The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on Sunday 5th September 2004, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, the Coningbeg Automatic Lightfloat (A5832) will be withdrawn from station for maintenance purposes for a period of approximately thirty days. During this period the Lightfloat will be replaced by a high focal plane buoy, having the following characteristics:-

 

Buoy Type	South Cardinal Mark
Shape	Pillar Buoy
Colour	Yellow over Black
Top mark	Two cones points downwards
Light	Q(6) + L.Fl. 15s
Light Range	9 nautical miles
Racon	Morse M
The geographical position of the Coningbeg Automatic Lightfloat is
Latitude	52° 02.395' N
Longitude	06° 39.448' W

 

At the same time, and for the same period, the CBXP buoy (Position: 52° 03.459' N, 06° 39.265' W, CIL Notice No. 4 of 2004 refers) will be temporarily withdrawn from station.

Radio Navigational Warnings and notices will be issued during the course of the withdrawal and return to station of the lightfloat and buoy.