Notice is hereby given to all mariners and other parties concerned that:

1. Reference: Philippine Navy Radio Message Cite NOCB-0417-239

2. The Philippine Navy vessel FF16 will conduct test firing of her MK 38 25mm MOD 2 and MK 75 76mm Otomelara (10 rounds) on 03 to 04 May 2017 at vicinity 10.5 nautical mile North off Laparan Island, Tawi-tawi bounded with following coordinates: 

Point A Latitude 06° 09.5’ N Longitude 119° 40.5’ E
Point B Latitude 06° 03.5’ N Longitude 119° 40.5’ E
Point C Latitude 06° 03.5’ N Longitude 119° 50.5’ E
Point D Latitude 06° 09.5’ N Longitude 119° 50.5’ E

3. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas are advised to take note of the information and take necessary precautionary measures at all times.

4. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.