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Drifting yellow object near Ponta de Ribeira, São Miguel (Azores)

No longer in forceReceived 04 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 06 Nov 2026, 00:04 UTC

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NORTH ATLANTIC - PORTUGAL-AZORES ARCHIPELAGO-SAO MIGUEL ISLAND AN OBJECT IS ADRIFTING, WITH 4 METERS HIGH, 2 METERS LENGHT, YELLOW COLOR, IN PROXIMITY OF PONTA DE RIBEIRA,IN THE COORDINATE (WGS84):37-52.207N / 025-07.437W AT 041655 UTC NOV 26. DANGER TO NAVIGATION. POSITION: 37-50.47N 025-07.93W POSITION: 37-50.70N 025-07.93W POSITION: 37-50.70N 025-06.90W POSITION: 37-50.47N 025-06.90W

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Analysis

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A yellow drifting object about 4 m high and 2 m long was reported in proximity of Ponta de Ribeira, São Miguel, Azores. It was observed at 04/1655 UTC Nov 2026 at the given positions. The object is a danger to navigation; mariners should be aware and take avoiding action. No contact or salvage information is provided.

Navigate with caution, maintain a sharp lookout and avoid the area around the reported positions.

Type: Drifting object · severity high
Feed: Wrecks, obstructions and drifting objectsAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Ponta de Ribeira, São Miguel Island, Azores
Validity: From 04 Nov 2026, 16:55 UTC
AT 041655 UTC NOV 26.
Activity periods: 04 Nov 2026, 16:55 UTC - ? (reported sighting time (object observed drifting))
Hazards: drifting object, navigation hazard
Reported: 04 Nov 2026, 16:55 UTC (33 h ago)The object keeps drifting: the map shows an indicative drift circle that grows with time.

Worked out automatically from the warning text on 04 Nov 2026, 17:47 UTC. It can be wrong: the official warning text is the authority.

KeywordsDANGER

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