Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre: Corsen (CROSS) (MRCC) 24-hour watch Region: Position: Call Sign: VI 48 24 N 04 47 W -- METAREA: Area Covered: II BULLETINS FOR OFFSHORE / HIGH SEAS AREAS: Area Covered:West of Channel and Atlantic: (a) Casquets; (e) Rochebonne; (i) Sole; (m) Irish Sea; (b) Ouessant; (f) Cantabrico; (j) Shannon; (n) Rockall; (c) Iroise; (g) Finisterre; (k) Fastnet; (o) Malin; (d) Yeu, (h) Pazenn; (l) Lundy; (p) Hebrides. BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: "Coastal Waters" bulletins extend up to 20 n miles from the coast. The area covered extends along the coasts from Metropolitan France, Corsica included. Scheduled bulletins and warnings for coastal areas are broadcast on VHF, in. Coastal warnings (BMS - Bulletins Météorologiques Spéciaux) are broadcast whenever the wind has risen to or is forecast to rise to Near Gale force 7 within coastal waters (Coastal BMS) instead of Gale force 8 in high seas and distant waters (Offshore BMS). Scheduled bulletins consist of a repeat of any BMS warning in force, a description of the synoptic situation, a detailed forecast for the following 24 hours (wind, sea state, visibility), further weather trends dependent on the forecast and where appropriate reports from signal stations. Broadcasts transmitted on Channel 16 before being broadcast on the scheduled frequency. Coastal BMS are systematically transmitted at every hour, starting at H+03 (simultaneous broadcasting is not possible), on all VHF transmitters. Mode Of Transmission ID Frequency Area Remote Transmitting Site Position Hours of Operation RT (MF) A 1 650 khz (1) Corsen 48 24 N 04 47 W RT (MF) B 2 677 khz (1) Corsen 48 24 N 04 47 W VHF C Ch 79 Raz 48 02 N 04 43 W VHF D Ch 79 Ouessant / Le Stiff 48 28 N 05 03 W VHF E Ch 79 Batz 48 45 N 04 02 W VHF F Ch 79 Bodic / Le Trieux 48 48 N 03 05 W VHF G Ch 79 Cap Fréhel 48 41 N 02 19 W No. 9 - Volume D Page 129
Broadcast Times Frequency ID Contents of Broadcast Language/Code Form 0815, 2015 LT (2) A, B BULLETINS FOR OFFSHORE / HIGH SEAS AREAS: Repetition: Gale/Storm warnings. General situation and development. Forecast for areas (a) to (p), valid for the following Further weather outlook.. Every 2 hours thereafter until end of validity at every even H+03(2) LT A, B BULLETINS FOR OFFSHORE / HIGH SEAS AREAS: Gale/Storm warnings (BMS - Bulletins Météorologiques Spéciaux) for areas (a) to (p). 0445, 0703, 1303(*), 1903 LT C BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: From La Hague to Penmarc h: 0503, 0715, 1315(*), 1915 LT D BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: From La Hague to Penmarc h: 0515, 0733, 1333(*), 1933 LT E BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: From La Hague to Penmarc h: 0533, 0745, 1345(*), 1945 LT F BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: From La Hague to Penmarc h: 0545, 0803, 1403(*), 2003 LT G BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: From La Hague to Penmarc h: C-G BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: From La Hague to Penmarc h: Coastal BMS warnings. Notes: CROSS = Centres Régionaux Opérationnels de Surveillance et de Sauvetage (1) After preliminary call on 2 182 khz. The normal working frequency can be replaced, if necessary, by an alternative frequency indicated during the preliminary call on 2 182 khz. (2) Scheduled broadcasts may be suspended whilst SAR action is in progress. (*) From 1 May to 30 September. No. 9 - Volume D Page 130
Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre: Étel (CROSS) (MRCC) 24-hour watch Region: Position: Call Sign: VI 47 40 N 03 12 W -- METAREA: Area Covered: II BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: "Coastal Waters" bulletins extend up to 20 n miles from the coast. The area covered extends along the coasts from Metropolitan France, Corsica included. Scheduled bulletins and warnings for coastal areas are broadcast on VHF, in. Coastal BMS warnings (BMS - Bulletins Météorologiques Spéciaux) are broadcast whenever the wind has risen to or is forecast to rise to Near Gale force 7 within coastal waters (Coastal BMS) instead of Gale force 8 in high seas and distant waters (Offshore BMS). Scheduled bulletins consist of a repeat of any BMS warning in force, a description of the synoptic situation, a detailed forecast for the following 24 hours (wind, sea state, visibility), further weather trends dependent on the forecast and where appropriate reports from signal stations. Broadcasts transmitted on Channel 16 before being broadcast on the scheduled frequency. Coastal BMS warnings are systematically transmitted at every hour, starting at H+03 (simultaneous broadcasting is not possible), on all VHF transmitters. Mode Of Transmission ID Frequency Area Remote Transmitting Site Position Hours of Operation VHF A Ch 80 Penmarc h 47 48 N 04 22 W VHF B Ch 80 Groix 47 39 N 03 30 W VHF C Ch 80 Belle-Île 47 19 N 03 14 W VHF D Ch 80 Saint-Nazaire 47 28 N 02 21 W VHF E Ch 80 Yeu 46 43 N 02 23 W VHF F Ch 80 Les Sables d Olonne 46 29 N 01 48 W VHF G Ch 79 Chassiron 46 03 N 01 25 W VHF H Ch 79 Soulac / Pointe de Grave 45 31 N 01 07 W VHF I Ch 79 Cap Ferret 44 39 N 01 15 W VHF J Ch 79 Contis 44 06 N 01 19 W VHF K Ch 79 Biarritz 43 30 N 01 33 W VHF L Ch 63 Étel 47 40 N 03 12 W VHF M Ch 63 Chassiron 46 03 N 01 25 W No. 9 - Volume D Page 131
Broadcast Times Frequency ID Contents of Broadcast Language/Code Form 0703, 1303, 1903 LT A BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from Penmarc h to l Anse de l Aiguillon: Gale/Storm warnings, situation, 24 hour forecast and outlook for a further 24 hours 0715, 1315, 1915 LT B BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from Penmarc h to l Anse de l Aiguillon: Gale/Storm 0733, 1333, 1933 LT C BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from Penmarc h to l Anse de l Aiguillon: Gale/Storm 0745, 1345, 1945 LT D BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from Penmarc h to l Anse de l Aiguillon: Gale/Storm 0803, 1403, 2002 LT E BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from Penmarc h to l Anse de l Aiguillon: Gale/Storm 0815, 1415, 2015 LT F BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from Penmarc h to l Anse de l Aiguillon: Gale/Storm Continuous broadcast every 6 mn L BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: from Penmarc h to l Anse de l Aiguillon: Gale/Storm A-F, L BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from Penmarc h to l Anse de l Aiguillon: Coastal BMS warnings 0703, 1303, 1903 LT G BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: l Anse de l Aiguillon to the Spanish border: Gale/Storm warnings, situation, 24 hour forecast and outlook for a further 24 hours 0715, 1315, 1915 LT H BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: l Anse de l Aiguillon to the Spanish border: Gale/Storm warnings, situation, 24 hour forecast and outlook for a further 24 hours 0733, 1333, 1933 LT I BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: l Anse de l Aiguillon to the Spanish border: Gale/Storm warnings, situation, 24 hour forecast and outlook for a further 24 hours 0745, 1345, 1945 LT J BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: l Anse de l Aiguillon to the Spanish border: Gale/Storm warnings, situation, 24 hour forecast and outlook for a further 24 hours 0803, 1403, 2003 LT K BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: l Anse de l Aiguillon to the Spanish border: Gale/Storm warnings, situation, 24 hour forecast and outlook for a further 24 hours Continuous broadcast every 6 mn M BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: l Anse de l Aiguillon to the Spanish border: Gale/Storm warnings, situation, 24 hour forecast and outlook for a further 24 hours G-K, M BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: l Anse de l Aiguillon to the Spanish border: Coastal BMS warnings NOTES: CROSS = Centres Régionaux Opérationnels de Surveillance et de Sauvetage. No. 9 - Volume D Page 132
Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre: Étel (CROSS) (MRCC) 24-hour watch Region: Position: Call Sign: VI 47 40 N 03 12 W -- METAREA: Area Covered: II BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: "Coastal Waters" bulletins extend up to 20 n miles from the coast. The area covered extends along the coasts from Metropolitan France, Corsica included. Scheduled bulletins and warnings for coastal areas are broadcast on VHF, in. Coastal BMS warnings (BMS - Bulletins Météorologiques Spéciaux) are broadcast whenever the wind has risen to or is forecast to rise to Near Gale force 7 within coastal waters (Coastal BMS) instead of Gale force 8 in high seas and distant waters (Offshore BMS). Scheduled bulletins consist of a repeat of any BMS warning in force, a description of the synoptic situation, a detailed forecast for the following 24 hours (wind, sea state, visibility), further weather trends dependent on the forecast and where appropriate reports from signal stations. Broadcasts transmitted on Channel 16 before being broadcast on the scheduled frequency. Coastal BMS warnings are systematically transmitted at every hour, starting at H+03 (simultaneous broadcasting is not possible), on all VHF transmitters. NOTES: CROSS = Centres Régionaux Opérationnels de Surveillance et de Sauvetage. No. 9 - Volume D Page 133
Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre: Gris-Nez (CROSS) (MRCC) 24-hour watch Region: Position: Call Sign: VI 50 52 N 01 35 E -- METAREA: Area Covered: I BULLETINS FOR OFFSHORE / HIGH SEAS AREAS: Area Covered: South of the Nord Sea and Channel: (a) Humber; (c) Pas de Calais; (e) Casquets; (b) Tamise; (d) Antifer; (f) Ouessant Coastal Waters from the Belgian border to La Hague BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: "Coastal Waters" bulletins extend up to 20 n miles from the coast. The area covered extends along the coasts from Metropolitan France, Corsica included. Scheduled bulletins and warnings for coastal areas are broadcast on VHF, in. Coastal BMS warnings (BMS - Bulletins Météorologiques Spéciaux) are broadcast whenever the wind has risen to or is forecast to rise to Near Gale force 7 within coastal waters (Coastal BMS) instead of Gale force 8 in high seas and distant waters (Offshore BMS). Scheduled bulletins consist of a repeat of any BMS warning in force, a description of the synoptic situation, a detailed forecast for the following 24 hours (wind, sea state, visibility), further weather trends dependent on the forecast and where appropriate reports from signal stations. Broadcasts transmitted on Channel 16 before being broadcast on the scheduled frequency. Coastal BMS warnings are systematically transmitted at every hour, starting at H+03 (simultaneous broadcasting is not possible), on all VHF transmitters. Mode Of Transmission ID Frequency Area Remote Transmitting Site Position Hours of Operation RT (MF) A 1 650 khz (1) Gris-Nez 50 52 N 01 35 E RT (MF) B 2 677 khz (2) Gris-Nez 50 52 N 01 35 E VHF C Ch 79 Dunkerque 51 03 N 02 21 E VHF D Ch 79 Saint-Frieux / Gris-Nez 50 37 N 01 36 E VHF E Ch 79 Saint-Valéry-en-Caux / L Ailly 49 51 N 00 42 E No. 9 - Volume D Page 134
Broadcast Times Frequency ID Contents of Broadcast Language/Code Form 0833, 2033 LT (2) A, B BULLETINS FOR OFFSHORE / HIGH SEAS AREAS: Repetition: Gale/Storm warnings. General situation and development. Forecast for areas (a) to (f), valid for the following Further weather outlook.. Every 2 hours thereafter until end of validity at every odd H+03(2) LT A, B BULLETINS FOR OFFSHORE / HIGH SEAS AREAS: Gale/Storm warnings (BMS - Bulletins Météorologiques Spéciaux) for areas (a) to (d) (3). 0710, 1310, 1910 LT D BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from the Belgian border to la Baie de Somme: 0720, 1320, 1920 LT C BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from the Belgian border to la Baie de Somme: C-D BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from the Belgian border to la Baie de Somme: Coastal BMS warnings. 0703, 1303, 1903 LT E BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from la Baie de Somme to La Hague: Gale/Storm E BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from la Baie de Somme to La Hague: Coastal BMS warnings. Notes: CROSS = Centres Régionaux Opérationnels de Surveillance et de Sauvetage (1) After preliminary call on 2 182 khz. The normal working frequency can be replaced, if necessary, by an alternative frequency indicated during the preliminary call on 2 182 khz. (2) Scheduled broadcasts may be suspended whilst SAR action is in progress. (3) Warnings for areas (e) and (f) are broadcast by CROSS Corsen. No. 9 - Volume D Page 135
Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre: Jobourg (CROSS) (MRCC) 24-hour watch Region: Position: Call Sign: VI 49 41 N 1 54 E -- METAREA: Area Covered: I BULLETINS FOR OFFSHORE / HIGH SEAS AREAS: Area Covered: Central Channel (a) Casquets; (b) Antifer BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: "Coastal Waters" bulletins extend up to 20 n miles from the coast. The area covered extends along the coasts from Metropolitan France, Corsica included. Scheduled bulletins and warnings for coastal areas are broadcast on VHF, in. Coastal BMS warnings (BMS - Bulletins Météorologiques Spéciaux) are broadcast whenever the wind has risen to or is forecast to rise to Near Gale force 7 within coastal waters (Coastal BMS) instead of Gale force 8 in high seas and distant waters (Offshore BMS). Scheduled bulletins consist of a repeat of any BMS warning in force, a description of the synoptic situation, a detailed forecast for the following 24 hours (wind, sea state, visibility), further weather trends dependent on the forecast and where appropriate reports from signal stations. Broadcasts transmitted on Channel 16 before being broadcast on the scheduled frequency. Coastal BMS warnings are systematically transmitted at every hour, starting at H+03 (simultaneous broadcasting is not possible), on all VHF transmitters. Mode Of Transmission ID Frequency Area Remote Transmitting Site Position Hours of Operation VHF A Ch 80 Jobourg Trafic 49 41 N 01 54 E VHF B Ch 80 Antifer 49 31 N 00 10 E VHF C Ch 80 Port-en-Bessin 49 21 N 00 45 W VHF D Ch 80 Jobourg / La Hague 49 41 N 01 54 W VHF E Ch 80 Granville 48 50 N 01 36 W No. 9 - Volume D Page 136
Broadcast Times Frequency ID Contents of Broadcast Language/Code Form. Every H+20, H+50 A BULLETINS FOR OFFSHORE / HIGH SEAS AREAS from la Baie de Somme to La Hague: Gale/Storm warnings (BMS - Bulletins Météorologiques Spéciaux) for areas (a) and (b). 0733, 1333, 1933 LT D BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from la Baie de Somme to La Hague: Gale/Storm 0745, 1345, 1945 LT C BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from la Baie de Somme to La Hague: Gale/Storm 0803, 1303, 2003 LT B BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from la Baie de Somme to La Hague: Gale/Storm B-D BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS from la Baie de Somme to La Hague: Coastal BMS warnings. 0703, 1333, 1903 LT E BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: from La Hague to Penmarc h: 0715, 1315, 1915 LT D BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: from La Hague to Penmarc h: D-E BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: from La Hague to Penmarc h: Coastal BMS warnings. English English NOTES: CROSS = Centres Régionaux Operationnels de Surveillance et du Sauvetage No. 9 - Volume D Page 137
Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre: La Garde (CROSS) (MRCC) Region: Position: Call Sign: VI 43 06 N 05 59 E -- METAREA: Area Covered: III BULLETINS FOR OFFSHORE / HIGH SEAS AREAS: Area Covered: Northern part of the Western Mediterranean Sea: (a) Est Cabrera; (c) Minorque; (e) Provence; (g) Corse; (i) Maddalena; (b) Baléares; (d) Lion; (f) Ligure; (h) Sardaigne; (j) Elbe BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: "Coastal Waters" bulletins extend up to 20 n miles from the coast. The area covered extends along the coasts from Metropolitan France, Corsica included. Scheduled bulletins and warnings for coastal areas are broadcast on VHF, in. Coastal BMS warnings (BMS - Bulletins Météorologiques Spéciaux) are broadcast whenever the wind has risen to or is forecast to rise to Near Gale force 7 within coastal waters (Coastal BMS) instead of Gale force 8 in high seas and distant waters (Offshore BMS). Scheduled bulletins consist of a repeat of any BMS warning in force, a description of the synoptic situation, a detailed forecast for the following 24 hours (wind, sea state, visibility), further weather trends dependent on the forecast and where appropriate reports from signal stations. Broadcasts transmitted on Channel 16 before being broadcast on the scheduled frequency. Coastal BMS warnings are systematically transmitted at every hour, starting at H+03 (simultaneous broadcasting is not possible), on all VHF transmitters. Mode Of Transmission ID Frequency Area Remote Transmitting Site Position Hours of Operation RT (MF) A 1 696 khz (1) La Garde (backup facility) 43 06 N 05 59 E RT (MF) A 1 696 khz (1) Porquerolles 42 59 N 06 12 E RT (MF) B 2 677 khz (1) La Garde (backup facility) 43 06 N 05 59 E RT (MF) B 2 677 khz (1) Porquerolles 42 59 N 06 12 E VHF C Ch 64 Pic de Néoulos / Port 42 29 N 02 56 E Vendres VHF D Ch 79 Mont Saint-Loup / Agde 43 18 N 03 30 E VHF E Ch 80 Phare de l île du Planier 43 12 N 05 14 E VHF F Ch 80 Cap Camarat 43 12 N 06 40 E VHF G Ch 63 Mont Coudon / Toulon 43 10 N 06 00 E VHF H Ch 64 Pic de l Ours / Cannes 43 28 N 06 54 E VHF I Ch 79 Ersa / Cap Corse 42 58 N 09 23 E VHF J Ch 79 Serra di Pigno / Bastia 42 41 N 09 24 E VHF K Ch 79 Conça / Porto Vecchio 41 44 N 09 23 E VHF L Ch 79 Serragia / Pointe Roccapina 41 31 N 08 58 E VHF M Ch 79 La Punta/ Ajaccio 41 57 N 08 42 E VHF N Ch 79 Piana/ Golfe de Porto 42 14 N 08 37 E No. 9 - Volume D Page 138
Broadcast Times Frequency ID Contents of Broadcast Language/Code Form 1000, 1600, 2200 LT (2) A, B BULLETINS FOR OFFSHORE / HIGH SEAS AREAS: Repetition: Gale/Storm warnings. General situation and development. Forecast for areas (a) to (j), valid for the following Further weather outlook.. Every 4 hours thereafter until end of validity at H+03 (1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21 LT) A, B BULLETINS FOR OFFSHORE / HIGH SEAS AREAS: Gale/Storm warnings (BMS - Bulletins Météorologiques Spéciaux) for areas (a) to (j). C-N BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: All Mediterranean coastal areas: Coastal BMS warnings. 0733, 1333, 1933 LT E BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: Provence (from Port Camargue to Saint-Raphaël): 0746, 1346, 1946 LT F BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: Provence (from Port Camargue to Saint-Raphaël): Continuous broadcast every 15 mn G BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: Provence (from Port Camargue to Saint-Raphaël): 0733, 1333, 1933 LT I BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: Côte d Azur (from Saint-Raphaël to Menton) Coast 0745, 1345, 1945 LT J BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: Côte d Azur (from Saint-Raphaël to Menton) Coast 24 hours 0803, 1403, 2003 LT K BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: Côte d Azur (from Saint-Raphaël to Menton) Coast 0815, 1415, 2015 LT L BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: Côte d Azur (from Saint-Raphaël to Menton) Coast 0833, 1433, 2033 LT M BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: Côte d Azur (from Saint-Raphaël to Menton) Coast 0845, 1445, 2045 LT N BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: Côte d Azur (from Saint-Raphaël to Menton) Coast Continuous broadcast every 15 mn H BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: Côte d Azur (from Saint-Raphaël to Menton) Coast 0715, 1315, 1915 LT D BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: Languedoc-Roussillon (from Spanish border to Port- Camargue): Gale/Storm warnings, situation, 24 hour forecast and outlook for a further Continuous broadcast every 15 mn C BULLETINS FOR COASTAL AREAS: Languedoc-Roussillon (from Spanish border to Port- Camargue): Gale/Storm warnings, situation, 24 hour forecast and outlook for a further No. 9 - Volume D Page 139
Notes: CROSS = Centres Régionaux Opérationnels de Surveillance et de Sauvetage (1) After preliminary call on 2 182 khz. The normal working frequency can be replaced, if necessary, by an alternative frequency indicated during the preliminary call on 2 182 khz. (2) Scheduled broadcasts may be suspended whilst SAR action is in progress. No. 9 - Volume D Page 140