The Defence Forces are currently conducting surface live firing practice shoots off West Cork, as per Marine Notice No 12 of 2019.
The practice shoots from today, Tuesday 28 May, to Thursday 30 May are taking place in Danger Area D13, in the coastal area south-south-west of Cork between Seven Heads and Galley Head and to seaward from 8am to 5pm daily.
The Danger Area comprises the sea area contained within the co-ordinates. The co-ordinates of area D13 are as follows:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 51° 34.12’N | 008°42.36’W |
| 51°20.12’N | 008°34.36’W |
| 51°17.36’N | 008°48.48’W |
| 51°31.42’N | 008°57.06’W |
For the periods while the range is active, this sea area is out of bounds to all vessels. A Naval Service patrol vessel will enforce the Danger Area D13.
All vessels are advised that they are required to remain outside of the exclusion zone whilst the range is active, and are also recommended to carefully monitor the Radio Navigation Warnings that will be broadcast during the firing period.
