Coast and sea
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Shipping forecast and gale warnings map
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Viking
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North Utsire
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South Utsire
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Forties
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Cromarty
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Forth
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Tyne
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Dogger
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Fisher
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German Bight
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Humber
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Thames
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Dover
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Wight
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Portland
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Plymouth
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Biscay
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Trafalgar
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FitzRoy
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Sole
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Lundy
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Fastnet
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Irish Sea
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Shannon
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Rockall
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Malin
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Hebrides
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Bailey
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Fair Isle
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Faeroes
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Southeast Iceland
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Shipping forecast information
The shipping forecast is issued four times a day at 2300, 0500, 1100, 1700 UTC and covers a period of 24 hours from 0000, 0600, 1200 and 1800 UTC respectively.
The waters around the British Isles are divided into 31 sea areas shown on the map.
The forecast contains details of gale warnings in force, a general synopsis and sea-area forecasts containing wind direction and force, sea state, weather and visibility.
Gale warnings are issued as required throughout the day (for winds of Gale Force 8 or more).
Marine forecasts disclaimer
In the UK, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is responsible for the provision of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) to ships at sea, which includes the broadcast of warnings and forecasts. The Met Office initiates warnings and prepares routine forecasts for dissemination on behalf of the MCA.
Caution: The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed.
Please refer to GMDSS services, INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. When using these web pages, always check that the page on your screen is not from your cache. Use the Refresh or Reload button if in any doubt.