NAVAREA explained

NAVAREAs, also described as Navigational areas,^[1] are the maritime geographic areas in which specific governments are responsible for broadcasting navigation warnings. Weather warnings have a similar system using METAREAs

NAVAREAs are mentioned in International Maritime Organization Assembly Resolution A.706(17) adopted 6 November 1991.

The International Hydrographic Organization publication S-53 has a document entitled "Worldwide Navigational Warnings Service - Guidance Document" which is related to NAVAREAs.^[2]

External links

• https://web.archive.org/web/20070927223445/http://www.amsa.gov.au/search_and_rescue/distress_and_safety_communications/pdfs/a706_17.pdf
• https://web.archive.org/web/20070620232731/http://www.iho.shom.fr/COMMITTEES/CPRNW/cprnwintro.htm
• https://web.archive.org/web/20100915053534/http://www.wetterinfobox.com/wib2demo/html/navarea.htm Map of NAVAREAs and schedule for Navtex transmissions

Notes and References

1. Web site: IMO and the safety of navigation . January 1998 . 22 May 2024 . IMO . 25 .
2. Web site: Downloads for IHO Member States and Subscribers . 2007-08-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070810112612/http://www.iho.int/PUBLICATIONS/download.htm . 2007-08-10 . dead .