Category: UNCATEGORIZED
Authorities such as coast guards and weather bureaus periodically issue digests of information relevant to sailors. One message may cover various activities, including weather information, seismic studies in progress, and military exercises. As these messages cover diverse topics, this site lists them as uncategorized.
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Missing sailing vessel Arcadia since December 7; mariners urged to assist.
RCC Norfolk reports the Arcadia sailing vessel missing since Dec 7. Mariners in the area should assist and report. Read more
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Space debris re-entry poses navigation danger from Dec 23 to Jan 31.
Nav warning: Areas in Indian Ocean and South Atlantic dangerous due to space debris re-entry from Dec 23 to Jan 31, 2025. Read more
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Potential space debris re-entry poses navigational dangers December 23 – January 31.
Temporary navigation hazards due to potential space debris re-entry in Indian Ocean & South Atlantic from Dec 23 to Jan 31. Read more
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Joint naval patrols and seismic surveys ongoing in Antarctic waters.
Joint Antarctic naval patrol (Argentina-Chile) for 2024-2025 aims for safety, rescue, and pollution control in southern waters. Read more
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Joint Antarctic Naval Patrol will conduct summer safety operations 2024-2025.
Argentina-Chile joint naval patrol starts 2024-2025 for search/rescue, marine safety, with seismic surveys in designated areas. Read more
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Naval patrols and seismic surveys ongoing in Antarctica, with unlit beacons reported.
Joint Antarctic Naval Patrol (Argentina-Chile) launched for summer 2024-2025; seismic surveys and beacon updates in effect. Read more
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Dangerous navigation areas due to potential space debris re-entry notifications.
Temporary navigation danger in Indian Ocean & South Atlantic due to potential space debris re-entry from Dec 23 to Jan 31, 2025. Read more
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S/V Sober Seas disabled; no Coast Guard assistance needed.
S/V Sober Seas has a broken mast, disabled, but operator isn’t requesting help. Cancel search and rescue. Contact: RCC Norfolk. Read more
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Argentina-Chile joint naval patrol for maritime safety and pollution control.
Joint Argentina-Chile Antarctic Naval Patrol begins summer 2024-2025, focusing on search and rescue and pollution control. Read more
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Navigation hazardous from space debris re-entry, Dec 23 to Jan 31.
Warnings for navigation hazards in Indian Ocean and South Atlantic due to potential space debris re-entry from Dec 23 to Jan 31. Read more
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Migrants on rubber boat near Lanzarote; report sightings to MRCC Madrid.
Rubber boat with migrants sighted near Lanzarote. Report to MRCC Madrid at +34 917559132 or email controlmadridi@sasemar.es. Read more
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NAVAREA 0533/24: Phone 185 inoperable; alternative numbers provided for emergencies.
NAVAREA WARNING 0533/24: Phone 185 inoperable; use +55 92 2123-2235 or +55 21 2104-7114 for maritime emergencies. Read more
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Navigational warning: potential space debris re-entry from Nov 18 to Dec 22.
Dangerous navigation area due to potential space debris re-entry from Nov 18 to Dec 22, 2024, in Indian and South Atlantic Oceans. Read more
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NAVAREA 0531/24 warns of telephone inoperability; use alternative contact.
NAVAREA WARNING 0531/24: TEL 185 is down. Use +55 21 2104-7114 for maritime emergencies. CANCEL NAVAREA 0441/24. Read more
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MARSEC 2 extended for Gulf of Guinea due to piracy threats.
MARSEC 2 remains in effect for Gulf of Guinea due to piracy threats; reassessment by June 30, 2025. Read more
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MARSEC 2 continues for Gulf of Guinea; reassessment by June 2025.
MARSEC 2 continues for Gulf of Guinea due to piracy threats; reassessment by June 30, 2025. Read more
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Puerto Montt radio is off-air; Valparaíso radio assumes NAVTEX duties.
PUERTO MONTT radio off air; VALPARAISO radio takes over NAVTEX. L/M “ESTRELLA DEL SUR” adrift, last known at L-4014.00S. Read more
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Severe weather warning: strong winds and high seas expected.
Weather update: Strong S/SW winds and seas expected off Cobquecura to Guafo Lighthouse from Dec 14-16. Caution advised. Read more
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Sailing vessel Time-Aut in distress, 134NM SE of Cape Hatteras.
RCC Norfolk reports sailing vessel Time-Aut in distress, 134NM SSE of Cape Hatteras. Mariners urged to assist. Read more
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Sailing vessel Time-Aut in distress near Cape Hatteras; assistance requested.
RCC Norfolk reports sailing vessel TIME-AUT in distress with 3 aboard, 134 NM SE of Cape Hatteras. Mariners please assist. Read more