FIWZ 12/2026 – Live Gunnery Firings – Rookery Bay Range
| Ref no. | Message elements | |
| 1 | Message series identifier | FIWZ 12/26 |
| 2 | General area | FALKLAND ISLANDS – East Falkland |
| 3 | Locality | Rookery Bay |
| 4 | Chart number | 1614, 2507, 2536, 2547 |
| 5 | Key subject | Live Gunnery Firings |
| 6 | Geographical position | Rookery Bay range firing area (LNTM 03/24) in a box bounded by: 51°44.19’S 057°48.66’W 51°44.19’S 057°45.18’W 51°42.03’S 057°45.18’W 51°42.03’S 057°48.66’W |
| 7 | Amplifying remarks | The Falkland Islands Defence Force (FIDF) will conduct Live Gunnery Firings from 1200Z to 1900Z on Saturday 4th July 2026 at Rookery Bay Range. Vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF CH16 and are requested to avoid the area during these times. |
| 8 | Cancellation details | 04/072026 at 2000z |
Francis J Hart
Assistant Harbour Master,
Falkland Islands Government.
Issued on 03/07/2026
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