2015-06 Ballycotton

2015-06 Ballycotton

Notices to Mariners

BALLYCOTTON LIGHTHOUSE REDUCTION IN RANGE

06 - 2015

Issue Date: Monday 27 April 2015

Aid: Ballycotton

Area:

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about 24 June 2015, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a new light of reduced range, will be installed at Ballycotton Lighthouse.   
This will also necessitate the provision of a temporary light of reduced range for a period of approximately one week from the evening of 16 June 2015.  
The character, phasing and range of the temporary and new lights are set out below:

EXISTING LIGHT TEMPORARY LIGHT NEW LIGHT
Position: 51°49.50'N 007°59.13'W 51°49.50'N 007°59.13'W 51°49.50'N 007°59.13'W
Character: Fl WR 10s (0.6 + 9.4) W238° - 048°(170°) R048° - 238°(190°) Fl WR 10s (0.6 + 9.4) W238° - 048°(170°) R048° - 238°(190°) Fl WR 10s (0.3 + 9.7) W238° - 048°(170°) R048° - 238°(190°)
Elevation: 59m 59m 59m
Range: W21 Nautical Miles R17 Nautical Miles W10 Nautical Miles R8 Nautical Miles W18 Nautical Miles R14 Nautical Miles

 
All other details remain unchanged.  
Radio Navigation Warnings will be issued when the above changes take place

By Order, Yvonne Shields, Chief Executive