Aids-to-navigation notices in the South Atlantic Ocean

Lights extinguished, buoys off station, RACON/NAVTEX outages.

in force
17
last 12 months
20
vs previous 12 (5)
+300%
since 1998
1,959

Coverage note: the NGA archive ends 2024-05 and live collection began 2026-08-17. Warnings issued in between are here only if they were still in force when collection started, so 2024–2026 are under-counted.

In force now · 17

  1. HYDROLANT 1505/26in force2026-08-05
    Araripe Light at 16-08.09S 038-57.86W is unlit until 31 Jan 2027.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  2. HYDROLANT 1407/26in force2026-07-22
    The radiobeacon at Chui Light, Brazil, is off air until 17 Jan 27.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  3. HYDROLANT 1258/26in force2026-06-27
    An ocean data buoy is temporarily established in the South Atlantic off Brazil at 32-14.29S 051-58.16W, with cancellation December 26.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  4. HYDROLANT 942/26in force2026-05-13
    An ocean data acquisition buoy is established at 05-09.46S 035-09.81W in the South Atlantic off Brazil; this message cancels at 080001Z Nov 26.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  5. HYDROLANT 906/26in force2026-05-08
    An ODAS buoy Bravo RN-L is temporarily established in the South Atlantic off Brazil at 04-53.00S 035-46.01W until 20 October.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  6. HYDROLANT 900/26in force2026-05-07
    Tamandare Light in Brazil is unlit until November 2.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  7. HYDROLANT 882/26in force2026-05-04
    Maceio light, 09-41.03S 035-43.38W, is unlit until 31 October; cancellation at 010001Z November 26.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  8. HYDROLANT 810/26in force2026-04-23
    A yellow data buoy is established in the South Atlantic off Brazil at 17-58.12S 038-41.48W until October 19; message cancels October 26.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  9. HYDROLANT 809/26in force2026-04-23
    An ODAS buoy is temporarily established in the South Atlantic off Brazil at 32-32.46S 052-06.03W until 31 Dec 2027; HYDROLANT 1946/25 canceled.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  10. HYDROLANT 746/26in force2026-04-14
    A data buoy is temporarily established in the South Atlantic off Brazil at 21-34.20S 040-43.62W until 13 April 2027.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  11. HYDROLANT 657/26in force2026-04-02
    Radar beacon at Cabo Sao Tome light is off air until 28 Sep.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  12. HYDROLANT 638/26in force2026-03-31
    Ponta dos Meros light at 23-13.57S 044-20.83W is unlit until 26 September; cancel advisories.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  13. HYDROLANT 628/26in force2026-03-30
    An ODAS buoy is established at 24-06.36S 045-38.78W; this message cancels 250001Z September 2026.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  14. HYDROLANT 627/26in force2026-03-30
    Light at Laje da Conceicao, 24-14.18S 046-41.46W, is unlit until 24 September.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  15. HYDROLANT 492/26in force2026-03-13
    Barra de Itabapoana light is unlit until 08 September 2026; previous warnings cancelled.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  16. HYDROLANT 453/26in force2026-03-07
    Caete Light at 00-49S 046-36W is destroyed; message cancels on September 3, 2026.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  17. HYDROLANT 434/26in force2026-03-05
    Ponta da Galheta light at 27-34.55S 048-24.99W is unlit until 31 August. Cancellation on 1 September 2026.
    South Atlantic · Brazil

Longest in force

  1. HYDROLANT 434/26in force2026-03-05 · 171 d
    Ponta da Galheta light at 27-34.55S 048-24.99W is unlit until 31 August. Cancellation on 1 September 2026.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  2. HYDROLANT 453/26in force2026-03-07 · 169 d
    Caete Light at 00-49S 046-36W is destroyed; message cancels on September 3, 2026.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  3. HYDROLANT 492/26in force2026-03-13 · 163 d
    Barra de Itabapoana light is unlit until 08 September 2026; previous warnings cancelled.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  4. HYDROLANT 627/26in force2026-03-30 · 145 d
    Light at Laje da Conceicao, 24-14.18S 046-41.46W, is unlit until 24 September.
    South Atlantic · Brazil
  5. HYDROLANT 628/26in force2026-03-30 · 145 d
    An ODAS buoy is established at 24-06.36S 045-38.78W; this message cancels 250001Z September 2026.
    South Atlantic · Brazil

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Other hazards in the South Atlantic Ocean

Archive · 1,942 cancelled

  1. HYDROLANT 77/102010-01-14 → 2010-01-15
    Nga chart 24060 (2ND ed)
    Brazil-south Coast
  2. HYDROLANT 69/102010-01-13 → 2010-01-15
    Nga chart 24290 (3RD ed)
    Brazil-north Coast
  3. HYDROLANT 60/102010-01-12 → 2010-02-02
    Nga chart 24180 (15TH ed)
    Brazil-east Coast
  4. HYDROLANT 55/102010-01-12 → 2010-01-23
    Nga chart 24190 (15TH ed)
    Brazil-east Coast
  5. HYDROLANT 30/102010-01-08 → 2010-02-02
    Nga chart 24140 (18TH ed)
    Brazil-south Coast
  6. HYDROLANT 27/102010-01-07 → 2010-01-15
    Nga chart 24290 (3RD ed)
    Brazil-north Coast
  7. HYDROLANT 2523/092009-12-29 → 2010-10-07
    Nga chart 24172 (4TH ed)
  8. HYDROLANT 2521/092009-12-29 → 2010-02-24
    Nga chart 24172 (4TH ed)
  9. HYDROLANT 2514/092009-12-28 → 2009-12-30
    Nga chart 24180 (15TH ed)
  10. HYDROLANT 2480/092009-12-21 → 2009-12-22
    Nga chart 24012 (40TH ed)
  11. HYDROLANT 2339/092009-12-02 → 2010-09-01
    Nga chart 24160 (21ST ed)
  12. HYDROLANT 2301/092009-11-26 → 2009-11-28
    Nga chart 24180 (15TH ed)
  13. HYDROLANT 2274/092009-11-22 → 2010-07-24
    Nga chart 24150 (27TH ed)
  14. HYDROLANT 2264/092009-11-21 → 2009-11-24
    Nga chart 24110 (3RD ed)
  15. HYDROLANT 2244/092009-11-19 → 2009-11-20
    Nga chart 24170 (14TH ed)
  16. HYDROLANT 2213/092009-11-14 → 2009-12-05
    Nga chart 24290 (3RD ed)
  17. HYDROLANT 2193/092009-11-12 → 2009-12-10
    Nga chart 24100 (5TH ed)
  18. HYDROLANT 2141/092009-11-04 → 2009-11-12
    Nga chart 24100 (5TH ed)
  19. HYDROLANT 2139/092009-11-03 → 2010-05-16
    Nga chart 24290 (3RD ed)
  20. HYDROLANT 2113/092009-10-31 → 2009-12-08
    Nga chart 24170 (14TH ed)
  21. HYDROLANT 2105/092009-10-30 → 2009-11-01
    Nga chart 24190 (15TH ed)
  22. HYDROLANT 2089/092009-10-28 → 2009-11-26
    Nga chart 24140 (18TH ed)
  23. HYDROLANT 2033/092009-10-21 → 2009-10-23
    Nga chart 24180 (15TH ed)
  24. HYDROLANT 2026/092009-10-20 → 2010-12-19
    Nga chart 24290 (3RD ed)
  25. HYDROLANT 2017/092009-10-18 → 2009-10-31
    Nga chart 24230 (20TH ed)
  26. HYDROLANT 1997/092009-10-16 → 2009-10-17
    Nga chart 24170 (14TH ed)
  27. HYDROLANT 1966/092009-10-10 → 2009-10-14
    Nga chart 24180 (15TH ed)
  28. HYDROLANT 1934/092009-10-07 → 2009-10-10
    Nga chart 24210 (14TH ed)
  29. HYDROLANT 1911/092009-10-04 → 2009-10-08
    Nga chart 24091 (6TH ed)
  30. HYDROLANT 1902/092009-10-02 → 2009-10-10
    Nga chart 24200 (14TH ed)
  31. HYDROLANT 1892/092009-10-01 → 2009-11-04
    Nga chart 24270 (3RD ed)
  32. HYDROLANT 1858/092009-09-26 → 2009-11-14
    Nga chart 24291 (4TH ed)
  33. HYDROLANT 1818/092009-09-22 → 2009-10-03
    Nga chart 24141 (4TH ed)
  34. HYDROLANT 1776/092009-09-18 → 2009-10-09
    Nga chart 24060 (2ND ed)
  35. HYDROLANT 1765/092009-09-16 → 2009-09-19
    Ponta negra light 22-57.6S 042-41.5W unlit
  36. HYDROPAC 1665/092009-09-16 → 2009-10-03
    Ponta negra light 22-57.6S 042-41.5W unlit
  37. HYDROLANT 1760/092009-09-15 → 2009-12-09
    Nga chart 24130 (14TH ed)
  38. HYDROLANT 1755/092009-09-15 → 2009-09-26
    Nga chart 24190 (15TH ed)
  39. HYDROLANT 1726/092009-09-11 → 2009-09-12
    Nga chart 24210 (14TH ed)
  40. HYDROLANT 1721/092009-09-10 → 2009-09-26
    Nga chart 24140 (18TH ed)
  41. HYDROLANT 1667/092009-09-02 → 2009-09-05
    Nga chart 24180 (15TH ed)
  42. HYDROLANT 1617/092009-08-26 → 2009-08-29
    Nga chart 24220 (14TH ed)
  43. HYDROLANT 1588/092009-08-21 → 2009-10-24
    Nga chart 24222 (3RD ed)
  44. HYDROLANT 1562/092009-08-18 → 2009-08-25
    Nga chart 24120 (9TH ed)
  45. HYDROLANT 1522/092009-08-13 → 2009-10-24
    Nga chart 24274 (2ND ed)
  46. HYDROLANT 1520/092009-08-12 → 2009-08-28
    Nga chart 24020 (47TH ed)
  47. HYDROLANT 1510/092009-08-11 → 2009-08-12
    Nga chart 24291 (4TH ed)
  48. HYDROLANT 1471/092009-08-05 → 2009-08-08
    Nga chart 24190 (15TH ed)
  49. HYDROLANT 1406/092009-07-28 → 2009-07-29
    Nga chart 24210 (14TH ed)
  50. HYDROLANT 1379/092009-07-25 → 2009-08-01
    Nga chart 24180 (15TH ed)

Sea boundaries: Flanders Marine Institute (2018), IHO Sea Areas v3, marineregions.org (CC BY 4.0). Not for navigation — follow official NAVAREA / coastal broadcasts and your national MSI service.

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