Notice is hereby given to all mariners and other parties concerned that:
1. Reference: Presidential Security Group Radio Message Cite PSG3-0701-06-2015.
2. In connection with the State and Apostolic journey of his Holiness Pope Francis to the Philippines on 15-19 January 2015. A Maritime Exclusion and Identification Zone are established/set on the following areas.
Vicinity Muelle Del Rio, Pasig River up to Nagtahan Bridged
| Coordinates | Identification Zone | Exclusion Zone |
|
Point A Latitude 14 degs 35.72 mins North Longitude120 degs 57.77 mins East Point B Latitude 14 degs 35.69 mins North Longitude120 degs 57.74 mins East Point C Latitude 14 degs 35.77 mins North Longitude120 degs 00.12 mins East Point D Latitude 14 degs 35.68 mins North Longitude120 degs 00.69 mins East |
16 05:00 A.M. – 08:30 A.M. January 2015 | 16 08:30 A.M. January 2015 until lifted |
Vicinity MOA Seaside to Headquarters Philippine Navy
| Coordinates | Identification Zone | Exclusion Zone |
|
Point A Latitude 14 degs 33.98 mins North Longitude120 degs 58.95 mins East Point B Latitude 14 degs 33.48 mins North Longitude120 degs 58.01 mins East Point C Latitude 14 degs 32.45 mins North Longitude120 degs 58.88 mins East Point D Latitude 14 degs 31.77 mins North Longitude120 degs 58.76 mins East |
16 06:00 A.M. – 12:00 N.N. January 2015 | 16 12:00 N.N. January 2015 until lifted |
Vicinity Pier 13 South Harbor to Headquarters Philippine Navy
| Coordinates | Identification Zone | Exclusion Zone |
|
Point A Latitude 14 degs 35.03 mins North Longitude120 degs 58.11 mins East Point B Latitude 14 degs 34.29 mins North Longitude120 degs 57.37 mins East Point C Latitude 14 degs 33.11 mins North Longitude120 degs 57.66 mins East Point D Latitude 14 degs 33.73 mins North Longitude120 degs 59.10 mins East |
17 05:30 P.M. – 18 11:30 A.M. January 2015 | 18 11:30 A.M. January 2015 until lifted |
3. The Maritime Exclusion and Identification Zones are measured one (1) nautical mile from the shore going seaward.
4. Identification Zone - all watercraft entering the area will be challenges by Navy and Coast Guard vessels. All watercraft shall state the following: Vessel name, International call sign, intention/activities, cargoes/passengers, port of origin and port of destination. Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard vessels have the option to board and search any vessel
5. Exclusion Zone - No watercraft is allowed to enter the area. All watercraft forcing its way into the zone will be considered hostile and will be subjected to appropriate kinetic response by Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard forces.
6. All ships/watercrafts/vessels (yatch/motor-bancas/fishing boats) regardless of tonnage, and transiting along the vicinity of above-mentioned areas are advised take note of the information and abide with the safety and security measures at all times.
7. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.
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