Context
The notice comes from the Plovput / Split Radio NAVTEX archive. It refers to an explosive object in the harbour area. Navigation, anchoring and other activities were restricted in a local area near the breakwater.
What does this mean for crews?
For crews heading to Pula, the main issue is not the offshore distance but the exact situation when approaching the harbour. Local exclusion zones can affect waiting areas, manoeuvres under engine or the choice of a safe alternative stop. Anyone planning to call at Pula should therefore check current nautical warnings and local information, not just charts and plotter data.
What should you check locally?
- Is the NAVTEX warning still active?
- Has it been cancelled or updated?
- Can the harbour authority, marina or coast radio station be reached?
- Does the exclusion zone affect the planned approach?
- Are there local instructions on site?
In short
For Pula, this notice is operationally relevant as long as the exclusion zone remains active. Crews should check the current status before approaching; an older NAVTEX notice alone is not a sufficient planning basis.
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.