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NAVAREA XV (15) warnings

NAVAREA XV (15) is one of the 21 sea areas of the World-Wide Navigational Warning Service, coordinated by Chile (SHOA). Its waters reach the ports of Chile. NaviBoss draws its in-force warnings on the chart, refreshed every few hours.

NAVAREAXV (15)World-Wide Navigational Warning Service
CoordinatorChilebroadcasts the warnings
Countries1with ports in the area
Extent81°S to 18°S120°W to 67°W, approximate
NAVAREA XV as NaviBoss draws it (approximate limits: the official ones are in IHO/IMO publications). A planning sketch, not a chart.

Countries with ports in NAVAREA XV

Each country opens its port guides. Ports on two coasts can sit in two areas.

CountryPorts in this areaOther NAVAREAs
Chile37also NAVAREA VI

Canals and straits in this area

Questions about NAVAREA XV

Who coordinates NAVAREA XV (15)?

NAVAREA XV is coordinated by Chile (SHOA). The coordinator collects the navigational warnings for the area and broadcasts them by satellite at scheduled times, at least twice a day.

Which countries are in NAVAREA XV?

Countries with ports in NAVAREA XV include Chile.

Where can I see the NAVAREA XV warnings in force?

The official in-force list is published by the coordinator, Chile (SHOA), and broadcast by SafetyNET. NaviBoss draws the in-force warnings on the chart, refreshed every few hours, and lists those near your planned route. Always keep the official list on board.

The other NAVAREAs

NAVAREA XV warnings on your route

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About our guides

NaviBoss guides are written and checked by maritime industry experts, masters and deck officers. Each one is built from the same data the planner uses, dated, and rebuilt when that data changes. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.

A planning aid, not for navigation. The official in-force list from the NAVAREA coordinator, your NAVTEX and SafetyNET receivers and the latest Notices to Mariners always come first.