07a Unit Presentation

Know the Earth…Show the Way
World-Wide Navigational Warning

Service (WWNWS)
Status of Maritime Safety Information in the
Meso-American Caribbean Hydro Region
Oct 2006
Mr. Peter Doherty, IHO Chairman

Commission on the Promulgation of Radio Navigational Warnings
Mr. Keith Dominic, Team Chief NGA

NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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; 7
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.
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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
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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;
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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;
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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.
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NAVTEX Coverage NAVAREA IV and XII
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Sources
Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Barbados,  INMARSAT (AOR E, AOR W, IOR, POR)
NL A, French Antilles, Belize, St. Kitts,
UK etc..
 U.S. COAST GUARD  MISC (Ship Reports, fax, e-mail)
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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
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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.
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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
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Cruise Destinations
2001-2003
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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

MEXICO- AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Mexican
Source Message
76 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.
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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.//
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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.
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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.//
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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
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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.//
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COLUMBIA- AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Colombian
Source Message
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.
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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.//
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The Barbados Defense Force Coast Guard

will be conducting a LIVE FIRING EXERCISE
at sea on Saturday, September 23,
Barbados
2006 during the period 1200 to 2000 (UTC)
The Area designated for this exercise will be
Source Message
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.
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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.//
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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 Fort-De France
OVERDUE CONCERNING S/V "DICKENS"
LEFT PUERTO MORGAN GRAN CANARIA
THE 14TH OF NOVEMBER TO GRENADA
Source Message
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
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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.//
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NL Antilles
PAAUZYUW RFLICOA0003
1062105-UUUU--RUEANQW. Source Message
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).
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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.//
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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
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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.//
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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 !!!!

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NAVAREA IV and XII
• US NAVAREA Coordinator
• Operational 24/7/365
• Bethesda, MD
• 301-227-3147
• 800-362-6289
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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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Know the Earth…Show the Way

World-Wide Navigational Warning

Mr. Peter Doherty, IHO Chairman

Mr. Keith Dominic, Team Chief NGA

World-Wide Navigational Warning

• International coordinated global service for promulgation

• Sixteen Navigation Areas (NAVAREAs), each with a

• Information is vital to the safety and safe transit of the

Commission on the Promulgation Of Radio

• NAVAREA: A geographical sea area established for the

• NAVAREA COORDINATOR: The authority charged with

• NATIONAL COORDINATOR: The national authority

Maritime Safety Information (MSI)

• International SafetyNET (satellite EGC)

• Other additional means meeting local requirements

NAVAREA Co-ordinator Duties

• immediately upon receipt, assess all information in the light of

• select information for broadcast

• draft NAVAREA warning messages in accordance with the Joint

• direct and control the broadcast of NAVAREA warning messages,

NAVAREA Co-ordinator Duties (cont.)

• act as the central point of contact on matters relating to

• promote the use of established international standards and

• monitor the broadcasts originated to ensure that the messages

• co-ordinate preliminary discussions between Member States

National Coordinator Duties

• draft coastal warnings in accordance with established international standards

National Coordinator Duties (cont.)

• act as the central point of contact on matters relating to

• inform the NAVAREA co-ordinator or, where established, the sub-

• include relevant warnings in NAVTEX/SafetyNET broadcasts and, if

• establishment of major new aids to navigation or significant changes to existing

• the presence of large unwieldy tows in congested waters;

NAVAREA Warnings (cont.)

• establishment of offshore structures in or near shipping lanes;

• significant malfunctioning of radionavigation service and shore-based maritime safety

• acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

NAVTEX Coverage NAVAREA IV and XII

Capacity Building Objectives

Assess and assist in sustainable

Development of National Capability

The first phase, consists of organising the

Cruise Industry Figures

• World Wide Destinations

• North America Destinations

The Netherland Antilles

NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

76 YUCATAN CHANNEL.-NIMA CHART 28196.

NAVAREA IV 136/06(28). GULF OF MEXICO.

AUTHORITY/MEXICO IV 76/06 202150Z MAY 06.//

202 GULF OF MEXICO.-NIMA CHART 28323. MEXICAN

NAVAREA IV 385/05(28). MEXICO-EAST COAST.

AUTHORITY/MEXICO IV 202/05 182000Z NOV 05.//

NAVAREA IV 89/06(24). CARIBBEAN SEA.

AUTHORITY/LT PLAZAS COLOMBIAN NAVY 05 APR 06.//

AUTHORITY/COLOMBIAN E-MAIL 20 SEP 06.//

The Barbados Defense Force Coast Guard

NAVAREA IV 242/06(25). BARBADOS. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS.

AUTHORITY/BARBADOS 22 SEP 06.//

LES 102 - MSG 2794 - Distress Urgent Call to Area: 14 N

AUTHORITY/ MRCC FORT DE FRANCE 051212Z DEC 05.//

NAVAREA IV 96/06(25). CARIBBEAN SEA.

AUTHORITY/COMAR ANTILLES 162105Z APR 06.//