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Title |
Published |
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17 |
Scotland - West Coast - Flannan Isles (Eilean Mor) - Alteration to MMSI
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28 September, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 28 September, 2026
Latitude 58° 17.29’ North
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 007° 35.29’ West
WGS 84 Datum
Mariners are advised that, with immediate effect, the AIS transmitted as an Aid to Navigation (AtoN) from this station will transmit the following updated Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI). When observed on a display, the mariner will see:
- MMSI number:
- 992351501
- Name:
- Flannan Islands Lighthouse
- Position:
- 58° 17.29’ North 007° 35.29’ West
- AtoN type:
- Light, without sectors
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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16 |
Scotland - The Hebrides - Òigh Sgeir - Re-establishment of Permanent Light
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18 August, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 18 August, 2026
Latitude 56°58.150'N
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 006°40.840'W
WGS 84 Datum
Notice is given that, on or around 28th August 2026, the temporary light shall be withdrawn and replaced by a PERMANENT LIGHT with the undernoted characteristics:-
- Character:
- Flashing White (3) every 30 seconds (as before).
- Elevation:
- 41 metres (as before).
- Nominal Range:
- 18 miles
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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15 |
Scotland - Orkney Islands - Noup Head - Establishment of Temporary Light
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20 July, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 20 July, 2026
Latitude 59°19.865' North
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 003°04.212' West
WGS 84 Datum
Notice is given that, on or around 8 AUGUST 2026, the existing permanent light will be withdrawn and replaced by a TEMPORARY LIGHT with the undernoted characteristics:-
- Character:
- Flash White every 30 seconds (as charted)
- Elevation:
- 79 metres (as charted)
- Nominal Range:
- 12 Miles
A further Notice to Mariners will be issued prior to the re-establishment of a permanent light.
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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14 |
Scotland - West Coast - Loch Spelve - Establishment of Unlit Beacon
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14 May, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 14 May, 2026
Latitude 56° 23.242’ North
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 005° 42.036’ West
WGS 84 Datum
With reference to NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 4 of 2026 (DATED 23 JANUARY 2026), notice is given that, WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT, an unlit beacon has been established with the undernoted characteristics: –
- Description:
- Green column with conical topmark, radar reflector and retroreflective marking
- Height:
- 7.5 Metres
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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13 |
Scotland - East Coast - Girdle Ness - Re-establishment of Permanent Light
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12 May, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 12 May, 2026
Latitude 57° 08.339’ North
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 002° 02.916’ West
WGS 84 Datum
With reference to NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 10 OF 2024 (DATED 12 SEPTEMBER 2024), notice is given that, with immediate effect, the permanent light has been re-established with the undernoted characteristics:-
- Character:
- Flashing (2) every 20 seconds (as charted)
- Elevation:
- 56 Metres
- Nominal Range:
- 22 Miles
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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12 |
Scotland - West Coast - Corran Narrows NE - Light Liable to Interruption
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12 May, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 12 May, 2026
Latitude 56° 43.616’ North
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 005° 13.900’ West
WGS 84 Datum
Mariners are advised that, on or about 18 MAY 2026, marine works will commence on the construction of the new Corran Ferry breakwater at Nether Lochaber to the south of the existing light at Corran Narrows NE.
Construction vessels will be in this area and may at times obscure the light.
On completion of the construction works the light will be relocated to the end of the new breakwater.
A further notice will be given prior to the relocation of the permanent light.
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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11 |
Scotland - East Coast - Fife Ness - Alteration to MMSI
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17 April, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 17 April, 2026
Latitude 56° 16.747’ North
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 002° 35.196’ West
WGS 84 Datum
Mariners are advised that, on or around 1 MAY 2026, the AIS transmitted as an Aid to Navigation (AtoN) from this station will transmit the following updated Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI). When observed on a display, the mariner will see:-
- MMSI Number:
- 992351493
- Name:
- Fife Ness Lighthouse
- Position:
- 56° 16.747’ North 002° 35.196’ West
- AtoN Type:
- Light, with Sectors
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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10 |
Scotland - Orkney Islands - Calf of Eday - Establishment of Temporary Light
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17 April, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 17 April, 2026
Latitude 59° 14.214’ North
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 002° 45.820’ West
WGS 84 Datum
Notice is given that, on or around 2 MAY 2026, the existing permanent light will be withdrawn and replaced by a TEMPORARY LIGHT on an adjacent site with the undernoted characteristics:-
- Location:
- Latitude 59° 14.217’ North (approx.)
Longitude 002° 45.838’ West (approx.) - Character:
- Flashing Group (3) White every 10 Seconds
- Elevation:
- 9 Metres
- Nominal Range:
- 8 Miles
A further Notice to Mariners will be issued prior to the re-establishment of a permanent light.
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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09 |
Scotland - The Hebrides - St Kilda - Alteration to MMSI
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14 April, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 14 April, 2026
Latitude 57° 49.162’ North
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 008° 35.019’ West
WGS 84 Datum
Mariners are advised that, with immediate effect, the AIS transmitted as an Aid to Navigation (AtoN) from this station will transmit the following updated Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI). When observed on a display, the mariner will see:-
- MMSI Number:
- 992351513
- Name:
- St Kilda AtoN
- Position:
- 57° 49.162’ North 008° 35.019’ West
- AtoN Type:
- Reference Point
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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08 |
Scotland - West Coast - Vessel ‘HEADCORN’ Wreck - Discontinuation of Emergency Wreck Marking Buoy
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10 April, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 10 April, 2026
Latitude 56° 24.609’ North (approx.)
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 005° 29.646’ West (approx.)
WGS 84 Datum
With reference to NOTICE TO MARINERS 05 of 2026 (DATED 04 MARCH 2026), mariners are advised that, with immediate effect, following the removal of the vessel HEADCORN in Cardingmill Bay, Sound of Kerrera, Northern Lighthouse Board has discontinued the Emergency Wreck Marking Buoy with undernoted characteristics:
- Location:
- Latitude: 56° 24.609’ North (approx.)
Longitude: 005° 29.646' West (approx.)
- Character:
- Occulting Alternating Blue / Yellow every 3 seconds
- Description / Colour
- Pillar Buoy with Blue / Yellow Vertical Stripes
- Topmark:
- Yellow Vertical / Perpendicular Cross
- Additional Informati
- The word WRECK is exhibited Black on Yellow
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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07 |
Scotland - The Hebrides - Eilean Glas - Alteration to MMSI
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30 March, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 30 March, 2026
Latitude 57° 51.413’ North
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 006° 38.515’ West
WGS 84 Datum
Mariners are advised that, with immediate effect, the AIS transmitted as an Aid to Navigation (AtoN) from this station will transmit the following updated Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI). When observed on a display, the mariner will see:-
- MMSI Number:
- 992351492
- Name:
- Eilean Glas Lighthouse
- Position:
- 57° 51.413’ North 006° 38.515’ West
- AtoN Type:
- Light, without sectors
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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06 |
Scotland - The Hebrides - Whale Rock - AIS as an Aid to Navigation
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27 March, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 27 March, 2026
Latitude 57° 54.900’ North
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 008° 00.000’ West
WGS 84 Datum
Mariners are advised that, on or about 15 APRIL 2026, AIS will be transmitted as a Virtual Aid to Navigation, with the undernoted characteristics:
- MMSI Number:
- 992356212
- Name:
- Whale Rock Virtual AtoN
- Position:
- 57° 54.900’ North; 008° 00.000’ West
- AtoN Type:
- Beacon, East Cardinal
This is adjacent to the existing East Cardinal buoy station.
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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05 |
Scotland - West Coast - Vessel ‘HEADCORN’ Wreck - Establishment of Emergency Wreck Marking Buoy
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4 March, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 4 March, 2026
Latitude 56° 24.609’ North (approx.)
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 005° 29.646’ West (approx.)
WGS 84 Datum
As previously promulgated by the General Lighthouse Authorities Out of Hours Monitoring Service at Trinity House, mariners are advised that following the sinking of the vessel ‘HEADCORN’ in Cardingmill Bay, Sound of Kerrera, Northern Lighthouse Board has established an Emergency Wreck Marking Buoy with the undernoted characteristics:
- Location:
- Latitude: 56° 24.609’ North (approx.)
Longitude: 005° 29.646' West (approx.) - Character:
- Occulting Alternating Blue / Yellow every 3 seconds
- Description/Colour:
- Pillar Buoy with Blue / Yellow Vertical Stripes
- Topmark:
- Yellow Vertical / Perpendicular Cross
- Additional Info:
- The word WRECK exhibited Black on Yellow
Mariners are advised to pass to the WEST of this buoy to avoid the wreck. The Emergency Wreck Marking Buoy will remain in place until removal of the HEADCORN is undertaken.
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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04 |
Scotland - West Coast - Loch Spelve - Construction of Unlit Beacon
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23 January, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 23 January, 2026
Latitude 56° 23.241’ North
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 005° 42.004’ West
WGS 84 Datum
Mariners are advised that, on or about 02 FEBRUARY 2026, work will commence on the construction of a unlit beacon at this location.
A barge will be located on site for the initial phase of building a submerged concrete foundation on a shallow reef, after which the beacon structure shall be installed.
A further notice will be given prior to the establishment of the unlit beacon.
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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03 |
Scotland - Shetland Islands - Sumburgh Head - Re-establishment of Permanent Light
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8 January, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 8 January, 2026
Latitude 59°51.231' North
WGS 84 Datum
Longitude 001°16.515' West
WGS 84 Datum
RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT LIGHT
Notice is given that, on or about 5 FEBRUARY 2026, the permanent light at this station will be re-established with the undernoted characteristics: –
- Character:
- Group Flashing (3) every 30 seconds (as before)
- Elevation:
- 91 metres
- Nominal Range:
- 23 Miles
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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02 |
Scotland and Isle of Man - All Areas - Extant Notices To Mariners
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6 January, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 6 January, 2026
Northern Lighthouse Board advise that the following Notices to Mariners from previous years remain in force:
07/2023 Òigh Sgeir – Temporary Light
08/2023 Sumburgh Head – Temporary Light
09/2024 Corsewall – Temporary Light
10/2024 Girdleness – Temporary Light
05/2025 Esha Ness – Temporary Light
10/2025 Dunnet Head – Temporary Light
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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01 |
Scotland and Isle of Man - All Areas - Floating Aids To Navigation / Lighthouse Landings
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6 January, 2026 |
Northern Lighthouse Board
Notice to Mariners, 6 January, 2026
Northern Lighthouse Board request mariners navigating around our coasts to exercise the greatest care to avoid damage to floating Aids to Navigation.
Mariners should give all navigational buoys a wide berth, always having regard for the strength of the wind and tide, and are requested to report immediately any defect in any Aid to Navigation either to NLB’s Monitoring Centre (telephone 0131 473 3198), or to HM Coastguard.
The Merchant Shipping Act 1995 makes provision for the imposition of a fine on any person who wilfully or negligently runs foul of, or makes fast to, any Lighthouse, Buoy or Beacon, and for the recovery of the expenses for making good any resulting damage.
Northern Lighthouse Board operates a number of lighthouses with adjacent boat landings. Since the departure of lightkeepers from these sites, the landings are no longer maintained and we accept no liability for injuries or damage caused by unauthorised access to these sites.
Mariners are invited to contact the Navigation Section, Northern Lighthouse Board (navigation@nlb.org.uk), to comment on any aspect of the Aids to Navigation Service or on hazards to navigation around our coasts.
M P BULLOCK
Chief Executive
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