Weekly maritime regulatory digest
The weekly briefing.
Week ending 13 October 2026
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Med East
11 Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service notices: live firing in the Myrtoo Sea, firing areas active off Crete and in the Saronikos Gulf, four unlit lights, accuracy checks off Crete, an equipment recovery operation in the Kavala Gulf and port works in the Thracian Sea. Nav warnings
Med NW
Three French Maritime Prefecture Mediterranean orders: a marine research campaign, a temporary derogation on anchoring duration until 31 January 2027, and regulated waters off Pointe du Cannier from 19 to 23 October. Nav restrictions
Tyrrhenian
Seven Italian Coast Guard ordinances: detonation of wartime ordnance at Scario, torpedo launches off Marina di Carrara, sailing and powerboat events in Sardinia and Viareggio, and local restrictions at Elba and Terracina. Local
Southern Italy
One Italian Coast Guard ordinance for sediment-moving works at the harbour of Torre San Giovanni di Ugento. Local
Adriatic
One Italian Coast Guard ordinance regulating a sailing regatta off Monopoli on 8 November. Local
Med SW
Four Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute notices: provisional works buoyage at Málaga, a reduced-range light at Barcelona, and unlit buoys at Port Adriano and Losa del Figueral. Nav warnings
Atl. West
Three Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute notices for unlit harbour lights at Castropol, Santa Marta de Ortigueira and Portosín. Nav warnings
Atlantic NW
One French Maritime Prefecture Atlantic order cancelling an earlier restriction on maritime activities off Pointe de Penmarc'h and Biscarosse. Nav restrictions
Lloyd's
One Lloyd's Register class news item on a new framework for remote inspection techniques. Class
For any navigation warning or local ordinance, confirm positions, time windows, and chart updates with the issuing authority before operations.
32 notices
Eastern Mediterranean
Greece
Note: the same notices appear under two source labels in the data feed (Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service and Greece HNHS NAVWARNs). Each entry below represents a single unique notice.
1239/2026 — North Aegean, Toronaios Gulf — light unlit
A navigation light in the Toronaios Gulf is reported unlit. Vessels in the gulf should navigate with caution at night and check the notice for the light's position.
1238/2026 — South Ionian Sea, west coast of the Peloponnese — light unlit
A navigation light on the west coast of the Peloponnese is reported unlit. Vessels coasting along this shore at night should navigate with caution and check the notice for the light concerned.
1237/2026 — Myrtoo Sea — Ydra firing practice area activated for live firing
The Ydra firing practice area in the Myrtoo Sea has been activated for live firing. Vessels on passage between the Peloponnese and the Cyclades should check the notice for times and keep clear of the area while it is active.
1236/2026 — Crete, Chania port — light unlit
A light at Chania port on Crete is reported unlit. Vessels entering or leaving the port at night should navigate with caution and keep a good lookout.
1230/2026 — Crete, north coast — Kolymvari light unlit
The Kolymvari light on the north coast of Crete is reported unlit. Vessels passing the coast at night should navigate with caution.
1228/2026 — North Cretan Sea — Kriti firing practice area, sectors A and B, activated
Sectors A and B of the Kriti firing practice area in the North Cretan Sea have been activated. Vessels on passage north of Crete should check the notice for sector limits and times and keep clear while the area is active.
1227/2026 — Myrtoo Sea — Nisides Karavia firing practice area activation extended
The activation of the Nisides Karavia firing practice area in the Myrtoo Sea has been extended. Vessels transiting the area should check the notice for the new dates and keep clear while it is active.
1224/2026 — Thracian Sea, Kavala Gulf — underwater equipment recovery operation
An underwater equipment recovery operation is under way in the Kavala Gulf. Vessels in the area should keep clear of the operation and check the notice for its position and timing.
1223/2026 — Cretan Sea, Crete, Drapano Point — naval accuracy checks
Fleet Operational Readiness Accuracy Check Site (FORACS) checks are being carried out off Drapano Point on Crete. Vessels in the area should check the notice for times and keep a good lookout.
1222/2026 — Saronikos Gulf — Plateia firing practice area activation extended
The activation of the Plateia firing practice area in the Saronikos Gulf has been extended. Vessels transiting the gulf should check the notice for the new dates and keep clear while the area is active.
1220/2026 — Thracian Sea, Makris fishing reserve — port construction works in progress
Port construction works are in progress in the Makris fishing reserve area of the Thracian Sea. Vessels should keep clear of the works and check the notice for the extent of the construction area.
Northwestern Mediterranean
France · Mediterranean
⚠ These orders are issued by the French Maritime Prefecture for the Mediterranean. Links are to the official signed documents (PDF). Verify expiry dates with the issuing authority.
Order 2026-395 — Marine scientific research campaign for SENSEA GROUPE authorised — derogation to order 175/2026
The French Maritime Prefecture for the Mediterranean has authorised a marine scientific research campaign for the company SENSEA GROUPE. It also makes a derogation to the prefecture's order 175/2026 of 2 June 2026. Yachts in the area should check the order for the survey zone, dates and any distance to keep from the research vessel.
Order 2026-394 — Temporary derogation to the anchoring duration rules for French Mediterranean waters, until 31 January 2027
The French Maritime Prefecture for the Mediterranean has made a temporary derogation to its standing order 77/2025 of 15 April 2025, which regulates how long ships may remain at anchor in French Mediterranean internal waters and territorial sea. The derogation runs until 31 January 2027. Yachts planning long stays at anchor should check the order for the areas and conditions it covers.
Order 2026-396 — Pointe du Cannier (Var) — navigation, anchoring, diving and swimming regulated, 19 to 23 October 2026
The French Maritime Prefecture for the Mediterranean has regulated navigation, anchoring, diving and swimming off Pointe du Cannier in the Var from 19 to 23 October 2026. Yachts planning to pass or anchor in this stretch of coast during those dates should check the order for the restricted area and times.
Tyrrhenian Sea
Italy · Tyrrhenian
⚠ Italian Coast Guard ordinance links may become inactive once a temporary order expires. If a link is broken the notice has likely lapsed — confirm with the issuing harbour master's office if operational certainty is required.
Golfo Aranci 88/2026 — Italian Open Team Race championship, RS21 class — fishing, diving, swimming and navigation restricted
The Coast Guard office of Golfo Aranci has regulated fishing, diving, swimming and navigation for a sailing event, the Italian Open Team Race championship for the RS21 class. Vessels near Golfo Aranci should check the ordinance for the race area and dates and give racing boats a wide berth.
Viareggio 94/2026 — 21st historic sailing vessels gathering — port, navigation, fishing and diving restricted
The Coast Guard office of Viareggio has issued an ordinance for the 21st gathering of historic sailing vessels, regulating port use, navigation, fishing and diving. Vessels using Viareggio or its approaches should check the ordinance for the dates and the areas affected.
Portoferraio 78/2026 — Supplement to ordinance 31/2026, vessel added, north-west and south-east waters of Elba, 1 October to 31 December 2026
The Coast Guard office of Portoferraio has issued a supplement to its ordinance 31/2026 of 10 June 2026, which covers the north-west and south-east waters of the island of Elba from 1 October to 31 December 2026. The supplement adds one more vessel, the M/N OSV NG Explorer (IMO 9581150), to the vessels named in the parent ordinance, at the request of Poliservizi s.r.l. Yachts cruising around Elba should check the parent ordinance for the areas and rules concerned.
Palinuro 64/2026 — Detonation of wartime ordnance at Scario, 15 and 16 October 2026 — navigation, anchoring and underwater activity prohibited within 1 mile
The Coast Guard office of Palinuro has prohibited navigation, stopping, anchoring and any other underwater or surface activity within a radius of 1 nautical mile of the point of detonation at Scario (40°02.51′N 015°34.05′E, WGS 84) on 15 and 16 October 2026, from 09:00 until operations end. Military personnel clear wartime ordnance found in the area. Yachts should keep well clear and not anchor nearby on those dates.
Terracina 96/2026 — Removal and disposal of a stranded marine mammal carcass — fishing, diving, swimming and navigation restricted
The Coast Guard office of Terracina has issued an ordinance for the removal and disposal of a stranded marine mammal carcass, restricting fishing, diving, swimming and navigation near the operation. Vessels in the area should keep clear of the works and check the ordinance for its extent.
Olbia 75/2026 — Aquabike World Championship Grand Prix of Italy, 14 to 18 October 2026 — port and navigation restricted
The Coast Guard office of Olbia has regulated port use and navigation for the Aquabike World Championship Grand Prix of Italy, from 14 to 18 October 2026. Vessels using Olbia or its approaches during those dates should check the ordinance for the race area and any harbour restrictions.
Marina di Carrara 83/2026 — Experimental torpedo launches, 19 October to 6 November 2026 — fishing, diving, swimming, navigation and traffic restricted
The Coast Guard office of Marina di Carrara has issued an ordinance for experimental torpedo launches from 19 October to 6 November 2026. Fishing, diving, swimming, navigation and traffic are restricted. Vessels on passage along this stretch of the Tuscan coast should check the ordinance for the area and daily times and keep clear.
Southern Italy / Sicily / Ionian
Italy · South
⚠ Italian Coast Guard ordinance links may become inactive once a temporary order expires. If a link is broken the notice has likely lapsed — confirm with the issuing harbour master's office if operational certainty is required.
Gallipoli 185/2026 — Periodic sediment-moving works, Torre San Giovanni di Ugento harbour — port, fishing, diving, swimming and navigation restricted
The Coast Guard office of Gallipoli has issued an ordinance for periodic works moving sediment to reshape the seabed and clear the harbour entrance and transit channel at Torre San Giovanni di Ugento. Port use, fishing, diving, swimming and navigation are regulated. Vessels planning to enter the harbour should check the ordinance for the works schedule and any limits on access.
Adriatic Sea
Italy · Adriatic
⚠ Italian Coast Guard ordinance links may become inactive once a temporary order expires. If a link is broken the notice has likely lapsed — confirm with the issuing harbour master's office if operational certainty is required.
Monopoli 60/2026 — Sailing regatta, Zonal Championship 42, 8 November 2026 — fishing, diving, swimming and navigation restricted
The Coast Guard office of Monopoli has regulated fishing, diving, swimming and navigation for a sailing regatta, the Zonal Championship 42, on 8 November 2026. Vessels off Monopoli on that date should check the ordinance for the race area and times and give racing boats a wide berth.
Western Mediterranean
Spain · Mediterranean
These notices are from the Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute weekly bulletin (Grupo 41/2026, 10 October 2026).
Notice 41/261 (temporary) — Málaga, Pedregalejo beach — provisional buoyage for new groyne works
Provisional buoyage has been established to mark construction of a new beach-protection groyne to the west of Pedregalejo beach in Málaga. It consists of a cardinal mark and yellow flashing buoys. Vessels should keep clear of the works and navigate with caution in the area.
Light list 29700 — Barcelona, Montjuïc light — reduced range of 10 nautical miles
The Montjuïc light at Barcelona is operating with a reduced range of 10 nautical miles under a temporary notice. Vessels making a night landfall at Barcelona should not rely on the light's normal range.
Light list 35123.8 — Port Adriano — access channel, fourth port-hand buoy unlit
The fourth buoy on the port side of the access channel to Port Adriano is reported unlit under a temporary notice. Vessels entering at night should navigate with caution and not rely on this mark.
Light list 31920 — Losa del Figueral isolated danger buoy unlit
The isolated danger buoy at Losa del Figueral is reported unlit under a temporary notice. Vessels passing at night should keep well clear of the mark and navigate with caution.
Galicia / Cantabrian Coast
Spain · Galicia & Cantabria
These notices are from the Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute weekly bulletin (Grupo 41/2026, 10 October 2026).
Light list 02731 — Castropol — loading quay, south end light unlit
The red light at the southern end of the loading quay at Castropol is reported unlit under a temporary notice. Vessels approaching at night should navigate with caution.
Light list 03140 — Santa Marta de Ortigueira — marina breakwater head light unlit
The red light at the head of the marina breakwater at Santa Marta de Ortigueira is reported unlit under a temporary notice. Yachts entering the marina at night should navigate with caution.
Light list 04070 — Portosín — breakwater head light unlit
The green light at the head of the breakwater at Portosín is reported unlit under a temporary notice. Vessels entering the harbour at night should navigate with caution.
Northeast Atlantic
France · Atlantic
⚠ These orders are issued by the French Maritime Prefecture for the Atlantic. Links are to the official signed documents (PDF). Verify expiry dates with the issuing authority.
Order 2026-178 — Off Pointe de Penmarc'h and Biscarosse — earlier restriction on maritime activities cancelled
The French Maritime Prefecture for the Atlantic has cancelled its order 2026/167 of 30 September 2026, which regulated maritime activities from 3 to 21 October 2026 off Pointe de Penmarc'h and Biscarosse and was listed as active in the 6 October edition. Yachts in these waters should check the cancelling order for its effective date and for any replacement rules.
Classification Society
Lloyd’s Register
Class news 17/2026 — New International Maritime Organization framework for remote inspection techniques
Lloyd's Register has published class news on a new framework for remote inspection techniques under the International Maritime Organization's Enhanced Survey Programme Code. Owners and managers should read it to see whether it affects survey planning for their vessels.
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