 7 8 3 1 2 7 0 7 6 ? ls = 1 & m t= 8

M o b ile C o m p a tib le : h ttp ://rn .m e ts e rv ic e .c o m /

B ra z ilia n N a v y H y d ro g ra p h ic O ffic e : h ttp s ://w w w .m a r.m il.b r/d h n /c h m /m e te o /in d e x in g .h tm

B o le tim a o M a r (S e a B u lle tin s )

O v e rv ie w : h ttp ://b o le tim a o m a r.c o m .b r/

B o le tim ao M a r is a s p e c ific m a rin e w e a th e r a p p w h ic h g iv e s a c c e s s to d a ily b u lle tin s on w e a th e r a n d s e a c o n d itio n s fo r th e n e x t 2 4
a n d 4 8 h o u r p e rio d s , it a ls o p ro v id e s m a rin e w e a th e r w a rn in g s a n d N o tic e to M a rin e rs fo r re le v a n t B ra z ilia n n a u tic a l p u b lic a tio n s . T h e
a p p is fre e a n d is a v a ila b le in b o th A n d ro d a n d A p p le fo rm a ts in P o rtu g u e se .

A n d ro id D o w n lo a d : h ttp s ://p la y .g o o g le .c o m /s to re /a p p s /d e ta ils ? id = c o m .in te rs e c tio .B o le tim & h l= e n G B

iP h o n e D o w n lo a d : h ttp s ://itu n e s .a p p le .c o m /a b /a p p /b o le tim -a o -m a r/id 1 0 4 3 8 7 1 9 5 3 ? m t= 8

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B U R M A ........................................................................................................ 68
A BURMA - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S .................................... 68
'AQ ABA (J Y O )..........................................................................................150 BUSHEHR (E Q M )....................................................................................... 134
AASIAAT (O Y R )...........................................................................................126
ABERDEEN C G O C .....................................................................................229
ABIDJAN (T U A ).......................................................................................... 149
AQORES (PO R TU G AL)........................................................................... 60
c
CADIZ M R S C ...............................................................................................198
AQORES (PORTUGAL) - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ....... 60
CAGLIARI (ID C ).......................................................................................... 144
AQORES (PORTUGAL) - N A V T E X ....................................................... 60
CANARIAS, ISLAS (S P A IN )................................................................... 69
AGADIR (C N D ).........................................................................................156
CANARIAS, ISLAS (SPAIN) - GENERAL N O T E S ............................ 69
AL KUWAYT (KUWAIT) (9 K K )..................................................................150
CANARIAS, ISLAS (SPAIN) - INTERNET W EATHER SERVICES 69
AL LADHIQIYAH (LATAKIA) (Y K M 7 )......................................................205
CANARIAS, ISLAS (SPAIN) - N A V T E X ............................................... 69
A LB A N IA ...................................................................................................... 60
CAPE NAVAL (RADIO-FACSIMILE) (Z S J ).......................................... 45
ALGECIRAS M R S C .................................................................................... 192
CAPE NAVAL (Z S J )....................................................................................190
ALGER (7 T A ).............................................................................................. 63
CAPE TOWN (INCLUDING DURBAN AND PORT E LIZA B E TH )... 190
A LG E R IA ...................................................................................................... 63
CAPE V E R D E ............................................................................................. 71
ALGERIA - N A V T E X .................................................................................. 63
CAPE VERDE - N A V T E X .......................................................................... 71
ALMERIA M R C C ......................................................................................... 192
CARTAGENA M R S C ................................................................................. 192
AMDERMA (U P M )........................................................................................181
CASABLANCA (C N P )................................................................................ 156
ANCONA (IP A ).............................................................................................144
CASTELLON M R S C ...................................................................................192
ANNABA (7 T B )............................................................................................ 63
CENTRO DE COMUNICACOES DA MADEIRA
ANTALYA (T A L ).......................................................................................... 209 (CENCOMARMADEIRA) (C T O ).............................................................. 152
A N TA R C TIC A ............................................................................................. 65 CENTRO DE COMUNICACOES DE DADOS E DE CIFRA DA
ANTARCTICA - GENERAL N O T E S ....................................................... 65 MARINHA (CENCOMAR) (C T A )............................................................. 175
ANTARCTICA - INTERNET WEATHER SE R V IC E S .......................... 65 CENTRO DE COMUNICAQOES DOS ACORES
AUGUSTA (IQ A ).......................................................................................... 144 (CENCOMARACORES) & DELGADA M R C C ..................................... 60
AULONA (VLORE) (Z A V 3 )....................................................................... 60 CHABAHAR (E Q J )..................................................................................... 135
AZE R B A IJA N .............................................................................................. 65 CHANNEL ISLANDS (U K )...................................................................... 72
AZERBAIJAN - N A V T E X .......................................................................... 65 CHANNEL ISLANDS (UK) - INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES ... 72
CHANNEL ISLANDS (UK) - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION
(MSI) ON THE IN TE R N E T...................................................................... 72
CIVITAVECCHIA (IP D )..............................................................................144
B C O N G O ....................................................................................................... 73
B A H R A IN ..................................................................................................... 66 CONSTANJA (Y Q I)....................................................................................180
BAHRAIN - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ................................. 66 CORSEN (CROSS) M R C C ...................................................................... 102
BAHRAIN - N A V T E X ................................................................................. 66 C O R U N A ...................................................................................................... 197
B A K U ............................................................................................................. 65 CORUNA M R S C .........................................................................................197
BANDAR-E EMAM KHOMEYNi (E Q N ).................................................. 134 C R O A T IA .................................................................................................... 73
BANDAR-E SHAHID R A JA l (EQI) [5 3 0 0 ]..............................................134 CROATIA - CONTINUOUS VHF WEATHER B R O A D C A ST........... 73
BAN G LAD ESH ........................................................................................... 66 CROATIA - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ................................. 73
BANGLADESH - FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ..................................... 66 CROATIA - N A V T E X ................................................................................ 73
BANGLADESH - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC ES........................ 66 CROTONE (IP C ).........................................................................................145
BANGLADESH - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON C Y P R U S ..................................................................................................... 76
THE IN TE R N E T......................................................................................... 66
CYPRUS (5 B A ).......................................................................................... 76
BAR ( 4 0 B ) .................................................................................................... 155
CYPRUS - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ................................. 76
BARCELONA M R C C ..................................................................................192
CYPRUS - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
B A R I(IP B ).................................................................................................... 144 IN TER N ET................................................................................................. 76
BBC RADIO 4 .............................................................................................. 229 CYPRUS - N A V T E X .................................................................................. 76
BBC RADIO J E R S E Y ................................................................................ 72
BEJAI'A (7 T G ).............................................................................................. 63
BELFAST C G O C .........................................................................................232
B E LG IU M .................................................................................................... 66
D
D E N M A R K ................................................................................................. 76
BELGIUM - FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ............................................... 67
D EN M AR K-FIR IN G PRACTICE A R E A S ............................................ 78
BELGIUM - INTERNET W EATHER S E R V IC E S ................................. 66
DENMARK - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S .............................. 76
BELGIUM - N A V T E X ................................................................................. 66
DENMARK - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
B E Y R O U T H ..................................................................................................150 IN TER N ET................................................................................................. 76
BILBAO M R C C ............................................................................................ 197 DIKSON MRCC (U C I)................................................................................ 181
B J 0 R N 0 Y A ................................................................................................. 68 DOHA (A 7 D )................................................................................................177
B J0R N 0Y A (N O R W A Y ).......................................................................... 68 DOKUMENTE UND DEBATTEN (D D O K D E B ).................................... 117
BO D 0 (L G P )................................................................................................ 162 DOVER C G O C ........................................................................................... 232
BREMEN M R C C ......................................................................................... 115 DP07-SEEFUNK (H AM BU R G )................................................................117
BRETAGNE 5 .............................................................................................. 96 DR (DANMARKS R A D IO )....................................................................... 80
B U LG A R IA .................................................................................................. 68 DUBLIN (COAST GUARD M R C C )......................................................... 137
BULGARIA - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE DUBROVNIK (9 A D )................................................................................... 75
IN T E R N E T.................................................................................................. 68
BULGARIA - N A V T E X .............................................................................. 68

325
 INDEX

GREECE - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE

E IN TE R N E T................................................................................................... 122
E G Y P T ......................................................................................................... 83 GREECE - N A V T E X ................................................................................... 121
EGYPT (SUEZ C A N A L)............................................................................ 84 G R E EN LAN D .............................................................................................. 124
EGYPT - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ...................................... 83 GREENLAND - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ...........................124
EGYPT -N A V T E X ...................................................................................... 83 GREENLAND - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON
ES TO N IA ...................................................................................................... 84 THE IN TER N ET..........................................................................................126
ESTONIA - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ................................. 84 GREENLAND - N A V T E X .......................................................................... 124
ESTONIA - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE GRIS-NEZ (CROSS) M R C C .................................................................... 103
IN TER N ET.................................................................................................. 84 GUERNSEY C O ASTG U AR D .................................................................. 72
E S T O N IA -N A V T E X ................................................................................. 84
ETEL (CROSS) M R C C ...............................................................................102
H
HOLYHEAD C G O C ....................................................................................233
F HORNAFJORDUR (COAST GUARD R A D IO )......................................129
FALMOUTH C G O C .....................................................................................233 HUELVA M R S C .......................................................................................... 198
FAROE ISLANDS (D E N M A R K ).............................................................. 86 HUMBER C G O C ........................................................................................ 234
FAROE ISLANDS (DENMARK) - INTERNET WEATHER
SE R V IC E S .................................................................................................. 86
FAROE ISLANDS (DENMARK) - N A V T E X .......................................... 86
I
FINISTERRE M R C C ...................................................................................198
IC E LA N D ...................................................................................................... 128
FIN LA N D ...................................................................................................... 87
ICELAND - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S .................................. 128
FINLAND - FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ............................................... 87
ICELAND - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
FINLAND - GENERAL N O T E S ............................................................... 87 IN TE R N E T................................................................................................... 129
FINLAND - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S .................................. 87 ICELAND - N A V T E X .................................................................................. 128
FINLAND - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE IN D IA .............................................................................................................132
IN TE R N E T................................................................................................. 87
INDIA - FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ...................................................... 132
FLO R 0 (L G L )...............................................................................................165
INDIA - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ......................................... 132
F R A N C E ....................................................................................................... 90
INDIA - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
FRANCE (ATLANTIC AND ENGLISH CHANNEL C O A S T S ).......... 96 IN TER N ET................................................................................................... 132
FRANCE (ATLANTIC AND ENGLISH CHANNEL COASTS) - IN D IA -N A V T E X .........................................................................................132
MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE INTERNET .. 96
IR A N ..............................................................................................................134
FRANCE (ATLANTIC AND ENGLISH CHANNEL COASTS) -
N A V T E X ....................................................................................................... 96 IRAN (CASPIAN S E A )...............................................................................135
FRANCE (MEDITERRANEAN C O A S T ).................................................105 IRAN (CASPIAN SEA) - N A V T E X ...........................................................135
FRANCE (MEDITERRANEAN COAST) - MARITIME SAFETY IRAN - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S .......................................... 134
INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE IN TE R N E T.......................................... 105 IRAN - N A V T E X ..........................................................................................134
FRANCE (MEDITERRANEAN COAST) - N A V T E X .............................105 IR E LA N D ......................................................................................................135
FR AN C E -F IR IN G PRACTICE A R E A S ................................................ 91 IRELAND - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S .................................. 135
FRANCE - GENERAL N O T E S ................................................................ 90 IR E LA N D -M E T E IR E A N N ...................................................................... 137
FRANCE - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ................................. 90 IRELAND - N A V TE X ..................................................................................135
FRANCE - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE ISAFJOROUR (COAST GUARD R A D IO )............................................. 129
IN TE R N E T................................................................................................. 91 IS R A E L.........................................................................................................140
ISRAEL - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ..................................... 140
ISRAEL - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
G IN TE R N E T................................................................................................... 140
GENOVA (IC B )............................................................................................ 145 IS R A E L -N A V T E X ..................................................................................... 140
G E O R G IA ..................................................................................................... 109 ISTANBUL (TAH) [4 3 6 0 ]...........................................................................209
GEORGIA - N A V TE X ................................................................................. 109 IT A L Y ............................................................................................................ 140
G E R M A N Y ................................................................................................... 109 ITALY - FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ...................................................... 141
GERMANY - DEUTSCHER WETTERDIENST (DWD) (GERMAN ITALY - GENERAL N O T E S ......................................................................140
WEATHER S E R V IC E )............................................................................ 112 ITALY - INTERNET WEATHER SE R V IC E S ........................................ 140
GERMANY - FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S .............................................110 IT A L Y -N A V T E X ........................................................................................ 140
GERMANY - GENERAL N O T E S .......................................................... 109 IVORY C O A S T ............................................................................................149
GERMANY - GERMAN VTS C E N T R E S ................................................113
GERMANY - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ................................109
GERMANY - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
IN TE R N E T.................................................................................................110
J
JAN M A Y E N ................................................................................................149
G E R M A N Y -N A V T E X ............................................................................... 110
JAN MAYEN (N O R W A Y )......................................................................... 149
GERMANY - STORM SURGE WARNINGS AND WATER LEVEL
PRED IC TIO NS............................................................................................115 JEDDAH (H Z H )...........................................................................................184
GIBRALTAR (U K )........................................................................................121 JERSEY COASTGUARD MRCC (G U D ).............................................. 72
GIBRALTAR (UK) - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC ES ....................121 JOBOURG (CROSS) M R C C ................................................................... 103
GIJON M R C C ..............................................................................................198 JO R D A N ...................................................................................................... 150
G R E E C E ....................................................................................................... 121
GREECE - FIRING PRACTICE AREA - KRITIKO S E A ..................... 122
GREECE - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ................................... 121
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K N
KALAALLIT NUNAATA RADIO (K N R )................................................... 128 N A M IB IA ........................................................................................................156
KALININGRAD (U IW )................................................................................ 183 NAMIBIA - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ................................. 156
KERCH (U K W )............................................................................................ 211 NAMIBIA - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
KIEL MAIL (D A O )....................................................................................... 117 IN TER N ET....................................................................................................157
KLAIPEDA (RADIO 5) (V T S ).................................................................... 151 NAMIBIA - N A V T E X ....................................................................................156
K U W A IT ..................................................................................................... 150 NAPOLI (IQ H ).............................................................................................. 146
KUWAIT - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S .................................... 150 NESKAUPSTAOUR (COAST GUARD R A D IO ).....................................131
N ETH ER LAN DS..........................................................................................157
NETHERLANDS COASTGUARD (DEN HELDER) (P B K )................. 158
L NETHERLANDS - FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ....................................158
NETHERLANDS - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ...................... 157
LA GARDE (CROSS) M R C C ................................................................... 108
NETHERLANDS - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON
LA GOULETTE P O R T ...............................................................................206 THE IN TER N ET.......................................................................................... 158
LA REUNION (CROSS) M R C C ...............................................................177 NETHERLANDS - N A V T E X ......................................................................157
LAMPEDUSA (IO N ).................................................................................145 N IG E R IA ....................................................................................................... 160
LAS P A LM A S .............................................................................................. 71 NIGERIA - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
LA T V IA ..........................................................................................................150 IN TE R N E T....................................................................................................160
LATVIA - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE NORDDEUTSCHER RUNDFUNK (N D R )..............................................118
IN TE R N E T.................................................................................................150 NORTHWOOD (RAD IO -FACSIM ILE).................................................. 46
LE B A N O N .................................................................................................... 150 N O R W A Y ...................................................................................................... 161
LIB Y A .............................................................................................................151 NORWAY - FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ............................................... 162
LISBON (PORT O F F IC E )......................................................................... 175 NORWAY - GENERAL N O T E S ................................................................161
LITH U A N IA ................................................................................................... 151 NORWAY - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ...................................161
LITHUANIA - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE NORWAY - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
IN TE R N E T.................................................................................................151 IN TE R N E T................................................................................................... 162
LIVORNO (IP L ).........................................................................................145 NORWAY - N A V T E X .................................................................................. 161
LYNGBY (O X Z ).......................................................................................... 80 NRK P 1 ......................................................................................................... 166
N R K TIL V/ERET S J 0 S ............................................................................ 167

M
M A D AG ASC AR ........................................................................................... 151
MADAGASCAR - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................151
o
ODESA (MORTELECOM LTD) (UTT, U U I)...........................................211
MADEIRA (PO R TU G AL)........................................................................... 151 OLYMPIA (RADIO-FACSIM ILE)........................................................... 48
MADEIRA (PORTUGAL) - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ......151 OLYMPIA (SVO) [1 7 8 0 ].............................................................................122
MADEIRA (PORTUGAL) - N A V T E X ....................................................... 151 O M A N ............................................................................................................169
M A LD IV E S ................................................................................................... 152 OMAN - FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ..................................................... 170
MALDIVES - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ............................... 152 OMAN - GENERAL N O T E S ..................................................................... 169
MALIN HEAD (COAST GUARD MRSC) (E J M )................................... 137 OMAN - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ........................................ 170
M A L T A .......................................................................................................... 152 OMAN - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
MALTA R C C ................................................................................................ 154 IN TE R N E T................................................................................................... 170
MALTA - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ...................................... 152 O M A N -N A V T E X ........................................................................................170
M A L T A -N A V T E X ...................................................................................... 152 OOSTENDE (O S U )................................................................................... 67
M ASQAJ (MUSCAT) (WATTAYAH) (A 4 M ).......................................... 170 ORAN (7 T O )................................................................................................ 63
M A U R ITIU S ................................................................................................. 154 O U D D O R P................................................................................................... 160
MAURITIUS (3 B M ).....................................................................................154
MAURITIUS - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ............................. 154
MAURITIUS - N A V T E X ............................................................................. 154 P
MAYOTTE - E L E B N ...................................................................................155 P A K ISTA N ....................................................................................................170
MAYOTTE (FR A N C E )............................................................................... 155 PAKISTAN - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ................................170
MAZARA DEL VALLO (IQ Q )....................................................................146 PAKISTAN - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
MESSINA (ID F )...........................................................................................146 IN TER N ET....................................................................................................170
MILFORD HAVEN C G O C ........................................................................ 234 PAKISTAN - N A V T E X ................................................................................170
MONACO (3 A C )......................................................................................... 155 PALERMO MF (IP P ).................................................................................. 147
M O N A C O ..................................................................................................... 155 PALERMO (IP P )..........................................................................................146
M O N TE N EG R O ..........................................................................................155 PALMA M R C C .............................................................................................192
MONTENEGRO - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON PINNEBERG - SUMMER SCHEDULE (RADIO-FACSIMILE)......... 50
THE IN TE R N E T..........................................................................................155 PINNEBERG - WINTER SCHEDULE (RADIO-FACSIM ILE).......... 53
M O R O C C O ..................................................................................................156 PINNEBERG (DDK) (D D H ).......................................................................119
MOSCOW (UAT) [3 7 0 1 ]............................................................................182 POINTE-NOIRE (T N A )............................................................................. 73
M O ZAM BIQ U E............................................................................................156 P O LA N D ....................................................................................................... 172
MOZAMBIQUE - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON POLAND - FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ................................................. 172
THE IN TE R N E T..........................................................................................156
POLAND - INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES.....................................172
MURMANSK (R AD IO -FACSIM ILE)....................................................... 45
POLAND - MARINE WEATHER TELEPHONE INFORMATION
MURMANSK (UDK, UDK2) [3 7 4 4 ]......................................................... 182 S E R V IC E ...................................................................................................... 172
M Y E IK ......................................................................................................... 69

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POLAND - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE SIGLUFJORBUR (COAST GUARD R A D IO )...........................................131
IN TE R N E T..................................................................................................... 172 SIGNAL STATIONS (ATLANTIC C O A S T ).......................................... 104
POLSKIE R A D IO .......................................................................................... 172 SIGNAL STATIONS (ENGLISH CHANNEL C O A S T ).......................... 105
PORT SUDAN (S T P )...................................................................................199 SIGNAL STATIONS (MEDITERRANEAN C O A S T ).......................... 108
PORTO TORRES (IZ N ).............................................................................. 148 SKIKDA (7 T S )........................................................................................... 64
P O R TU G A L................................................................................................... 175 StU P S K TRAFFIC C O N TR O L.................................................................. 172
PORTUGAL - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ............................... 175 SOLENT CGOC (N M O C )........................................................................... 235
PORTUGAL - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON SOUTH A F R IC A .......................................................................................... 186
THE IN TE R N E T............................................................................................175
SOUTH AFRICA - FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ....................................186
PORTUGAL - N A V T E X ...............................................................................175
SOUTH AFRICA - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ................... 186
SOUTH AFRICA - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON
THE IN TE R N E T............................................................................................186
Q SOUTH AFRICA - N A V T E X ....................................................................... 186
Q A T A R ........................................................................................................... 177 S P A IN ..............................................................................................................191
QATAR - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ....................................... 177 SPAIN (MEDITERRANEAN C O A S T )..................................................... 192
SPAIN (NORTH C O A S T ).......................................................................... 197
SPAIN (SOUTH C O A S T ).......................................................................... 198
R SPAIN (SOUTH WEST C O A S T )............................................................. 199
RADIO FRANCE IN TER N ATIO N AL........................................................ 96 S P A IN -G E N E R A L N O T E S ....................................................................... 191
RADIO LA REUNION (R F O )..................................................................... 180 SPAIN - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S .......................................... 191
RADIO S U O M I............................................................................................ 87 SPAIN - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
IN TE R N E T..................................................................................................... 191
RADIO TELEFIS EIREANN - RADIO 1 (RTE - RADIO 1 ) .......... 138
S P A IN -N A V T E X ..........................................................................................191
RADIO V E G A .............................................................................................. 88
SPLIT (9 A S )................................................................................................. 75
RADIODIFFUSION-TELEVISION ALG E R IE N N E ............................... 64
STOCKHOLM (SDJ) [2 9 5 4 ].......................................................................203
RAF V O L M E T ...............................................................................................235
STORNOWAY C G O C .................................................................................236
REUNION (F R A N C E )................................................................................. 177
S U D A N ...........................................................................................................199
REUNION (FRANCE) - GENERAL N O T E S ...........................................177
SVALBARD (N O R W A Y )............................................................................. 199
REUNION (FRANCE) - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ............. 177
SVALBARD (NORWAY) - GENERAL N O T E ......................................... 199
REUNION (FRANCE) - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION
(MSI) ON THE IN TE R N E T.................................................. ......................177 SVERIGES RADIO P 1 ................................................................................205
REYKJAVIK (COAST GUARD R A D IO )...................................................131 S W E D E N ....................................................................................................... 199
RIGA MRCC & RIGA RESCUE R A D IO ..................................................150 SWEDEN - FIRING PRACTICE A R E A S ................................................ 200
RIJEKA (9 A R )............................................................................................. 75 SWEDEN - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ................................... 199
RIVIERA R A D IO .......................................................................................... 155 SWEDEN - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
IN TE R N E T.................................................................................................... 200
ROGALAND (L G Q )..................................................................................... 167
SWEDEN - N A V T E X ...................................................................................199
ROMA RADIO (IA R )....................................................................................148
S Y R IA ............................................................................................................ 205
R O M A N IA ..................................................................................................... 180
ROMANIA - N A V T E X ................................................................................. 180
RUSSIA (ARCTIC C O A S T )....................................................................... 181
RUSSIA (ARCTIC COAST) - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION
T
(MSI) ON THE IN TE R N E T.........................................................................181 TALLINN (E S A ).......................................................................................... 86
RUSSIA (ARCTIC COAST) - N A V TE X ................................................... 181 TARABULUS (TRIPOLI) (5 A T )................................................................. 151
RUSSIA (BALTIC C O A S T )........................................................................183 T A R IF A ..........................................................................................................199
RUSSIA (BALTIC COAST - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION TARIFA M R C C .............................................................................................199
(MSI) ON THE IN TER N E T........................................................................ 183 TARRAGONA M R S C ................................................................................. 196
RUSSIA (BLACK SEA C O A S T )............................................................ 183 JARJU S (TARTOUS) (Y K O )....................................................................206
RUSSIA (BLACK SEA COAST) - N A V T E X ...........................................183 TENERIFE M R C C ...................................................................................... 71
RUSSIA (CASPIAN S E A )..........................................................................183 TENES (7 T N ).............................................................................................. 64
RUSSIA (CASPIAN SEA) - N A V T E X ..................................................... 183 TERNEUZEN TRAFFIC C E N TR E ...........................................................160
TIKSI M R S C .................................................................................................182

s TJ0M E (L G T ).............................................................................................. 168

TORSHAVN (O X J).................................................................................... 86
SAINT HELIER V T S .................................................................................. 73 TRIESTE (IQ X )............................................................................................149
SAMSUN (T A F )...........................................................................................210 TUNIS (3 V T )................................................................................................ 206
SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO (IQ P )...............................................149 T U N IS IA ........................................................................................................206
SANTANDER M R S C ................................................................................. 198 TUNISIA - N A V T E X ....................................................................................206
SAUDI A R A B IA ...........................................................................................184 T U R K E Y .......................................................................................................206
SAUDI ARABIA - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ....................... 184 TURKEY - GENERAL N O T E S .................................................................206
S E N E G A L.................................................................................................... 184 TURKEY - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S ................................... 207
SENEGAL - N A V T E X ................................................................................ 184 TURKEY - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
SERAPEUM (ISMAILIA) (S U Z ).............................................................. 84 IN TER N ET...................................................................................................207
S EYC H E LLE S .............................................................................................184 TURKEY - N A V T E X ...................................................................................207
SEYCHELLES - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC E S .........................184 TURKU (O F K )............................................................................................ 88
SEYCHELLES - N A V T E X ........................................................................ 184
SEYCHELLES (S 7 Q )................................................................................ 186
SHETLAND C G O C ....................................................................................235

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u
U K R A IN E ..................................................................................................... 210
UKRAINE - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) ON THE
IN T E R N E T ................................................................................................... 210
UKRAINE • N A V T E X ................................................................................. 210
UNITED ARAB EM IR A TES .......................................................................211
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - INTERNET WEATHER SERVICES ..211
UNITED K IN G D O M .................................................................................... 211
UNITED KINGDOM - FIRING PRACTICE AND EXERCISE
A R E A S ..........................................................................................................222
UNITED KINGDOM - GENERAL N O T E S ..............................................211
UNITED KINGDOM - INTERNET WEATHER S E R V IC ES ................ 212
UNITED KINGDOM - MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI)
ON THE IN TE R N E T...................................................................................221
UNITED KINGDOM - METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES FOR
S H IP P IN G ....................................................................................................226
UNITED KINGDOM - MISCELLANEOUS S E R V IC E S ....................... 228
UNITED KINGDOM - NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
(N C I)..............................................................................................................228
UNITED KINGDOM - N A V T E X ................................................................212
UNITED KINGDOM - SUBFACTS AND G U N FA C TS .........................225

V
V A LE N C IA ................................................................................................... 196
VALENCIA M R C C ......................................................................................196
VALENTIA (COAST GUARD MRSC) (E J K )......................................... 139
VALLETTA V T S .......................................................................................... 154
V A R D 0 (L G V )............................................................................................. 169
VARNA (L Z W )............................................................................................ 68
VESTMANNAEYJAR (COAST GUARD R A D IO ).................................132
VIGO M R S C ................................................................................................ 198
VLISSINGEN TRAFFIC C E N T R E ...........................................................160
VTS S W IN O U JS C IE ..................................................................................174
VTS S Z C Z E C IN ..........................................................................................174
VTS ZATOKA GDANSK - VTS C E N T R E ..............................................174

w
W ALVIS BAY (V 5 W )..................................................................................157
WITOWO (SPS) [2 9 3 2 ]............................................................................. 174

Y
Y A K U T S K .................................................................................................... 182
YANGON (X Y R )........................................................................................ 69

z
ZEEBRUGGE TRAFFIC C E N T R E ........................................................ 67

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