Navigational warning 17 03-T-03

Status: In force · Area: SCOTLAND (West Coast). Sound of Mull - Loch Linnhe - Lynn of Lorn - Firth of Lorn. — Moorings. Buoyage. (Taunton, 17-288(T)) · Source: Service Hydrographique et Océanographique de la Marine

17 03-T-03. SCOTLAND (West Coast). Sound of Mull - Loch Linnhe - Lynn of Lorn - Firth of Lorn. — Moorings. Buoyage. (Taunton, 17-288(T)) Référence : Avis 16 38-T-08. Remplacé. 1. 20 scientific moorings have been temporarily established in the Sound of Mull, Loch Linnhe, the Lynn of Lorn and the Firth of Lorn. They are expected to remain in position until August 2017. 2. Moorings are marked by unlit, white spherical buoys, apart from three which are marked by yellow conical lit buoys with x- shaped (St. Andrew’s cross) topmarks. 3. Individual moorings have been established in the following positions (WGS84 DATUM) : Position Designation Light Characteristics 56 31,772 N - 5 46,664 W R1 ; 56 30,485 N - 5 37,629 W R2 ; 56 23,383 N - 5 31,471 W R4 Fl.Y.5s2M ; 56 20,898 N - 5 40,992 W R5 ; 56 31,970 N - 5 52,020 W R6 ; 56 30,600 N - 5 45,354 W R7. 4. Additional moorings are grouped together as part of a curtain arrangement. Curtain B Position 56 29,095 N - 5 42,656 W ; 56 29,814 N - 5 41,513 W. Curtain C Position Light Characteristics 56 30,199 N - 5 35,183 W ; 56 30,121 N - 5 35,473 W Fl.Y.5s2M ; 56 30,673 N - 5 35,782 W Fl.Y.5s2M ; 56 31,211 N - 5 36,360 W. Curtain D Position 56 33,110 N - 5 25,795 W ; 56 33,110 N - 5 25,324 W. Curtain E Position 56 27,523 N - 5 36,856 W ; 56 27,611 N - 5 36,323 W. Curtain F Position 56 23,023 N - 5 39,063 W ; 56 22,501 N - 5 38,090 W ; 56 22,448 N - 5 37,172 W ; 56 22,649 N - 5 36,137 W. 5. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in these areas. Voir cartes GB2171, GB2724

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