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NAVAREA XVIII (18) warnings

NAVAREA XVIII (18) is one of the 21 sea areas of the World-Wide Navigational Warning Service, coordinated by Canada (Canadian Coast Guard). Its waters reach the ports of Greenland and Canada. NaviBoss draws its in-force warnings on the chart, refreshed every few hours.

NAVAREAXVIII (18)World-Wide Navigational Warning Service
CoordinatorCanadabroadcasts the warnings
Countries2with ports in the area
Extent66°N to 90°N120°W to 35°W, approximate
NAVAREA XVIII 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 XVIII

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

CountryPorts in this areaOther NAVAREAs
Greenland5also NAVAREA IV
Canada3also NAVAREA IV, NAVAREA XII

Questions about NAVAREA XVIII

Who coordinates NAVAREA XVIII (18)?

NAVAREA XVIII is coordinated by Canada (Canadian Coast Guard). 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 XVIII?

Countries with ports in NAVAREA XVIII include Greenland and Canada.

Where can I see the NAVAREA XVIII warnings in force?

The official in-force list is published by the coordinator, Canada (Canadian Coast Guard), 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 XVIII 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.