The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on the 17th October 2003, or as soon as practicable thereafter, the Bennet Bank Buoy will be replaced by an experimental buoy. The purpose of this change is to test the performance of new buoy power generation and lantern technology. The details of the buoy will be as follows:

 

Name	BENNET BANK BUOY
Latitude	53° 20.18' N WGS 84
Longitude	05° 55.13' W WGS 84
Buoy Type	South Cardinal
Colour	Yellow over Black
Topmark	Two cones apex downward
Character	Q (6) + L Fl. 15s
Nominal Range	9 nautical miles
AIS	(Future trial service planned)

Radio Navigation Warnings will be issued when the above alteration takes place. Mariners are invited to report on the light range and quality of service giving sea and meteorological conditions.