Temporary suspension of water transport in a limited area in the Sea of Archipelago
Water transport will be suspended for the duration of Navy exercises in a limited area in the outer archipelago near Gullkrona, in the Sea of Archipelago, from 17–21 August 2020.
The suspension will begin at 8.00 on 17 August and end at 16.00 on 21 August. The coordinates of the area are:
1. N60 05.719 - E022 13.818
2. N60 05.790 - E022 16.297
3. N60 04.978 - E022 16.406
4. N60 05.039 - E022 18.305
5. N60 04.371 - E022 18.407
6. N60 04.240 - E022 14.592
The Ministry of Defence wants to ensure the safety of people moving in the waters during the exercise. The maritime authorities are responsible for providing more information about the interruption of traffic to water transport.
Inquiries:
- Markus Malila, Public Affairs Officer, Navy Command of Finnish Navy, tel. +358 299 301 831.
- Matti Aaltonen, Chief Advisor, Finnish Transport and Communications Agency, tel. +358 295 346 701.
A map of the limited area:
