Category: TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
The messages listed here describe equipment malfunctions that impact authorities’ ability to communicate with seafarers and transmit safety information. Often these alerts involve technical difficulties at radio transmission sites.
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AFMET ZSJ radio weather service unavailable until further notice.
AFMET ZSJ: Radio weather facsimile service is offline until further notice. Read more
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Portpatrick NAVTEX station offline; broadcasts now from Cullercoats.
GMDSS update: Portpatrick NAVTEX station (54-51N 005-07W) offline; broadcasts now from Cullercoats (55-04N 001-28W). Read more
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Cullercoats NAVTEX station unstable, affecting England and Scotland’s East Coast.
Cullercoats NAVTEX Station (G) is unstable; affects England, Scotland East Coast, North Sea, and Shetland Islands. Read more
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NAVTEX station Corsen unavailable; warnings via Safety Net only.
NAVTEX Station Corsen is unavailable; warnings broadcast via Safety Net/SafetyCast, available online. Cancel 228/24. Read more
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HF and MF services unreliable at multiple USCG communication facilities.
HF and MF services are unreliable at multiple USCG communication facilities in the Eastern North Pacific. Read more
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Cullercoats NAVTEX station unstable, affecting England, Scotland, and North Sea.
Cullercoats NAVTEX Station (G) 55-04N 001-28W is unstable; affects England, Scotland East Coast, North Sea, and Shetland Islands. Read more
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Unreliable HF and MF services at several USCG facilities.
HF and MF services are unreliable at several USCG communication facilities in the Eastern North Pacific. Read more
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NAVTEX station Corsen unavailable; use alternative warnings until further notice.
NAVTEX station Corsen is unavailable. Navigational warnings broadcast via Safety Net and available online. Cancel 228/24. Read more
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HF and MF services unreliable at multiple USCG facilities.
HF and MF services are unreliable at several USCG remote communication facilities in the Eastern North Pacific. Read more
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NAVTEX station Corsen unavailable; warnings via Safety Net and Safetycast.
NAVTEX station CORSEN is offline; navigational warnings broadcast via Safety Net & SafetyCast. See portail.ping-info-nautique.fr. Read more
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Portpatrick NAVTEX off air; broadcasts from Cullercoats ongoing.
GMDSS update: Portpatrick NAVTEX station off air; broadcasts now from Cullercoats. Read more
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Unreliable HF/MF services reported at several USCG communication facilities.
HF and MF services are unreliable at several USCG communication facilities in the Eastern North Pacific. Cancel 14/25. Read more
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Chesapeake MF transmit services unreliable, Western North Atlantic.
Chesapeake USCG facility in Virginia (36-44.00N 076-01.00W) reports unreliable MF transmit services. Read more
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Unreliable HF and MF services at multiple USCG communication facilities.
Unreliable HF & MF services at USCG facilities in Boston, Charleston, Chesapeake, Miami, New Orleans, and Puerto Rico. Read more
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Gulf of Mexico: USCG New Orleans broadcasts unreliable; previous notice canceled.
USCG New Orleans reports unreliable HF broadcast services in the Gulf of Mexico. Cancel message 1626/24. Read more
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NAVTEX Charleston off air; cancel previous message 1331/24.
NAVTEX Station Charleston off air. Cancel notice 1331/24. Coordinates: 32-08.00N 081-42.00W. Read more
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VHF Channel 16 unavailable; maintain listening watch for Area Colville.
Coastal Navigation Warning: VHF Channel 16 is unavailable in Colville. Listen to alternative channels for coverage. Read more
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Radio weather facsimile service offline until further notice.
AFMET ZSJ radio weather facsimile service is offline until further notice. Read more
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Portpatrick NAVTEX off air; broadcasts from Cullercoats operational.
GMDSS update: Portpatrick Navtex station off air; broadcasts now from Cullercoats. Read more
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NAVTEX service down; warnings via Safety Net until further notice.
NAVTEX station Corsen is down; navigational warnings available via Safety Net 0430-1630 UTC. See portail.ping-info-nautique.fr. Read more