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Navigaatiotiedotteet, often translated as navigational warnings or notices to mariners, are official communications issued to alert vessels to potential hazards or changes in navigation conditions. These advisories are crucial for maritime safety, ensuring that ships and boats have the most up-to-date information to plan their voyages and operate safely.

Navigaatiotiedotteet are typically disseminated by national hydrographic offices, maritime authorities, or coast guards. They cover a wide range of information, including temporary or permanent changes to aids to navigation such as lighthouses, buoys, and fog signals. They also warn of newly discovered dangers like uncharted shoals, wrecks, or submerged objects. Additionally, navigaatiotiedotteet can announce areas where military exercises are taking place, the presence of floating hazards like debris, or the establishment of new traffic regulations.

The content of a navigaatiotiedote is usually precise and factual, providing coordinates, descriptions of the hazard or change, and the effective dates. Mariners are expected to consult these notices regularly and update their navigational charts and publications accordingly. Failure to heed navigaatiotiedotteet can lead to accidents, damage to vessels, and risks to human life. In many countries, it is a legal requirement for vessel operators to be aware of and comply with relevant navigaatiotiedotteet. The systems for distributing these notices vary, but they are often made available through radio broadcasts, online portals, and printed publications.