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PAN PANArchivedReceived: 17 Aug 2026, 11:35Archived: 21 Aug 2026, 18:03Updated: 3 Nov 2026, 15:03
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- Geometry refscircle_radius
- Dangerous Areahazardous area
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- Military OperationsLIVE WEAPONS FIRING, weapons firing, weapons, FIRING
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HEBRIDES.
SOUTH UIST WESTWARDS.
1. LIVE WEAPONS FIRINGS IN PROGRESS DAILY BETWEEN 0700 UTC AND 1700 UTC, 18 TO 21 AUG, IN AREA WITHIN 17 MILES OF 57-24.90N 007-59.70W.
2. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AREA AND MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO VACATE DURING THE ABOVE PERIODS. ANY VESSEL INTENDING TO ENTER SHOULD CONTACT HEBRIDES RANGE CONTROL ON VHF CH16 OR THE OPERATIONS CONTROLLER ON TELEPHONE NUMBER +441870604554/4452 OR +447787328975 (OUT OF HOURS). MARITIME PATROL AIRCRAFT MAY BE IN OPERATION TO SUPPORT FIRINGS AND MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLY WITH ANY INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 211800 UTC AUG 2026.