Ireland
Ireland, SE Coast, Blackwater Bank
East & South East Blackwater Buoy
Upgrade and Repositioning of South East Blackwater Buoy and the Permanent Withdrawal of East Blackwater Buoy
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about the 13 January 2009 (or as soon as possible thereafter) the Southeast Blackwater Buoy will be upgraded to an East Cardinal Superbuoy and moved 0.8 Nautical miles Eastwards. The upgraded buoy will feature a larger daymark and be equipped with a 6 mile light, Racon and AIS (Automatic Identification System).
At the same time the East Blackwater Buoy will be permanently withdrawn.
The Geographical Positions (WGS84) of these buoys are:
East Blackwater: Lat 52° 28.031'N Long 06° 08.056'W
South-East Blackwater: (Previous position) Lat 52° 25.644'N Long 06° 09.719'W
South-East Blackwater: (New Position) Lat 52° 25.644'N Long 06° 08.420'W
Character Q (3) 10s
Range 6nm
Racon Character M
AIS Message type 21
MMSI 992501050
