Weekly maritime regulatory digest
The weekly briefing.
Week ending 14 July 2026 · Archived edition
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Med East
Five Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service notices: light unlit in the Pagasitikos Gulf; subsea operations in the Rio–Antirrio Strait; a Turkish yachts sailing race in the Aegean; a floating lightbuoy unlit off Lesvos; and a subsea pipeline installation off Kerkyra Island (Corfu). Nav warnings
Med NW
Nine French Maritime Prefecture Mediterranean orders: a Nice boat parade tied to the Nice attacks commemoration; 300-metre coastal strip regulations for Fréjus, Hyères-les-Palmiers, Carry-le-Rouet and Palavas-les-Flots; two Le Barcarès aerial event orders; a Cannes pyrotechnic festival derogation running through August; and a Toulon port basin restriction for a drone and firework display. Local
Atlantic NW
Two French Maritime Prefecture Atlantique orders: a temporary restriction around a wind turbine under maintenance at the Banc de Guérande; and a helicopter winch training restriction off Le Conquet on 19 July. Local
Italy Tyrr.
Four Italian Coast Guard ordinances: Italian Navy vessel operations off Arbatax (Sardinia); an underwater statue coronation ceremony off Terracina; and two Portoscuso (Sardinia) notices — a tuna trap extension and an aquathlon competition. Local
Italy South
Three Italian Coast Guard ordinances: an open water swimming race off Siracusa; a suspected ordnance exclusion zone off Porticello near Palermo; and a port event restriction at Taranto. Local
Italy Adria.
Navigation and mooring restrictions at quays 1 and 2 in the Port of Ancona. Local
Med SW
Two Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute temporary notices: new buoyage marking a silted entrance channel at La Duquesa marina on the Costa del Sol; and submerged debris marked in the Ensenada de la Almadraba at Ceuta. Nav / Hydrographic
Atl West
The vessel anchoring zone in the Ensenada de Avilés on the northern Spanish coast has been redrawn. Nav / Hydrographic
Atl SW
An ODAS data buoy southeast of Punta de Arinaga on Gran Canaria has been suppressed. Nav / Hydrographic
For any navigation warning or local ordinance, confirm positions, time windows, and chart updates with the issuing authority before operations.
28 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.
903/2026 — Pagasitikos Gulf — light unlit
A navigation light in the Pagasitikos Gulf in the northwest Aegean has been reported unlit. Vessels navigating the Pagasitikos Gulf should exercise caution on night approaches and update chart annotations until the light is confirmed restored.
902/2026 — Patraikos Gulf, Rio–Antirrio Strait — subsea operations
Subsea operations are underway in the Rio–Antirrio Strait within the Patraikos Gulf, a key transit point at the entrance to the Gulf of Corinth. Vessels transiting the strait should maintain clear of the operations area and confirm current restrictions with the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service before approaching.
885/2026 — Aegean Sea — Turkish yachts sailing race
A sailing race involving Turkish-flagged yachts is being held in the Aegean Sea. Vessels navigating the race area should maintain clear of racing traffic and confirm the course boundaries and time window with the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service before approaching.
883/2026 — Lesvos Island, Kalloni Gulf — floating lightbuoy unlit
A floating lightbuoy in the Kalloni Gulf on Lesvos Island has been reported unlit. Vessels navigating or anchoring in the Kalloni Gulf should exercise caution and update their chart annotations until the light is confirmed restored.
879/2026 — South Ionian Sea, Kerkyra Island — subsea pipeline installation
A subsea pipeline is being installed in the waters off Kerkyra Island (Corfu) in the southern Ionian Sea. Vessels navigating or anchoring in this area should give a wide berth to the installation vessels and confirm the current operational area with the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service before approaching.
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 2026-268 — Navigation, anchoring, bathing and diving restriction — Nice (Alpes-Maritimes), 12 July 2026
Navigation, anchoring, bathing, and diving restrictions were established off Nice for the traditional Pointus boat parade held alongside a solemn commemorative march marking ten years since the Nice attacks. Vessels navigating or anchoring off Nice should confirm with the French Maritime Prefecture whether the restriction remains in force before operating in these waters.
Order 2026-270 — 300-metre coastal strip regulations — Fréjus (Var)
New regulations governing navigation, anchoring, diving, and high-speed water sports within the 300-metre coastal strip off Fréjus on the Var coast have been established. Vessels and tenders operating close inshore along the Fréjus coastline should review this order for the applicable conditions before approaching the beach areas.
Order 2026-271 — 300-metre coastal strip regulations — Hyères-les-Palmiers, excluding Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Levant (Var)
New regulations governing navigation, anchoring, diving, and high-speed water sports within the 300-metre coastal strip off Hyères-les-Palmiers have been established, excluding the islands of Porquerolles, Port-Cros, and Levant, which are covered separately. Vessels and tenders operating close inshore along this stretch of the Var coast should review this order for the applicable conditions before approaching the beach areas.
Order 2026-272 — Aerial event authorisation — Le Barcarès (Pyrénées-Orientales)
An aerial display event organised by EPA Barcarès Evenements has been authorised off Le Barcarès on the Pyrénées-Orientales coast. Vessels navigating or anchoring off Le Barcarès during the event should be aware of low-flying aircraft activity and confirm timing with the French Maritime Prefecture before approaching.
Order 2026-273 — Derogation for pyrotechnic art festival — navigation, anchoring, bathing and diving restriction, Cannes (Alpes-Maritimes), 8 June to 28 August 2026
A derogation from two standing orders has been granted for the 2026 pyrotechnic art festival off Cannes, with navigation, anchoring, bathing, and diving restrictions in force in the display area for the duration of the festival. Vessels navigating or anchoring off Cannes during firework displays through to 28 August should maintain clear of the designated area and confirm show dates with the French Maritime Prefecture.
Order 2026-274 — Navigation, anchoring, bathing and diving restriction — aerial event, Le Barcarès (Pyrénées-Orientales), 14–15 July 2026
Navigation, anchoring, bathing, and diving restrictions have been established off Le Barcarès for an aerial display event on 14 and 15 July 2026. Vessels navigating or anchoring off Le Barcarès on these dates should maintain clear of the designated area and confirm boundaries with the French Maritime Prefecture before approaching.
Order 2026-275 — Navigation restriction, Toulon military and civil port basin — drone and pyrotechnic display, 14 July 2026 (rehearsal 13 July)
A joint order restricts navigation in the old basin of Toulon's military and civil ports for a drone display and firework show on 14 July 2026, with a rehearsal on 13 July. Vessels navigating or moored in the Toulon port basin on these dates should confirm the applicable restrictions with the French Maritime Prefecture before approaching.
Order 2026-266 — 300-metre coastal strip regulations — Carry-le-Rouet (Bouches-du-Rhône)
New regulations governing navigation, anchoring, diving, and high-speed water sports within the 300-metre coastal strip off Carry-le-Rouet on the Bouches-du-Rhône coast have been established. Vessels and tenders operating close inshore along this stretch of coast should review this order for the applicable conditions before approaching the beach areas.
Order 2026-267 — 300-metre coastal strip regulations — Palavas-les-Flots (Hérault)
New regulations governing navigation, anchoring, diving, and high-speed water sports within the 300-metre coastal strip off Palavas-les-Flots on the Hérault coast have been established. Vessels and tenders operating close inshore along this stretch of coast should review this order for the applicable conditions before approaching the beach areas.
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 2026-112 — Temporary restriction on maritime activities — wind turbine maintenance, Banc de Guérande offshore wind farm
Maritime activities have been temporarily restricted around wind turbine C02 in the Banc de Guérande offshore wind farm while maintenance work is carried out. Vessels navigating in the vicinity of the Guérande wind farm should maintain clear of the turbine and confirm the current restriction period with the French Maritime Prefecture Atlantique.
Order 2026-111 — Restriction on maritime activities — helicopter winch training near Le Conquet, 19 July 2026
Maritime activities will be restricted off the port of Le Conquet on 19 July 2026 for a helicopter winch training exercise conducted jointly by the French Navy and the National Sea Rescue Society. Vessels navigating near Le Conquet on this date should maintain clear of the exercise area and confirm timing with the French Maritime Prefecture Atlantique.
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.
Arbatax 35/2026 — Operational activities, Italian Navy vessel Termoli — fishing, bathing, navigation and diving restrictions
The Italian Navy vessel Termoli is conducting operational activities off Arbatax on the eastern Sardinian coast, with fishing, bathing, navigation, and diving restrictions in force in the affected area. Vessels navigating or anchoring off Arbatax should maintain clear of the exercise area and confirm boundaries and timing with the Arbatax harbour office before approaching.
Terracina 67/2026 — Underwater statue coronation ceremony — navigation, bathing, fishing and diving restrictions
Navigation, bathing, fishing, and diving restrictions have been established off Terracina on the Lazio coast for a ceremony crowning the submerged statue of the Madonna del Carmine. Vessels navigating or anchoring off Terracina during the ceremony should maintain clear of the designated area and confirm timing with the Terracina harbour office before approaching.
Portoscuso 19/2026 — Extension of tuna trap deployment, Capo Altano — fishing, bathing and navigation restrictions
The deployment period for the tuna trap off Capo Altano on the southwest Sardinian coast has been extended, with fishing, bathing, and navigation restrictions remaining in force around the trap. Vessels navigating or anchoring near Capo Altano should maintain clear of the trap area and confirm the current extension period with the Portoscuso harbour office.
Portoscuso 18/2026 — Aquathlon competition — bathing, navigation and fishing restrictions
An aquathlon swim-and-run competition has been authorised off Portoscuso on the southwest Sardinian coast, with bathing, navigation, and fishing restrictions in force within the event area. Vessels navigating or anchoring off Portoscuso during the event should maintain clear of the competition area and confirm timing with the harbour office 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.
Siracusa 114/2026 — Syracusae Open Water swimming race 2026 — navigation restriction
The Syracusae Open Water swimming race has been authorised in the waters off Siracusa on the eastern Sicilian coast, with navigation restrictions in force within the race course area. Vessels navigating or anchoring off Siracusa during the event should maintain clear of the swim course and confirm boundaries and timing with the Siracusa harbour office.
Porticello 31/2026 — Suspected ordnance — water exclusion zone, navigation, bathing, diving and fishing restriction
A water exclusion zone has been established off Porticello near Palermo following the discovery of a suspected explosive device, with navigation, bathing, diving, and fishing prohibited in the affected area. Vessels navigating or anchoring off Porticello should avoid the exclusion zone and confirm the current status of the disposal operation with the harbour office before approaching.
Taranto 177/2026 — Porto Rubino 2026 event — port navigation restriction
Navigation restrictions are in force within the port of Taranto for the Porto Rubino 2026 event. Vessels navigating or manoeuvring in Taranto port during the event should confirm current arrangements and any berth restrictions 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.
Ancona 66/2026 — Navigation and mooring restriction — quays 1 and 2, Port of Ancona
Navigation and mooring restrictions have been established at quays 1 and 2 in the Port of Ancona on the central Adriatic coast. Vessels seeking to berth at or navigate near these quays should confirm the current arrangements with the Ancona harbour master's office before approaching.
Western Mediterranean
Spain · Mediterranean
These notices are from the Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute weekly bulletin (Grupo 28/2026, 11 July 2026). Temporary (T) notices are annotated accordingly. The PDF link refers to the full weekly bulletin.
28/163(T) — Puerto deportivo de La Duquesa — siltation and buoyage update (Costa del Sol)
Two lateral buoys have been established marking a safe entrance channel at the marina of La Duquesa on the Costa del Sol, following siltation at the harbour mouth. Masters approaching La Duquesa should update their charts to reflect the new buoyage and confirm the current entrance channel with the marina before entering.
28/164(T) — Ceuta, Ensenada de la Almadraba, Piedra el Pineo — submerged debris marked
Submerged debris has been detected near the site of a former mussel farm south of Piedra el Pineo in the Ensenada de la Almadraba at Ceuta, and has now been marked on the chart. Vessels navigating or anchoring in this area should update their chart annotations and maintain a safe distance from the marked position.
Northwest Atlantic
Spain · Galicia & Cantabria
This notice is from the Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute weekly bulletin (Grupo 28/2026, 11 July 2026). The PDF link refers to the full weekly bulletin.
28/160 — Ensenada de Avilés — anchoring zone redrawn (Asturias)
The boundaries of the vessel anchoring zone in the Ensenada de Avilés on the northern Spanish coast have been redrawn by the Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute. Masters anchoring in the Avilés approaches should update their chart annotations to reflect the revised anchoring zone boundaries before anchoring.
Southwest Atlantic / Canary Islands
Spain · Atlantic South
This notice is from the Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute weekly bulletin (Grupo 28/2026, 11 July 2026). The PDF link refers to the full weekly bulletin.
28/162 — Gran Canaria, Punta de Arinaga — ODAS buoy suppressed
An ODAS data-collection buoy deployed southeast of Punta de Arinaga on Gran Canaria has been suppressed and removed from the chart. Masters navigating this stretch of the Gran Canaria coast should update their chart annotations to reflect the removal of this buoy.
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