22 - 2008
Transmission of AIS as an Aid to Navigation
21 November 2008
Following a navigation review the Commissioners of Irish Lights have commenced roll out of AIS AtoN functionality to a number of AtoN by January 15 2009 or as soon thereafter as possible.
New Stations
| Name | Station Type | Latitude (WGS84) | Longitude (WGS84) | MMSI No. |
| North Burford | Buoy | 53° 20.507'N | 06° 01.493'W | 992501016 |
| South Burford | Buoy | 53° 18.060'N | 06° 01.298'W | 992501018 |
| Codling | Lanby | 53° 03.020'N | 05° 40.815'W | 992501028 |
| Arklow | Lanby | 52° 39.548'N | 05° 58.145'W | 992501040 |
| SE Blackwater | Buoy | 52° 25.644'N | 06° 08.420'W | 992501050 |
| Strangford | Buoy | 54° 18.626'N | 05° 28.689'W | 992351028 |
| Skulmartin | Buoy | 54° 31.848'N | 05° 24.910'W | 992351021 |
| No 3 Larne | Buoy | 54° 51.274'N | 05° 47.626'W | 992351012 |
| Bennet Bank | Buoy | 53° 20.172'N | 05° 55.130'W | 992501012 |
| Hook Head | Lighthouse | 52° 07.424'N | 06° 55.770'W | 992501079 |
Existing Stations
The following A to N have already been equipped with permanent
AIS AtoN functionality
| Name | Station Type | Latitude (WGS84) | Longitude (WGS84) | MMSI No. |
| Old Head of Kinsale | Lighthouse | 51° 36.287'N | 08° 32.018'W | 992501107 |
| Cork | Buoy | 51° 42.935'N | 08° 15.601'W | 992501100 |
| Red Bank | Buoy | 52° 04.499'N | 06° 41.652'W | 992501076 |
| Coningbeg | Buoy | 52° 03.198'N | 06° 38.567'W | 992501074 |
| Bore Rocks | Buoy | 52° 06.074'N | 06° 31.871'W | 992501072 |
For guidance on the use of AIS as an Aid to Navigation, mariners are advised to refer to CIL Notice No. 15/2008.
By Order, S. G. R. Ruttle, 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.