UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Red Sea
Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
15 Sep 2023 - 12:00 CW Alert 011- (Sep 23) Indian Ocean Advisory Military UKMTO
It has been reported by the UKMTO that Firing Practice will be conducted between 18 and 30 September 2023 in an area bounded by the following coordinates: 20-48.10N 038-38.00E 20-48.00N 039-15.00E 20-26.00N 039-15.00E 20-26.00N 038-38.00E 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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