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Libya - Military Exclusion Zone (Benghazi & Tobruk)

Written by Dryad Global | October 1, 2020 at 6:08 PM

The Port of Benghazi Maritime Authority has notified mariners via circular that two areas in the vicinity of Benghazi and Tobruk will be designated as Military Exclusion Zones between 01 Oct - 15 Oct 2020. 

It is understood that the areas will be used for the conduct of LNA naval exercise's and live firing. 

Mariners are advised to exercise appropriate caution and avoidance of the areas below: 

MEZ 1

33° 20.00N - 020° 31 00E

32° 42.00N - 020° 56.00E

32° 23.00N - 020° 14.00E

33° 00.00N - 019° 49.00E

MEZ 2

32° 44.20N - 025° 10.00E

32° 01.00N - 025° 10.00E

32° 01.00N - 024° 22.50E

32° 44.20N - 024° 22.50E