FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
NAVIGATION WARNING
FIWZ 02/2026
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Message series identifier |
FIWZ 01/2026 |
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General area |
FALKLAND ISLANDS – East Falkland |
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Locality |
Rookery Bay |
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Chart number |
1614, 2507, 2536, 2547 |
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Key subject |
Live Gunnery Firings |
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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 |
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Amplifying remarks |
The Falkland Islands Defence Force (FIDF) will conduct Live Gunnery Firings from 2000Z to 2355Z on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at Rookery Bay Range. Vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF CH16 and are requested to avoid the area during these times. |
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Cancellation details |
22/01/2026 at 2355Z |

Frank Essen
Assistant Harbour Master
Falkland Islands Government
Issued on 21/01/26