Mr. Peter Doherty, IHO Chairman Commission on the Promulgation of Radio Navigational Warnings

1. World-Wide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS)Status of Maritime Safety Information in the Meso-American Caribbean Hydro RegionOct 2006 Mr. Peter Doherty, IHO Chairman Commission on the Promulgation of Radio Navigational Warnings Mr. Keith Dominic, Team Chief NGA

2. World-Wide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS) • International coordinated global service for promulgation by radio and satellite of information affecting the safety of life at sea and hazards to navigation • Sixteen Navigation Areas (NAVAREAs), each with a Coordinator responsible for the harmonization of nautical information in their area. • Information is vital to the safety and safe transit of the US Navy and civil mariner on the high seas.

3. Commission on the Promulgation Of Radio Navigational Warnings (CPRNW) • Established 1973 • Monitors and guides the WWNWS • Provides guidance to IHO Member States to further evolution of WWNWS • International cooperation with IMO, WMO, IMSO, IALA • Chairman represents IHO for relevant IMO Committees. • Capacity Building Assistance • Rep Regional Hydrographic Commission Conferences • MSI Training • Commission Membership - 25 IHO Member States and 3 ex-officio members.

4. Definitions • NAVAREA: A geographical sea area established for the purpose of co-ordinating the transmission of radio navigational warnings • NAVAREA COORDINATOR: The authority charged with co-ordinating collating and issuing long-range navigational warnings and NAVAREA warnings bulletins to cover the whole NAVAREA • NATIONAL COORDINATOR: The national authority charged with collating and issuing coastal warnings in a region

6. Maritime Safety Information (MSI) Broadcasting Systems • International NAVTEX Service: • Coastal Region Coverage • 518 kHZ MF by means of Narrow Band Direct Printing telegraph • International SafetyNET (satellite EGC) • Global Coverage, except for Polar Regions • Broadcast for Ocean Region or specific NAVAREA • Other additional means meeting local requirements • VHF or MF

7. NAVAREA Co-ordinator Duties • endeavour to be informed of all events that could significantly affect the safety of navigation within the NAVAREA; • immediately upon receipt, assess all information in the light of expert knowledge for relevance to navigation in the NAVAREA; • select information for broadcast • draft NAVAREA warning messages in accordance with the Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual on Maritime Safety Information (MSI) for the standardization of texts and message drafting; • direct and control the broadcast of NAVAREA warning messages, making full and efficient use of national broadcast facilities in keeping with the provisions of the International Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended;

8. NAVAREA Co-ordinator Duties (cont.) • act as the central point of contact on matters relating to navigational warnings within the NAVAREA; • promote the use of established international standards and practices in the promulgation of navigational warnings within the NAVAREA; • monitor the broadcasts originated to ensure that the messages have been correctly transmitted; • co-ordinate preliminary discussions between Member States seeking to establish NAVTEX services and neighbouring administrations, prior to formal application.

9. National Coordinator Duties • endeavour to be informed of all events that could significantly affect the safety of navigation within his region or national area of responsibility; • immediately upon receipt, assess all information in the light of expert local knowledge for relevance to safety of navigation in his area of responsibility; • select information for broadcast in accordance with the guidance given in paragraph • draft coastal warnings in accordance with established international standards

10. National Coordinator Duties (cont.) • act as the central point of contact on matters relating to navigational warnings within his area of responsibility; • inform the NAVAREA co-ordinator or, where established, the sub-area co-ordinator of any events in his area of responsibility which warrant the promulgation of a NAVAREA warning; • include relevant warnings in NAVTEX/SafetyNET broadcasts and, if appropriate, in notices to mariners;

12. NAVAREA Warnings • casualties to lights, fog signals and buoys affecting main shipping lanes; • the presence of dangerous wrecks in or near main shipping lanes and, if relevant, their marking; • establishment of major new aids to navigation or significant changes to existing ones when such establishment or change might be misleading to shipping; • the presence of large unwieldy tows in congested waters; • drifting mines; • areas where search and rescue (SAR) and anti-pollution operations are being carried out (for avoidance of such areas); • the presence of newly discovered rocks, shoals, reefs and wrecks likely to constitute a danger to shipping, and, if relevant, their marking;

13. NAVAREA Warnings (cont.) • unexpected alteration or suspension of established routes; • cable or pipe-laying activities, the towing of large submerged objects for research or exploration purposes, the employment of manned or unmanned submersibles, or other underwater operations constituting potential dangers in or near shipping lanes; • establishment of offshore structures in or near shipping lanes; • significant malfunctioning of radionavigation service and shore-based maritime safety information radio or satellite service; • information concerning special operations which might affect the safety of shipping, sometimes over wide areas, e.g. naval exercises, missile firings, space missions, nuclear tests, etc. • acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

14. NAVTEX Coverage NAVAREA IV and XII

15. Sources • Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Barbados, NL A, French Antilles, Belize, St. Kitts, UK etc.. • INMARSAT (AOR E, AOR W, IOR, POR) • MISC (Ship Reports, fax, e-mail) • U.S. COAST GUARD

16. Capacity Building Objectives Assess and assist in sustainable development and improvement of the States, to meet the objectives of the IHO and the Hydrography, Cartography and Maritime Safety obligations

17. Development of National Capability The first phase, consists of organising the collection and circulation of nautical information, necessary to maintain and update existing charts and publications.  Allows for real integration of the country into the World-Wide Navigational Warning Service (WWWNWS). • The second phase is the creation of a surveying capability, first to intervene in the coastal area where the needs are usually very pressing.  • The third phase consists of the acquisition of the means to produce charts and publications independently.  requires not only human and financial resources, but also a network to distribute the documents and the capability to maintain them up to date.

18. Cruise Industry Figures • As of January 2004 • Active Cruise Ships 339 • World Wide Destinations • North America 78% • Europe 18% • Asia/South Pacific 4% • North America Destinations • Carribbean 46% Source: US Maritime Administration

19. Cruise Destinations2001-2003

20. Source provided by National Coordinators Mexico 300 messages The Netherland Antilles 12 messages VARIOUS ISLANDS Fort -de-France 35 messages Barbados 2 messages Colombia 2 messages

21. MEXICO- AIDS TO NAVIGATION Mexican Source Message • YUCATAN CHANNEL.-NIMA CHART 28196. MEXICAN NAUTICAL CHART SM-922.- SM-922.4.- SM-900. • PUNTA CELARAIN LIGHT, LOCATED • LAT. 20°16’ 00’’ N 086° 59’ 00’’W, OUT OF SERVICE. -CAUTION ADVISED.

22. MEXICO- AIDS TO NAVIGATION NAVAREA IV Message NAVAREA IV 136/06(28). GULF OF MEXICO. MEXICAN CHARTS SM-922, SM-922.4, SM-900. US CHART 28196 (4TH ED). PUNTA CELARAIN LIGHT 20-16.0N 086-59.5W UNLIT.// AUTHORITY/MEXICO IV 76/06 202150Z MAY 06.//

23. MEXICO- AIDS TO NAVIGATION Mexican Source Message 202 GULF OF MEXICO.-NIMA CHART 28323. MEXICAN NAUTICAL CHART SM-722.3. TAMPICO LANDFALL BUOY, LOCATED LAT. 22°17’ N 097° 43’ W, OUT OF SERVICE.-CAUTION ADVISED.

24. MEXICO- AIDS TO NAVIGATION NAVAREA IV Message NAVAREA IV 385/05(28). MEXICO-EAST COAST. MEXICAN CHART SM 722.3. US CHART 28323 (2ND ED). TAMPICO LANDFALL BUOY 22-17N 097-43W INOPERATIVE.// AUTHORITY/MEXICO IV 202/05 182000Z NOV 05.//

25. Colombian Source Message The last march 29th was installed a buoy ODAS with the follow characteristics. I would appreciate if you could mail me back a copy of the message after you send it. If you need more information about this casualty, please let me know: Location: Colombian Caribbean Sea. Position: 11° 09' 41.4012" N 74° 40' 48.9700" W Shape: Spherical Colour: Yellow Light: Characteristic: Flashing Colour: Amber Nominal range: 3 Mn

26. COLOMBIA- AIDS TO NAVIGATION NAVAREA IV Message NAVAREA IV 89/06(24). CARIBBEAN SEA. CHART 24500 (1ST ED). ODAS BUOY ESTABLISHED IN 11-09-41.40N 74-40-48.97W.// AUTHORITY/LT PLAZAS COLOMBIAN NAVY 05 APR 06.//

27. Colombian Source Message COLUMBIA- AIDS TO NAVIGATION Colombian waters as follows. Sea Buoy Providence island Colombian Caribbean Sea out of service, since September 12/06, latitude 13°23´56 N and longitude 81° 23´40" W WGS 84 This information has been already published in Colombia Notice to Mariners No. 137. Sent by e-mail and hanged on CIOH web page September 19/06.

28. COLUMBIA- AIDS TO NAVIGATION NAVAREA IV Message NAVAREA IV 238/06(26).COLOMBIA. PROVIDENCE ISLAND BUOY 13-23-56N 081-23-40W REMOVED.// AUTHORITY/COLOMBIAN E-MAIL 20 SEP 06.//

29. The Barbados Defense Force Coast Guard will be conducting a LIVE FIRING EXERCISE at sea on Saturday, September 23, 2006 during the period 1200 to 2000 (UTC) The Area designated for this exercise will be 5-8 nautical miles West of the Cement Plant and the co-ordinates are as follows: FIRING AREA START LINE 13* 16’ N 059* 43.25’ W to 13* 18’ N 059* 43.05’ W LIMIT OF ADVANCE LINE 13* 16’ N 059* 44.38 W to 13* 18’ N 059* 44.38 W The Barbados Coast Guard vessel HMBS TRIDENT and smaller craft from the small boat Flotilla will participate in the exercise. All Firing will be done at surface level. Barbados Source Message

30. BARBADOS- HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS NAVAREA IV Message NAVAREA IV 242/06(25). BARBADOS. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS. 1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 231200Z TO 232000Z SEP IN AREA BOUND BY 13-16.00N 059-43.25W, 13-18.00N 059-43.05W, 13-18.00N 059.44.38W, 13-16.00N 059-44.38W. 2. CANCEL THIS MSG 232100Z SEP.// AUTHORITY/BARBADOS 22 SEP 06.//

31. FORT-DE-FRANCE: VESSELS OVERDUE LES 102 - MSG 2794 - Distress Urgent Call to Area: 14 N 54 W 348 - NoPos STRATOS CSAT 234275501032 5-DEC-2005 12:12:13 740612 PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN OVERDUE CONCERNING S/V "DICKENS" LEFT PUERTO MORGAN GRAN CANARIA THE 14TH OF NOVEMBER TO GRENADA AND LAST CONTACT THE 27TH OF NOVEMBER AT POSITION 17.30N 037.30W LENGTH 53 FT CALL SIGN: PJRS HULL COLOUR WHITE WITH BLUE STRIPE SAIL COLOUR WHITE COUNTRY OF REGISTRATION : NETHERLAND ANTILLES ALL SHIPS IN THE VICINITY ARE REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOK OUT AND REPORT ALL INFORMATION TO: MRCC FORT DE FRANCE TEL: 00(596) 596.70.92.92 FAX: 00(596) 596.63.24.50 Fort-De France Source Message

32. FORT-DE-FRANCE: VESSELS OVERDUE NAVAREA IV Message NAVAREA IV 395/05(24,51). CANARY ISLANDS TO GRENADA. 53 FT S/V DICKENS, WHITE HULL WITH BLUE STRIPE, OVERDUE CANARY ISLANDS TO GRENADA. LAST KNOWN POSITION 17-30N 037-30W ON 27 NOV. VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO MRCC FORT DE FRANCE, PHONE: 596 70 9292, FAX: 596 63 2450.// AUTHORITY/ MRCC FORT DE FRANCE 051212Z DEC 05.//

33. NL Antilles Source Message PAAUZYUW RFLICOA0003 1062105-UUUU--RUEANQW. ZNR UUUUU P 162105Z APR 06 FM COMAR ANTILLES TTT WEST INDIES - COASTAL WARNING NMR 007/06 CARIBBEAN SEA - OFF LESSER ANTILLES – WEST OF DOMINICA A CONTAINER ADRIFT IN POSITION : 15 DEG 33'9 NORTH - 061 DEG 316 WEST ON APRIL 2006 15ND 22H12 (UTC) CANCEL THIS MESSAGE ON APRIL 2006 16TH 24H00 (UTC).

34. THE NETHERLAND ANTILLIES- OBJECTS ADRIFT NAVAREA IV Message NAVAREA IV 96/06(25). CARIBBEAN SEA. 1. CONTAINER ADRIFT IN 15-33.9N 061-31.6W AT 152212Z APR. 2. CANCEL THIS MSG 23 APR.// AUTHORITY/COMAR ANTILLES 162105Z APR 06.//

35. THE NETHERLAND ANTILLIES- WRECK NL Antilles Source Message With RNNAVY message RNFLH 3351 1651535 the HNLMS Snellius reported a uncharted wreck near St Eustatius. The report should be forwarded to the NAVAREA IV coordinator for possible inclusion in the messages awaiting a chartcorrection. Please make sure that the details are passed on. for reference: position 17-27-51.0N 062-59-37.5W (WGS84) least depth 17m Thank you for your cooperation. Please advise me of your actions. Best regards, Netherlands Hydrographic Office

36. THE NETHERLAND ANTILLIES- WRECK NAVAREA IV Message NAVAREA IV 168/06(25). NORTH ATLANTIC. CHART 25607 (4TH ED). DANGEROUS WRECK, LEAST DEPTH 17 METERS, IN 17-27-51.0N 062-59-37.5W.// AUTHORITY/NL HYDRO OFFICE EMAIL 20 JUN 06.//

37. Development of National Capability The first phase, ….. Allows for real integration of the country into the World-Wide Navigational Warning Service (WWWNWS). We need your help…… and we will help you! CBC Funded MACHC MSI Training Class 1st quarter of 2007- Jamaica CPRNW WWNWS CD’s for all !!!!

38. NAVAREA IV and XII • US NAVAREA Coordinator • Operational 24/7/365 • Bethesda, MD • 301-227-3147 • 800-362-6289

39. Contact Information • Phone: 1-800-362-6289 or 301-227-3147 • Fax: 301-227-3731 • email: navsafety@nga.mil • website: www.nga.mil/maritime • Senior Watch Officer: Ms. Erin Conway • Team Chief: Mr. Keith Dominic • NAVAREA COORDINATOR: Mr. Peter Doherty

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