Notices to Mariners (NOTMAR)
• Definition: Official updates and advisories issued to inform mariners of changes to navigational aids, hazards, and other important information affecting safe passage.
• Significance: Includes updates on buoy positions, new obstructions, and seasonal changes to navigation aids, particularly vital in areas like Kerr Point and Amherst Island.
• Related Terms: Navigation aids, Canadian Coast Guard, hydrographic charts, VHF Marine Radio.