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Unexploded pyrotechnic device off approaches to Biscarosse

ActiveReceived 22 Oct 2024, 08:24 UTC

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Area: CANTABRICO Locality: APPROACHES TO BISCAROSSE SUBMERGED_OBJECT Mariners are informed of the presence of an unexploded pyrotechnic device: psn: 44-21.00N 001-33.38W length: 1.5m to 3.3m depending on integrity Diameter: 273mm mariners are requested not to anchor, dredge or trawl within a 1000-meter radius around this position in case of recovery, do not handle the object, apply decree 2002/23 of 15 May 2002 and contact CROSS Etel on tel 196 or VHF channel 16

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A submerged unexploded pyrotechnic device has been reported at 44-21.00N 001-33.38W on the approaches to Biscarosse (Cantabrico). The object is 1.5 m to 3.3 m long, diameter 273 mm. Mariners must not anchor, dredge or trawl within 1000 m of the position and must not handle any recovered item; contact CROSS Etel by phone or VHF 16.

Type: Wreck / obstruction · severity critical
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Location: Cantabrico, approaches to Biscarosse
Hazards: submerged unexploded pyrotechnic device, submerged explosive ordnance, submerged object

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