Port urges caution to mariners as North Cardinal Marker extinguished at Sandy Bay

Environment | 19th July 2025, 21:11 | Published by GBC News

The Gibraltar Port Authority has issued a safety alert after confirming that the northmost cardinal marker at Sandy Bay is currently extinguished.

The marker, which aids navigation in the area, is located at position 36°07.9’N, 005°20.4’W. Mariners operating in the vicinity – particularly during night hours – are urged to exercise increased caution.

The notice, issued as Local Notice to Mariners No. 034/2025, advises all owners, agents and charterers to ensure that vessel masters and crew are aware of the current status.

The Port Authority says it is monitoring the situation and updates will be published online at www.gibraltarport.com. For further information, enquiries can be directed to gpaenquiries@port.gov.gi.