09 - 2009
Replacement of ARKLOW LANBY by a Superbuoy (ALL No: 5845)and withdrawal of the South Arklow Buoy
Name of the Aid: South Arklow Superbuoy
22 May 2009
Area:
East Coast of Ireland
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on
or about Monday 17 August 2009, or as soon thereafter as
circumstances permit, it is intended to permanently withdraw the
Arklow LANBY (52° 39.548'N 05° 58.145'W) and replace it with a
Superbuoy equipped with a light, Racon and AIS as described below.
The Assigned Position of the new buoy will be approximately 8
cables to the NNW of the previous position of the Arklow Lanby and
will be named South Arklow.
At the same time the present South Arklow Buoy (52° 40.812'N 05° 59.230'W) will be withdrawn.
| South Arklow (Superbuoy) | |
| New Position (WGS 84) | 52°40.196' N 05°58.886' W |
| Structure | South Cardinal Superbuoy Yellow/Black |
| Topmark | 2 Cones - points downwards |
| Character | Q(6)+ LFL 15 s 6(0.6+0.6)+ 2 + 5.8s = 15s |
| Range | 7nm |
| Fog Signal | None |
| Racon | Morse "O" |
| AIS | MMSI 992501040 Message 21 |
| Height | 6.0m |
| Lighting Time | Hours of Darkness |
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Radio Navigation Warnings will be issued when the above changes take place.
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.