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The Royal Navy will be conducting Exercise Mine Shape Target Lay in support of MCM Exercise SEABREEZE.

Exercise Dates:
26 June – 5 Aug 2026

Daily Activity: 0800 – 1900 hours

Details:

A total of 24 targets will be laid, comprising a mixture of ground and bottom shapes.
6 buoyant targets will be deployed, all at depths of at least 15 metres below the surface.
The laying vessel will be MT Lady Sarah, sailing daily from HMNB Portland Port.
All targets will be recovered after the exercise and cleared from the water by 5 August 2026.
All targets are representative shapes with no explosive hazards.

Safety Notice:
Due to the weight of the moored contact targets (308 kg), there is a risk to life for single-manned vessels under 10 metres if trawled. Fishermen are strongly advised to exercise caution in the area.

Target Locations:
Targets will be laid along Q Route designated QQR0102 at the following coordinates:

Label	Latitude (N)	Longitude (W)
E	50 32.062	003°19.807
F	50 37.346	003°02.930
G	50 36.086	002°52.087
H	50 37.340	002°44.116
I	50 33.406	002°35.686
J	50 27.316	002°29.991
K	50 25.778	002°22.206
L	50 28.340	002°15.946
M	50 31.923	002°14.260
N	50 34.786	002°17.791
EOD001	50 34.841	002°22.913
EOD002	50 34.966	002°22.641
EOD003	50 34.723	002°23.172
EOD004	50 34.228	002°22.177

Target Locations:

Targets will be laid along Q Route designated QQR0104 at the following coordinates:

Label	Latitude (N)	Longitude (W)
A	50 21.767	002°0.417
B	50 37.34	001°48.578
C	50 39.739	001°47.695

Fishermen are requested to avoid these areas during the exercise period and to navigate with caution.

For further information or to report any concerns, please contact Fleet Operational Standards & Training (Ships) on 01752 557550

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