(2) North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Area
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(2) North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Area

 The boundary of the North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Area is-

the meridian of longitude 68°30'W from the coast of the United States to latitude 40°N, thence the rhumb line to the southernmost intersection of the meridian of longitude 61°W with the coast of Canada and thence the east coasts of Canada and the United States.

  • Seasonal periods:

  • For ships over 100 metres (328 feet) in length:

    • WINTER: 16 December to 15 February

    • SUMMER: 16 February to 15 December

  • For ships of 100 metres (328 feet) and under in length:

    • WINTER: 1 November to 31 March

    • SUMMER: 1 April to 31 October


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