FIWZ 23/2026 – Live Gunnery Firings – Naval Exercise Areas
| Ref no. | Message elements | |
| 1 | Message series identifier | FIWZ 23/26 |
| 2 | General area | FALKLAND ISLANDS – North Falkland |
| 3 | Locality | Naval Exercise Areas |
| 4 | Chart number | 2507, 2514,2544 |
| 5 | Key subject | Live Gunnery Firings |
| 6 | Geographical position | Naval exercise areas bounded by the following co-ordinates: 50°45.00’S 060°00.00’W 51°00.00’S 060°00.00’W 50°45.00’S 058°00.00’W 51°00.00’S 058°00.00’W |
| 7 | Amplifying remarks | A British Warship will be conducting live gunnery firings in the Naval Exercise Areas as outlined above between 2000Z to 0001Z on Wednesday 30th September 2026. Vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF CH16 and are requested to avoid the area during these times. |
| 8 | Cancellation details | 01/10/2026 at 0100z |
Francis J Hart
Assistant Harbour Master,
Falkland Islands Government.
Issued on 29/09/2026
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