Context
The notice comes from the Plovput / Split Radio NAVTEX archive. It reported a temporary outage affecting several MRCC Rijeka communication channels, including VHF, MF/HF, SATCOM and NAVTEX. For crews, this kind of notice matters most when a passage depends on current warnings, coast radio or coordinated assistance.
What does this mean for crews?
For normal trip planning, not every technical outage automatically changes the route. It becomes safety-relevant if the notice is still current and emergency communication or maritime safety information is affected. Crews in the Croatian Adriatic should then check which coast radio stations are reachable and whether official bodies name alternative communication channels.
What should you check locally?
- Is the NAVTEX notice still active or has it been cancelled?
- Are there current updates from Plovput, Split Radio or local harbour authorities?
- Which coast radio stations are reachable in your sailing area?
- Are VHF, mobile phone and other onboard communication options ready for use?
- Are there limitations affecting safety messages or emergency communication?
In short
This notice is operationally relevant especially if the communication disruption is still active or has short-term after-effects. The current status should therefore be checked before use; an older NAVTEX entry alone is not enough for passage planning.
Sources and currency
Primary signal: Plovput / Split Radio NAVTEX archive Q. This notice is time-sensitive. Please check the latest official source before using it for passage planning.