NW-M-1589-26

Scientific wave gliders operating on East Scotian Slope

No longer in forceReceived 02 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 06 Nov 2026, 15:27 UTC

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NW-M-1589-26 Date 2026-11-02 21:39 UTC Status Published Title Scientific Instruments Change Areas East Scotian Slope Categories Presence of Scientific Equipment Description Wave Glider C34167NS is operating between the following coordinates: 42 55.430N 063 30.000W 43 30.000N 063 30.000W Wave glider C34164NS is copper in colour with a mast extending 1.2 metres above the surface of the water, supporting a solid white light and orange visibility flag and is equipped with a non-transmitting ais receiver. It is remotely operated, moving at a speed of approximately 1.2 knots and measuring 3.05 metres by 0.81 metres. For further information, authorities and mariners may contact Sue L’Orsa at 250-877-8052, Tyler Byrne at 902-719-7078, or Liquid Robotics Wave Glider Operations Centre at +1 888-574-4574 or 408-636-4205. Position Polyline Pt 1: 42° 55.430'N 063° 30.000'W Pt 2: 43° 30.000'N 063° 30.000'W Charts 4098(NAD83), 4099(NAD83)

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Two remotely operated Wave Gliders are operating on the East Scotian Slope between the listed coordinates. One is C34167NS and the other, C34164NS, is copper with a 1.2 m mast, white light and orange visibility flag and a non-transmitting AIS receiver. They are small, remotely controlled vehicles moving at about 1.2 knots. Mariners may contact the named persons or the Wave Glider Operations Centre for further information.

Type: Drifting object · severity low
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Location: East Scotian Slope
Validity: From 02 Nov 2026, 21:39 UTC
Date 2026-11-02 21:39 UTC
Hazards: remotely-operated wave gliders, small low-speed surface vehicle with mast and flag, non-transmitting AIS receiver

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