NAVAREA
NAVAREAs, also described as Navigational areas,[1] are the maritime geographic areas in which specific governments are responsible for broadcasting navigation warnings. Weather warnings have a similar system using METAREAs
NAVAREAs are mentioned in International Maritime Organization Assembly Resolution A.706(17) adopted 6 November 1991.
The International Hydrographic Organization publication S-53 has a document entitled "Worldwide Navigational Warnings Service - Guidance Document" which is related to NAVAREAs.[2]
See also
- World-Wide Navigational Warning Service – Global radio warning system for shipping
References
- ^ "IMO and the safety of navigation" (PDF). IMO. January 1998. p. 25. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "Downloads for IHO Member States and Subscribers". Archived from the original on 2007-08-10. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070927223445/http://www.amsa.gov.au/search_and_rescue/distress_and_safety_communications/pdfs/a706_17.pdf
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070620232731/http://www.iho.shom.fr/COMMITTEES/CPRNW/cprnwintro.htm
- https://web.archive.org/web/20100915053534/http://www.wetterinfobox.com/wib2demo/html/navarea.htm Map of NAVAREAs and schedule for Navtex transmissions
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