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At the same time the East Blackwater Buoy will be permanently withdrawn.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:

Latitude	52° 28.031'N
Longitude	06° 08.056'W

 

Latitude	52° 25.644'N
Longitude	06° 09.719'W

Latitude	52° 25.644'N
Longitude	06° 08.420'W
Character	Q (3) 10s
Range	6nm
Racon Character	M
AIS	Message type 21
MMSI	992501050

For guidance on the use of AIS as an Aid to Navigation refer to CIL Notice No. 15/2008.
Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued when the repositioning and withdrawal have taken place.