05 - 2001
Temporary Withdrawal of South Rock Automatic Lightfloat
Name of the Aid: South Rock Automatic Lightfloat
03 August 2001
Area:
North East Coast Ireland
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on
Monday 3rd September 2001, or as soon thereafter as circumstances
permit, the South Rock Automatic Lightfloat (A5966) will be
temporarily withdrawn for a period of approximately six days during
which it will be replaced by a high focal plane buoy, having the
following characteristics:-
Buoy Type: Port Hand Lateral Mark
Shape: Pillar Buoy
Colour: Red
Light: Fl (3) R 30s
Light Range: 8 nautical miles
Fog Signal: Whistle
Racon: Morse T (-)
The geographical position of the South Rock Automatic Lightfloat is:-
Latitude: 54 24.50 N Longitude: 05 22.00 W
Radio Navigational Warnings and notices will be issued during the course of the withdrawal and return to station of the lightfloat.
Buoy Type: Port Hand Lateral Mark
Shape: Pillar Buoy
Colour: Red
Light: Fl (3) R 30s
Light Range: 8 nautical miles
Fog Signal: Whistle
Racon: Morse T (-)
The geographical position of the South Rock Automatic Lightfloat is:-
Latitude: 54 24.50 N Longitude: 05 22.00 W
Radio Navigational Warnings and notices will be issued during the course of the withdrawal and return to station of the lightfloat.
By Order, T. M. Boyd, Chief Executive.
Mariners are invited to contact the Marine Department, Commissioners of Irish Lights to comment on any aspect of the Aids to Navigation Service or on hazards to navigation around the coast of Ireland.