Notice is hereby given to all mariners and other parties concerned that:
1. Reference: Philippine Navy cite NOCB-0120-134 dated 23 January 2020.
2. Above reference pertains to the Philippine Navy vessels PC377, PS36, BA488, BA489 and BA491 will conduct first quarter test firing of their naval guns on the date and maritime areas bounded by the following coordinates:
Vessel | Date | Vicinity | Coordinates |
BRP LIBERATO PICAR (PC377) | 15-18 February 2020 | 13 NM SW off Cape San Agustin, Davao Oriental |
Pt A Lat 06°04.500’N, Long 126°11.000’E Pt B Lat 06°04.500’N, Long 126°01.000’E Pt C Lat 05°54.500’N, Long 126°01.000’E Pt D Lat 05°54.500’N, Long 126°11.000’E |
BRP APOLINARIO MABINI (PS36) | 17-21 February 2020 | 12.5 NM SW off Cape San Agustin, Davao Oriental |
Pt A Lat 06°04.500’N, Long 126°01.000’E Pt B Lat 06°04.500’N, Long 126°11.000’E Pt C Lat 05°54.500’N, Long 126°01.000’E Pt D Lat 05°54.500’N, Long 126°11.000’E |
BA488 BA489 BA491 |
19-22 February 2020 | 2 NM SW off Corrigidor Island, Ternate, Cavite |
Pt A Lat 14°21.483’N, Long 120°32.159’E Pt B Lat 14°21.108’N, Long 120°28.062’E Pt C Lat 14°17.027’N, Long 120°28.315’E Pt D Lat 14°17.263’N, Long 120°32.456’E |
3. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting on the above-mentioned areas on the said date are advised to take note of the information and take precautionary measures at all times.
4. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.