Number: 21/26. Date: 24th June 2026
Royal Navy conducting Exercises Mine Shape Target Lay
Notice is hereby given that that the Royal Navy will be conducting exercises as set out below from the 26 June – 5 July 2026.
FLEET OFFICER SEA TRAINING
NOTICE TO FISHERMEN 01/26
11 Jun 2026 The Royal Navy will be conducting Exercise Mine Shape Target Lay in support of MCM Exercise SEABREEZE.
Exercise Dates:
26 June – 5 July 2026: 0800 – 1900 hours
Details:
• A total of 24 targets will be laid, comprising a mixture of ground and bottom shapes.
• 6 buoyant targets will be deployed, all at depths of at least 15 metres below the surface.
• The laying vessel will be SD HERCULES, sailing daily from HMNB Portland Port.
• All targets will be recovered after the exercise and cleared from the water by 5 August 2026.
• All targets are representative shapes with no explosive hazards.
Safety Notice:
Due to the weight of the moored contact targets (308 kg), there is a risk to life for single-manned vessels under 10 metres if trawled. Fishermen are strongly advised to exercise caution in the area.
Target Locations:
Targets will be laid along Q Route designated QQR0102 at the following coordinates:
Label Latitude (N) Longitude (W)
E 50 32.062 003°19.807
F 50 37.346 003°02.930
G 50 36.086 002°52.087
H 50 37.340 002°44.116
I 50 33.406 002°35.686
J 50 27.316 002°29.991
K 50 25.778 002°22.206
L 50 28.340 002°15.946
M 50 31.923 002°14.260
N 50 34.786 002°17.791
EOD001 50 37.048 002°23.531
EOD002 50 36.905 002°23.693
EOD003 50 36.771 002°23.830
EOD004 50 34.228 002°22.177
Fishermen are requested to avoid these areas during the exercise period and to navigate with caution.
For further information or to report any concerns, please contact FOST on 01752 557550
Thank you for your cooperation
