Navigational warning 1028/20

Status: Cancelled · Area: EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA · Source: NGA U.S. Notice to Mariners

1. DUE TO SAFETY MEASURES TO COMBAT COVID-19, ALL TUNISIAN PORTS WILL BE CLOSED TO PLEASURE CRAFT, FISHING VESSELS AND PASSENGER SHIPS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. 2. CONTACT TUNISIAN COAST GUARD AND LOCAL PORT AUTHORITIES FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. 3. CANCEL HYDROLANT 1014/20. (181202Z MAR 2020) 1054/20(GEN). NGA MARITIME SAFETY OFFICE STATUS AND SUPPORT. COVID-19 UPDATE. 1. NGA IS EXECUTING A MISSION CRITICAL POSTURE FOR MANNING AND SUPPORT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. NGA WILL MAINTAIN THE REQUISITE STAFFING AND CAPACITY TO OPERATE THE 24/7 NAVSAFETY WATCH, PUBLISH THE WEEKLY NOTICE TO MARINERS AND PROVIDE DNC CRITICAL CORRECTIONS. 2. ALL OTHER SERVICES AND PRODUCTS WILL BE SUPPORTED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS AS MISSION NEEDS DICTATE. 3. NGA REMAINS ACCESSIBLE THROUGH ITS NORMAL POINTS OF CONTACT. 4. FOR URGENT SERVICE, CONTACT NGA NAVSAFETY, DSN: 547 5455, COMM: 800 362 6289 OR 571 557 5455, E-MAIL: NAVSAFETY@NGA.MIL OR MSG TO NGA NAVSAFETY WASHINGTON DC. (201616Z MAR 2020)

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