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PAN PANArchivedReceived: 6 Mar 2026, 15:00Archived: 10 Mar 2026, 16:22Updated: 3 Nov 2026, 20:02
Keywords
- Dangerous Areahazardous area
- Military OperationsLIVE WEAPONS FIRING, weapons firing, weapons, FIRING
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HEBRIDES.
UIST WESTWARDS.
1. LIVE WEAPONS FIRINGS IN PROGRESS DAILY FROM 0800 TO 1800 UTC, 09 TO 14 MAR IN AREAS WITHIN:
A. 27 MILES OF 57-27.50N 008-20.50W.
B. 20 MILES OF 57-43.50N 008-58.80W.
2. THESE ARE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AREAS AND MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO VACATE THE AREAS DURING THE ABOVE PERIODS. ANY VESSELS INTENDING TO ENTER THE AREAS SHOULD CONTACT HEBRIDES RANGE ON VHF CH16 OR TELEPHONE NUMBER +441870604554/4452 OR +447787328975 FOR ADVICE. MARITIME PATROL AIRCRAFT MAY BE IN OPERATION TO SUPPORT FIRINGS AND MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLY WITH ANY INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 141900 UTC MAR 2026.