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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VHF Channel 16 unavailable; vessels in Colville area should listen.
NZ Coastal Warning 7/25: VHF Channel 16 in Colville area is down. Vessels should monitor from Whangarei, Auckland, or Taupo. Read more
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NAVTEX Charleston off air; cancellation of message 1331/24.
NAVTEX Station Charleston (E) is off air, canceling notice 1331/24. Coordinates: 32-08.00N 081-42.00W. Read more
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Unreliable MF transmit services at USCG Chesapeake facility, Virginia.
USCG Chesapeake MF transmit services unreliable, Western North Atlantic, Virginia. Coordinates: 36-44.00N 076-01.00W. Read more
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Unreliable HF/MF services at multiple USCG communication facilities.
Unreliable HF/MF services reported at several USCG communication facilities in the Western North Atlantic. Read more
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Unreliable HF broadcast services reported from New Orleans, Louisiana.
USCG reports unreliable HF broadcast services at New Orleans, Gulf of Mexico. Cancel 1626/24. Read more
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Radio weather facsimile service ZSJ is offline until further notice.
AFMET ZSJ: Radio weather facsimile service is offline until further notice. Read more
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NAVTEX station Corsen unavailable; warnings via alternative channels.
NAVTEX Corsen is down; warnings via Safety Net/SafetyCast 0430-1630 UTC. See portail.ping-info-nautique.fr. Cancel 228/24. Read more
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NAVTEX Station Charleston off air; notice 1331/24 canceled.
NAVTEX Station Charleston (32-08.00N 081-42.00W) is off air. Cancel Notice 1331/24. Read more
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HF and MF services unreliable at several USCG communication facilities.
HF and MF services are unreliable at USCG remote facilities in the Eastern North Pacific. Cancel notice 14/25. Read more
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Unreliable MF transmit services at USCG Chesapeake facility, Virginia.
Unreliable MF transmit services at USCG Remote Comm Facility Chesapeake, VA (36-44.00N 076-01.00W). Read more
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HF and MF services unreliable at multiple USCG communication facilities.
HF and MF services are unreliable at several USCG remote communication facilities in the Western North Atlantic. Read more
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Unreliable HF services at USCG facility, Gulf of Mexico. Cancel 1626/24.
USCG New Orleans reports unreliable HF broadcast services; cancel notice 1626/24. Read more
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Unreliable HF/MF services at multiple USCG facilities in the Pacific.
HF and MF services are unreliable at several USCG remote facilities in the Eastern North Pacific. Read more
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Unreliable HF and MF services at multiple USCG communication facilities.
HF and MF services are unreliable at several USCG remote communication facilities in the Western North Atlantic. Read more
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Unreliable HF broadcast services at USCG facility, New Orleans.
USCG New Orleans reports unreliable HF broadcast services; cancel advisory 1626/24. (Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana) Read more
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Unreliable MF transmit services at USCG Chesapeake, Virginia.
USCG Chesapeake, Virginia reports unreliable MF transmit services. (36-44.00N, 076-01.00W) Read more
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NAVTEX Corsen unavailable; warnings via Safety Net until further notice.
NAVTEX station Corsen is unavailable; navigational warnings via Safety Net/SafetyCast, 0430-1630 UTC. Cancel 228/24. Read more
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NAVTEX station Corsen down; warnings broadcasted via Safety Net.
NAVTEX Corsen is unavailable; warnings broadcast via Safety Net and SafetyCast. See portail.ping-info-nautique.fr for info. Read more
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Unreliable HF and MF services at specified USCG facilities.
HF and MF services are unreliable at specified USCG remote communication facilities in the Eastern North Pacific. Read more
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VHF Channel 16 unavailable in Milford; limited coverage via other radios.
NZ Coastal Warning 3/25: VHF Channel 16 unavailable in Milford. Vessels should monitor VHF 16; limited coverage via SSB. Read more