UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Red Sea
Issued: 11 months, 1 week ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
23 May 2023 - 16:30 CW Alert 012- (May 23) Indian Ocean Advisory Military UKMTO
It has been reported by the UKMTO that firing practice will be carried out from 23 to 24 May 2023 in an area bounded by the following coordinates: A. 21-06.00N 038-58.50E B. 21-05.58N 039-07.00E C. 21-12.50N 038-06.57E D. 21-13.50N 039-06.20E Ships and craft are to keep well clear of assigned danger area on above specified schedule. All vessels in the vicinity are advised to remain vigilant and requested to report any incidents to UKMTO. All vessels are requested to inform UKMTO if any interference is noted on Radios/Radars/GPS.
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