Navy training at FDM, Warning Area 517

Posted on Mar 20 2017

ASAN, Guam—The U.S. Navy will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla during the following dates and times:
• March 20-21 from noon to 5:3pm
• March 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 6pm
• March 23 from 10 a.m. to 7:30pm
• March 24 from 10 a.m. to 3:30pm

The Navy will also conduct training at Warning Area 517 (W-517) on March 21-23 from noon to 10pm.

The public, especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators are advised to stay clear of the areas during the dates and times indicated.

The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be on a 12-nautical mile radius on all quadrants. W-517 is activated south of latitude 12° 40’ 00»N. All vessels are advised to remain clear of W-517 south of latitude 12° 40’ 00”N. Santa Rosa Reef and Galvez Bank are open for public use. (PR)

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