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Important Navigation Warning: Hazardous Operations in the Western North Atlantic

 Received: February 29, 2024

Warning Issued: February 24, 2024

NAVAREA IV Warning: 233/24(11,26)

Affected Area: Western North Atlantic, Florida

Subject: Hazardous Operations - Rocket Launching

Summary:

Mariners are advised of hazardous operations due to rocket launches scheduled to take place in the Western North Atlantic, off the coast of Florida, from March 4, 2024, to March 10, 2024.

Specific Dates and Times:

  • March 4th: 04:00 AM to 04:50 AM EST (alternate)
  • March 5th: 04:23 AM to 05:25 AM EST, 05:23 AM to 06:59 AM EST, 06:23 AM to 07:34 AM EST
  • March 6th: 07:22 AM to 08:30 AM EST, 08:22 AM to 09:44 AM EST
  • March 7th: 09:21 AM to 10:21 AM EST
  • March 8th: 04:00 AM to 04:50 AM EST (alternate)
  • March 9th: 04:23 AM to 05:25 AM EST, 05:23 AM to 06:59 AM EST, 06:23 AM to 07:34 AM EST
  • March 10th: 07:22 AM to 08:30 AM EST, 08:22 AM to 09:44 AM EST

Restricted Area:

The hazardous operations will take place within the following two areas:



Area A:

  • Northernmost point: 28° 39.00' N, 80° 37.69' W
  • Easternmost point: 28° 39.00' N, 80° 28.00' W
  • Southernmost point: 28° 30.00' N, 80° 10.00' W
  • Westernmost point: 28° 24.00' N, 80° 09.00' W
  • Southwestern point: 28° 21.00' N, 80° 11.00' W
  • Northwestern point: 28° 23.00' N, 80° 19.00' W
  • Northeastern point: 28° 29.35' N, 80° 32.49' W

Area B:

  • Northernmost point: 26° 15.00' N, 76° 00.00' W
  • Easternmost point: 26° 06.00' N, 74° 58.00' W
  • Southernmost point: 25° 36.00' N, 74° 03.00' W
  • Westernmost point: 25° 23.00' N, 73° 53.00' W
  • Southwestern point: 25° 09.00' N, 74° 01.00' W
  • Northwestern point: 25° 06.00' N, 74° 16.00' W
  • Northeastern point: 25° 08.00' N, 74° 38.00' W
  • Easternmost point: 25° 18.00' N, 75° 00.00' W
  • Southeastern point: 25° 58.00' N, 75° 59.00' W

Recommendations:

Mariners are strongly advised to avoid entering the restricted areas during the specified times.

Additional Information:

  • This replaces NAVAREA IV warning 232/24.
  • This message will be canceled on March 24, 20

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