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. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗ ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗

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.

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.

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.