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To support the safe navigation of fishing vessels and other sea users operating in the area, MMO is publishing the positions relayed by Greenpeace to HM Coastguard.

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MMO has not independently verified all the positions listed below. The coordinates are those relayed by Greenpeace and shared with MMO by HM Coastguard.

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The reported positions are:

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  1. 52 50.1889N 002 55.6531E
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  2. 52 52.01N 002 53.27E
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  3. 52 54.02N 002 50.57E
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  4. 52 55.084N 002 49.04E
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  5. 52 56.879N 002 46.339E
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  6. 52 57.3N 002 52.4E
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  7. 52 55.3N 002 51.6E
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  8. 52 51.3N 002 49.2E
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  9. 52 49.1N 002 47.4E
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Mariners operating in the area should take account of these reported positions when planning and conducting their activities.

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