Weekly maritime regulatory digest
The weekly briefing.
Week ending 16 June 2026 · Archived edition
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Med East
Ten Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service notices: transit avoidance for all vessels in the Faneromeni Channel (Nea Peramos); Plateia firing area extended again (Saronikos Gulf); mine sweeping exercise at Almyros Bay (Crete); aeronautical exercises without firing southeast of Karpathos Island; temporary lightbuoy established at Thessaloniki Port; cancellation of NAVWARN 771/2026; kiteboarding races off Mykonos; dangerous object/ammunition reported at Kallithea Chalkidiki and in Thessaloniki Port; and light unlit in the Thermaikos Gulf. Nav warnings
Med NW
Ten French Maritime Prefecture Mediterranean orders: explosive ordnance disposal restriction at Agosta beach (Corsica); French Navy mooring buoy restrictions with large yacht stopover conditions at Sant'Amanza (Bonifacio, Corsica); general navigation and nautical activity regulations on the Étang de Thau; CREOCEAN scientific research campaign authorisation; navigation, anchoring, bathing and diving restriction off Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on 14 June; Antibes 300-metre coastal strip derogation; meteorological buoy exclusion zone at Sant'Amanza (Corsica); Carqueiranne 300-metre coastal strip regulations; La Ciotat posidonia seagrass habitat protection zone; and Biotope scientific research campaign. Local
Atlantic NW
Two French Maritime Prefecture Atlantique orders: Vendée Arctique 2026 arrival navigation restrictions in the Bay of Biscay; and a temporary navigation exclusion zone around Île Nouvelle in the Gironde estuary. Local
Italy Tyrr.
Five Italian Coast Guard ordinances in the Tyrrhenian: Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 sailing regatta arrival restrictions off Genova; Campionato Ligure Classe 420 regatta off Sanremo; fire brigade exercise with navigation and diving restrictions off Livorno; coastal defence and rock armour restoration works at Acquappesa (Cetraro); and updated navigation safety regulations for the historic port of Civitavecchia (permanent validity). Local
Italy South
Three Italian Coast Guard ordinances from Taranto: live firing exercises in area T834 on 17–19 June; helicopter live firing exercises in area T833B on 17 and 22 June; and navigation restrictions for the Motosurf competition on 26–28 June. Local
Italy Adria.
Two Italian Coast Guard ordinances: 8th Veleggiata Gargano in Rosa and Trofeo G. Di Miscio sailing regatta off Manfredonia; and navigation restrictions for a religious procession in the Marano Lagunare lagoon on 21 June (Porto Nogaro). Local
Med SW
Three Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute notices: silting and buoyage update at Puerto de Estepona (cancels 2025 notice); multiple ODAS buoys and submerged equipment markers deployed for beach restoration works south of Valencia at El Perelló (cancels two earlier notices); and seasonal buoys suppressed at Punta de la Porrasa east of Mallorca. Nav / Hydrographic
Atl West
Light characteristic updated at the Ensenada de Bouzas, Puerto de Vigo — mariners should verify chart annotations before approaching this berth area. Nav / Hydrographic
Atl SW
Two Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute notices: two synchronised yellow buoys suppressed at the Barra de Huelva; and port works in progress with new green buoyage at Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura (Canary Islands). Nav / Hydrographic
Flag
Bahamas Maritime Authority publishes Marine Notice MN080 on inspection and testing of automatic sprinkler systems. UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency publishes Marine Guidance Note 670 Amendment 2 on the application of SOLAS Chapter II-1. Flag / Safety
Class
Lloyd's Register Class News 10/26 sets out upcoming amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk, with key changes and implementation dates for vessels classed under this code. Class
For any navigation warning or local ordinance, confirm positions, time windows, and chart updates with the issuing authority before operations.
41 notices
Eastern Mediterranean
Greece
Note: the same notices appear under two source labels in the data feed (Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service and Greece HNHS NAVWARNs). Each entry below represents a single unique notice.
788/2026 — Faneromeni Channel, Nea Peramos — avoidance of transit for all vessels
The Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service has issued a notice advising all ships and boats to avoid transiting the Faneromeni Channel in the area of Nea Peramos. Vessels navigating the western approaches to the Thermaikos Gulf should plan their route to avoid this channel and verify current conditions with the issuing authority before approaching.
787/2026 — Saronikos Gulf — extension of activation of firing practice area Plateia
The activation of the Plateia firing practice area in the Saronikos Gulf has been extended again this week. Vessels navigating or anchoring in the Saronikos Gulf should confirm the current active time window and exclusion zone with the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service before approaching the Plateia area.
786/2026 — Kriti Island, Almyros Bay — mine sweeping exercise
A mine sweeping exercise is being conducted in Almyros Bay on the north coast of Crete. Vessels navigating the northern Cretan coast should maintain clear of the exercise area and give a wide berth to any vessels displaying the appropriate signals before approaching Almyros Bay.
785/2026 — Karpathio Sea, southeast of Karpathos Island — aeronautical exercises without firing
Aeronautical exercises without firing are being conducted in the Karpathio Sea, southeast of Karpathos Island in the southeastern Aegean. Vessels navigating this area should be aware of low-flying aircraft activity and confirm the exercise schedule and boundaries with the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service before transiting.
784/2026 — Thermaikos Gulf, Thessaloniki Port — establishment of temporary lightbuoy
A temporary lightbuoy has been established in Thessaloniki Port in the Thermaikos Gulf. Vessels navigating the approaches to Thessaloniki should update their chart annotations to reflect this new temporary aid to navigation, noting that electronic chart displays may not yet show this addition.
783/2026 — Cancellation of NAVWARN 771/2026
The Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service has cancelled navigation warning 771/2026. Vessels that had previously noted this restriction may treat the affected area as clear, subject to verification with the issuing authority.
782/2026 — Aegean Sea, Mykonos Island — open kiteboarding races
Open kiteboarding races are being held in the waters off Mykonos Island in the central Aegean. Vessels navigating or anchoring off Mykonos during the event should maintain clear of the race area and confirm the course boundaries and time windows with the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service before approaching.
781/2026 — Northwest Aegean Sea, Kallithea Chalkidiki — dangerous object/ammunition reported
A dangerous object identified as ammunition has been reported in the sea area off Kallithea in the Chalkidiki peninsula. Vessels navigating or anchoring in this area should avoid the reported position and refrain from approaching, diving, or dragging anchors near it until the object has been dealt with by the competent authority.
780/2026 — Thermaikos Gulf, Port of Thessaloniki — dangerous object/ammunition reported
A dangerous object identified as ammunition has been reported within the Port of Thessaloniki in the Thermaikos Gulf. Vessels navigating or operating in the port should avoid the reported position and follow the instructions of the port authority — confirm the current status of any access or movement restrictions with Thessaloniki Port Authority before manoeuvring in the affected area.
779/2026 — North Aegean Sea, Thermaikos Gulf — light unlit
A navigation light in the Thermaikos Gulf in the North Aegean Sea has been reported unlit. Vessels navigating the Thermaikos Gulf should update their chart annotations and exercise caution on night approaches to the affected area until the light is confirmed restored.
Northwestern Mediterranean
France · Mediterranean
⚠ These orders are issued by the French Maritime Prefecture for the Mediterranean. Links are to the official signed documents (PDF). Verify expiry dates with the issuing authority.
Order 2026-199 — Explosive ordnance disposal — navigation, anchoring and diving restriction, Agosta beach, Grosseto-Prugna and Albitreccia (Corsica)
Navigation, anchoring, and diving restrictions have been established at the northern tip of Agosta beach on the west coast of Corsica, following the discovery of an explosive device. Vessels navigating or anchoring along this stretch of the Corsican coast should maintain clear of the restricted area and verify with the French Maritime Prefecture whether the disposal operation has been completed before operating in these waters.
Order 2026-198 — French Navy mooring buoy — navigation, anchoring, bathing and diving restriction with large yacht stopover conditions, Golfe de Sant'Amanza (Bonifacio, Corsica)
Navigation, anchoring, bathing, and diving restrictions have been established around the French Navy mooring buoy installed in the Golfe de Sant'Amanza near Bonifacio, southern Corsica. The order also sets out the conditions under which large pleasure vessels may stop over at this buoy — masters and owners of large yachts seeking to use this mooring should review the order in full for the applicable requirements, time restrictions, and prior authorisation conditions before approaching.
Order 2026-197 — Navigation, anchoring and nautical activities regulations — Étang de Thau (Hérault)
Updated regulations governing navigation, anchoring, and nautical activities on the Étang de Thau lagoon off the Hérault coast have been established by the French Maritime Prefecture Mediterranean. Vessels navigating or anchoring on the Étang de Thau should review this order for the current applicable conditions before entering or operating on the lagoon.
Order 2026-193 — CREOCEAN scientific research campaign — authorisation and derogation from Order 232/2025
A scientific research campaign by the company CREOCEAN has been authorised, with a derogation from French Maritime Prefecture order 232/2025 of 9 July 2025 granted for the duration of the campaign. Vessels navigating or anchoring in the affected area should be aware of research vessel activity and give a wide berth to any vessel displaying the appropriate signals for a vessel engaged in underwater operations.
Order 2026-191 — Navigation, anchoring, bathing and diving restriction — Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (Alpes-Maritimes), 14 June 2026
Navigation, anchoring, bathing, and diving restrictions were established in the coastal waters off Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on the Alpes-Maritimes coast for 14 June 2026. Vessels that had noted this restriction should confirm with the French Maritime Prefecture whether the order has been fully lifted before operating in these waters.
Order 2026-190 — Derogation from 300-metre coastal strip regulations — Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A derogation has been granted from the standing 300-metre coastal strip order governing navigation, anchoring, diving, and high-speed water sports off Antibes (Order 211/2024 of 14 June 2024). Vessels and tenders operating close inshore off Antibes should review this derogation order alongside the parent order for the current applicable conditions before approaching the beach areas.
Order 2026-189 — Meteorological buoy exclusion zone — navigation, anchoring, trawling and fishing gear prohibited, Golfe de Sant'Amanza (Bonifacio, Corsica)
A permanent exclusion zone has been established around the meteorological buoy installed in the Golfe de Sant'Amanza near Bonifacio, southern Corsica, prohibiting navigation, anchoring, the use of trawls, and the laying of fishing gear in the vicinity. Vessels navigating or anchoring in Sant'Amanza — a popular anchorage on the southern Corsican coast — should review this order for the applicable exclusion distances before approaching.
Order 2026-188 — 300-metre coastal strip regulations — Carqueiranne (Var)
New regulations governing navigation, anchoring, diving, and high-speed water sports within the 300-metre coastal strip off Carqueiranne on the Var coast have been established. Vessels and tenders operating close inshore along the Carqueiranne coastline should review this order for the applicable conditions before approaching the beach areas.
Order 2026-187 — Posidonia seagrass habitat protection zone — Anse du Mugel and Anse du Sec, La Ciotat (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A permanent protection zone has been established over the posidonia seagrass habitat in the Anse du Mugel and Anse du Sec at La Ciotat on the Bouches-du-Rhône coast, prohibiting navigation and anchoring within the designated area. Vessels and tenders navigating or anchoring in the coves at La Ciotat should review this order for the applicable exclusion boundaries before approaching.
Order 2026-186 — Biotope scientific research campaign — authorisation and derogation from Order 213/2019
A marine scientific research campaign by the company Biotope has been authorised, with a derogation from French Maritime Prefecture order 213/2019 of 29 August 2019 granted for the duration of the campaign. Vessels navigating or anchoring in the affected area should give a wide berth to any research vessel displaying the appropriate signals for a vessel engaged in underwater operations.
Northeast Atlantic
France · Atlantic
⚠ These orders are issued by the French Maritime Prefecture for the Atlantic. Links are to the official signed documents (PDF). Verify expiry dates with the issuing authority.
Order 2026-096 — Vendée Arctique 2026 — navigation restrictions at arrival, Bay of Biscay
Navigation restrictions have been established in the Bay of Biscay for the arrival of competitors in the Vendée Arctique 2026 offshore race. Vessels navigating in the Bay of Biscay during the arrival period should maintain clear of the designated course area and confirm the applicable time windows and exclusion zones with the French Maritime Prefecture Atlantique before approaching.
Order 2026-097 — Temporary navigation exclusion zone — Île Nouvelle, Gironde estuary
A temporary navigation exclusion zone has been created around Île Nouvelle in the Gironde estuary. Vessels navigating the Gironde estuary should review this order for the applicable boundaries and time window before transiting the area around Île Nouvelle.
Tyrrhenian Sea
Italy · Tyrrhenian
⚠ Italian Coast Guard ordinance links may become inactive once a temporary order expires. If a link is broken the notice has likely lapsed — confirm with the issuing harbour master's office if operational certainty is required.
Genova 109/2026 — Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 sailing regatta — arrival navigation and bathing restrictions
The Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 offshore sailing regatta — one of the Mediterranean's major bluewater races — has been authorised with navigation and bathing restrictions in force off Genova for the vessel arrival phase. Vessels navigating or anchoring off the Ligurian coast during the arrival period should maintain clear of racing and finishing traffic and confirm course boundaries and timing with the Genova harbour master's office.
Sanremo 43/2026 — Campionato Ligure Classe 420 sailing regatta — navigation restrictions
The Campionato Ligure Classe 420 dinghy sailing championship has been authorised in the waters off Sanremo on the western Ligurian Riviera. Navigation restrictions apply within the race course area — vessels navigating off Sanremo during the event should maintain clear of racing traffic and confirm course boundaries and timing with the Sanremo harbour master's office.
Livorno 89/2026 — Fire brigade exercise — navigation, bathing, diving and fishing restrictions
Navigation, bathing, diving, and fishing restrictions have been established in the coastal waters off Livorno on the northern Tyrrhenian coast for a fire brigade exercise. Vessels navigating or anchoring off Livorno during the exercise should maintain the applicable safety distance from the exercise area and confirm timing and boundaries with the Livorno harbour master's office before approaching.
Cetraro 15/2026 — Coastal defence works and rock armour restoration — navigation restriction, Acquappesa (Sciabiche locality)
Coastal defence works and rock armour restoration are underway at the Sciabiche locality in the comune of Acquappesa on the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria, with navigation restrictions in force around the works area. Vessels navigating or anchoring close inshore along this stretch of coast should review the ordinance for the applicable exclusion zones before approaching.
Civitavecchia 60/2026 — Navigation safety regulations for the historic port — permanent validity
The Italian Coast Guard at Civitavecchia has issued a comprehensive permanent ordinance governing navigation safety and connected activities in the historic port of Civitavecchia on the northern Lazio coast. Masters and vessel managers planning to berth in or navigate through the historic port should review this ordinance for the applicable rules on speed, manoeuvring, berthing, and use of port services before approaching.
Southern Italy / Ionian
Italy · South
⚠ Italian Coast Guard ordinance links may become inactive once a temporary order expires. If a link is broken the notice has likely lapsed — confirm with the issuing harbour master's office if operational certainty is required.
Taranto 152/2026 — Live firing exercises area T834 — navigation restriction, 17–19 June 2026
Live firing exercises have been authorised in military exercise area T834 in the waters off Taranto on 17, 18, and 19 June 2026. Vessels navigating the Gulf of Taranto during these dates should confirm the active time windows and the precise boundaries of area T834 with the Taranto harbour master's office and maintain well clear of the designated firing area while exercises are in progress.
Taranto 153/2026 — Helicopter live firing exercises area T833B — navigation restriction, 17 and 22 June 2026
Helicopter live firing exercises have been authorised in military exercise area T833B in the waters off Taranto on 17 and 22 June 2026. Vessels navigating the Gulf of Taranto on these dates should confirm the active time windows and the precise boundaries of area T833B with the Taranto harbour master's office and maintain well clear of the designated exercise area while helicopter firing is in progress.
Taranto 154/2026 — Motosurf competition — navigation restriction, 26–28 June 2026
A Motosurf powerboard competition has been authorised in the waters off Taranto on 26, 27, and 28 June 2026, with navigation restrictions in force within the race course area. Vessels navigating off Taranto on these dates should maintain clear of the event area and confirm course boundaries and timing with the Taranto harbour master's office before approaching.
Adriatic Sea
Italy · Adriatic
⚠ Italian Coast Guard ordinance links may become inactive once a temporary order expires. If a link is broken the notice has likely lapsed — confirm with the issuing harbour master's office if operational certainty is required.
Manfredonia 33/2026 — 8th Veleggiata Gargano in Rosa and Trofeo G. Di Miscio sailing regatta — navigation restriction
The 8th edition of the Veleggiata Gargano in Rosa and Trofeo G. Di Miscio sailing regatta has been authorised in the waters off Manfredonia on the Gargano coast of the northern Adriatic. Navigation restrictions apply within the race course area — vessels navigating off Manfredonia during the event should maintain clear of racing traffic and confirm course boundaries and timing with the Manfredonia harbour master's office.
Porto Nogaro 26/2026 — Religious procession in Marano Lagunare lagoon — navigation restriction, 21 June 2026
A religious procession has been authorised in the waters of the Marano Lagunare lagoon on 21 June 2026, with navigation restrictions in force in the affected area during the procession. Vessels navigating or moored in the Marano Lagunare lagoon on this date should review the ordinance for the applicable exclusion zones and time windows and confirm arrangements with the Porto Nogaro harbour office before approaching.
Western Mediterranean
Spain · Mediterranean
These notices are from the Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute weekly bulletin (Grupo 24/2026, 13 June 2026). Temporary (T) notices are annotated accordingly. The PDF link for all notices in this section refers to the full weekly bulletin.
24/137(T) — Puerto de Estepona — silting and buoyage update (cancels Notice 19/151(T)/2025)
A temporary notice has been issued updating the silting conditions and buoyage arrangement at Puerto de Estepona on the Mediterranean coast of Andalusia, cancelling the previous temporary notice 19/151(T)/2025 and itself simultaneously. Masters planning to berth at or navigate into Estepona should annotate their charts accordingly and confirm the current approach and berth conditions with the port before entering.
24/138(T) — El Perelló, south of Valencia — beach restoration works: ODAS buoys and submerged equipment markers deployed (cancels Notices 14/79(T)/2026 and 22/128(T)/2026)
Multiple yellow special mark buoys and ODAS data buoys have been deployed in the coastal waters south of Valencia between El Perelló and the Playas de Sueca, marking submerged pipeline sections and monitoring equipment at depths of 12 to 15 metres as part of ongoing beach restoration works — this notice cancels and replaces two earlier temporary notices. Vessels navigating or anchoring along this stretch of the Valencian coast should update their charts, maintain clear of all marked buoys, and note that buoy positions will shift progressively as the works advance.
24/139 — Mallorca, Punta de la Porrasa (east) — seasonal buoys suppressed
The seasonal special mark buoys laid in the waters east of Punta de la Porrasa on the southwest coast of Mallorca have been suppressed and removed from the chart. Masters navigating the western approaches to Palma Bay should update their chart annotations to reflect the removal of these marks, noting that the seasonal activity zone notation remains in the chart cartouche.
Northwest Atlantic
Spain · Galicia & Cantabria
This notice is from the Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute weekly bulletin (Grupo 24/2026, 13 June 2026). The PDF link refers to the full weekly bulletin.
24/134 — Puerto de Vigo, Ensenada de Bouzas — light characteristic updated
The light characteristic of the aid to navigation at position 42°14.070'N, 8°44.482'W in the Ensenada de Bouzas within Puerto de Vigo has been changed — the flash pattern and range have been updated and the Lighthouse and Fog Signal List corrected accordingly. Masters navigating the Ría de Vigo and approaching the Bouzas basin should update their chart annotations and verify the current light characteristic before making night approaches to this berth area.
Southwest Atlantic / Canary Islands
Spain · Atlantic South
These notices are from the Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute weekly bulletin (Grupo 24/2026, 13 June 2026). The PDF link for both notices refers to the full weekly bulletin.
24/135 — Barra de Huelva — two synchronised yellow buoys suppressed
Two synchronised yellow flashing buoys that had been deployed at the Barra de Huelva bar approach have been suppressed and removed from the chart. Masters navigating the bar approach at Huelva should update their chart annotations to reflect the removal of these marks before approaching.
24/136 — Fuerteventura, Puerto del Rosario — port works in progress with new buoyage
Port works are in progress at Puerto del Rosario on the east coast of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, with a new green quick-flashing light inserted at the works area and a line of special marks delineating the construction zone. Masters navigating into or out of Puerto del Rosario should update their chart annotations and confirm the current port entry arrangements with the harbour authority before approaching.
Flag State
Bahamas
MN080 — Inspection and testing of automatic sprinkler systems
The Bahamas Maritime Authority has published Marine Notice MN080 setting out requirements and guidance for the inspection and testing of automatic sprinkler systems on Bahamas-registered vessels. Masters, chief officers, and owners of Bahamas-registered vessels fitted with sprinkler systems should review this notice to ensure their inspection and testing regime and associated records meet the current requirements.
Flag State
UK MCA
MGN 670 Amendment 2 — Guidance on the application of SOLAS Chapter II-1 (subdivision, stability and machinery)
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has published Amendment 2 to Marine Guidance Note 670, updating its guidance on the application of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea Chapter II-1, which covers subdivision and stability, machinery, and electrical installations. Owners, managers, and masters of vessels operating under the UK flag or subject to United Kingdom port state control should review this amended guidance to ensure their understanding of the applicable requirements remains current.
Classification Society
Lloyd’s Register
Class News 10/26 — Upcoming amendments to the International Code for Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk — key changes and implementation dates
Lloyd's Register has published Class News 10/26 setting out the key changes introduced by the upcoming amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk, together with the applicable implementation dates. Owners, managers, and technical superintendents of vessels classed under Lloyd's Register that carry liquefied gases in bulk, or that operate with gas fuel systems subject to this code, should review this notice to assess the impact on their vessel's class requirements and plan any necessary surveys or modifications ahead of the implementation dates.
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