North Atlantic Ocean

IHO sea area 23 · -83° to 7° E, 0° to 69° N

in force
51
last 12 months
64
since 1996
11,233
categories
15

In force now · 51

  1. NAVAREA II 307/26 · Other2026-08-24
    Drifting vessel Horizon Jade adrift near Cap Blanc at 23-07N 017-12W as of 242230 UTC August 26, navigate with caution.
  2. NAVAREA IV 789/26 · Cable ops2026-08-14
    Underwater operations by cable ship ILE D'YEU along trackline in South Atlantic off Brazil, daily until 13 September, wide berth requested.
  3. HYDROLANT 1575/26 · Cable ops2026-08-14
    Underwater operations by cableship Ile d'Yeu continue daily until 13 September along a trackline in the South Atlantic off Brazil; wide berth requested.
  4. NAVAREA IV 778/26 · Cable ops2026-08-11
    Cable ship Cable Vigilance is performing cable operations in the North Atlantic from August 15 to 28, 2026, requesting one mile berth.
  5. NAVAREA IV 776/26 · Missiles2026-08-10
    Rocket launching hazardous operations occur off Florida from August 16 to 22, with alternate times, in designated areas.
  6. HYDROLANT 1525/26 · Wrecks2026-08-07
    A dangerous wreck is located at 23-57.50N 015-50.00W in the North Atlantic near Western Sahara.
  7. NAVAREA II 298/26 · Wrecks2026-08-07
    A newly discovered dangerous wreck is located at 23-57.50N 015-50.00W near Cap Blanc; navigate with caution.
  8. HYDROLANT 1510/26 · Nav aids2026-08-05
    Noup Head light in the Orkney Islands has its range reduced to 12 miles.
  9. HYDROLANT 1503/26 · Nav aids2026-08-04
    El Hank Light at 33-36.60N 007-39.28W is unlit.
  10. NAVAREA II 295/26 · Nav aids2026-08-04
    El Hank Lighthouse at Casablanca, 33-36.60N 007-39.28W, is unlit.
  11. NAVAREA IV 709/26 · Wrecks2026-07-21
    Motor vessel Barima is sunk in the North Atlantic off Guyana at 07 degrees 28.23 minutes north, 58 degrees 23.40 minutes west.
  12. NAVAREA IV 708/26 · Surveys2026-07-21
    Survey operations by vessel FUGRO DISCOVERY in North Atlantic off Virginia from July 23 to August 26, wide berth requested.
  13. NAVAREA IV 705/26 · Surveys2026-07-20
    Survey operations are underway until 31 December near Guyana by vessel AHT DN87 and tug TELESTO; wide berth requested.
  14. NAVAREA XII 486/26 · Other2026-07-16
    U.S. Coast Guard remote communication facility in Honolulu has unreliable transmissions; broadcasts moved to Guam, DSC responses to Point Reyes.
  15. NAVAREA IV 670/26 · Nav aids2026-07-09
    Galeota Point Light, position 10 degrees 08.30 minutes north 060 degrees 59.50 minutes west, is unlit.
  16. NAVAREA IV 666/26 · Cable ops2026-07-08
    In the North Atlantic near Trinidad and Tobago, pipeline operations by vessel Seven Pegasus continue until 29 August 22:00 UTC; 500-meter berth requested.
  17. NAVAREA IV 659/26 · Cable ops2026-07-05
    Cable operations by ship Ile d'Yeu from 8 July to 31 August in North Atlantic off French Guiana, one mile berth requested.
  18. NAVAREA IV 658/26 · Cable ops2026-07-05
    Pipeline operations by vessel Saipem Constellation continue until 31 December off Guyana; wide berth requested.
  19. NAVAREA IV 653/26 · Nav aids2026-07-03
    Broadcast and communication services are unreliable at U.S. Coast Guard remote facilities in Boston, Chesapeake, Charleston, Miami, New Orleans, and San Juan.
  20. NAVAREA IV 649/26 · Cable ops2026-07-02
    Pipeline operations are in progress until 10:00 UTC on October 20 by vessel DLV 2000 near Trinidad and Tobago, with 500-meter berth requested.
  21. NAVAREA IV 640/26 · Cable ops2026-06-30
    Cable operations are in progress until August 31 in an area off French Guiana; one mile berth requested.
  22. NAVAREA IV 621/26 · Surveys2026-06-24
    Underwater operations by vessel Prinsengracht continue in Guyana until 31 Dec; wide berth requested.
  23. NAVAREA IV 616/26 · Surveys2026-06-23
    Survey operations by vessel Moonrise G continue in Guyana waters until November 15; wide berth requested.
  24. NAVAREA IV 615/26 · Surveys2026-06-23
    Survey operations by vessel BGP Prospector continue in the North Atlantic near Guyana until November 15, with wide berth requested.
  25. NAVAREA II 261/26 · Nav aids2026-06-23
    The Cap Hadid lighthouse near Agadir is unlit, located at 31-41.85N 009-39.86W.
  26. NAVAREA IV 586/26 · Surveys2026-06-15
    Underwater operations by vessel Normand Navigator continue until 31 Dec near Guyana, wide berth requested.
  27. NAVAREA IV 552/26 · Surveys2026-06-09
    Survey operations are underway until 16 November by vessel SeaQuest in an area near 58°W 07°N, wide berth requested.
  28. NAVAREA IV 551/26 · Surveys2026-06-09
    Survey operations by vessel Sea Horse II are in progress until 16 November in an area near 07-57N 058-27W to 07-11N 057-33W, wide berth requested.
  29. NAVAREA IV 538/26 · Surveys2026-06-05
    Underwater operations by vessel Handin Tide continue until 25 August in the North Atlantic off Guyana, near 08-00N 057-00W; wide berth requested.
  30. NAVAREA IV 539/26 · Surveys2026-06-05
    Underwater operations by vessel C-Worker 1 until 31 Dec in area from 07-54.85N 057-06.47W to 08-04.55N 056-50.16W, Guyana. Wide berth requested.
  31. NAVAREA IV 525/26 · Wrecks2026-06-02
    An obstruction 20 meters below surface lies at 24-50.93N 077-48.83W in the Bahamas until 30 November; cancel message Dec 1, 2026.
  32. NAVAREA IV 496/26 · Surveys2026-05-26
    Underwater operations by vessel Normand Navigator continue near Suriname from June 1 to August 31, requesting one mile berth.
  33. NAVAREA IV 413/26 · Nav aids2026-05-04
    Brigand Hill Light at 10-29.61N 061-04.20W now flashes five times every 20 seconds, visible 17 miles; navigational warning 406/26 is cancelled.
  34. HYDROLANT 585/26 · Nav aids2026-03-23
    PAP ODAS buoy is now at 48-56.30N 016-22.50W; Hydrolant 579/26 is cancelled.
  35. NAVAREA IV 222/26 · Wrecks2026-03-10
    Barge Trader III lies sunk at 06-53.77N 057-53.43W in the North Atlantic near Guyana.
  36. NAVAREA IV 98/26 · Surveys2026-02-03
    Survey operations by vessel Fugro Brasilis are ongoing until 31 December 2026 off Guyana; wide berth requested.
  37. NAVAREA IV 55/26 · Nav aids2026-01-20
    Punta Barlovento Light at 20-43.20N 075-19.15W has its range changed to 14 miles.
  38. NAVAREA IV 7/26 · Cable ops2026-01-02
    Pipeline operations are in progress in the North Atlantic through December 31, 2026, by multiple vessels; wide berth is requested.
  39. NAVAREA IV 1431/25 · Surveys2025-12-31
    Survey operations by vessel BOS PRINCESS continue until 31 Dec 2026 off Guyana; wide berth requested.
  40. NAVAREA IV 1430/25 · Surveys2025-12-31
    Underwater operations by vessel Aldemir Souza Tide continue until 31 Dec 2026 in the North Atlantic; wide berth requested.
  41. NAVAREA IV 1413/25 · Nav aids2025-12-24
    Two ocean data buoys are established in the North Atlantic near Guyana at 06-57.93N 057-48.54W.
  42. NAVAREA IV 1282/25 · Nav aids2025-11-19
    The La Desirade light in Guadeloupe, Caribbean Sea, at 16-20.00N 061-00.33W is unlit.
  43. NAVAREA IV 872/25 · Nav aids2025-08-16
    Due to Hurricane Erin, lateral buoys 1, 2, and 4 are removed in the Dominican Republic, North Atlantic.
  44. NAVAREA IV 761/25 · Nav aids2025-07-22
    Safewater buoy LS at position 06-04.81N 055-12.82W is missing in Suriname, North Atlantic.
  45. NAVAREA IV 616/25 · Nav aids2025-06-13
    Messaging services are unavailable at USCG remote communication facilities in Boston, Chesapeake, Charleston, Miami, and New Orleans.
  46. NAVAREA IV 746/24 · Nav aids2024-06-27
    A data buoy has been established in the western North Atlantic at 47-53.93N 046-47.74W.
  47. NAVAREA IV 325/24 · Nav aids2024-03-21
    An ODAS buoy is established at 07-02.67N 057-58.65W in the western North Atlantic near Guyana.
  48. NAVAREA IV 12/24 · Surveys2024-01-03
    Underwater operations are in progress by vessels Bourbon Calm and Bourbon Sapphire in the Western North Atlantic; wide berth requested.
  49. NAVAREA IV 1377/23 · Nav aids2023-11-28
    Cabo Engano Lighthouse at 18-36.80N 068-19.50W is unlit.
  50. NAVAREA IV 227/22 · Nav aids2022-03-04
    In the Western North Atlantic, the Puerto Plata light in the Dominican Republic at 19-48.2N 070-41.7W is unlit.
  51. NAVAREA IV 1157/21 · Nav aids2021-12-28
    Ile de la Tortue west point light at 20-03-44N 072-58-02W is unlit.

Longest in force

  1. NAVAREA IV 1157/21 · Nav aids2021-12-28
    Ile de la Tortue west point light at 20-03-44N 072-58-02W is unlit.
  2. NAVAREA IV 227/22 · Nav aids2022-03-04
    In the Western North Atlantic, the Puerto Plata light in the Dominican Republic at 19-48.2N 070-41.7W is unlit.
  3. NAVAREA IV 1377/23 · Nav aids2023-11-28
    Cabo Engano Lighthouse at 18-36.80N 068-19.50W is unlit.
  4. NAVAREA IV 12/24 · Surveys2024-01-03
    Underwater operations are in progress by vessels Bourbon Calm and Bourbon Sapphire in the Western North Atlantic; wide berth requested.
  5. NAVAREA IV 325/24 · Nav aids2024-03-21
    An ODAS buoy is established at 07-02.67N 057-58.65W in the western North Atlantic near Guyana.

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By category · since 1997

Exercises2,07919%
Cable ops1,58514%
Missiles1,52614%
Nav aids1,49913%
Other1,26811%
Surveys1,07410%
Derelicts9799%
Icebergs7697%
Containers2412%
Debris1021%
Wrecks731%
Piracy230%
Volcanic50%
Mines50%
Towing50%

Archive · 11,182 cancelled

  1. NAVAREA IV 1072/15 · Surveys2015-12-21 → 2015-12-21
    Survey operations in progress until 15 feb 16 by M/V geo celtic towing ten six mile long cables in area…
  2. NAVAREA IV 1071/15 · Missiles2015-12-21 → 2015-12-22
    Hazardous operations 220129Z to 220159Z dec in areas bound by: a. 28-40N 080-37W, 29-24N 079-54W, 29-33N…
  3. NAVAREA IV 1068/15 · Missiles2015-12-19 → 2015-12-22
    Hazardous operations 210129Z to 210155Z dec, alternate 220133Z to 220159Z dec in areas bound by: a. 28-40N…
  4. NAVAREA IV 1064/15 · Missiles2015-12-18 → 2015-12-19
    Hazardous operations 210129Z to 210155Z dec in areas bound by: a. 28-40N 080-37W, 29-24N 079-54W, 29-33N…
  5. NAVAREA IV 1062/15 · Missiles2015-12-18 → 2015-12-18
    Hazardous operations 210129Z to 210155Z dec in areas bound by: a. 28-40N 080-37W, 29-24N 079-54W, 29-33N…
  6. NAVAREA IV 1060/15 · Missiles2015-12-18 → 2015-12-18
    Hazardous operations 210129Z to 210155Z dec, alternate 230018Z to 230059Z dec in areas bound by: a. 28-40N…
  7. NAVAREA IV 1059/15 · Missiles2015-12-18 → 2015-12-19
    Hazardous operations in progress until 190100Z dec in area bound by 28-34.37N 080-34.25W, 28-34.37N…
  8. NAVAREA IV 1057/15 · Missiles2015-12-18 → 2015-12-19
    Hazardous operations 171430Z to 182359Z dec in area bound by 28-34.37N 080-34.25W, 28-34.37N 080-33.80W,…
  9. NAVAREA IV 1056/15 · Missiles2015-12-17 → 2015-12-18
    Hazardous operations 171430Z to 180300Z dec in area bound by 28-34.37N 080-34.25W, 28-34.37N 080-33.80W,…
  10. NAVAREA IV 1055/15 · Missiles2015-12-17 → 2015-12-18
    Hazardous operations 171430Z to 180200Z dec in area bound by 28-34.37N 080-34.25W, 28-34.37N 080-33.80W,…
  11. NAVAREA IV 1053/15 · Missiles2015-12-17 → 2015-12-19
    Hazardous operations in progress until 191225Z dec in area bound by 08-11N 051-13W, 08-04N 051-01W, 07-34N…
  12. NAVAREA IV 1052/15 · Missiles2015-12-17 → 2015-12-18
    Hazardous operations 171430Z to 180100Z dec in area bound by 28-34.37N 080-34.25W, 28-34.37N 080-33.80W,…
  13. NAVAREA IV 1049/15 · Surveys2015-12-16 → 2016-04-14
    Survey operations in progress until 13 apr 16 by M/V fugro americas in area bound by 07-53-04.5N…
  14. NAVAREA IV 1042/15 · Missiles2015-12-15 → 2015-12-17
    Hazardous operations 161720Z to 170100Z dec in area bound by 28-34.37N 080-34.25W, 28-34.37N 080-33.80W,…
  15. NAVAREA IV 1040/15 · Missiles2015-12-15 → 2015-12-21
    Hazardous operations 200121Z to 200455Z dec, alternate 210058Z to 210432Z dec in areas bound by: a. 28-40N…
  16. NAVAREA IV 1039/15 · Missiles2015-12-15 → 2015-12-15
    Hazardous operations 200121Z to 200455Z dec, alternate 210058Z to 210432Z dec in areas bound by: a. 28-40N…
  17. HYDROLANT 3105/15 · Other2015-12-15 → 2015-12-20
    Red flare sighted in 07-31.19N 049-42.07W at 150340Z dec
  18. NAVAREA IV 1038/15 · Missiles2015-12-15 → 2015-12-15
    Hazardous operations 200121Z to 200455Z dec, alternate 210058Z to 210432Z dec in areas bound by: a. 28-40N…
  19. HYDROLANT 3102/15 · Exercises2015-12-15 → 2015-12-15
    Hazardous operations
  20. NAVAREA IV 1036/15 · Missiles2015-12-14 → 2015-12-17
    Hazardous operations 1045Z to 1222Z daily 17 thru 31 dec in area bound by 05-22.03N 052-52.18W, 05-35.03N…

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