Coast Guard permanently relocates Royal Geographic Society Island day beacon
The Canadian Coast Guard has issued a NAVWARN stating that the Royal Geographic Society Island day beacon in Shipping Safety Control Zone 7 has been permanently relocated to 69°09.932′N, 100°38.947′W. The published notice is an operational navigation update for mariners using chart 7784, not a closure or route restriction. Source↗
What happened
NAVWARN NW-A-0253-26 was published at 22:29 UTC on Aug. 30, 2026. It says the Royal Geographic Society Island day beacon has been permanently relocated in Shipping Safety Control Zone 7. A related Coast Guard record says the beacon is operating properly at its new position. The preceding warning, which described the beacon as unreliable at its former position, was cancelled on Aug. 30. Source↗ Source↗
Why it matters
Mariners should update voyage planning and use the new beacon position when navigating the area. The warning does not announce a marine closure, an exclusion zone, a speed restriction or a change to community services.
What happens next
The warning is published and does not list further work, a review date or an expiry. Mariners should continue to check current NAVWARNs and chart information before travel.
Important details
New position: 69°09.932′N, 100°38.947′W. Area: Shipping Safety Control Zone 7. Chart: 7784 (NAD83). Status: published. The Coast Guard’s related record says the aid is operating properly; its former-location warning listed it as unreliable and is now cancelled.
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