Notice issued for combined fleet exercise in Coco Island

Nay Pyi Taw March 17

The Myanmar navy will conduct military exercises off the coast of Coco Island from March 23 to 31, according to official notification.

The area has four points — A, B, C and D, where A is between North Latitude 15 degrees 00 minutes and East Longitude 93º 30´,B is between North Latitude 15º 00´ and East Longitude 94º 40 ´, C is between North Latitude 13º 50´ and East Longitude 94º 40´ and D is between North Latitude 13º 50´ and East Longitude 93º 30´.

Aircraft and helicopters have been warned against flying under an altitude of 15,000 feet above sea level, and the ships, big and small, cargo motorised boats, fishing vessels and motorized sampans have also been warned for their safety against cruising, anchoring, fishing and deploying fishing equipment and apparatus within the five-mile radius of the above mentioned areas where the combined fleet manouvres are taking place.

The Myawady Daily