Leros Port Authority Issues Farmakonisi Firing Exercise Warning

The Leros Port Authority warned vessels and the public to remain outside a designated safety area around Farmakonisi during a firing exercise.

15 Μαρτίου 2026 στις 02:08•1 λεπτό ανάγνωσης

The Leros Port Authority announced that direct-fire weapons would be used at the Farmakonisi outpost on 18 March 2026 from 8am to 1.30pm.

The maximum firing range was 4,900 metres.

Point 1: 37 degrees 17 minutes 48 seconds north, 27 degrees 04 minutes 32 seconds east
Point 2: 37 degrees 17 minutes 48 seconds north, 27 degrees 05 minutes 09 seconds east
Point 3: 37 degrees 17 minutes 11 seconds north, 27 degrees 05 minutes 10 seconds east
Point 4: 37 degrees 17 minutes 10 seconds north, 27 degrees 04 minutes 34 seconds east

Point 1: 37 degrees 18 minutes 22 seconds north, 27 degrees 04 minutes 20 seconds east
Point 2: 37 degrees 18 minutes 23 seconds north, 27 degrees 05 minutes 05 seconds east

People and vessels were prohibited from remaining in or passing through the stated areas during the exercise in order to prevent accidents.

Vessel operators were instructed to take all appropriate safety measures.