Tor Bay Harbour

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sea trials involving unmanned underwater gliders will be undertaken in Tor Bay by the research vessel KMS VALONIA (Call Sign: 2CVV9).

The trials will be conducted within one of the following two designated sea areas:

Area A: 1NM² box bounded by the coordinates:

Latitude: 50° 25’N/050° 26.1’N

Longitude: 003° 27.5’W/003° 29.3’W

Area B: 1NM² box located approximately 0.25NM east of Berry Head, extending 1NM east and south of that position.

KMS VALONIA will remain in close attendance to monitor and recover the unmanned gliders. The vessel will be maintaining a listening watch on VHF Channel 16 throughout operations.

Mariners are advised to maintain a safe distance from the operational area, navigate with particular caution, and keep a sharp lookout for surface equipment or glider activity during the stated period.