Notice is hereby given to all mariners and other parties concerned that:
1. Reference: Philippine Navy Radio Message Cite CNTFJ-1118-005
2. In connection with the upcoming missile live firing capability demo activity, request authorization / clearance for MPAC MKIII to conduct live test firing of their mini typhoon 50 caliber magazines on dates and maritime area indicated below:
BOW NAME/NR |
DATE |
VICINITY |
COORDINATES |
BA488 BA489 BA491 |
19-21 NOV 18 |
9 NM NE OFF, LAMAO PT, BATAAN |
PT A – LAT 14° 43.40’ N LONG 120° 34.20’ E PT B – LAT 14° 47.00’ N LONG 120° 38.20’ E PT C – LAT 14° 38.31’ N LONG 120° 39.69’ E PT D – LAT 14° 41.60’ N LONG 120° 43.20’ E |
3. Likewise, request availability / issuance of following ammunition to be used on the said activity:
BOW NR |
TYPE OF GUN |
NR OF BARREL |
TOTAL RDS |
BA488 |
CAL .50 HMG |
1 |
200 |
BA489 |
CAL .50 HMG |
1 |
200 |
BA491 |
CAL .50 HMG |
1 |
200 |
4. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas on the said date are advised to take note of the information and take necessary precautionary measures at all times.
5. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.