08 - 2011
The Skerries - Establishment of Lighted Buoy
Name of the Aid: Skerries Buoy
27 May 2011
Area:
North Coast of Ireland
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about 20 August 2011, a new lighted Port Hand Lateral Buoy equipped with AIS will be established approximately 0.5 NM to the NNE (026°) of the large Skerries Island. This change was recommended in the 2010 Navigation Review.
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SKERRIES BUOY |
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Latitude: |
55° 13.900'N (WGS 84) |
Type: |
Port Hand Lateral - Red Can |
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Longitude: |
06° 36.900'W |
Character: |
Fl R 5s (0.3) |
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AIS: |
MMSI - 992351096 |
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Radio Navigation Warnings will be isued when the above change takes place.
Dr. 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.